Memory Atlas — agreement version 1.1, September 2026.
This English translation is provided for convenience. The French version of this agreement prevails.
This agreement is made between Oorun (“the Publisher”) and any individual or legal entity that installs or uses the Memory Atlas software (“the User”). Installing, copying or using the software constitutes unreserved acceptance of this agreement. If you do not accept its terms, do not install or use the software.
The Software is intended exclusively for professionals, for the needs of their business: archives, institutions, companies, associations and self-employed workers. It is not offered to consumers within the meaning of the preliminary article of the French Consumer Code.
1. Purpose
This agreement sets out the conditions under which the Publisher grants the User a right to use Memory Atlas, a macOS application for archival description compliant with the ISAD(G) standard, together with its documentation and updates (together, “the Software”).
2. Ownership
The Software is protected by the French Intellectual Property Code and by international treaties. It is licensed, not sold. The Publisher retains all intellectual property rights in the Software, including its code, interface, documentation, name and logo. Nothing in this agreement transfers ownership of the Software to the User.
3. License grant
The Publisher grants the User a personal, non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable license to install and use the Software on the Mac computers the User owns or controls, for the User’s own needs or those of the User’s organization. The number of seats, the term and any price of the license are those set out in the terms of acquisition; failing that, the license is granted for an indefinite term, within the limits of this agreement.
4. Restrictions
Except to the extent expressly permitted by law, in particular article L. 122-6-1 of the French Intellectual Property Code, the User shall not:
- copy the Software, except for one backup copy;
- modify, adapt or translate the Software, or create derivative works;
- decompile, disassemble or attempt to derive the source code of the Software;
- rent, lend, resell, sublicense or distribute the Software to third parties;
- remove or alter the proprietary notices, the signature or the notarization of the Software;
- circumvent the technical protection measures of the Software.
5. User data
The repositories (.atlas files), descriptions, exports and transfer packages created with the Software belong to the User. The Software stores them only on the media the User chooses, in documented formats (SQLite database, exchange contract JSON), so that the User can always retrieve them, including after this agreement ends.
The Software never copies or modifies the digital files the User links to it; it only reads their technical metadata.
6. Personal data
The Software collects no data and contains no analytics. Its only network connection is the update check, which can be turned off in Settings › General. The archival descriptions entered may contain personal data: the User, or the organization on whose behalf the User acts, is their controller within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). The privacy policy is available under Help › License and Legal Notices.
7. Backups
The Software makes local safety copies of each repository. These copies do not relieve the User from regularly backing up data to a separate medium, and are not a long-term digital preservation system.
8. Updates and support
The Publisher may release corrective or new-feature updates, governed by this agreement unless stated otherwise. The Software offers them itself; they are only installed with the User’s consent. Updates may migrate the repository format; a copy of the repository is then taken before the migration. Any support is defined by the terms of acquisition.
9. Warranty
The Publisher warrants that the Software performs substantially in accordance with its documentation. It does not warrant that the Software will be error-free or will meet the User’s particular requirements.
10. Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Publisher shall not be liable for indirect damages, such as loss of data, revenue or business, arising from the use of or inability to use the Software. The Publisher’s total liability is limited to the amount paid for the license during the previous twelve months.
These limitations do not apply in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or to personal injury.
11. Third-party components
The Software uses third-party components, governed by their own licenses and listed under Help › License and Legal Notices › Third-party components.
12. Term and termination
This agreement takes effect on the first installation of the Software. If the User breaches its obligations, the Publisher may terminate it automatically fifteen days after a formal notice that remains unanswered. On termination, the User stops using the Software and deletes it; the User keeps its data (section 5).
13. Trademarks
Memory Atlas, Obscura Flow and the Memory Atlas logo are names and distinctive signs of Oorun. ISAD(G) is a standard of the International Council on Archives (ICA). Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. Other names mentioned belong to their respective owners.
14. Governing law and disputes
This agreement is governed by French law. The French version prevails over any translation. In case of dispute, the parties first seek an amicable solution. Failing agreement, the courts with jurisdiction over the Publisher’s registered office have exclusive jurisdiction.
15. Contact
For any question about this agreement: see the Publisher’s details in the legal notices.