Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2026

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE OR ANY FEATURE OF ONLINEWHITEBOARD.ORG, YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE ALL USE OF THIS WEBSITE.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Scope

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the entire OnlineWhiteboard.org platform ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"), including the static whiteboard tool, the collaborative whiteboard feature, all website pages, content, features, and any future services offered at this domain (collectively, the "Service").

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and any other persons who access or use the Service, regardless of the device, browser, or network used. By accessing any part of this website, you represent that: (a) you are at least 13 years of age; (b) you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; and (c) you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Description of Service

OnlineWhiteboard.org provides a free, browser-based whiteboard drawing tool ("Static Whiteboard") available at the root domain, and optionally a real-time collaborative whiteboard feature available at a separate URL. The Static Whiteboard operates entirely within your browser. No user account, registration, or sign-up is required to use the Service.

The Service is provided free of charge. We make no guarantee of uptime, availability, continuity, feature preservation, or fitness for any particular purpose. The Service may be modified, restricted, or discontinued at any time, in whole or in part, without notice and without any liability to you.

3. "As-Is" Service — Complete Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED STRICTLY ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement;
• Any warranty that the Service will be available, uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
• Any warranty that results obtained from use of the Service will be accurate or reliable;
• Any warranty that defects in the Service will be corrected;
• Any warranty that the Service or any server making it available is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components;
• Any warranty arising out of course of dealing, course of performance, or usage of trade.

No oral or written information or advice provided by us or through the Service shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms. You assume the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Service.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ONLINEWHITEBOARD.ORG, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages;
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, business opportunity, or anticipated savings;
• Loss of, corruption of, or failure to save any drawings, diagrams, projects, files, or any other content;
• Damages arising from browser crashes, device failure, power loss, or network interruptions;
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to your session, browser storage, or exported files;
• Damages resulting from the actions or content of any other user of the Service;
• Damages arising from your reliance on any information or content available on the website;
• Any other loss or damage of any kind, however caused, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise;

EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

BECAUSE THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE, AND TO THE EXTENT WE ARE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DESPITE THE FOREGOING, OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED ZERO US DOLLARS (USD $0.00).

5. User Responsibility and Sole Ownership of Content

Since all whiteboard content is processed and stored exclusively within your own browser (and never transmitted to or stored on our servers), you bear sole and exclusive responsibility for:

• All content you create, draw, annotate, or display using the Service;
• Regularly exporting and backing up your work as PNG, PDF, or project files;
• Any loss of content due to browser closure, device failure, cache clearing, or session expiry;
• Ensuring that your content and use of the Service comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
• Any consequences, including legal liability, arising from the content you create or share.

We strongly and explicitly recommend exporting your work frequently. We do not and cannot recover lost work under any circumstances.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Service in any manner that:

• Violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation;
• Infringes or misappropriates any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights;
• Is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
• Involves the transmission or storage of malware, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other harmful code;
• Attempts to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of our systems or circumvent any security measures;
• Overloads, degrades, or disrupts the infrastructure of the Service or interferes with other users' access;
• Involves scraping, crawling, or automated access to the website without our express written consent;
• Attempts to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract source code from any part of the Service;
• Impersonates any person or entity or misrepresents your affiliation with any person or entity.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or block access to the Service for any user or IP address at any time and for any reason, without notice or liability.

7. Collaborative Whiteboard Feature

Where available, the real-time collaborative whiteboard feature is governed by these Terms and additionally by the Collaborative Whiteboard Terms, which are incorporated here by reference. In the event of a conflict, the Collaborative Whiteboard Terms shall prevail with respect to that specific feature.

You are solely responsible for all content created within any collaboration room and for all actions of any person who accesses a room via a link you shared. We have no ability to monitor, access, or be held responsible for the content of any collaboration session.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The OnlineWhiteboard.org website, its design, code, layout, graphics, text, and all related software and materials (excluding user-created content) are the exclusive intellectual property of OnlineWhiteboard.org and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service solely for your personal, educational, or commercial use in accordance with these Terms. No rights are granted to you other than this limited license.

You retain full ownership of any content you create using the whiteboard tools. Because content is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to us, we make no claim over your drawings, diagrams, or exported files. You represent and warrant that any content you create does not infringe the rights of any third party.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless OnlineWhiteboard.org and its owners, operators, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of or access to the Service; (b) any content you create or distribute using the Service; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; or (e) your infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Standard server-side logs (such as IP addresses, browser type, and access timestamps) may be collected for security and performance purposes. By using the Service, you consent to such data collection as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Websites and Content

The website may contain links to or references to third-party websites, services, or content. Such links are provided solely for convenience and do not constitute our endorsement of, or responsibility for, any third-party website, its content, practices, or policies. We have no control over third-party websites and accept no liability for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. You access third-party websites entirely at your own risk.

12. Minors

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has used the Service, please be aware that we do not store any personal information and no remedial action is necessary on our end. We accept no responsibility for any use of the Service by minors.

13. Modifications to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof, at any time, with or without notice, and without any liability to you. We also reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted at this URL with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the revised Terms. It is your sole responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the jurisdiction where the Company operates. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY ACTION ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS.

Any claim you may have arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause of action accrues. Claims not brought within this period are permanently and irrevocably barred.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect and shall not be affected or invalidated.

16. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of OnlineWhiteboard.org.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the Collaborative Whiteboard Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and OnlineWhiteboard.org with respect to the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings between you and us regarding the subject matter hereof.

18. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website.