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Terms of Service — CUTFORGE

Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version: 1.0

Notice: This document is a template for review. It is not legal advice. Have it reviewed by a qualified lawyer in your country of establishment before publication.

1. Who we are

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:

  • the CUTFORGE desktop application (“Software”);
  • the website https://cutforge.app and related subdomains (“Site”); and
  • any related documentation, updates, and support we provide.

The Software and Site are operated by:

CUTFORGE

Switzerland

(“we”, “us”, “our”)

Contact: info@cutforge.app

2. Acceptance

By downloading, installing, using the Software, or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software or Site.

If you purchase a PRO subscription or license, you also agree to our Refund Policy and our Privacy Policy, which are incorporated by reference.

If you are a consumer (an individual acting for purposes outside your trade or profession), mandatory laws in your country may give you rights that cannot be waived by contract. Nothing in these Terms limits those non-waivable rights.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least the age at which you can enter into a binding contract in your country (typically 16 or 18). If you are under that age, you may use the Software only with permission and supervision of a parent or legal guardian who accepts these Terms on your behalf.

You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Software complies with laws applicable to you (including export, copyright, and content laws).

4. Description of the service

4.1 FREE tier

CUTFORGE FREE provides access to the full video editing features of the Software. Exported videos may include a visible watermark unless you hold a valid PRO license.

4.2 PRO tier

CUTFORGE PRO removes the export watermark. PRO is provided through:

  • a subscription (monthly or yearly), and/or
  • a license file (`license.json`) cryptographically signed and bound to one computer (machine identifier).

PRO does not unlock separate “advanced editor” panels unless we explicitly state otherwise on the Site or in the Software. Commercial PRO relates primarily to export without watermark.

4.3 Local processing

The Software runs on your device. Your video files and projects remain on your computer unless you choose to upload or share them elsewhere. We do not operate a cloud rendering service for your media as part of the core product.

5. Accounts, licenses, and subscriptions

5.1 No account required for FREE

You may use the FREE tier without creating an account with us.

5.2 PRO license

After a qualifying purchase, you may receive or obtain a PRO license file. You must import it in the Software. A license is valid only for the machine ID it was issued for, until the expiration date shown in the license (if any).

You may not share, resell, sublicense, or publish license files or private signing keys. Attempts to circumvent license verification are prohibited.

5.3 Subscriptions and payments

Paid plans are processed by Paddle, which acts as Merchant of Record for online orders. This means Paddle may appear on your card statement, issue receipts, and handle certain tax and payment compliance obligations.

Your purchase is also subject to Paddle’s terms and policies where applicable. We do not store your full payment card details.

Subscription renewal: Unless stated otherwise at checkout or in the Refund Policy, subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period until you cancel through the method provided in your receipt or Paddle customer portal.

5.4 Price and currency

Prices are shown at checkout (which may be in CHF, EUR, USD, or other currencies depending on configuration). Taxes may apply based on your location.

6. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • use the Software for unlawful, infringing, harassing, or harmful content or purposes;
  • reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code except where applicable law expressly permits;
  • remove or alter copyright, trademark, or license notices except as allowed by law;
  • distribute malware, or use the Software to attack systems or networks;
  • overload or interfere with the Site or our infrastructure;
  • misrepresent your identity or affiliation.

We may suspend or terminate access to updates, license issuance, or support if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.

7. Intellectual property

The Software, Site, branding, documentation, and associated materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software for personal or internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms and your tier (FREE or PRO).

You retain ownership of your media and projects. You grant us no rights to your content except what is necessary to operate support (e.g., if you voluntarily send us a file or log for troubleshooting).

“CUTFORGE” and related logos are our trademarks. You may not use them without prior written permission except as allowed by fair use or applicable law.

8. Third-party components

The Software may include or download third-party open-source software, notably FFmpeg (licensed under the GNU GPL v3). License texts, source links, and a written source offer are documented in the Third-party software page and in the `licenses/` folder of the installed application.

You are responsible for complying with FFmpeg and codec licensing when exporting or distributing your own videos.

9. Updates

We may provide updates, patches, or new versions at our discretion. We do not guarantee backward compatibility of project files across major versions.

Future automatic updates may be offered; if so, we will describe how they work in the Software or on the Site.

10. Disclaimer of warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Software and Site are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that exports will meet every technical expectation on every device configuration.

11. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business interruption; and
  • our total liability for any claims arising out of or related to these Terms or the Software shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amounts you paid us for PRO in the twelve (12) months before the claim, or (b) fifty (50) US dollars (or equivalent in local currency).

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, our liability is limited to the maximum permitted by law.

12. Indemnity

If you use the Software in a manner that causes a third-party claim against us (e.g. illegal content you created or distributed), you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from reasonable damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse or violation of these Terms, except to the extent caused by our own intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

13. Termination

You may stop using the Software at any time. You may cancel subscriptions as described in the Refund Policy.

We may discontinue the Software or Site, or terminate your license, if you breach these Terms or if required for legal or security reasons. Upon termination, your right to use PRO ends; sections that by nature should survive (e.g. liability, intellectual property) will survive.

14. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the new version on the Site with an updated “Last updated” date. For material changes affecting paid users, we will use reasonable means to notify you (e.g. email if we have it, or notice in the Software).

Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance where permitted by law.

15. Governing law and disputes

15.1 Choice of law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except where mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence require otherwise.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Consumers in the EU/EEA, UK, or Switzerland: You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence where mandatory law allows.

Other users / business users: Exclusive jurisdiction shall be the courts of Switzerland, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

15.3 Informal resolution

Before filing a claim, please contact us at info@cutforge.app. We will try to resolve disputes informally within 30 days.

15.4 EU online dispute resolution

The European Commission provides an ODR platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obliged to participate in alternative dispute resolution unless required by law.

16. Miscellaneous

  • Entire agreement: These Terms, Privacy Policy, and Refund Policy form the entire agreement regarding the Software and Site.
  • Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remainder stays in effect.
  • No waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign them in connection with a merger or sale.
  • Language: The English version controls unless local law requires a translated version to prevail.

Contact: info@cutforge.app