NoteExpress Web Software License and Service Agreement
Updated: August 26, 2026 Effective: August 26, 2026
Preamble and Introduction
Welcome to NoteExpress Web Software and Services!
To use the NoteExpress Web academic software (collectively referred to as the Software) and related services, you must read and comply with the NoteExpress Web Software License and Service Agreement (hereinafter referred to as this Agreement), as well as the AegeanSoft Privacy Policy.
Please carefully review and fully understand all terms, especially those regarding:
- Exemption or limitation of AegeanSoft’s liability
- Restrictions on users’ rights
- Dispute resolution mechanisms and jurisdiction clauses
- Separate agreements for activating or using specific services
Limitation-of-liability clauses, disclaimers, or other terms affecting your significant rights may be highlighted in bold, underlined, or other formats for emphasis.
If you lack full civil capacity due to age, intellectual ability, or other factors, please review this Agreement and decide whether to accept its terms under the guidance of your legal guardian (hereinafter referred to as Guardian).
If you are located outside the Chinese Mainland, your execution of this Agreement and use of the services must also comply with the laws of your country or region of residence.
Definitions:
- AegeanSoft: Refers to AegeanSoft Corporation and its affiliated operating entities potentially involved in providing relevant services.
- NoteExpress Web User: An individual who registers for, logs into, or uses NoteExpress Web software/services; users who verify their institutional identity through institutional authentication (such as CARSI authentication or institutional code authentication within an IP range) may obtain an Institutional User identity (Institutional User is an identity identifier and does not represent an independent organizational entity).
- End User: A user who obtains an Institutional User identity through institutional authentication and enjoys the service entitlements purchased by their institution.
The aforementioned NoteExpress Web User and End User are collectively known as Users or All Users, and are referred to throughout this Agreement as You.
1. Scope of Agreement
1.1 Agreement Governing Clauses
This Agreement constitutes a contract between you and AegeanSoft Corporation regarding your downloading, installation, usage, logging into the Software, and utilization of the Services.
1.2 Composition of Agreement
The content of this Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following agreements, rules, and specifications related to the Software and/or Services, as well as any relevant documents that AegeanSoft may periodically publish concerning the Software and/or Services:
- Upon official publication, the aforementioned materials shall become an integral part of this Agreement;
- They shall form a unified whole with this Agreement, which you are equally bound to observe the AegeanSoft Privacy Policy.
2. About the Software and Services
2.1 Definition of the Software
The Software refers to the NoteExpress Web Software developed by AegeanSoft Corporation, which is licensed to users for downloading, installation, and use pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and other agreements and rules set forth by AegeanSoft.
2.2 Service Modification Clause
You acknowledge and agree that AegeanSoft may update or adjust the content of the Services as necessary.
2.3 Usage Requirements
You may access the Services through terminals (e.g., computers, mobile devices) via clients, as specified by AegeanSoft.
AegeanSoft reserves the right to expand available terminals and access methods.
To ensure proper functionality, you must select a Software version compatible with your terminal and operating system. Otherwise, service accessibility may be impaired.
2.5 Licensing Terms
AegeanSoft grants you a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use the Software within the scope and manner limited by this Agreement and other agreements and rules of AegeanSoft.
2.5.1 You may download, install, use, and log into the Software for non-commercial purposes.
2.5.2 All rights not expressly granted herein remain reserved by AegeanSoft. Exercise of such rights requires separate written permission from AegeanSoft. AegeanSoft’s failure to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver thereof.
2.6 Service Adjustment Policy
AegeanSoft may modify pricing structures and methods for paid Services.
Additionally, AegeanSoft reserves the right to convert select free services to paid offerings. Prior notice will be provided on relevant service pages before implementing such changes.
If you disagree with modifications or new charges, you may discontinue using the affected Services.
2.7 AI-Assisted Features
The Software provides AI-related assistance (collectively, the "AI Features"), powered by third-party large language models (including but not limited to DeepSeek and Qwen, accessed through JD Cloud model services). You acknowledge and agree that:
- Output for reference only: Output generated by the AI Features is produced by third-party large language models based on your input and may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or biases. It does not constitute academic, legal, medical, or other professional advice. You should review and verify the output before use, and you shall be solely responsible for any consequences arising from your use of such output;
- Data transfer notice: To provide the AI Features, your input content will be transmitted to third-party model service providers for processing. Please refer to the AegeanSoft Privacy Policy for details on data processing;
- AI labeling: The Software will add explicit or implicit labels to AI-generated content as required by applicable laws and regulations. If you provide, publish or disseminate AI-generated content to the public and labeling is required by applicable laws, you shall label or indicate it in a prominent manner and shall not remove, alter, falsify or conceal the relevant labels;
- Output variability: Due to the nature of artificial intelligence technology, identical or similar inputs may generate identical, similar, or different outputs. Please exercise independent judgment and verify the output in your specific use context before use.
3. Software Acquisition
3.1 Authorized Channels
You may obtain the Software exclusively through AegeanSoft’s official channels, including:
- Official AegeanSoft website
- Official application distribution platforms
- Third-party websites or app distribution platforms expressly authorized by AegeanSoft
3.2 Risks of Unauthorized Acquisition
If you acquire the Software or an installation package bearing identical nomenclature from unauthorized third parties:
- AegeanSoft cannot guarantee normal functionality of such software;
- AegeanSoft shall bear no responsibility for any damages incurred thereby.
4. Software Installation and Uninstallation
4.1 Version Selection
AegeanSoft may develop distinct Software versions for different terminals and operating systems. You must select the appropriate version according to your specific configuration.
4.2 Installation Procedure
After downloading the installer, follow the on-screen prompts to complete proper installation.
4.3 Optional Additional Software
To enhance service quality and security, AegeanSoft may recommend supplementary software during installation. You may choose to install or decline such additions.
4.4 Regional Service Variations
Service availability may differ across regions due to business strategy adjustments. Actual service offerings are subject to AegeanSoft’s operational provisions.
4.5 Uninstallation Process
You may uninstall the Software when no longer needed or before installing a new version. If you are willing to help AegeanSoft improve its products, please share your reasons for uninstallation.
5. Software Updates
5.1 Purpose of Updates
To enhance user experience and improve service offerings, AegeanSoft may continuously develop new services and periodically provide Software updates.
5.2 Update Rights
AegeanSoft reserves the right to:
- Update the Software;
- Modify specific functionality;
- User experience optimization
- Service security enhancement
- Functional consistency assurance
for purposes including:
5.3 Version Compatibility Notice
Following new Software version releases:
- Previous versions may become inoperable;
- AegeanSoft does not guarantee continued usability of legacy versions;
- Maintenance/support for legacy versions will cease;
- Always verify and install the latest version.
6. User Information and Personal Data Protection
6.1 Data Protection Principles
Protecting user information constitutes a fundamental principle for AegeanSoft. Within legal boundaries, AegeanSoft shall collect, use, store, and share your relevant information in accordance with this Agreement and the AegeanSoft Privacy Policy, primarily covering:
6.1.1 Device Specifications Include:
- Audio/video hardware capabilities;
- Operating system version identification;
- Network addressing parameters;
- Primary storage allocation status.
6.1.2 Diagnostic Logs Comprise:
- Network endpoint identifiers;
- System error diagnostics;
- Application operation audit trails.
6.1.3 Network Performance Metrics Consist Of
- Data transmission loss rate;
- Signal propagation latency measurements.
6.2 Information Submission Requirements
During account registration or service activation, you must provide necessary information. Where national laws and regulations (hereinafter Laws refer to currently effective statutes, administrative regulations, judicial interpretations, local regulations, departmental rules, and normative documents in your jurisdiction, including subsequent amendments) mandate:
- You must submit authentic identification details (e.g., mobile number);
- Incomplete or false submissions may restrict or prevent service access.
6.3 Data Modification Rights
Generally, you may review and modify submitted information per product rules. If you access the Services through an organization (such as a university or research institution), modifications may require assistance from the administrator of the relevant organization:
- Initial registration data and verification details remain unmodifiable for:
- Security protocols
- Identity authentication (e.g., account recovery)
6.4 Institutional User Obligations
If you are an Institutional User managing End Users’ personal data (e.g., names, photos, mobile numbers), you must:
- Obtain explicit prior consent;
- Collect only operationally essential information;
- Fully disclose data collection purposes, scope, and usage methods.
6.5 Information Security and Account Protection
Please protect your own information security, keep your account and password properly, avoid lending or transferring your account to others, and prevent information leakage caused by the use of your account by others. If you access the Services through an organization (such as a university or research institution), please use the Services within a reasonable scope and properly manage relevant account permissions.
6.6 Technical Safeguards
AegeanSoft implements:
- Advanced security technologies;
- Comprehensive management systems;
to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your personal data.
6.7 Information Sharing Restrictions
AegeanSoft strictly limits data sharing per applicable Laws, rigorously adhering to:
- The AegeanSoft Privacy Policy;
- Other relevant regulations.
6.8 Minor Protection
AegeanSoft prioritizes protection of minors’ personal data. If lacking full civil capacity:
- Guardian consent must precede service usage.
7. User Conduct Guidelines
7.1 Registration and Account Usage
You fully understand and agree:
7.1.1 Users shall provide accurate and updated information per applicable laws and service requirements. Prohibited actions include:
- Impersonating others during registration;
- Registering accounts for others without authorization;
- Registering in misleading manners;
- Using usernames infringing third-party rights;
- Malicious bulk account registration.
7.1.2 Individual Users must possess full civil capacity. Otherwise:
- Guardian consent is mandatory for registration;
- Institutional Users must be legally established entities with execution authority.
7.1.3 Organizational representatives warrant full authorization to:
- Register NoteExpress Web;
- Accept this Agreement.
7.1.4 Institutional Users may verify their institutional identity through CARSI authentication or institutional code authentication within an IP range. After successful authentication, users will obtain an institutional user identifier/identity and enjoy the service entitlements purchased by their institution. AegeanSoft reserves the right to change the institutional authentication and account usage methods based on user needs or product requirements.
7.1.5 If you obtain an institutional user identity through institutional authentication, you may enjoy the corresponding service entitlements purchased by your institution. You should use the Services within the authorized scope of the institution; if you no longer meet the institution's authentication conditions or lose your institutional user identity, you will no longer enjoy the corresponding institutional entitlements, and AegeanSoft may correspondingly adjust or terminate the relevant services provided to you.
7.2 User Obligations
You fully understand and agree:
7.2.1 AegeanSoft collects information under the lawful, necessary, and legitimate principle for service enhancement and security maintenance.
7.2.2 Institutional Users must, prior to providing or managing related service information for members of their institution:
- Disclose data processing methods (including AegeanSoft data sharing);
- Obtain explicit End User consent;
- Ensure legal compliance in data handling;
- Independently resolve End User disputes.
7.2.4 Withholding information may impair service functionality.
7.2.5 While AegeanSoft employs reasonable security measures:
- No absolute data integrity guarantee exists;
- Users must independently back up stored data;
- Service termination results in permanent data deletion.
7.3 Prohibited Conduct
You shall not engage in or facilitate:
7.3.1 Illegal Content:
- Subverting constitutional principles;
- Endangering national security/unity;
- Damaging national honor/interests;
- Inciting ethnic hatred/discrimination;
- Promoting cults/superstition;
- Spreading rumors disrupting social order;
- Distributing obscene/violent content;
- Infringing others’ legitimate rights;
- Violating China’s Seven Baselines;
- Other unlawful actions.
7.3.2 Software Restrictions:
- Removing copyright information;
- Reverse engineering/decompiling;
- Unauthorized use of intellectual property;
- Creating derivative works without authorization;
- Employing unauthorized third-party tools;
- Interfering with software operations.
7.3.3 Platform Security Violations:
- Disseminating fraudulent information;
- Spreading malware/virus creation tools;
- Compromising system security.
7.4 Legal Accountability
You understand and agree:
7.4.1 Violations authorize AegeanSoft to:
- Issue warnings;
- Restrict service functionality;
- Delete content/disable links;
- Suspend/terminate accounts;
- Pursue legal remedies.
7.4.2 If you violate laws, regulations, this Agreement, and/or other agreements or rules of AegeanSoft, and AegeanSoft takes any actions or measures against you or the Software and/or Service used by you—resulting in temporary or permanent inability to use NoteExpress Web, inability to log in to NoteExpress Web, or inability to access other products and/or services—you shall solely bear the corresponding consequences. Any losses incurred as a result shall be borne exclusively by you.
7.4.3 Institutional users purchasing this Service shall be responsible for supervising and auditing the conduct and published content of their end users during their use of NoteExpress Web. The institutional user and the end user shall bear full responsibility for any consequences or losses arising from violations of relevant laws or regulations committed by the end user's conduct or published content.
Furthermore, if an institutional user or institutional end user violates any laws, regulations, this Agreement, and/or other agreements or rules of AegeanSoft, and if AegeanSoft takes any actions or measures against the Software and/or Service used by such institutional user or end user—resulting in temporary or permanent inability to use NoteExpress Web, inability to log in to NoteExpress Web, or inability to access other products and/or services—the institutional user shall solely bear the corresponding consequences. Any institutional losses incurred as a result shall be borne exclusively by the institution.
Institutional Users bear full responsibility for End User conduct.
7.4.4 You shall independently adopt reasonable and secure backup measures outside the Service for any data generated through or stored within the Service due to your usage. Should AegeanSoft implement permanent account suspension or other measures against you under this Agreement, AegeanSoft reserves the right to permanently delete all service-related data or all information stored by you within the Service. You shall bear full responsibility for any consequences arising therefrom.
7.4.5 If you cause any harm to a third party, you shall bear sole responsibility for such harm. If AegeanSoft suffers losses as a result, you shall also compensate AegeanSoft accordingly.
7.5 Behavioral Responsibility
You acknowledge sole responsibility for:
- You must bear full responsibility for all actions taken in your use of the Software and/or the Service, including any content you publish and any consequences arising therefrom;
- You shall exercise your own judgment regarding the content encountered through your use of the Software and/or the Service, including the risks arising from reliance on its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness. You shall bear all corresponding risks caused thereby, and AegeanSoft shall not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by you due to such risks within the scope permitted by law;
- If you are an institutional user, you shall be responsible for the conduct of the administrator account(s) designated by you. Additionally, you shall bear the consequences of any service adjustments implemented by AegeanSoft based on the actions, operations, or instructions of such administrator account(s);
- If you are a natural person lacking full capacity for civil conduct, you should understand that your guardian will be fully responsible for all actions you take while using this Service.
7.6 Content Management & Reporting
7.6.1 If the content you send or disseminate violates laws or regulations or infringes upon the rights of others, you agree that AegeanSoft has the right to independently determine whether to take measures such as deletion, blocking, or disconnecting links.
7.6.2 If you are subject to a complaint by others or if you file a complaint against others, AegeanSoft retains the right to provide necessary information—including the identities, contact details, and relevant content of the complaint concerning involved parties in the dispute—to the relevant parties or authorities. This is done to facilitate timely resolution of complaint disputes and protect the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved.
7.6.3 You may provide feedback, file complaints, or report inappropriate information through the "Submit Feedback" and "Technical Support" entries within the Software, the Qingti Academic community forum, or the contact information set out in the Privacy Policy. We will accept your feedback and respond with a handling result within 15 business days, and the processing progress can be checked through the relevant feedback channels. For reports involving the safety of generated content, we will promptly verify and handle them in accordance with applicable laws. Personal information involved in handling your feedback will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
7.7 Rules for Using AI Features
You undertake to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and academic norms when using the AI Features, and you shall not:
- Use the AI Features for academic misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of research data, ghostwriting of academic papers, or circumventing normal academic creation processes;
- Input illegal or harmful information, or induce the models to generate illegal or harmful content by splitting text or using vague expressions;
- Call the AI Feature interfaces at high frequency or in batches, interfering with the normal operation of the Software or third-party services;
- Publish or disseminate AI-generated content as original academic achievements, misleading others;
- Engage in any other conduct that violates laws, regulations, this Agreement, or infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of others.
7.8 Ownership of User Content
You retain all rights and interests in the content you submit through the Software and the output generated based on your input, in accordance with applicable laws. AegeanSoft processes such content only to the extent necessary to provide the Software and Services and does not claim ownership of your user content. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights or valid authorizations in your input content and that such content does not infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of any third party.
8. Third-Party Products or Services
8.1 Usage of Third-Party Services
When using third-party products or services on AegeanSoft platforms:
- Compliance with this Agreement is required;
- The third-party’s user agreements must be observed;
- Prior review of their terms and privacy policies is recommended;
- AegeanSoft and third parties bear respective liabilities for disputes as legally prescribed.
8.2 Integration of Third-Party Systems
When NoteExpress Web interfaces with third-party systems per user requirements:
- Such integrations may involve external system calls;
- Service outcomes remain third-party responsibilities;
- AegeanSoft disclaims liability for third-party service performance.
8.3 AI Model Services
The large language models supporting the AI Features are procured and provided by AegeanSoft through the JD Cloud platform (as the model service provider). You acknowledge and agree that:
- To provide the AI Features, your input content will be transmitted to third-party model service providers (including the JD Cloud platform and the model providers connected therewith) for processing, and the output will be returned to the Software for display after generation;
- Model service providers bear corresponding responsibilities for model services and output content in accordance with the law, and AegeanSoft is responsible for service integration and content compliance management;
- If service interruption, abnormality, or output issues arise due to third-party model service providers, AegeanSoft will make reasonable efforts to coordinate resolution but shall not be liable for the third-party services themselves.
9. Advertising
9.1 Advertising Display Rights
You acknowledge that AegeanSoft may, independently or through third parties:
- Deliver commercial and non-commercial communications via SMS, email, or other channels;
- Determine advertising formats at AegeanSoft’s sole discretion;
9.2 Advertising Accountability
You expressly agree:
- AegeanSoft conducts advertising activities in compliance with applicable laws;
- You must exercise due diligence in verifying advertisement authenticity;
- Except where legally mandated, you bear sole responsibility for actions taken based on advertisements.
10. Intellectual Property
10.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property
AegeanSoft is the intellectual property rights holder of the Software:
- Software copyrights, trademarks and related rights are protected under applicable laws;
- Information content (text/images/audio-video materials, etc.) is protected by international treaties;
- AegeanSoft lawfully enjoys relevant intellectual property rights, except where statutory rights belong to other parties.
10.2 Intellectual Property Restrictions
Without prior written consent from AegeanSoft or relevant rights holders:
- You shall not exploit the aforementioned intellectual property rights;
- Nor permit any third party to utilize or transfer such rights, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
10.3 Institutional User Rights
As an Institutional User:
- You grant AegeanSoft permission to use your organization’s name, brand and trademarks;
- Such usage may occur through online and offline channels;
- For the purpose of indicating cooperative relationships.
11. Terminal Security Responsibility
11.1 Security Risk Advisory
You understand and agree that the Software and/or Services, like most internet-based offerings:
- May be affected by multiple factors (user actions/network quality/social environment, etc.);
- May encounter security risks (e.g., unauthorized use of user data; malware-infected downloads).
You therefore commit to:
- Enhancing information security awareness;
- Implementing robust password protection to prevent losses.
11.2 Prohibited Activities
You shall not create, publish, utilize, or disseminate:
- Malicious programs designed to steal NoteExpress Web account credentials;
- Malicious programs intended for property theft.
11.3 Shared Responsibility
Maintaining software security constitutes a mutual obligation:
- AegeanSoft will implement industry-standard technical measures;
- You acknowledge AegeanSoft provides no absolute security guarantees.
12. Third-Party Software or Technology
12.1 Usage Authorization
The Software may utilize:
- Third-party software/technology (including open-source and public domain code);
- Such usage carries valid legal authorization.
12.2 License Documentation
When third-party components are incorporated:
- AegeanSoft will display relevant agreements through:
- Agreement appendices;
- Installation package directories;
- Expressed as Software License Agreements or Open-Source Licenses etc.
12.3 Legal Validity
Such agreements constitute:
- An integral part of this Agreement;
- Equally legally binding instruments.
You must comply with these requirements. Consequences of Violation:
- Third parties or government authorities may initiate:
- Litigation;
- Administrative penalties;
- AegeanSoft may be compelled to provide assistance;
- You assume full legal responsibility.
13. Force Majeure and Other Disclaimers
13.1 Force Majeure Clause
You understand and agree that during service usage:
- Force majeure events may occur;
- Force majeure denotes unforeseeable, unavoidable, and insurmountable events including:
- Natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, epidemics, etc.);
- Social incidents (war, riots, government actions, etc.).
13.2 Service Interruption Exclusions
Within legal boundaries, AegeanSoft assumes no responsibility for interruptions caused by:
- Computer viruses, malware, or hacker attacks;
- Failures in user/AegeanSoft software, systems, hardware, or communication lines;
- Improper operation or unauthorized service access;
- Obsolete software, device incompatibility, or aging hardware;
- (v) Other uncontrollable or unforeseeable circumstances.
13.3 Network Risk Disclaime
You acknowledge that service usage involves:
- Risks from online information and user behavior;
- AegeanSoft assumes no liability for:
- Information authenticity, applicability, or legality;
- Damages from infringing activities.
13.4 Illegal Content Handling
Under this Agreement:
- AegeanSoft reserves the right to process illegal content;
- This right constitutes neither an obligation nor guarantee;
- Timely detection or processing is not assured.
13.5 Property Security Advisory
At all times:
- Exercise extreme caution regarding financial requests (e.g., loans, password solicitation);
- Verify counterparty identity before property-related actions;
- Regularly review AegeanSoft’s anti-fraud notifications.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Agreement Acceptance and Modification
By using the Software and/or Services:
- You acknowledge having read and accepted this Agreement;
- AegeanSoft reserves the right to modify terms when necessary;
- Updated versions will be accessible through service interfaces;
- Continued usage constitutes acceptance of amended terms.
14.2 Place of Execution
This Agreement is executed at Chaoyang District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China.
14.3 Governing Law
The formation, validity, performance, interpretation:
- And dispute resolution hereunder;
- Shall be governed by the laws of Mainland China;
- Excluding conflict of law principles.
14.4 Dispute Resolution
For any controversy or claim:
- Parties shall first attempt amicable negotiation;
- Failing resolution, disputes shall be submitted to;
- The competent People’s Court;
- In Chaoyang District, Beijing (place of execution).
14.5 Heading Interpretation
The headings of all clauses in this Agreement are included solely for reading convenience. They are void of substantive meaning and shall not be used as a basis for interpreting the provisions of this Agreement.
14.6 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and be binding upon both parties.
14.7 Language Versions
In the event of any discrepancy between the Chinese version of this Agreement and its translations in other languages such as English, the Chinese version shall prevail.
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