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Plain-language terms for using PrivateWorth. By using the app or purchasing a Pro license, you agree to these terms. We have written them to be readable, not to hide anything.

Effective date: May 1, 2026  ·  Applies to privateworth.com
What you are buying A software license

A one-time payment grants you a permanent, non-transferable license to use PrivateWorth Pro features. No subscription. No renewal.

What we provide The software, as-is

We provide a wealth tracking tool. We are not a financial advisor, accountant, or bank. Nothing in the app is financial advice.

Your responsibility Your passphrase and data

You are responsible for keeping your passphrase safe. We cannot recover your vault if you lose it — this is by design.

Refunds 14-day window

If the software does not work as described, request a refund within 14 days of purchase. See Section 5 for full details.

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Acceptance of terms

By accessing privateworth.com or using the PrivateWorth application, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

These terms apply to all users, whether on the Free tier or Pro. Additional terms specific to Pro are noted where they apply.

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What PrivateWorth is — and is not

PrivateWorth is a personal finance tracking tool. It lets you manually record your assets and debts, track your net worth over time, and store that information in an encrypted file on your device.

Not financial advice. Nothing in PrivateWorth — not the health score, not the allocation breakdown, not any insight, recommendation, or number displayed — constitutes financial advice, investment advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or any other professional financial guidance. The app is a tool for organising your own information. Consult a qualified financial professional for decisions about your money.

PrivateWorth does not:

  • Connect to your bank, investment accounts, or any financial institution
  • Verify the accuracy of numbers you enter
  • Provide investment recommendations
  • Offer insurance, banking, or any regulated financial service
  • Store your financial data on our servers
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Free tier

The Free tier of PrivateWorth is provided at no cost and includes the dashboard, manual asset and debt tracking, the health score, snapshot history, and the vault checklist.

We reserve the right to modify which features are included in the Free tier at any time. We will not retroactively remove access to features a Free user is actively relying on without reasonable notice.

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Pro license

A PrivateWorth Pro license is a one-time purchase that grants you a permanent, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use all Pro features in PrivateWorth.

What is included

At the time of purchase, Pro includes: encrypted vault files, PDF report generation, CSV export, emergency wealth summary, and advanced history. The exact feature set is listed on the pricing page at the time of purchase.

What "permanent" means

Your license does not expire. You will not be asked to pay again to continue using the features you purchased. If we add new Pro features in the future, they will be included at no additional cost.

What "non-transferable" means

Your license is for your personal use. You may import your license on multiple devices that you own and use. You may not sell, give away, or otherwise transfer your license to another person.

License delivery

After purchase, a signed license file is emailed to the address you provided at checkout. This file is your proof of purchase and is how the app verifies Pro access. Keep it safe. If you lose it, contact us at support@privateworth.com and we will resend it.

No account required. Your license works offline. After importing the license file, the app verifies it locally using cryptographic signatures. You do not need an internet connection, an account, or our servers to remain a Pro user.

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Refund policy

We stand behind the product. If PrivateWorth Pro does not work as described, we will make it right.

Situation Eligible? Process
A Pro feature does not work as described, reported within 14 days Yes Email support with a description. We will either fix it or issue a full refund.
You changed your mind within 14 days of purchase Yes Email support@privateworth.com within 14 days. No explanation required.
Refund request after 14 days Generally no Evaluated case by case. We are reasonable — contact us if you have an unusual situation.
Duplicate purchase (bought twice by mistake) Yes Contact us with both receipt emails. One license will be refunded immediately.
Lost passphrase, lost vault data No Data loss due to a lost passphrase is not a software defect. This limitation is clearly disclosed.

To request a refund, email support@privateworth.com with your purchase receipt. Refunds are processed through Stripe and typically appear on your card within 5–10 business days.

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Your responsibilities

You agree to use PrivateWorth for lawful purposes only. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract proprietary components of the software
  • Attempt to bypass, modify, or circumvent the license verification system
  • Share your Pro license file with others for their use
  • Use the service in any way that violates applicable law

You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your vault passphrase. We strongly recommend:

  • Using a strong, unique passphrase of at least 20 characters
  • Storing the passphrase in a reputable password manager
  • Keeping at least one backup copy of your encrypted vault file in a separate location

There is no passphrase recovery. The encryption used in PrivateWorth is designed so that only you can open your vault. This means if you lose your passphrase, the contents of your vault are permanently inaccessible — to you, to us, and to anyone else. This is a feature, not a bug. Treat your passphrase like a physical key.

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Disclaimer of warranties

PrivateWorth is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure
  • Any defects will be corrected on a specific timeline
  • The service will meet your specific requirements
  • The health score, net worth calculation, or any other output is accurate or suitable for financial decision-making

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

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Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PrivateWorth and its operator shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of data, loss of profits, or financial loss — arising from your use of or inability to use the service.

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these terms or your use of the service shall not exceed the amount you paid for a Pro license in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $29 USD, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liability, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full.

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Intellectual property

The PrivateWorth application, its design, code, and content are owned by the operator and protected by applicable intellectual property law. Your Pro license grants you the right to use the software — it does not transfer any ownership of the software to you.

Your vault data — the financial information you enter — is yours. We make no claim to it. We cannot access it. It belongs entirely to you.

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Service availability and changes

Because PrivateWorth is a local-first application, your core functionality — opening your vault, viewing your data, editing entries — does not depend on our servers being online. Your encrypted vault file works offline, permanently, regardless of whether privateworth.com is accessible.

We may change, improve, or discontinue features of the website or the online license verification at any time. We will provide reasonable advance notice of any significant changes that affect Pro users.

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

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Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of PrivateWorth shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.

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Contact

For support, refunds, or questions about these terms:

support@privateworth.com

For privacy-specific inquiries:

privacy@privateworth.com


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