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GENERAL TERMS OF USE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) — ZONES

Version 1.0 — Last updated: see the installed software version.

In brief: Zones is offered under two plans (one-time purchase limited to a major version, or subscription). Data processed: email, technical device identifier, and support data. Publisher and contact: Fortis Apps Studio, contact@fortis-apps-studio.com.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE "ZONES" SOFTWARE. BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE, AND CANCEL THE INSTALLATION.

1. Definitions

"Publisher": Fortis Apps Studio, independent developer, publisher of the Software (contact details in article 2). "Software": the "Zones" application for Windows, its installer, updates, documentation, and all its components. "User" / "You": any adult natural person, or any legal entity, who installs or uses the Software. "License": the right to use the Software granted under this agreement, depending on the chosen plan (one-time purchase or subscription). "License Key": the activation code associated with your purchase to unlock the licensed features. "Device": a computer (machine) on which the Software is activated.

2. Publisher and legal notices

Software published and developed by Fortis Apps Studio, an independent developer. Contact (support, personal data, withdrawal): contact@fortis-apps-studio.com

Details to be completed by the publisher prior to any sale (mandatory for a professional distance seller):

  • Identity (company name): Fortis Apps Studio

3. Purpose

This agreement defines the conditions under which the Publisher grants the User the right to use the Software, as well as the rights and obligations of the parties. The Software is a desktop organizer allowing elements of the Windows Desktop to be arranged in containers ("zones").

4. Grant of License

4.1. Subject to compliance with this agreement and, where applicable, payment of the price, the Publisher grants the User a personal, worldwide, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use the Software.

4.2. License plans:

  • a) One-time purchase (limited perpetual license): right to use, without time limit, the versions of the Software falling under a SINGLE major version covered by the license (for example, versions 1.x). Upgrading to a new major version (e.g., 2.0) may require a separate paid upgrade. This scope is stated before purchase.
  • b) Subscription: right to use the Software, including its updates, for the duration of the subscription's validity. Upon expiration, the licensed features cease to be accessible.

4.3. Number of Devices: the License authorizes activation on a limited number of Devices, specified by the plan subscribed to at the time of purchase (for example, 1 Device for the individual offer). You can release a Device to activate another one, within the limits of the quota and activation rules.

4.4. Authorized use: the License covers personal or internal professional use. Any other use requires the prior written consent of the Publisher.

5. Activation and license verification

5.1. The licensed features are unlocked by a License Key. Activation requires a one-time Internet connection; once the Device is activated, the Software can then run offline.

5.2. For the purpose of monitoring compliance with the License (plan, validity, number of Devices), the Software transmits to the Publisher's infrastructure the License Key, the email address associated with the purchase, and a technical identifier of the Device (derived from hardware characteristics). Details of the processed data are provided in Article 9.

5.3. You agree not to bypass, disable, or alter the Software's activation or protection mechanisms.

6. Usage restrictions

Unless expressly authorized by the Publisher or dictated by mandatory legal provisions, it is prohibited to:

  • a) copy, reproduce, or distribute the Software beyond what is necessary for its installation and personal backup;
  • b) sell, rent, lend, sublicense, share, or make the License or License Key available to third parties;
  • c) decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer the Software, except within the limits permitted by law (in particular for interoperability purposes);
  • d) modify, translate, adapt, or create derivative works from the Software;
  • e) remove or alter any proprietary notices, trademarks, or copyrights;
  • f) use the Software for unlawful purposes or in violation of third-party rights.

7. Intellectual property

7.1. The Software is proprietary software, protected by copyright and international treaties. The Publisher (or its licensors) retains all intellectual property rights to the Software; no right is assigned to the User other than the granted License to use.

7.2. "Zones" and the Zones logo are trademarks of Fortis Apps Studio. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering is prohibited.

8. Price, payment, subscription, and withdrawal

8.1. The price of the License is indicated before purchase. Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal); the Publisher does not have access to your full banking details.

8.2. Subscription: the terms of duration and renewal are specified at the time of purchase. You can cancel the renewal at any time; the cancellation takes effect at the end of the current period, without refund for the current period, unless required by mandatory law.

8.3. Right of withdrawal (consumers in the European Union): you generally have a period of fourteen (14) days to withdraw from a distance purchase. However, for digital content supplied immediately, this right can no longer be exercised once (i) you have given your express consent for execution to begin before the end of the withdrawal period, (ii) you have acknowledged thereby waiving your right of withdrawal, and (iii) the Publisher has provided you with confirmation of this agreement on a durable medium (by email). If any of these conditions are not met, the right of withdrawal applies under standard legal conditions.

8.4. For any request related to payment, refund, or withdrawal: contact@fortis-apps-studio.com.

9. Personal data (GDPR)

9.1. Data Controller: the Publisher identified in Article 2.

9.2. Data processed:

  • upon purchase and activation: email address, technical Device identifier, key, plan, and license status;
  • when using support (in-app or by email): email address, subject and category of the request, message content, any attached images, Software version, operating system name, and technical Device identifier (to link the request to your license and allow thread tracking);
  • during the update check: the published version is queried; no personal data is required for this query.

9.3. Purposes and legal bases: execution of the contract (management of the license, activation, and updates); provision of support (execution of the contract or legitimate interest); compliance with legal obligations. The Software does not perform advertising profiling and does not sell your data.

9.4. Subcontractors and hosting: license and support data are hosted by subcontractors within the meaning of Article 28 of the GDPR, notably Cloudflare (database and storage of support attachments); emails (license key, support replies) are sent via Resend; payments are processed by the providers mentioned in Article 8 (Stripe, PayPal).

9.5. Transfers outside the European Union: some of these providers (notably Cloudflare, Resend, Stripe, PayPal) may process data outside the EU, particularly in the United States. These transfers are framed by the mechanisms provided for by the GDPR.

9.6. Retention: data is kept for the time necessary for the purposes pursued — notably the duration of the contractual relationship for license data, and a reasonable period after closure for support exchanges — then deleted or anonymized, subject to applicable legal retention periods.

9.7. Your rights: you have a right of access, rectification, erasure, limitation, opposition, and portability, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. To exercise these rights: contact@fortis-apps-studio.com.

10. Updates

10.1. The Publisher may offer updates (fixes, improvements, new features). Their installation may be necessary for the proper functioning or security of the Software.

10.2. This agreement applies to updates, unless an update is accompanied by separate terms, in which case the latter prevail for the update in question.

11. Warranties and liability

11.1. Legal warranties. Independently of this license, consumer Users benefit from the legal warranties applicable to digital content and services in their jurisdiction.

11.2. Contractual warranty. Without prejudice to the legal warranties, and to the extent permitted by law, the Software is provided "as is" and "as available", without any additional contractual warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.

11.3. Liability. No provision of this agreement excludes or limits the Publisher's liability where the law prohibits it (e.g., personal injury, gross negligence, legal warranties). To the extent permitted by law, the Publisher is not liable for indirect damages (loss of data, loss of business, loss of profit).

11.4. Backups. The Software moves existing files without altering their content. However, it is your responsibility to make regular backups of your data; the Publisher cannot be held liable for a loss resulting from mishandling or hardware failure.

12. Term and termination

12.1. The agreement takes effect upon acceptance and remains in force for the duration of the Software's use (or the subscription term, if applicable).

12.2. In the event of a serious breach of your obligations (in particular a violation of Articles 5, 6, or 7), the Publisher may terminate the License; you must then cease all use and uninstall the Software.

12.3. Uninstalling the Software does not entail a refund of the amounts paid, except where a legal right applies. Provisions which by their nature should survive (intellectual property, liability, applicable law) remain in force after the end of the agreement.

13. Uninstallation and local data

The uninstaller removes the Software and its shortcuts. Your files placed in the zones (located in your user profile) are preserved; deleting the settings, license, and local configuration is offered separately during uninstallation.

14. Force majeure and assignment

14.1. The Publisher cannot be held liable for non-performance due to an event of force majeure.

14.2. The Publisher may assign or transfer this agreement, particularly as part of a sale of its business, without this affecting your rights.

15. Modification of terms

The Publisher may amend these terms, in particular to reflect changes to the Software or the legislation. The applicable version is the one accepted during the installation of the corresponding version of the Software.

16. Applicable law and disputes

16.1. This agreement is governed by French law, without prejudice to the mandatory protective provisions applicable to the consumer in their country of residence.

16.2. In the event of a dispute, you may contact the Publisher for an amicable resolution. Failing an amicable resolution, the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the competent courts in accordance with the law.

17. Miscellaneous

17.1. If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

17.2. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Software and supersedes any prior agreement relating to its subject matter.

17.3. For any questions regarding this agreement: contact@fortis-apps-studio.com.

By clicking on "I accept" and then continuing the installation, you acknowledge having read, understood, and accepted all of these terms.

Document generated from the agreement accepted during installation.

For any questions: contact@fortis-apps-studio.com.