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Terms of Use

Last updated: April 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using VoiceNotes ("the App"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

VoiceNotes is a desktop application for offline voice transcription, AI-powered meeting minutes generation, and AI chat. All audio processing occurs locally on your device. No audio data is transmitted to external servers.

3. License

VoiceNotes is available as a one-time purchase. The free trial allows up to 120 minutes of transcription. Purchasing a license grants you unlimited use on the number of devices specified at the time of purchase.

4. Third-Party AI Models

VoiceNotes uses Ollama to run AI models locally on your device. These AI models (such as Gemma, Qwen, LLaMA, Mistral, etc.) are developed by third parties and are subject to their own licenses and terms of use.

It is the user's responsibility to review and comply with the license terms of any AI model they download and use through Ollama. VoiceNotes does not distribute, modify, or host these models. The App merely provides an interface to interact with models that you choose to install.

Some models may have restrictions on commercial use, output usage, or geographic availability. VoiceNotes is not responsible for any violation of third-party model licenses by the user.

5. Whisper Speech Recognition

VoiceNotes uses whisper.cpp, an open-source implementation of OpenAI's Whisper model, for speech-to-text transcription. whisper.cpp is licensed under the MIT License. The Whisper models are subject to OpenAI's license terms.

6. Recording Legality

VoiceNotes is a tool, similar to a voice recorder or video player. It is the user's sole responsibility to ensure that their use of the App complies with all applicable laws, including but not limited to laws regarding:

  • Consent for recording conversations
  • Workplace recording policies
  • Data protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Wiretapping and eavesdropping laws

VoiceNotes does not provide legal advice. Consult a legal professional if you are unsure about the legality of recording in your jurisdiction.

7. Data Ownership

All data created by the App (recordings, transcriptions, meeting minutes, chat messages) belongs to you. VoiceNotes does not access, collect, or transmit your data. All processing occurs locally on your device.

8. No Warranty

VoiceNotes is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Transcription accuracy depends on audio quality, language, and model selection. AI-generated meeting minutes may contain errors or omissions. Always verify important information.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, VoiceNotes and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the App.

10. Open Source Components

VoiceNotes incorporates the following open-source components:

  • OpenWhispr — MIT License
  • whisper.cpp — MIT License
  • FFmpeg — LGPL License
  • Electron — MIT License
  • Ollama — MIT License

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The latest version will always be available at voice-notes.org/terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please visit voice-notes.org.