Terms of Use
Effective date: March 2026
By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using fialr, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the software.
Definitions
Section titled “Definitions”- Software means the fialr compiled binary and any updates provided under the same major version.
- License Key means the alphanumeric key issued to you upon purchase.
- Licensee means the individual who purchased the license.
- We / us means the developer and publisher of fialr.
License grant
Section titled “License grant”We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to use fialr on up to 3 machines you own or control, subject to these terms.
The license is valid for all releases within the major version purchased (e.g., all 1.x releases). Major version upgrades (e.g., 2.0) require a new license.
Restrictions
Section titled “Restrictions”You may not:
- Redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the software or your license key
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks in the software
- Use the software to provide a competing service or product
- Share your license key with anyone other than yourself
Activation
Section titled “Activation”fialr requires a one-time activation via api.fialr.com. This transmits your license key, a machine identifier, and the software version. No file data, filenames, or metadata is transmitted. After activation, fialr operates fully offline.
Each license allows up to 3 machine activations. To transfer an activation, deactivate on the old machine with fialr deactivate before activating on a new one.
Updates
Section titled “Updates”Minor and patch updates (e.g., 1.1, 1.0.3) are included with your license at no additional cost. Updates are provided at our discretion and are not guaranteed on any schedule. We may release updates quarterly or less frequently.
Major version upgrades (e.g., 2.0) are separate products requiring a new license. Upgrade pricing may be offered to existing licensees.
Support
Section titled “Support”fialr is provided without individual support. There is no helpdesk, no ticket system, and no guaranteed response to inquiries.
Community support is available via GitHub Issues. We may participate in community discussions but are not obligated to respond to any specific issue.
Exception: billing and licensing issues. For problems with purchases, license key delivery, or activation errors, contact . We will respond to billing inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
Data and backups
Section titled “Data and backups”fialr operates on your local files. You are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your data.
fialr includes safety features (dry-run mode, pre-execution manifests, hash verification) designed to prevent accidental data loss. However, no software is infallible. We strongly recommend maintaining independent backups before running any file operations.
Disclaimer of warranty
Section titled “Disclaimer of warranty”THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components. We do not warrant that the software will meet your requirements or that any defects will be corrected.
You assume all risk associated with the installation, use, and results obtained from the software.
Limitation of liability
Section titled “Limitation of liability”IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR DAMAGE TO FILES OR SYSTEMS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE LICENSE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Refunds
Section titled “Refunds”Refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if the license has not been activated. Once activated, the license is non-refundable.
Termination
Section titled “Termination”This license is effective until terminated. We may terminate your license if you breach any of these terms. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the software.
Your right to use the software under the licensed major version survives indefinitely, provided you comply with these terms.
Changes to terms
Section titled “Changes to terms”We may update these terms for future purchases. Changes do not apply retroactively to existing licenses. The terms in effect at the time of your purchase govern your use.
Governing law
Section titled “Governing law”These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Entire agreement
Section titled “Entire agreement”These terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Copyright notice, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the software.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”For billing and licensing issues only:
For security vulnerabilities:
For privacy inquiries:
Last updated: March 2026.