Terms of Use

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and Ovela ("we," "us," "our") regarding your use of Augustus, an iOS application ("App"). These Terms are governed by and incorporate Apple's standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA). In the event of a conflict, Apple's EULA takes precedence as it relates to Apple's role as distributor.

Augustus is a meeting notes application that records audio, transcribes speech, and generates structured meeting notes using Google's Gemini AI model. All data processing and storage occur exclusively on your device.

• On-device recording — audio is captured and stored locally in a folder you choose
• Speaker identification — each speaker receives a default unique name you can rename or reassign
• AI-powered notes — meeting notes and speaker profiles are generated via the Gemini API using your own API key
• Mind Palace — per-speaker profiles built over time to assist with contextual communication, stored locally
• Timeline view — all meetings sorted chronologically from newest to oldest
• Voice database — a local database links voice samples to speaker names you have assigned

By entering your API key into Augustus, you agree to the following:

• You are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining a valid API key from Google AI Studio in compliance with Google's Terms of Service.
• All API calls made by the App are made on your behalf using your key. Any costs, rate limits, or policy violations associated with those calls are your responsibility.
• Your API key is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
• We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or liable for any actions taken by Google in relation to your API key or account.
• If your API key is compromised or revoked, Augustus may not function correctly. You are responsible for generating a replacement key.

You acknowledge and agree to the following regarding your data:

• Audio recordings are saved locally to a folder path of your choosing on your device
• Meeting notes and transcripts are stored in a local database on your device
• Speaker voice samples and assigned names are stored in a local on-device voice database
• Mind Palace profiles are generated and stored entirely on-device
• Backups are subject to your iCloud or iTunes backup settings; we have no control over or access to your backups

Data transmitted to Google's Gemini API (audio segments, text) is governed by Google's Privacy Policy and Gemini API Terms. You are responsible for ensuring that you have appropriate consent from all meeting participants before recording, as required by applicable law in your jurisdiction.

Many jurisdictions require all-party consent for audio recording of conversations. By using Augustus to record meetings, you represent and warrant that:

• You have obtained all necessary consents, permissions, and authorizations from every participant in any meeting you record.
• Your use of the App complies with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws, including wiretapping, eavesdropping, and privacy statutes.
• You will not use the App to record communications where you are not a lawful party.
• You will not use recordings for any unlawful purpose, including harassment, fraud, or defamation.

We expressly disclaim all liability for any recording made without proper consent or in violation of applicable law. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claim arising from your recording activities.

You agree not to use Augustus to:

• Record, store, or process content that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Record minors without parental or guardian consent
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security or access-control features of the App
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App except as permitted by applicable law
• Use the App for any commercial surveillance, intelligence gathering, or espionage
• Violate Google's Gemini API usage policies while using your API key within the App

Augustus, including its design, code, branding, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by Ovela and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or brand elements.

Your Content: You retain full ownership of all recordings, notes, and data you create with Augustus. By using the App, you do not grant us any license to your content — we have no access to it.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that:

• The App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components
• Transcription or AI-generated notes will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular use
• Speaker identification will correctly match voices to names in all circumstances
• The App will be compatible with all iOS versions, devices, or third-party services
• The Gemini API will remain available or that its outputs will be accurate

AI-generated content, including meeting summaries and speaker profiles, may contain errors. You should independently verify any AI output before relying on it for important decisions.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Ovela, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data, recordings, or notes resulting from device failure, software errors, or accidental deletion
• Costs or liabilities arising from your use of a third-party API key
• Legal consequences arising from recording without proper participant consent
• Inaccuracies in AI-generated transcriptions, summaries, or speaker profiles
• Any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your device or local data

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. Our total liability to you shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

The following terms apply specifically because Augustus is distributed via Apple's App Store:

• Scope of License: Your license to use Augustus is limited to a non-transferable license to use the App on any Apple-branded device you own or control as permitted by the App Store Usage Rules.
• Maintenance & Support: Ovela, not Apple, is solely responsible for providing maintenance and support services for Augustus. Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services.
• Warranty: To the extent the App fails to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any). Apple has no other warranty obligations with respect to Augustus.
• Product Claims: Ovela, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App, including product liability, consumer protection, or intellectual property infringement claims.
• Third-Party Beneficiary: Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms and, upon your acceptance, Apple will have the right to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary.
• U.S. Legal Compliance: You represent that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government prohibited or restricted parties list.

Your use of Augustus is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes what information Augustus processes, where it lives, and how it is used.

In summary: Augustus does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers. All data stays on your device.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the App or App Store update notes.

Your continued use of Augustus after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the App and delete it from your device.

These Terms are effective until terminated by you or by us. Your rights under these Terms will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any provision. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App and delete it from your devices.

Because all data is stored locally on your device, termination does not affect any recordings or notes already saved — those remain on your device under your control.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

If you are a consumer in the European Union, you may also have rights under your local consumer protection laws that we are required to respect.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please reach out: