What Exactly is a Software License?

Fourth Ray Software provides you with a license to use the application with certain conditions and restrictions (see the license agreement that comes with the application).

A license is a written, legally-enforceable agreement between Fourth Ray Software and you, the user of the software application. It protects both the company and you the user and sets up certain, clearly-stated agreements. A license allows you, the user, to use the software, but you never actually own the software. Ownership remains with Fourth Ray Software, the publisher of the software.

Fourth Ray Software grants you a one-time, 21-day trial period during which you can use the product for free. After that you must pay for the license, or the right, to continue to use the application. This is fundamental to the way Fourth Ray Software conducts its business, and provides income for the company to continue to enhance existing products and create new software applications.