Terms of Service

Welcome to quietpls

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the quietpls voice level monitor application ("the App") and the quietpls website at https://quietpls.app ("the Website"). By downloading, installing, or using our App, or by accessing our Website, you agree to these Terms.

1. About quietpls

quietpls is a free, open-source macOS application that provides real-time voice level monitoring to help users maintain appropriate audio levels during video calls and recordings.

The App displays a floating visual indicator that changes color based on your microphone input levels, helping you stay aware of your speaking volume without interrupting your workflow.

2. License and Usage Rights

Free to Use

quietpls is provided free of charge for both personal and commercial use. You may:

• Download and install the App on multiple devices you own or control
• Use the App for any legal purpose
• Share the App with others by directing them to our official website

Restrictions

You may not:

• Modify and redistribute the App under a different name without permission
• Claim the App as your own creation
• Use the App for any illegal purposes
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions

3. No Warranty

quietpls is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The App will meet your specific requirements
• The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the App will be corrected

4. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the creators, contributors, or distributors of quietpls be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use or inability to use the App.

5. System Requirements

To use quietpls, you must have:

• A Mac computer running macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
• A functioning microphone (built-in or external)
• Sufficient system permissions to allow microphone access

You are responsible for ensuring your system meets these requirements.

6. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. quietpls:

• Does not record or store any audio data
• Does not transmit any data over the internet
• Only processes audio levels locally on your device
• Does not collect any personal information

For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

7. Microphone Access

The App requires access to your microphone to function. By using quietpls, you consent to the App accessing your microphone solely for the purpose of monitoring audio levels. You can revoke this permission at any time through your macOS System Settings, though this will prevent the App from functioning.

8. Intellectual Property

The quietpls name, logo, and associated branding are the property of the quietpls project. The software itself is distributed under open-source licensing terms, which can be found in the project repository.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the creators and contributors of quietpls from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the App after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

These Terms remain in effect while you use the App. You may terminate your agreement with these Terms at any time by uninstalling the App and ceasing to use our services.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Severability

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 so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and quietpls regarding the use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: