Terms of Service

Last updated: October 7, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Vela Board (“the Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service govern your use of the Vela Board service operated by Vela UG (haftungsbeschränkt).

2. Description of Service

Vela Board is a zen infinite canvas application that allows users to create, organize, and share digital boards with cards, notes, and other content. The service includes features such as nested boards, mindful navigation, and cloud synchronization.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Responsibility

• You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must not share your account credentials with others
• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in accordance with:

• All applicable laws and regulations
• These Terms of Service
• Any additional guidelines or policies we may provide

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Upload, share, or store content that is offensive, harmful, or violates others' rights
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

• You retain ownership of all content you create and upload to the Service
• You grant us a license to store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
• You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and share any content

5.2 Our Content

• The Service and its original content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
• Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our permission
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without authorization

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Service Availability

• We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access
• We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance or updates
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Vela UG (haftungsbeschränkt) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Vela UG (haftungsbeschränkt) from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us
• Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease
• We will delete your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

10.2 Termination by Us

• We may terminate your account for violation of these Terms
• We may suspend or terminate the Service with reasonable notice
• We will provide you with an opportunity to export your data before termination

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the German courts.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact Information

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