& License Agreement · Last updated: May 20, 2026
Diffract is licensed to You (End-User) by SmallSoftLoaf Software - Kevin Jung, located and registered at Walkmühlenstraße 28, Leutenbach, 71397, Germany ("Licensor"), for use only under the terms of this Agreement.
By downloading, installing, purchasing, or using the Licensed Application, You indicate that You agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that You accept this Agreement. If You do not agree to these terms, do not download, install, purchase, or use the Licensed Application.
Diffract ("Licensed Application") is a piece of software created to compare files and directories side by side. It is designed for desktop computers running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
The Licensor attempts to keep the Licensed Application updated so that it complies with updated operating system versions and hardware. You are not granted rights to claim any specific update.
The Licensed Application targets Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, and mainstream Linux desktop distributions. The Licensor does not guarantee compatibility with all hardware configurations.
The Licensor is not obligated, expressly or implied, to provide any maintenance, technical, or other support for the Licensed Application. The Licensor hopes to continue releasing updates and improvements but cannot commit to any specific roadmap or timeline.
6.1The Licensor's responsibility in the case of a violation of obligations and tort is limited to intent and gross negligence. Only in the case of a breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations) shall the Licensor also be liable for slight negligence. In any case, liability is limited to the foreseeable, contractually typical damages. This limitation does not apply to injuries to life, limb, or health.
6.2To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensor's total aggregate liability to You for all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Licensed Application — whether in contract, tort, or otherwise — shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total amount You paid for the Licensed Application in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) five euros (€5). This monetary cap does not apply to liability for intent, gross negligence, or injuries to life, limb, or health, which remain governed by Section 6.1.
6.3 The Licensor takes no accountability or responsibility for any damages caused due to a breach of duties according to Section 3 of this Agreement. To avoid data loss, You are required to maintain independent copies of any files You edit using the Licensed Application. You are aware that unauthorised modifications or manipulation of the Licensed Application may cause You to lose access to it.
7.1 The Licensed Application is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The Licensor does not warrant that the Licensed Application will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of defects. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, You assume all risk arising from Your use of the Licensed Application.
7.2 Statutory warranty rights that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law — in particular the rights of consumers under German law (§§ 434 ff. BGB) — remain unaffected by the above disclaimer.
7.3 To report a defect, contact the Licensor using the details in Section 11. If the Licensor confirms that the Licensed Application is defective, the Licensor will attempt to remedy the defect by providing a corrected version. If the defect cannot be remedied within a reasonable time, the Licensor will refund the amount You paid for the Licensed Application.
7.4 If You are a business (entrepreneur), any claim based on defects expires after a statutory limitation period of twelve (12) months after the Licensed Application was made available to You. The statutory periods of limitation given by law apply for users who are consumers.
8.1 You may request a full refund within 30 days of your purchase, for any reason. No explanation is required. Because Paddle is the Merchant of Record, refund requests are handled directly by Paddle — please use the support link in your purchase confirmation email or visit paddle.net with your order number. For disputes or escalations, You may also contact the Licensor at [email protected].
8.2 Refunds are processed by Paddle and typically appear on your original payment method within 5–10 business days, depending on your bank or payment provider. Your license key will be deactivated upon refund.
8.3 This 30-day refund right is in addition to — and does not limit — any statutory withdrawal or return rights You may have under applicable law, including German consumer law (§§ 312 ff. BGB) and the EU Consumer Rights Directive.
8.4After 30 days, refunds may be granted at the Licensor's sole discretion in cases of confirmed defects that cannot be remedied (see Section 7.3).
The Licensor is solely responsible for addressing any claims of the End-User or any third party relating to the Licensed Application or the End-User's possession and/or use of it, including but not limited to:
You represent and warrant that You are not located in a country subject to a German Government or EU embargo, or that has been designated as supporting terrorism by the relevant authorities; and that You are not listed on any German, EU, or UN prohibited or restricted parties list.
For general inquiries, complaints, questions, refund requests, or warranty claims concerning the Licensed Application, please contact:
SmallSoftLoaf Software - Kevin Jung
Walkmühlenstraße 28, Leutenbach, 71397, Germany
USt.ID: DE462096083
[email protected]
This license is valid until terminated by the Licensor or by You. Your rights under this license will terminate automatically and without notice from the Licensor if You fail to adhere to any term of this Agreement.
You may terminate this Agreement at any time by uninstalling the Licensed Application from all devices and destroying all copies in Your possession.
Upon termination, You must stop all use of the Licensed Application and destroy all full or partial copies of it. Sections 6 (Liability), 9 (Product Claims), 13 (Intellectual Property Rights), and 15 (Miscellaneous) survive termination.
The Licensor is solely responsible for the investigation, defence, settlement, and discharge of any third-party intellectual property infringement claim relating to the Licensed Application or the End-User's possession and use of it.
The Licensed Application, including its code, assets, and license validation system, remains the exclusive property of the Licensor. Purchasing a license transfers no ownership rights; You are purchasing a permission to use the Licensed Application under the terms of this Agreement.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Germany, excluding its conflicts of law rules.
15.1 If any term of this Agreement is or becomes invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions is not affected. Invalid terms will be replaced by valid ones formulated to achieve the original purpose as closely as possible.
15.2 Changes and amendments to this Agreement are only valid if made in writing by the Licensor.
15.3 If You submit a suggestion or feature request to the Licensor, You do so free of charge. The Licensor may use Your suggestion in any way without compensation. If You believe a suggestion has commercial value and expect payment for it, You must notify the Licensor of that expectation before sharing the suggestion.