Terms & Conditions for SimpleDraw

Last Updated: 5 December 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1 Agreement to Terms

Welcome to SimpleDraw (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SimpleDraw website at simpledraw.app and all related services (collectively, the “Service”).

SimpleDraw is operated by Lexi Creative Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 16892165)

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

1.2 Who May Use the Service

Age Requirements:

You must be at least 13 years old to create an account and use cloud storage features
Children under 13 may use the basic drawing tool without an account
If you are between 13 and 18, you should have parental or guardian consent

Geographic Restrictions:

This Service is not available to users located in or residents of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea
By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you are not accessing it from a restricted jurisdiction
We reserve the right to restrict access from any jurisdiction at our sole discretion

Capacity:

To use the basic drawing tool, you must have sufficient understanding to agree to these Terms
To create an account, you must have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms

1.3 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

How We Notify You of Changes

Material changes (changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations):

Email notification to registered users
Prominent notice on our website
Reasonable advance notice (typically 7-14 days, but may be shorter for urgent legal/security changes)

Non-material changes (clarifications, minor updates):

Updated “Last Updated” date at top of this document
Notice on our website

Effective date:

Changes take effect on the date specified in the notice
Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance

Your acceptance:

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance
If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using the Service and may delete your account

1.4 Additional Terms

Your use of the Service is also governed by:

Our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference)
Any additional terms presented to you for specific features

In case of conflict, these Terms take precedence unless explicitly stated otherwise.

2. Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

“Account” means a registered user account for cloud storage features
“Content” means any drawings, text, data, or other materials created, uploaded, or stored using the Service
“User Content” means Content created or uploaded by you
“Public Drawing” means a drawing with visibility set to “public”
“Private Drawing” means a drawing with visibility set to “private”
“Shared Drawing” means a drawing with visibility set to “shared”
“Free Tier” means the free cloud storage plan (up to 5 public drawings)
“Paid Tier” means any paid subscription plan
“We,” “us,” “our” means Lexi Creative Ltd, trading as SimpleDraw
“You,” “your” means the user of the Service

3. Description of Service

3.1 Drawing Tool

SimpleDraw is a web-based drawing tool for creating scale drawings and floor plans, including:

Drawing tools (lines, rectangles, circles, etc.)
Measurement and scaling features
Text annotations
Grid and snap features
Export capabilities

No account required: You can use the basic drawing tool without creating an account. Drawings are saved locally in your browser.

3.2 Cloud Storage Service

Registered users can store drawings in the cloud.

We offer both free and paid subscription tiers with different storage limits and features.

Free tier: Limited storage for public drawings only
Paid tiers: Increased storage limits, private and shared drawings, and additional features

Specific limits and features for each tier are detailed on our pricing page.

3.3 Service Availability

No Uptime Guarantee:

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access
The Service may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues
We are not liable for any downtime or service interruptions

Beta Features:

Some features may be marked as “beta” or “experimental”
We may discontinue beta features at any time

3.4 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service
Change features, functionality, or pricing
Impose limits on features or storage

Notice: We will provide reasonable notice of material changes that negatively affect your use of the Service.

Notice:

For material changes that significantly reduce functionality, we will provide reasonable advance notice
For paid subscribers, material feature removals will take effect at the end of your current billing period, or we may offer alternative compensation

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To use cloud storage features, you must create an account.

You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information
Keep your account information up to date
Maintain the security of your password
Not share your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

4.2 Account Security

Your responsibilities:

Use a strong, unique password
Do not share your password with anyone
Log out of shared or public devices

Our responsibilities:

Store passwords as cryptographic hashes (never plain text)
Implement reasonable security measures
Notify you of suspected unauthorized access

4.3 Content Visibility and Privacy

You are responsible for:

Choosing appropriate visibility settings for your drawings
Not sharing sensitive or confidential information in public or shared drawings
Understanding that public and shared drawings can be viewed and copied by others
Understanding that once someone copies your drawing, you cannot control what they do with their copy

We are not responsible for:

Privacy implications of your visibility choices
How others use drawings you make public or shared

4.4 Account Termination by You

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings.

What happens when you delete your account:

Your account is immediately deactivated and you cannot log in
You have 30 days to request account recovery by contacting support@simpledraw.app
After 30 days, your account cannot be recovered
All data is permanently deleted (may remain in backups for up to 90 days)
Paid subscriptions: no refunds for unused time (see Section 6.7)

Before deleting: Download any drawings you want to keep.

4.5 Account Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms
You engage in prohibited activities (see Section 7)
Your account is inactive for more than 3 years
We determine you are accessing the Service from a restricted jurisdiction.
Required by law
We discontinue the Service

Notice:

We will provide reasonable notice before termination (except for serious violations)
You may export your data before termination
No refunds for paid subscriptions (see Section 6.7)

4.6 Multiple Accounts

Creating multiple accounts to circumvent service limits is prohibited and may result in account termination.

5. User Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Ownership

You retain all intellectual property rights to User Content you create.

We claim no ownership over your drawings, designs, or other Content.

5.2 Licence You Grant to Us

For All User Content:

By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

Store and display your Content
Perform technical operations (backups, format conversions, etc.)
Provide the Service to you

This licence exists only for the purpose of operating the Service and ends when you delete your Content.

For Public Drawings:

By making a drawing public, you grant us an additional irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

Display the drawing in our public gallery
Use the drawing in marketing materials (screenshots, examples, tutorials, social media)
Allow other users to view, copy, and modify the drawing

This licence:

Continues even if you later make the drawing private or delete it
Does not transfer ownership (you still own the drawing)

For Shared Drawings:

By making a drawing shared, you grant us an additional irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

Allow anyone with the URL to view, copy, and modify the drawing

This licence:

Continues even if you later make the drawing private or delete it
Does not transfer ownership (you still own the drawing)

We will not use shared drawings in marketing materials.

5.3 Licence Other Users Receive

Public and Shared Drawings:

When you make a drawing public or shared, other users receive a licence to:

View the drawing
Copy (clone) the drawing
Modify their copy
Create derivative works
Make their copy (with or without modifications) public

This licence is:

Non-exclusive (you can still use your original)
Royalty-free (they don’t pay you)
For non-commercial use only
Irrevocable for copies they’ve already made (even if you later make your original private)

Important: Once someone copies your public or shared drawing, they own their copy independently. You have no rights over their modified version. However they may only use it for non-commercial purposes.

Note: Public drawings appear in our public gallery; shared drawings do not.

Private Drawings:

Other users receive no licence to private drawings.

5.4 Your Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the right to use all User Content you upload
Your User Content does not infringe any intellectual property rights
You have the right to grant the licences described above
Your User Content complies with these Terms

You are solely responsible for your User Content.

5.5 Our Intellectual Property

The Service itself (software, design, features, branding) is owned by us and protected by:

Copyright
Trademark
Patent (if applicable)
Trade secret
Other intellectual property laws

You may not:

Copy, modify, or reverse engineer the Service
Use our trademarks without permission
Create derivative works of the Service
Remove copyright or proprietary notices

Permitted use:

Use the Service as intended
Create drawings using the Service
Share screenshots for educational or promotional purposes (with attribution)

5.6 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service:

We may use them without obligation to you
You grant us an unlimited, irrevocable licence to use feedback
We are not required to keep feedback confidential
You are not entitled to compensation

6. Paid Subscriptions

6.1 Subscription Plans

We offer paid subscription plans with enhanced features.

Pricing, storage limits, and specific features for each tier are available on our pricing page.

6.2 Payment

Payment methods:

Credit/debit card via Stripe

Billing:

Subscriptions are billed in advance
Your subscription automatically renews at the end of each billing period
Billing interval is shown at checkout

Currency:

All prices in US Dollars (USD)

Taxes:

Prices are shown exclusive of any applicable taxes. Taxes (such as VAT or sales tax) will be added at checkout where required by law.

6.3 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel.

You will be charged automatically at the end of each billing period
We will send a reminder email before renewal (typically at least 7 days in advance)

6.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

Effect of cancellation:

No further charges after current billing period ends
Access to paid features continues until end of current billing period
Account reverts to Free Tier at end of billing period
Drawings exceeding Free Tier limits are not accessible until you upgrade again
You can delete drawings from your account settings even when they exceed the limit

6.5 Downgrades

If you downgrade to a lower tier:

Drawings exceeding your new storage limit become inaccessible until you upgrade
You can manage and delete drawings from your account settings even when over the limit

6.6 Price Changes

We may change subscription prices at any time.

Notice:

Existing subscribers will receive at least 30 days notice via email
Price changes take effect at your next renewal (not mid-subscription)
New subscribers pay the current price shown on our pricing page

Your options:

Accept the new price (do nothing)
Cancel before renewal to avoid the price change

6.7 Refunds

No refunds except as required by law.

No refunds for partial months or years
No refunds if you cancel mid-subscription
No refunds if we terminate your account for Terms violations
No refunds for unused storage or features

Exceptions:

Technical issues preventing use of Service (at our discretion)
Billing errors (we will correct and refund)
Required by consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction

To request a refund: Email support@simpledraw.app with details.

6.9 Payment Failures

If a payment fails, your account will be downgraded to Free Tier.

To restore paid features, update your payment information through “Manage Subscription” in your account settings.

7. Prohibited Uses and Content

7.1 Prohibited Content

You may not upload, create, store, or share any Content that:

Illegal Content:

Is illegal under UK law or the law of your jurisdiction
Depicts or promotes child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
Promotes terrorism or violent extremism
Violates export control laws (e.g., weapons designs subject to restrictions)

Harmful Content:

Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
Is designed to harm, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to systems
Contains instructions for illegal activities (making weapons, explosives, drugs, etc.)

Infringing Content:

Infringes copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property rights
Violates trade secrets or confidentiality obligations
Contains proprietary information you don’t have rights to share

Privacy Violations:

Violates others’ privacy rights
Contains personal information without consent (e.g., floor plans of someone’s home with identifying information, addresses, or other private details)
Enables doxxing or harassment

Abusive Content:

Contains hate speech or promotes discrimination
Harasses, threatens, or bullies individuals
Is defamatory or libelous

Spam and Fraud:

Is spam or unsolicited advertising
Is used for phishing or fraud
Misleads or deceives users

These lists are not exhaustive. We reserve the right to remove any content we deem inappropriate.

7.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Abuse the Service:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users’ accounts
Interfere with or disrupt the Service
Bypass security measures or access controls
Use automated tools to access the Service (bots, scrapers) without permission

Misuse Features:

Create multiple accounts to circumvent limits
Share account credentials
Resell or redistribute the Service
Use the Service to facilitate illegal activities
Use the Service in ways that harm other users or the Service itself

Commercial Misuse:

Use Free Tier for commercial purposes at scale (contact us for commercial licensing)
Resell or commercially exploit drawings created by others

Impersonation:

Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
Use misleading usernames or profile information

7.3 Our Rights and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

Use automated tools to detect prohibited content (including in private drawings)
Review any Content (including private drawings) if we have reasonable suspicion of prohibited content or if flagged by automated systems
Remove Content that violates these Terms
Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
Report suspected illegal content to law enforcement
Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
Preserve Content for legal proceedings

We are not obligated to:

Monitor Content proactively (except as required by law)
Screen Content before it’s uploaded (except as required by law)
Investigate every report we receive

Our enforcement is at our sole discretion.

7.4 Reporting Violations

If you find Content that violates these Terms:

Email: abuse@simpledraw.app

Include:

URL or description of the Content
Reason you believe it violates Terms
Your contact information

We will:

Review reports promptly
Take appropriate action
Not necessarily notify you of the outcome (privacy reasons)

7.5 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate accounts of repeat infringers.

8. Copyright and DMCA

8.1 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same.

8.2 DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe Content on SimpleDraw infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice.

Send to: copyright@simpledraw.app

Your notice must include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Identification of the infringing material and its location (URL)
Your contact information (address, phone, email)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

We will:

Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing Content
Notify the user who posted the Content
Terminate repeat infringers

8.3 Counter-Notice

If your Content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error:

Send a counter-notice to: copyright@simpledraw.app

Your counter-notice must include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the removed Content and its former location
A statement under penalty of perjury that the Content was removed by mistake or misidentification
Your contact information
Consent to jurisdiction of UK courts (or your local jurisdiction)

We will:

Forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
Restore the Content in 10-14 business days unless the complainant files a lawsuit

8.4 False Claims

Submitting false DMCA notices or counter-notices may result in:

Legal liability for damages
Termination of your account
Referral to law enforcement

9. Privacy and Data Protection

9.1 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using the Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

9.2 Data You Provide

You are responsible for the accuracy of data you provide.

You agree not to:

Provide false or misleading information
Use someone else’s email address
Impersonate others

9.3 Public Content

Public drawings are visible to everyone.

Anyone can view, copy, and modify public drawings
Search engines may index public drawings
You have no expectation of privacy for public Content

Do not make drawings public if they contain:

Personal information
Confidential information
Anything you want to keep private

9.4 Shared Content

Shared drawings are accessible to anyone with the URL.

Treat shared URLs as sensitive
Anyone you share the URL with can share it further
You cannot control who accesses a shared drawing once the URL is distributed

9.5 Private Content

Private drawings are accessible only to you.

Exceptions:

We may access private drawings in limited circumstances (see Privacy Policy Section 4.5 for details)
Law enforcement with valid legal process
Technical support with your explicit permission

9.6 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, but:

No system is 100% secure
We cannot guarantee absolute security
You use the Service at your own risk

See Privacy Policy for details on security measures.

9.7 Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach:

We will notify you as required by law
We will notify the ICO (UK supervisory authority)
We will take steps to mitigate the breach

Our liability for data breaches is limited (see Section 11).

10. Export and Data Portability

10.1 Data Portability

You have the right to obtain copies of your data:

Individual drawings can be downloaded from your account
Complete data export available on request via email

Format: JSON (machine-readable, structured format)

10.2 What’s Included in Data Export

Drawing content (all shapes, lines, text, measurements)
Drawing title
Account information (upon request)

10.3 No Obligation to Support Imports

We are not obligated to:

Import drawings from other services
Support specific file formats beyond JSON

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

11.1 Service Provided “As Is”

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Accuracy or reliability
Uninterrupted or error-free operation

11.2 No Professional Advice

SimpleDraw is a drawing tool, not professional design software.

Drawings are for illustrative purposes only
Do not rely on drawings for construction, engineering, or professional purposes
Consult qualified professionals for technical drawings
We are not liable for errors in measurements or calculations

11.3 User Content Disclaimer

We do not endorse, verify, or take responsibility for User Content.

User Content represents the views of users, not ours
We do not guarantee accuracy, quality, or legality of User Content
You use User Content at your own risk

We are not responsible for:

How users choose to share their content
What others do with content you share (including public and shared drawings)
Privacy implications of your visibility and sharing choices
Content that becomes public through user actions

11.4 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (Cloudflare, payment processors, etc.):

We are not responsible for third-party service failures
Third-party terms and privacy policies apply
We are not liable for third-party actions or omissions

11.5 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

We are not liable for:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Loss of goodwill or reputation
Service interruptions or downtime
Data loss or corruption
Unauthorized access to your account
Errors or inaccuracies in Content
Third-party actions or content

Even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11.6 Maximum Liability

Our total liability to you for all claims is limited to:

The greater of:

$100 (one hundred US dollars), OR
The amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim

This applies to all claims, whether based on:

Contract
Tort (including negligence)
Breach of statutory duty
Any other legal theory

11.7 Exceptions to Limitations

These limitations do not apply to:

Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
Any liability that cannot be excluded by law

11.8 Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge that:

These limitations are a fundamental part of our agreement
We would not provide the Service without these limitations
The pricing reflects these limitations
You have had the opportunity to review these Terms

11.9 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for:

Backing up your drawings
Maintaining copies of important work
Using the Service appropriately
Complying with these Terms

We are not a backup service. We strongly recommend:

Regularly exporting important drawings
Keeping local copies of critical work
Not relying solely on cloud storage for irreplaceable designs

12. Indemnification

12.1 Your Indemnification Obligation

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lexi Creative Ltd, its directors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your use of the Service
Your User Content
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)
Any claim that your User Content caused harm to a third party

12.2 Our Right to Control Defence

We reserve the right to:

Assume exclusive defence and control of any matter subject to indemnification
Require you to cooperate with our defence
Settle claims at our discretion

You may not settle any claim without our prior written consent.

12.3 Notice

We will notify you promptly of any claim subject to indemnification.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Jurisdiction

You agree that:

Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of England and Wales
You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts
You waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum

Exception: If you are a consumer in the EU, you may have additional rights under EU consumer protection laws.

13.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing a lawsuit, you agree to:

Contact us at legal@simpledraw.app
Describe the dispute in detail
Attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days

We agree to do the same.

13.4 Time Limit for Claims

You must bring any claim within 1 year of the cause of action arising.

After 1 year, the claim is permanently barred.

13.5 Individual Disputes

You agree to bring claims individually, not as part of a class action, collective action, or representative proceeding.

If this provision is unenforceable in your jurisdiction, it will be severed from these Terms without affecting the enforceability of the remaining provisions.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

They supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable:

That provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid
The remaining provisions remain in full effect

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

Waiver of one breach does not waive future breaches.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our written consent.

We may assign these Terms to:

An affiliate or subsidiary
A successor in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

14.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are between you and us only.

No third party has any rights under these Terms.

14.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

Natural disasters
War or terrorism
Government actions
Internet or telecommunications failures
Strikes or labor disputes
Pandemics

14.7 Survival

The following sections survive termination of these Terms:

Section 5 (Intellectual Property)
Section 11 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability)
Section 12 (Indemnification)
Section 13 (Dispute Resolution)
Any other sections that by their nature should survive

14.8 Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

14.9 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are for convenience only. In case of conflict, the English version prevails.

14.10 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive communications from us electronically.

We may communicate via email or in-app notifications
Electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement for written communication

14.11 Export Controls

You may not use the Service if you are:

Located in a country subject to UK or international sanctions
On any government list of prohibited or restricted parties

You represent that you are not subject to such restrictions.

15. Contact Information

15.6 Registered Office

Lexi Creative Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 16892165

Registered office address is available on Companies House.

16. Acknowledgment

By using SimpleDraw, you acknowledge that:

You have read and understood these Terms
You agree to be bound by these Terms
You have read and understood our Privacy Policy
You have sufficient understanding to agree to these Terms
You will comply with all applicable laws
You understand the limitations and disclaimers
You accept the risks of using the Service

If creating an account, you additionally represent that:

You are at least 13 years old
You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
If you are between 13-18, you have parental consent

If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

End of Terms & Conditions