1. Software and ownership
WinTAR is developed by Lý Quí Chung and published by 56KGen. Copyright 2026 56KGen. All rights reserved. The software is licensed, not sold. Third-party components retain their respective rights and licenses.
2. Free use
You may download and use WinTAR free of charge for personal or business purposes. Compression and extraction do not require a paid subscription. You are responsible for having permission to access and process the files you use with the software.
3. Redistribution
You may share the complete, unmodified WinTAR distribution without charging for the software. Preserve all included copyright notices, licenses and accompanying files. Do not present a modified package as an official WinTAR release or imply endorsement by 56KGen.
4. Third-party components
The licenses supplied in the package apply independently to their respective components. Nothing in this agreement limits rights granted by those licenses or by applicable law. See the Licenses page and the package's licenses folder for the original notices.
5. Your files and passwords
Keep backups before modifying data. You are responsible for selecting input files, output locations and overwrite options. Keep encryption passwords safe. Loss of a password may make encrypted contents inaccessible.
6. Warranty and liability
WinTAR is provided as is, without warranties to the extent permitted by law. Compatibility, recovery of damaged archives and uninterrupted operation are not guaranteed. To the extent permitted by law, 56KGen is not liable for indirect loss, lost profits or data loss arising from use. Mandatory consumer rights and liabilities remain unaffected.
7. Ending use and updates
You may stop using WinTAR at any time by removing the software. If you enabled Windows Explorer integration, disable it in Settings before removing the program. Updated releases may include revised license terms; keep the terms included with the version you use.