End User License Agreement

Please read carefully. By downloading, installing, activating, or using the Software, or by clicking "Agree" or a similar control, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not download, install, or use the Software.

Section 14 contains a binding individual arbitration requirement, a class-action waiver, and a jury-trial waiver that affect your legal rights. Please read it carefully.

1. Definitions

• "Software" means the Winstrix application and all of its components, including bundled helper agents (for example, the input agent and window agent), command-line or background components, updates, upgrades, patches, and documentation.
• "License Key" means a cryptographically signed activation key issued by or on behalf of Lightyard that unlocks the paid features of the Software.
• "Major Version" means a release of the Software identified by a whole-number version (for example, 1.x, 2.x). Each Major Version is a separate licensed product.
• "Trial" means the time-limited evaluation period described in Section 4.
• "Device" means a single Apple-branded computer that you own or control.

2. License grant

Subject to your continuous compliance with this Agreement and, for paid features, your valid License Key, Lightyard grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Software in object-code form.

This license is perpetual for the Major Version for which your License Key was issued — that is, your License Key activates all releases within its Major Version (for example, all 1.x releases), and it does not entitle you to a different Major Version (for example, 2.x), which is a separate product available for separate purchase. A License Key designated for the personal edition is licensed for personal, non-commercial use; a business edition License Key is licensed per the seat terms presented at purchase.

You may install and use the Software on the reasonable number of Devices that you personally own or control, except where a stricter limit is presented at purchase. The Software is licensed, not sold. You acquire no ownership interest in the Software.

3. License keys and activation

The Software verifies License Keys locally on your Device using public-key cryptography; normal use does not require an account or an internet connection. You are responsible for keeping your License Key confidential. Your License Key may embed your purchase email address and other identifying information for the purpose of license administration and anti-piracy enforcement. Sharing, publishing, reselling, or distributing a License Key is a material breach of this Agreement.

4. Free trial

The Software may be offered with a 14-day free Trial that provides full functionality. The Trial begins on first use and is tracked on your Device (including in the system keychain) to determine the remaining Trial period. When the Trial ends, paid features (including "Windows Mode") are disabled until a valid License Key is entered; the Software otherwise continues to run. You agree not to circumvent, reset, tamper with, or otherwise extend the Trial by any means. The Trial is provided strictly "AS IS" and without any warranty (see Section 10).

5. Restrictions

You shall not, and shall not permit any third party to:

• (a) copy (except for a single backup), modify, translate, or create derivative works of the Software;
• (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive source code, algorithms, or the License Key signing scheme, except to the limited extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
• (c) rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, distribute, host, or provide the Software as a service to third parties;
• (d) remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices;
• (e) circumvent, disable, or tamper with the Trial, the License Key verification, or any security or license-enforcement mechanism;
• (f) generate, forge, share, or traffic in License Keys;
• (g) use the Software in violation of any applicable law or third-party rights; or
• (h) use the Software to develop a competing product or to benchmark for a competing product without our prior written consent.

6. Ownership and intellectual property

The Software and all worldwide intellectual property rights in it — including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and the "Winstrix" name and logos — are and remain the exclusive property of Lightyard LLC and its licensors. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved. Third-party open-source components, if any, are licensed under their own terms identified in the Software's acknowledgements.

7. Updates and auto-update

The Software may check for, download, and install updates automatically (for example, via the Sparkle update framework). By using the Software, you consent to such automatic updates, which are governed by this Agreement. Lightyard has no obligation to provide updates, upgrades, bug fixes, support, or maintenance, and may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software or any feature at any time without liability to you.

8. System permissions; your responsibility; assumption of risk

The Software is a system-level utility. To function, it requires you to grant macOS permissions that may include Accessibility, Input Monitoring, and Screen Recording, and it observes input events and inspects, moves, resizes, minimizes, and closes windows of other applications on your Device.

The Software depends on macOS features and behaviors that are outside Lightyard's control, including Accessibility APIs, Input Monitoring, Screen Recording, Finder behavior, AX/UI automation, window-management APIs, event taps, launch agents, app permissions, and third-party application behavior. Certain features may stop working, change, become less reliable, or require re-approval after macOS updates, Apple security or privacy policy changes, MDM or enterprise restrictions, sandboxing or notarization changes, third-party application updates, or changes to Apple frameworks or undocumented behavior. Lightyard does not guarantee continued compatibility with any particular macOS version, Mac hardware configuration, security policy, MDM profile, or third-party app.

You acknowledge and agree that you install and use the Software at your own risk. You are solely responsible for: (a) deciding whether the Software is appropriate for your environment; (b) maintaining current backups of your data; (c) the consequences of granting the permissions above; and (d) any interaction between the Software and other software, windows, documents, or data on your Device, including any window or application being closed, moved, or interrupted. You assume all risk arising from your grant of these permissions and your use of the Software.

9. Third-party software, Apple, and the operating system

The Software interoperates with macOS and with third-party applications that we do not control. We are not responsible for: (a) changes to macOS or Apple frameworks, APIs, or policies that affect the Software; (b) the behavior, output, performance, or data of any third-party application that the Software observes or manipulates; or (c) any third-party service used to sell, deliver, update, or support the Software. Your use of Apple software and services is governed by Apple's own terms.

Winstrix is an independent product of Lightyard LLC. Winstrix is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by Apple Inc. Apple is not responsible for the Software, support for the Software, compatibility with macOS, claims relating to the Software, or any interaction between the Software and Apple products, software, services, or operating systems.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

The Software and Trial are provided "as is" and "as available," with all faults and without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Lightyard and its suppliers and licensors expressly disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and quiet enjoyment, and any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.

Lightyard does not warrant that the Software will meet your requirements; that it will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, error-free, or free of harmful components; that defects will be corrected; or that it will be compatible with any particular hardware, operating-system version, or other software. No oral or written information or advice given by Lightyard or any representative creates a warranty.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions may not apply to you in their entirety; in that case, such warranties are limited to the minimum scope and duration required by applicable law.

11. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

(a) In no event will Lightyard or its owners, members, officers, employees, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or anticipated savings; loss, corruption, or inaccessibility of data; business interruption; or damage to, or malfunction of, any computer, device, hardware, operating system, or other software, arising out of or related to the Software or this Agreement, under any theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if Lightyard has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose.

(b) Lightyard's total cumulative liability for all claims arising out of or related to the Software or this Agreement will not exceed the greater of (i) the total amount you actually paid Lightyard for the Software in the twelve (12) months before the event giving rise to the claim, or (ii) fifty U.S. dollars (US$50.00).

(c) These limitations are a fundamental basis of the bargain between you and Lightyard and apply even if the exclusive remedies in this Agreement fail of their essential purpose.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some or all of the above may not apply to you; in such jurisdictions, Lightyard's liability is limited to the minimum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lightyard LLC and its owners, members, officers, employees, suppliers, and licensors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use or misuse of the Software; (b) your violation of this Agreement; or (c) your violation of any law or any third-party right.

13. Term and termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. It terminates automatically, without notice, if you breach any of its terms. Lightyard may also suspend or terminate the license granted to a License Key that we reasonably determine has been shared, forged, charged back, or obtained fraudulently. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and delete all copies. Sections 5, 6, and 8 through 18 survive termination.

14. Governing law; binding arbitration; class-action waiver

Please read this section carefully — it affects how disputes are resolved.

14.1 Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida, and, where applicable, the United States Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. The U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

14.2 Informal resolution first. Before initiating arbitration, you agree to first contact us at support@winstrix.app and give us 30 days to resolve the dispute informally and in good faith.

14.3 Binding individual arbitration. Except as provided in Section 14.6, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Software or this Agreement will be resolved exclusively by final and binding individual arbitration, administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its then-current applicable rules (including its Consumer Arbitration Rules where they apply), and not in court. The arbitration will be conducted in the English language and seated in Pinellas County, Florida, or, at your election, by telephone/video or on documents only. The arbitrator has exclusive authority to resolve any dispute about the interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of this arbitration agreement. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14.4 Class-action and jury-trial waiver. You and Lightyard agree that each may bring claims against the other only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. You and Lightyard each waive any right to a jury trial.

14.5 30-day right to opt out. You may opt out of this arbitration agreement (Sections 14.3–14.4) by sending written notice to support@winstrix.app within 30 days of your first acceptance of this Agreement, stating your name and intent to opt out. If you opt out, the remaining terms still apply, and disputes will be resolved in the courts identified in Section 14.7.

14.6 Exceptions. Either party may (a) seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect its intellectual property or confidential information, and (b) bring an individual claim in small-claims court if it qualifies.

14.7 Forum for non-arbitrable matters. For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you and Lightyard consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Pinellas County, Florida.

14.8 Limitations period. To the extent permitted by law, any claim arising out of or related to the Software or this Agreement must be filed within one (1) year after it arises; otherwise it is permanently barred.

15. No refunds

Except where a non-waivable refund right is required by applicable law, all sales are final and all fees are non-refundable. A free 14-day Trial is provided so that you can fully evaluate the Software before purchase. Purchases are processed by our third-party commerce provider, Lemon Squeezy, which acts as the merchant of record for the transaction, is responsible for calculating, collecting, and remitting any applicable sales tax or VAT, and applies its own checkout, billing, and refund terms in addition to this Agreement. See our Refund Policy.

16. Export compliance and U.S. Government rights

You represent that you are not located in, and will not use or export the Software in violation of, any U.S. embargo or restricted-party list, and that you will comply with all applicable export-control laws. The Software is "commercial computer software," and any use by a U.S. Government entity is subject to the restricted rights described in applicable regulations.

17. High-risk and prohibited uses

The Software is intended for general desktop productivity. It is not designed, intended, or authorized for use in any hazardous or high-risk environment requiring fail-safe performance, including the operation of life-support, medical, aviation, navigation, nuclear, or other systems in which failure could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical, environmental, or property damage. You assume all risk and liability for any such use.

18. General

18.1 Privacy. Your use of the Software is also subject to our Privacy Policy.

18.2 Entire agreement. This Agreement, together with any order terms and the Privacy Policy, is the entire agreement between you and Lightyard regarding the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings.

18.3 Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force. If the class-action waiver in Section 14.4 is held unenforceable as to a particular claim, that claim (and only that claim) will proceed in court under Section 14.7, while arbitration of all other claims continues.

18.4 No waiver. No failure or delay in exercising any right waives it.

18.5 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any License Key without our prior written consent; any attempted assignment is void. Lightyard may assign this Agreement freely, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

18.6 Force majeure. Lightyard is not liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

18.7 Notices. Legal notices to Lightyard must be sent to 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 and support@winstrix.app.

18.8 Consumer rights. Nothing in this Agreement limits or excludes any right or remedy you may have that cannot be limited or excluded under the mandatory law of your jurisdiction. Where such law applies, the provisions of this Agreement apply to the fullest extent permitted by that law.

18.9 Headings; language. Headings are for convenience only. The governing language of this Agreement is English.

19. Contact

Lightyard LLC, doing business as Winstrix by Lightyard LLC
7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Support: support@winstrix.app · Legal: support@winstrix.app · Web: winstrix.app

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