Help Guide & Terms of Use

How to Use NoteNest

• Getting Started: Create your account securely using Firebase Google Authentication. You will be asked to grant permission for the Google Drive appDataFolder—this is required so the app can automatically back up your notes to a hidden, secure folder in your Drive.
• Creating Notes: Tap the + icon on the home screen to create a new note. You can edit with rich text formatting, add custom backgrounds to individual notes, and schedule exact alarms to remind you of important tasks.
• Home Screen Widgets: Long-press on your device's home screen to add NoteNest widgets. You can pin specific notes or use the quick-capture widget to instantly jot down thoughts without opening the app.
• Shareflow ⚡: Easily transfer files across devices using our built-in Shareflow feature. Sign in to generate a 6-digit code or QR code to send files. Anyone can receive files on the web or mobile app just by entering the code. Files are temporary and self-destruct after the timer expires!
• Organization: Keep things tidy by adding custom labels directly from the home screen drawer. You can also Archive old notes to hide them from the main view, or Delete them (deleted notes stay in the trash bin for 7 days before permanent removal).
• AI Features: To use the AI writing assistant, navigate to Settings and enter your personal Google Gemini API key. Once added, you can use the magic wand icon inside any note to fix grammar, change the tone, or rewrite your text instantly.

Terms of Use

By downloading and using NoteNest, you agree to the following terms:

• Data Responsibility: NoteNest relies on your personal Google Drive for cloud backups. We are not responsible for data loss resulting from the manual deletion of the hidden backup file from your Drive account, or the loss of your physical device.
• Shareflow File Transfer: Shareflow is designed as a temporary file-sharing service, not a permanent cloud storage solution. Files and codes are automatically and permanently deleted upon expiration. NoteNest reserves the right to dynamically modify data pool limits and expiration timers at any time to maintain server capacity. You are solely responsible for the content you upload and share.
• API Usage: The Gemini AI integration requires a user-provided API key. Users are strictly responsible for adhering to Google's API Terms of Service when utilizing this feature.
• Secure Offline Vault: Notes placed in the "Secure Vault" are intentionally kept 100% offline and are never backed up to Google Drive. If you uninstall NoteNest, clear the app data, or lose your device, Vault notes are permanently deleted. You use the Vault at your own risk.
• Link Sharing & Import: NoteNest allows you to share notes directly with others via files or links. You are solely responsible for the content you share and import. Do not share sensitive Vault notes unless you intend for the recipient to have full access to that text.
• Acceptable Use: You agree not to attempt to reverse-engineer the application's authentication mechanisms, bypass the local encryption, or overwhelm the syncing servers with malicious traffic.