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Eventually this should disappear into fastrepl/char
-- Philo is a public proof of concept, not a forever-standalone notes app. Your notes stay - as markdown files on disk, and the long-term direction is native fastrepl/char - integration that carries forward your day-to-day context without adding another silo. -
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- Philo is built to keep your notes local by default. This policy explains what information may
- be processed when you use the landing site at philo.so, download the
- app, contact us, or use optional integrations inside the app.
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What this policy covers
-- This policy covers the Philo website, the downloadable Philo desktop app, and direct support - communications about Philo. It does not cover third-party services you connect on your own, - except to describe when Philo sends data to them at your direction. -
- -Information we receive
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- basic request and device data generated by normal website hosting and security logs; -
- download activity routed through GitHub release assets; -
- information sent to third-party AI or Google services only when you configure and use them inside the app. -
How the website works
-- The landing site is a mostly static Astro site. It does not include its own account system or - in-site note storage. The homepage makes a client-side request to GitHub to resolve the latest - release download links, and the site loads Google Fonts. Those third parties may receive your - IP address, browser details, and related request metadata as part of serving those resources. -
- -How the desktop app works
-- Philo is local-first. Notes, images, widget files, and related content are stored on your - device or in an Obsidian vault you choose. Philo does not operate a first-party cloud sync - service for your notes through this site. -
-- Some app settings are also stored locally on your device. That can include configured paths, - onboarding state, selected providers, API keys you enter, and Google OAuth tokens if you - connect Google features. Those values are stored locally so the app can function. -
- -Optional third-party services
-- If you enable AI or Google features, Philo sends the relevant request data to the provider you - selected so the feature can run. That may include prompts, note excerpts, tool inputs, or - authentication data needed for the request. Providers currently supported in the app include - Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and OpenRouter. -
-- Your use of those services is also governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Philo - does not control how those providers retain or use data once a request reaches them. -
- -Google account connections
-- If you connect a Google account, Philo may request permission to access your basic account - profile, your Google Calendar data, and your Gmail data. The current planned Google Workspace - access is read-only for Calendar and Gmail. -
-- Philo uses that access only to provide the Google-powered features you choose to use inside the - app, such as reading calendar or email information into your planning workflow. Google OAuth - tokens and granted-scope records are stored locally on your device so the app can refresh access - and reconnect to Google services. -
-- Philo does not sell Google Workspace data and does not use it for advertising. The use of - information received from Google Workspace APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data - Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. -
-- You can disconnect Google in the app settings or revoke Philo's access from your Google - account permissions page. If Google access is removed, related features in Philo may stop - working until you reconnect. -
- -How we use information
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- maintain security, availability, and abuse prevention; -
- enable the optional integrations and provider requests you choose to use. -
Sharing
-- We do not sell your information. We may share information with service providers involved in - hosting, email, fonts, source code hosting, releases, or the third-party integrations you - choose to use. We may also disclose information if reasonably necessary to comply with law, - protect rights, or address abuse or security issues. -
- -Retention
-- Website and communication records are kept only as long as reasonably needed for operations, - support, legal compliance, and security. Content stored by the desktop app remains under your - control on your device or chosen storage location unless you delete it. -
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- Do not send us email if you do not want us to receive the contents of that message. -
- Do not configure optional AI or Google integrations if you do not want data sent to those providers. -
- Disconnect Google access in Philo or revoke it in your Google account if you no longer want Philo to read Gmail or Calendar data. -
- You can delete local app data and your notes from the storage locations you control. -
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-- Philo is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal - information from children under 13. -
- -Changes
-- We may update this policy from time to time. If we make a material change, we will update the - effective date on this page. -
- -Contact
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- These Terms of Use govern your access to the Philo website at philo.so,
- the downloadable Philo app releases, and related communications or materials made available by
- Philo.
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Acceptance
-- By accessing or using the site or downloads, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do - not use them. -
- -Eligibility and compliance
-- You must use Philo in compliance with applicable law. You are responsible for making sure your - use of Philo, your content, and any third-party services you connect are permitted in your - jurisdiction and workplace. -
- -License and open-source code
-- The Philo source code is separately licensed under the repository license. These terms govern - the website, hosted materials, and distributed releases unless a different license or agreement - clearly applies to a particular asset. -
- -Acceptable use
-You may not:
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- interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the site, releases, or related infrastructure; -
- attempt unauthorized access to systems, accounts, tokens, or data not intended for you; -
- use Philo to distribute malware, spam, or abusive automated traffic. -
Your content and integrations
-- You keep responsibility for the notes, files, prompts, credentials, and other content you use - with Philo. If you connect third-party services such as AI providers or Google services, you - are responsible for those accounts, their permissions, and compliance with their terms. -
- -Google Workspace features
-- If you enable Google-connected features, you authorize Philo to use the Google permissions you - grant, including planned read-only Gmail and Google Calendar access, to provide those - user-facing features. You must only connect accounts you are authorized to use. -
-- Google-connected features may be limited, suspended, or unavailable if your authorization is - revoked, your scopes change, Google policy requirements change, or Google rejects or restricts - access to the relevant APIs. -
- -Downloads, updates, and beta status
-- Philo may change, suspend, or remove features, downloads, or availability at any time. Some - releases may be experimental or beta quality. You are responsible for backing up your own data - and testing updates before relying on them in production or important workflows. -
- -No warranty
-- To the maximum extent allowed by law, the site, downloads, and related materials are provided - on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express, - implied, or statutory. We do not warrant uninterrupted availability, accuracy, fitness for a - particular purpose, or that the software will be error-free. -
- -Limitation of liability
-- To the maximum extent allowed by law, Philo and its operators will not be liable for indirect, - incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of data, - profits, goodwill, or business interruption arising from or related to your use of the site, - app, downloads, or third-party integrations. -
-- If liability cannot be excluded, the total liability will be limited to the greater of the - amount you paid us for Philo in the 12 months before the claim or USD $100. -
- -Third-party services and links
-- Philo may link to or rely on third-party services, including GitHub, Google, and optional AI - providers. We are not responsible for third-party services, content, availability, or policies. -
- -Termination
-- We may suspend or terminate access to the site or related services if we reasonably believe you - are violating these terms, creating security risk, or exposing us or others to harm. -
- -Changes
-- We may revise these terms from time to time. Updated terms become effective when posted on this - page, unless a later date is stated. -
- -Governing law
-- These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea, excluding conflict-of-laws - rules, unless applicable law requires otherwise. -
- -Contact
-- Questions about these terms can be sent to john@hyprnote.com. -
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