Terms of Service

Effective date: February 5, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using Strix SQLite ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Software.

The Software is developed and provided by Robert Laabs ("Developer", "we", "us", or "our").

2. Purchases and Payments

The Software may be purchased through the following channels:

• Paddle: Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle is the Merchant of Record for all orders placed through our website. Paddle provides customer service and handles returns related to those payments. By purchasing through Paddle, you agree to Paddle's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
• Apple App Store: Purchases made through the Mac App Store are governed by Apple's Terms and Conditions. Apple handles all payment processing and billing for App Store purchases.

All transactions are governed by the respective merchant's terms and conditions.

3. License Grant

The Software is licensed, not sold, to you. Upon purchase, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software on devices you own or control, subject to these Terms.

This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
• Redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the Software to third parties
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Software
• Use the Software for any unlawful purpose

4. Refund Policy

We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If you are not happy with the Software, you may request a refund within 30 days of your purchase date.

• Paddle purchases: Contact us at [email protected] or Paddle's support to request a refund.
• App Store purchases: Refunds for App Store purchases must be requested directly through Apple, as we are unable to process refunds for those transactions.

Upon receiving a refund, your license to use the Software is revoked and you must cease using and delete any copies of the Software.

5. Updates and Support

We may release updates, patches, or new versions of the Software at our discretion. We are not obligated to provide updates or ongoing support, though we strive to improve the Software over time.

6. Intellectual Property

The Software, including its code, design, graphics, and documentation, is the intellectual property of Robert Laabs and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights in the Software.

SQLite is a trademark of Hipp, Wyrick & Company, Inc. Strix SQLite is not affiliated with or endorsed by SQLite.

7. Privacy and Data

Strix SQLite does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All databases and files remain on your device. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

Note that Paddle, as our payment processor, will collect personal information necessary to process your transaction. Please review Paddle's Privacy Policy for details on how your payment data is handled.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Software is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components. You use the Software at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Developer be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption, arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the Software.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Software shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Software.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your license to use the Software at any time if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy any copies in your possession.

11. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Software after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].