End-User License Agreement (EULA) — ZenWriter for Windows, macOS & Linux
Terms for using the software
Published on: Updated: February 9, 2026
Contents
1. Definitions
"Software", "Application" — ZenWriter; "Beenokle" — sole proprietor Ruslan Agarizaev operating under the trade name "Beenokle", the rights holder of the Software; "User" — you, the user of the Software.
This Agreement applies to the Windows, macOS and Linux editions of the Software.
Use of the Software is permitted for users aged 13 or older. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's consent.
Note: This English version is provided for convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict, the Russian version prevails.
2. License Grant
2.1 Beenokle grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software on one device subject to this Agreement.
2.2 Licensing models:
a) Subscription — the right to use the Software during the paid subscription period.
b) Perpetual license — the right to use the purchased version of the Software without time limit.
3. Trial Period
The Software can be used with full functionality for 15 (fifteen) calendar days starting from the first launch on the User's device.
After the trial expires, the Software may be limited or disabled unless a license is purchased.
4. User Content and Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 All texts, manuscripts, notes and other materials created by the User in the Software ("User Content") are the exclusive intellectual property of the User.
4.2 Beenokle does not acquire any rights to User Content. We do not read, analyse or use your texts for commercial purposes.
4.3 Limited technical license: the User grants Beenokle a license to process User Content solely for the following purposes:
- Local storage and display of content within the Software;
- Synchronisation between the User's devices (with a cloud plan);
- Creating backups (with a cloud plan);
- Exporting content in formats chosen by the User.
4.4 This technical license terminates upon deletion of the content or the User's account.
4.5 Beenokle takes reasonable measures to protect User Content but is not liable for data loss caused by User actions or force majeure. Users are advised to maintain their own backups.
5. Restrictions
- No decompilation, disassembly, reverse engineering (except as permitted by law).
- No circumvention of technical protection measures or trial limitations.
- No sublicensing, renting, leasing or transferring without Beenokle's written consent.
6. Updates
6.1 Minor updates are provided free of charge for the current version branch.
6.2 Major version upgrades may be offered as paid upgrades.
6.3 For the subscription model, updates are available during the paid subscription term.
7. Data and Privacy
Personal data is processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable law.
The Software stores User Content locally. With a cloud plan, data is transmitted via an encrypted connection and stored on servers in the Russian Federation.
8. No Warranties
The Software is provided "as is". Beenokle does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation.
9. Limitation of Liability
Beenokle is not liable for any indirect, incidental or punitive damages. Direct liability is capped at the amount of the last payment actually paid by the User.
10. Termination
This Agreement terminates upon the User's breach. The User must uninstall the Software. Termination does not affect the User's rights to their created content.
11. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Russian Federation. Disputes are subject to resolution at the place of registration of the sole proprietor (Beenokle).
13. Contacts
For licensing questions: legal@beenokle.ru