Terms of Service

Effective 12 November 2026 · Notchy is provided by Atul Kumar Srivastava

1. The service

Notchy is a Windows app that adds a notch to the top of your screen with music controls, to-dos, a file shelf, reminders and an AI assistant. By creating an account or using Notchy you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. You must be at least 18, or have a parent's or guardian's consent.

2. Your account

You sign in with Google. Keep your account secure; you're responsible for activity under it. One free trial is offered per person and per PC. We may suspend or end accounts that break these Terms, abuse the trial, attempt to bypass licensing, or misuse the service.

3. Your Gemini API key

Notchy's AI features run on Google's Gemini models using your own Gemini API key. Your use of Gemini is also governed by Google's terms, and any charges Google makes for your key are between you and Google. We store your key encrypted and use it only to answer your requests.

4. Free trial, plans and payment

New accounts get a free trial for the period shown in the app. After it ends, continued use requires a paid plan (currently ₹500/month, inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise). Payments are processed by Razorpay. Subscriptions renew automatically each month until cancelled; you'll be notified before each charge as required by RBI rules. You can cancel anytime in Notchy → Settings → Account & plan; access continues until the end of the period you've paid for. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

5. Acceptable use

Don't use Notchy to break the law, harm others, infringe rights, send spam, or reverse-engineer, crack, resell or redistribute the app or its licensing. Notchy can act on your PC when you ask it to (open apps, type, manage files): you're responsible for the commands you give.

6. AI output

AI answers can be wrong or incomplete. Don't rely on them for medical, legal, financial or safety decisions without checking. Web results come from third-party sources we don't control.

7. Intellectual property

Notchy, its design and its code belong to Atul Kumar Srivastava. You get a personal, non-transferable, revocable licence to use it while your account is in good standing. Open-source components are used under their own licences (listed in the app).

8. Disclaimers and liability

Notchy is provided "as is". To the extent the law allows, we aren't liable for indirect or consequential losses, and our total liability for any claim is limited to the amount you paid us in the 3 months before it arose. Nothing here limits rights you have under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 that can't be waived.

9. Changes and termination

We may update these Terms; we'll tell you in the app or by email before material changes take effect. You can stop using Notchy and delete your account at any time (Settings → Account & plan → Delete account).

10. Law and disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Courts at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India have jurisdiction, subject to your rights as a consumer. Contact iatulsrivastav@gmail.com first; most issues are solved quickly.