Product edition
A purchase gives you access to the product edition you buy, including the installer, license key, and features described for that edition.
Terms & notice
Independent Developer Notice.
PracticalForge Software is an independent software project. This page explains the nature of the project, product expectations, support limits, updates, and important privacy reminders.
Independent project
Created and maintained by a single developer.
PracticalForge Software is an independent software project created and maintained by a single developer.
The goal of PracticalForge Software is to build practical Windows desktop tools that help with privacy, organization, and everyday digital work. Secure Password Vault is offered as a finished desktop product based on the features described on the product pages at the time of purchase.
I do my best to keep the software clear, useful, and reliable. I also try to provide support when possible through the official support email. However, PracticalForge Software is not a large company, enterprise service, or subscription-based support platform.
Purchase terms
What a purchase includes.
A purchase gives access to the product edition selected by the user, based on the product description available at the time of purchase.
No subscription promise
Secure Password Vault Standard and Pro are sold as one-time purchases, not as a managed subscription service.
Review before buying
Before purchasing, please review the product description, compare the editions, and try the Demo edition if you are unsure.
Future development
Future updates and new features are not guaranteed unless clearly stated.
Future updates, improvements, new features, companion apps, mobile versions, bundles, or additional products may be developed over time, but they are not guaranteed unless clearly stated in writing.
Future development may change depending on available time, technical requirements, platform changes, user feedback, and the long-term direction of the project. Some planned ideas may be delayed, changed, released separately, or not released at all.
Updates and support
Support is provided when reasonably possible.
PracticalForge Software aims to support users fairly and clearly, while remaining honest about the limits of an independent one-person software project.
Bug fixes
When reasonable and possible, bug fixes may be provided to improve reliability and correct product issues.
Compatibility improvements
Compatibility improvements may be released when needed and when technically possible.
Security-related corrections
Security-related corrections may be provided when reasonable and possible. Update timing and availability are not guaranteed unless explicitly stated.
No guaranteed update schedule
Update frequency, timing, and long-term update availability are not promised as part of the purchase unless explicitly stated.
Support email
Support is available through support@practicalforge.com for download, installation, license, and product questions.
Clear communication
Users should include the product edition, Windows version, purchase email, and a clear description of the issue when contacting support.
Mobile and future tools
Future products are not included unless clearly stated.
Secure Password Vault Pro may include tools prepared for future mobile workflows, such as QR/mobile pairing or device transfer tools. However, any separate mobile app, companion app, bundle, or additional product is not included unless clearly stated on the product page or purchase page.
Any future product may be delayed, changed, sold separately, or not released at all.
Privacy and security reminder
Keep your private vault data private.
Secure Password Vault is designed as an offline-first Windows desktop tool. Your vault data is stored locally on your own computer.
Local vault data
Your saved vault records are intended to remain on your own Windows computer. PracticalForge Software does not need your private vault contents for normal support.
Never send secrets
PracticalForge Software support will never ask for your master password, vault password, exported browser CSV files, vault backups, or private vault contents.
User responsibility
Users are responsible for keeping their master password safe, protecting their computer, keeping backups secure, and deleting unencrypted browser CSV exports after importing them.
Thank you
Thank you for supporting an independent software project.
Your support helps PracticalForge Software continue and makes future development possible. The goal is to build useful, honest, and practical desktop software without misleading users or promising features that are not currently released.