Terms of Service

By downloading, installing, or using Capsidian ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

Capsidian is an Android application that allows users to capture and save content to Obsidian vaults using various methods including:

• Optical Character Recognition (OCR): High-accuracy text extraction from physical books, notes, and photos
• Speech-to-Text: On-device voice transcription that writes directly into your vault
• YouTube Transcript Extraction: Automatic capture of video titles, channels, timestamps, and full subtitles into clean Markdown
• Calendar Integration: Optional synchronization with your device schedule
• Home Screen Widgets: Quick capture and daily note visibility without launching the full app

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your device and local Obsidian vault
• All content you create, capture, or store using the App
• Ensuring you have the legal right to capture and store any captured content
• Compliance with all applicable local and international laws and regulations
• Respecting intellectual property rights when capturing content from external sources

Your privacy is foundational to how Capsidian was designed. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

You retain all rights to content you create or capture using the App. Capsidian does not claim ownership of your notes, recordings, or any other content you generate. What you create remains exclusively yours.

The App integrates with third-party services to deliver specific functionality:

• Google Firebase: Used solely for anonymized analytics and crash reporting
• Google ML Kit: On-device optical character recognition and speech processing
• YouTube: Public transcript and metadata extraction when you share a video link
• Obsidian: Target Markdown vault storage on your Android device

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Absolute accuracy of OCR or speech-to-text transcriptions
• Compatibility with all devices, OS custom ROMs, or Obsidian versions
• Automatic data preservation or cloud backup

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Capsidian and its developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use of or inability to use the App.

The App may offer premium features through Google Play in-app purchases. All purchases are final and non-refundable except as required by applicable consumer law or Google Play policy. Premium features are subject to these Terms of Service.

The App requires certain device permissions to perform requested tasks:

• Camera: Used only when you choose to capture images for OCR extraction
• Microphone: Used only when you record voice notes for transcription
• Storage / Storage Access Framework: For reading and writing Markdown notes to your Obsidian vault
• Calendar: For importing calendar events into daily notes (optional)
• Internet: For fetching YouTube transcripts and Firebase crash/stability logs

You can revoke any permission at any time through your Android device settings, which may disable corresponding features.

You may stop using the App at any time simply by uninstalling it from your device. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the App or any part thereof at any time without notice.

We may update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the App following changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Significant updates will be highlighted via in-app notices or on our website.

Capsidian may include open-source software libraries. Please refer to the App's About section or public repository for relevant licenses, copyright notices, and terms applicable to those components.

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, reach out directly to the maintainer:

These terms are governed by applicable laws. Any disputes arising in connection with these terms shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of your applicable jurisdiction.