Effective date: 29 May 2026
Provider: NorthBent, Norway (“we”, “us”, “our”)
This agreement covers both:
– the Norn Story desktop application for macOS and Windows (the “App”), and
– the Norn Story website at www.nornstory.com (the “Website”).
Together these are the “Software”. By installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.
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What this means, in plain, non-legalese jargon. Read this section if you’re the type of person who never reads EULAs
Norn Story is free, and you can use it as it is. We don’t collect anything about you — everything you make stays on your own computer or in your browser, so it’s on you to keep backups, because we can’t help you get it back if it’s lost. We don’t promise it works perfectly, we won’t owe you anything if something goes wrong, and we’re not responsible for any harm or loss that comes from using it (except for the few things the law says we can never sign away). We don’t have to keep it running, support it, or update it. The only thing you’re allowed to do is use it — you don’t get the source code or own any part of it, and the open-source bits inside it belong to their original authors. If you don’t like these terms, just don’t use the Software. The rest of this document says all of that in proper legal language, and that legal version is the one that counts.
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1. License to use
We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to use the Software as-is for its intended purpose.
That is the only right granted. You receive no other rights: no access to source code, no ownership, no right to redistribute, sublicense, or sell the Software, and no warranty of continued availability or updates.
2. Open-source components
The Software includes third-party open-source components. Those components remain the property of their respective authors and are governed by their own licenses. We claim no ownership over them and grant no rights to them beyond what their own licenses provide.
3. No data collection
We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal data. The Software has no cloud components and no AI features. All content and data you create or use with the Software is stored locally — on your own computer (App) or in your own browser (Website) — and is never sent to us or to any third party. Because we never receive your data, we are not responsible for backing it up, recovering it, or protecting it. Safeguarding your data is solely your responsibility.
4. Provided “as-is” — no warranty
The Software is provided “AS-IS” and “AS-AVAILABLE”, with all faults and without warranty of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, to the maximum extent permitted by law. This includes, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.
We do not warrant that the Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that any defects will be corrected.
5. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any damages of any kind arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Software. This includes, without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages; loss of data; loss of profits or revenue; business interruption; or any economic loss — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Where liability cannot lawfully be excluded, our total aggregate liability is limited to the minimum amount the law requires (and, for the free Software, you acknowledge no fee has been paid).
6. Your responsibilities
You use the Software at your own risk. You are responsible for your own equipment, software environment, backups, and for complying with all laws applicable to your use.
7. No support or obligations
The Software is offered free of charge. We owe you no obligation to provide maintenance, support, updates, bug fixes, or continued operation, and we may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Software at any time without notice or liability.
8. Indemnification
We provide no indemnity to you. To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Software or your breach of this agreement.
9. Termination
This license ends automatically if you breach any term. We may also terminate or suspend your access at any time. On termination, you must stop using the Software. Sections 2–5, 8, and 10 survive termination.
10. Governing law and disputes
This agreement is governed by the laws of Norway, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The courts of Oslo, Norway have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory consumer venue rules that apply to you.
11. Mandatory rights (cannot be waived)
Nothing in this agreement limits or excludes any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded — including rights you may have as a consumer under Norwegian law (such as the Digital Content Act / digitalytelsesloven) and liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or personal injury. Where a clause conflicts with such mandatory rights, that clause applies only to the maximum extent the law permits, and the rest of this agreement remains in force.
12. Severability and changes
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect. We may update these terms; continued use after changes means you accept the updated terms.
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Contact: hello@nornstory.com