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Terms of Use

Last updated: September 19, 2026 · Applies to Top Notch for Mac

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Top Notch ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not download or use the App. These Terms apply to both the Mac App Store version and any directly distributed version of Top Notch.

2. License Grant

StartupStartup grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Top Notch on Apple-branded devices that you own or control, solely for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms and the Apple Standard End User License Agreement.

This license does not include the right to sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, or otherwise exploit the App or any portion of it for commercial gain.

3. Restrictions

You may not:

  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the App
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the App
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright and trademark notices) in the App
  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Use the App to infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
  • Redistribute, resell, or sublicense the App to any third party

4. Third-Party Services

Top Notch integrates with third-party services to deliver certain features. Your use of those features is subject to the respective providers' terms and privacy policies:

  • Apple Weather — Weather in the Mac App Store edition from version 1.1 (Data sources)
  • Open-Meteo — Weather in earlier releases and the direct edition (Terms)
  • LRCLIB — Synced lyrics (lrclib.net)
  • YouTube / Google — Video playback (Terms)
  • Google Gemini — AI summarization, optional (Terms)

StartupStartup is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of any third-party services.

5. Intellectual Property

Top Notch, including its design, code, graphics, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by StartupStartup and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.

6. Updates and Changes to the App

We may release updates to Top Notch from time to time that add features, fix bugs, or change how the App works. If you install the App through the Mac App Store, updates may be applied automatically. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the App at any time without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Top Notch is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that any defects in the App will be corrected.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, StartupStartup and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the App.

In no event shall StartupStartup's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the App exceed the amount you paid for the App (if any) in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StartupStartup and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Termination

These Terms are effective until terminated. Your rights under these Terms will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with any provision. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the App and delete all copies from your devices. Sections 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11 survive termination.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please email us at contact@startupstartup.app.