Last updated: April 8, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of 1bench, a desktop application for managing, querying, and browsing databases ("Service"), operated by FUNCTIONCRAFT - FZCO, a company registered in the United Arab Emirates ("we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using 1bench, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.
1bench is a desktop database GUI client that provides:
The Service connects directly to your databases from your device. We do not proxy, intercept, or store your database queries or data on our servers.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
Solo licenses are issued on a per-user basis. Each user requires their own license, which may be used on multiple devices owned by that user. Team licenses include multiple seats as specified by the selected plan tier.
1bench offers a 7-day free trial with full functionality. No credit card or sign-up is required to start the trial. The trial automatically expires after 7 days unless you purchase a license.
1bench offers the following plan categories:
Solo Plans (1 license):
Team Plans (multiple licenses, billed annually):
All plans include access to all features, all supported databases, and support for Mac, Windows, and Linux. Current pricing is available on our pricing page.
All payments are processed by Paddle.com Market Limited ("Paddle"), our Merchant of Record. Paddle handles all payment processing, tax collection, and compliance. Your payment relationship is with Paddle, not directly with us.
You agree to:
Your privacy is fundamental to our Service. Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling. Key points:
1bench and all related trademarks, logos, and software are owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property except as expressly stated.
Third-party database names and logos are the property of their respective owners. Our use of these marks does not indicate endorsement by or affiliation with these services.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
1bench is a tool for interacting with your databases. You are responsible for the queries you execute and the data you modify. Always maintain backups of your data.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
Our total liability for any claims related to these Terms shall not exceed fifty US dollars ($50).
These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if:
Upon termination, your license to use the Service ends immediately. Lifetime licenses remain valid unless terminated for violation of these Terms.
Refunds are handled by Paddle according to their refund policy:
To request a refund, contact Paddle support directly or email us at [email protected].
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good faith negotiation.
If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). The arbitration shall be conducted in English in Dubai, UAE.
We may update these Terms from time to time. You should check this page periodically for changes. For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of those rights.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Legal inquiries: [email protected]
General support: [email protected]