Terms of Use

Effective Date: November 2025

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") defines the legal terms between the individual or entity using the software ("End User") and the Company regarding access and use of the SayWhat? application and its related features ("Software," "Application," or "Platform"). By downloading, installing, or using the Software, the End User agrees to be bound by the terms set forth herein.

1. Ownership and License Scope

All rights, title, and interest in the Software, including all updates, enhancements, and accompanying documentation, are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company. The Company grants the End User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to operate the Software as outlined in this Agreement. No ownership rights are transferred through this Agreement.

2. User Consent and Legal Capacity

Use of the Software constitutes the End User's express acceptance of this Agreement. By proceeding, the End User affirms they possess the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts and agree to comply with all applicable regulations. If any term of this Agreement is unacceptable, the End User must discontinue use and remove the Software from all devices immediately.

3. Software Functionality and Purpose

SayWhat? is designed as a text capture and translation utility for Windows desktop environments. The Software enables users to:

  • Capture text from any visible area on their screen
  • Automatically detect the source language of captured text
  • Translate captured text from any language to English
  • Provide dictionary definitions and meanings when the source text is already in English
  • Display results instantly for quick reference

All translation and language processing occurs through cloud-based language services to provide accurate and up-to-date translations.

4. Technical Access and System Integration

System Permissions Required for Functionality

To provide text capture and translation capabilities, the Software requires specific system-level permissions. These permissions are used for application functionality:

  • Screen Capture Access: Required to capture text from visible areas of your display
  • Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Required to extract text from captured screen regions
  • Internet Connectivity: Required to access translation and dictionary services
  • Clipboard Access: May be used to facilitate text capture and result sharing
  • Keyboard/Mouse Input Detection: Required to activate text capture using hotkeys or mouse interactions

Important: Screen capture is used solely to identify and extract text for translation purposes. The Software does not save screenshots or images beyond the temporary processing needed for text extraction.

System Integration

The Software may create desktop shortcuts and file associations to enhance user experience. Upon uninstalling the Software, these elements are typically removed automatically. In rare cases, you may need to manually remove shortcuts through your system settings, which can be done through standard Windows configuration tools.

5. Grant of License and Use Limitations

The Company grants a revocable, personal license for non-commercial and lawful use of the Software. This license does not permit sublicensing, redistribution, reverse engineering, or unauthorized modification. Any violation, including attempts to tamper with, exploit, or commercially distribute the Software, will result in immediate license revocation and may lead to legal consequences.

6. Third-Party Interactions

The Software connects to third-party translation and language processing services to provide translation and dictionary functionality. These services may include but are not limited to machine translation APIs and language detection services. The Company assumes no liability for the content, accuracy, availability, or performance of such external resources. Translation accuracy depends on the quality of third-party services, source language complexity, and context, which are beyond our direct control.

The End User acknowledges that captured text is transmitted to these services for processing and that the privacy policies of these third-party services may apply.

7. Responsibilities of the End User

The End User agrees to refrain from:

  • Reproducing, distributing, or altering the Software in any unauthorized manner
  • Interfering with built-in security protocols or attempting to bypass software protections
  • Using the Software for any purpose that is fraudulent, abusive, or unlawful
  • Capturing, translating, or distributing content that violates copyright, privacy rights, or other legal protections
  • Using the Software to capture or translate sensitive, confidential, or protected information without proper authorization
  • Infringing upon any intellectual property or proprietary rights
  • Using the Software in a manner that violates applicable privacy laws or regulations
  • Using the Software to capture or process content that is illegal, offensive, or violates third-party rights

Violation of these obligations may lead to immediate termination of this Agreement and potential civil or criminal liability.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Software incorporates proprietary content protected by applicable laws, including but not limited to copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret laws. Except for the license expressly granted herein, no other rights are conveyed to the End User. Unauthorized use of any intellectual property associated with the Software is strictly prohibited.

The End User retains all rights to the original content they capture using the Software, but is solely responsible for ensuring such captures comply with applicable laws and do not infringe upon the rights of others.

9. Data and Privacy

Text Processing and Translation

SayWhat? processes text through cloud-based services to provide translation and dictionary functionality:

  • Text Transmission: Captured text is transmitted to third-party translation and language processing services for analysis and translation
  • No Long-Term Storage: We do not permanently store your captured text or translations on our servers
  • Temporary Processing: Text is processed temporarily to generate translations and is not retained after processing
  • No User Identification: Text sent for translation is not associated with personally identifiable information about you

System Access vs. Data Collection

While the Software requires screen capture access to identify and extract text (as detailed in Section 4), this access is used solely for text extraction purposes. The Software captures screen regions only when you explicitly activate the text capture function. Captured images are processed locally to extract text and are then discarded—only the extracted text is sent to translation services.

The End User is solely responsible for ensuring that text they capture does not contain sensitive, confidential, or personal information that should not be processed through third-party services.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling practices.

10. Translation Accuracy and Limitations

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Machine translation and language processing services have inherent limitations:

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

The End User acknowledges that:

  • Text capture accuracy may vary based on font clarity, screen resolution, and display settings
  • Translation accuracy depends on third-party services and language complexity
  • The Software may include errors or may not function as intended under all circumstances
  • Translation and text capture functionality depends on internet connectivity, system resources, and third-party service availability beyond our control
  • The Company makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or quality of translations or definitions
  • Dictionary definitions are simplified and may not cover all meanings or contexts
  • The End User is solely responsible for verifying translations and definitions meet their requirements

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the actual amount paid by the End User for the Software. Under no circumstances shall the Company be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Inaccurate translations leading to miscommunication or misunderstanding
  • Loss of data or captured text
  • Reliance on translations for critical decisions
  • Loss of profits or business interruption
  • Third-party service failures or unavailability

Even if previously advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain types of damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full. In such cases, the Company's liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

13. Updates and Support

The Company may, at its discretion, issue updates or upgrades that alter functionality, fix defects, improve performance, enhance text capture accuracy, or improve translation quality. The End User consents to the automatic installation of such updates when available. The Company reserves the right to cease supporting earlier versions at any time, with or without notice.

14. Termination Clause

This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either party. The End User may terminate this Agreement by uninstalling the Software and ceasing use. The Company may terminate the license immediately for any violation of its terms. Upon termination, all rights granted to the End User shall revert, and all associated files must be permanently removed from all devices.

15. User Indemnification

The End User agrees to indemnify and defend the Company and its affiliates, officers, and employees against any claims, liabilities, or expenses—including legal fees—arising from:

  • Misuse of the Software
  • Violation of this Agreement
  • Unlawful capture or translation of protected content
  • Privacy or copyright violations resulting from the End User's use of text capture and translation capabilities
  • Reliance on translations for critical purposes without professional verification
  • Any damages caused by inaccurate translations

16. Amendments and Modifications

The Company reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Updates will be posted on the Company's website or within the Software interface. Continued use of the Software following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The End User is encouraged to review this Agreement periodically.

17. Severability and Assignment

If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Israel. All legal disputes shall be adjudicated exclusively in competent courts located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Any claim must be filed within one (1) year of the occurrence giving rise to the dispute.

19. Force Majeure

The Company is not responsible for any failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, power outages, acts of war, civil disturbances, technical malfunctions, labor disputes, governmental restrictions, or third-party service unavailability (including translation and language processing services).

20. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

By installing, accessing, or using SayWhat?, you acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You also acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company regarding the Software.

You further acknowledge that:

  • Translation services are not perfect and should be verified when accuracy is critical
  • Captured text is processed through third-party services
  • You are responsible for not capturing sensitive or confidential information

21. Contact Details

For questions or concerns related to this Agreement or the Software, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

By using SayWhat?, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms of Use as of the effective date listed above.