Last updated: March 30, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of NotchCode ("the Software"), a macOS application developed by NotchCode ("the Licensor", "we", "us"). By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.
Licensor address: NotchCode, Tel Aviv, Israel. Email: support@notchcode.dev.
The Software requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. The Software requires the macOS Accessibility permission in order to detect and interact with windows. You will be prompted to grant this permission on first launch.
Upon purchase, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use one copy of the Software on one (1) computer that you own or control. Each device requires a separate license.
The Software offers a seven (7) day free trial period. A valid payment method is required to start the trial. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be automatically charged the purchase price of $19.99 USD. This is a one-time charge, not a recurring subscription.
How to cancel: You may cancel at any time during the trial period through Paddle (our payment processor) without being charged. To cancel, use the cancellation link in your trial confirmation email from Paddle.
The Software is sold as a one-time purchase for $19.99 USD. Payment is processed by Paddle, our Merchant of Record. Paddle is the legal seller (Merchant of Record) for all purchase transactions, and handles all billing, tax collection, invoicing, and payment processing. Your purchase contract for the payment transaction is with Paddle. Prices may change for future purchases, but your license remains valid regardless of price changes.
We offer a fourteen (14) day money-back guarantee from the date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with the Software, contact Paddle or email us at support@notchcode.dev for a full refund. Refunds are processed through Paddle.
Your license entitles you to download free updates within the same major version (e.g., all 1.x releases), if and when such updates are made available at the Licensor's discretion. Major version upgrades (e.g., 2.0) may require an additional purchase at a discounted rate for existing customers. The Software checks for updates approximately once per day using the Sparkle framework. During these checks, your app version, macOS version, and IP address are transmitted via a standard HTTP request. See our Privacy Policy for details.
The Licensor is under no obligation to provide updates, upgrades, bug fixes, maintenance, or support for the Software. Updates are provided at the Licensor's sole discretion. The Licensor may discontinue the Software or any part of it at any time without liability. Your license to use the version you have purchased remains valid regardless of whether future updates are provided.
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The Software and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by the Licensor. This license does not grant you any ownership rights. NotchCode is based in part on Claude Island by Farouq Aldori, used under the Apache License 2.0. See the NOTICE file included with the Software for full attribution.
If you provide feedback, feature requests, suggestions, or ideas ("Feedback") to the Licensor, you grant the Licensor a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, implement, modify, and commercialize such Feedback without any obligation, compensation, or attribution to you.
The Software integrates with third-party AI coding tools (Claude Code by Anthropic, Gemini CLI by Google, Codex by OpenAI). We are not affiliated with these companies. Your use of their tools is governed by their respective terms of service. The Software does not transmit your code or AI session data to any third party.
Claude Code is a trademark of Anthropic, PBC. Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Codex and ChatGPT are trademarks of OpenAI, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only.
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your information. In summary: the Software operates locally, collects no telemetry, and makes minimal network connections (license validation and update checks only). We do not sell your personal information.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR COMPATIBLE WITH ALL HARDWARE, SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONS, OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL CONTINUE TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH FUTURE VERSIONS OF MACOS OR THIRD-PARTY AI CODING TOOLS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE.
This license is effective until terminated. If you fail to comply with any term of these Terms, we will notify you and provide a thirty (30) day cure period to remedy the breach. If the breach is not cured within that period, the license will terminate. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies. You may terminate at any time by uninstalling the Software.
If you need to transfer your license to a new device, email support@notchcode.dev to deactivate the license on your old device. We will then release the activation so you can activate on your new device.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Software, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to purchase or use the Software.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The Licensor shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, internet outages, government actions, or third-party service failures.
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation within 30 days. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration, in accordance with its rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English by a single arbitrator in Tel Aviv, Israel. Each party shall bear its own costs. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding. For disputes under $500, either party may elect to use small claims court instead of arbitration.
You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You may not export or re-export the Software to any country, person, or entity prohibited by applicable laws.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Israel, without regard to conflict of law principles.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Licensor regarding the Software. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or communications.
The failure of the Licensor to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by the Licensor.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For material changes, we will also notify you by email (using the email address associated with your license purchase) at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Continued use of the Software after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, the following provisions apply to you and take precedence over any conflicting terms above. UK consumers have similar protections under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
If you are a consumer in Australia, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes any guarantee, right or remedy that cannot be excluded or limited under the Australian Consumer Law.
If you are a consumer residing in Israel, you have a 14-day right of cancellation under the Consumer Protection Law, 5741-1981 (Section 14G). You may cancel your purchase within 14 days of the transaction date. See our Refund Policy for details.
For questions about these Terms, contact us at support@notchcode.dev.
Postal address: NotchCode, Tel Aviv, Israel.