Legal Notice

Publisher

Sarmate.net
Sole proprietorship (micro-enterprise): Fabrice Frattini
Also trading as Studio Sarmate — www.studio.sarmate.net
SIRET: 94926213300026
VAT: not applicable — art. 293 B of French CGI
Email: contact@sarmate.net
Phone: +33 6 51 63 82 07
Website: www.sarmate.net

Hosting provider

o2switch
224 Boulevard Gustave Flaubert
63000 Clermont-Ferrand — France
Website: www.o2switch.fr

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, site, its general structure, texts, images, logos and graphic elements are property of Sarmate.net / Fabrice Frattini or of third parties who have authorised their use. Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, transmission or distortion, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior written consent.

External links

Hyperlinks to third-party sites may be provided. Sarmate.net disclaims any responsibility for content of those external sites.

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("ToS") govern your use of "sarmate.net" service. Please read them carefully.

1. Service description

The "sarmate.net" service (the "Service") provides users with storage space either to create and compile .tex files or to create pages in HTML format, subject to MB size limits stated for selected plan. Users may upload files in following formats: tex, html, css, json, js, jpeg, png, gif, eps.

The Service includes a web IDE that allows users to create, edit and share tex, html, css or js files.

TeX files are protected and accessible only by user (and any users explicitly shared with by author). All other file types are publicly accessible on user's cloud space.

2. User conduct

Users agree to:

Share only files or texts for which they own IP rights or have necessary permissions.
Not use Service to store/distribute content that violates third-party copyrights, trademarks or other IP rights.
Not use Service for illegal purposes or in breach of applicable laws.
Not upload harmful, offensive, defamatory content or content that infringes others' privacy.
Not attempt unauthorised access to other accounts or systems related to Service.
Not attempt to obtain more storage than allocated under their plan.

3. Intellectual Property

Users acknowledge that all content uploaded remains their exclusive property provided they hold rights. Sarmate.net acquires no ownership over users' files. Users must ensure their files do not violate any IP or other third-party rights. In case of infringement, users are fully liable and shall indemnify Sarmate.net against any claim.

4. Liability

Sarmate.net strives to provide a high-quality Service but does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free or fully secure operation. We cannot be held liable for any data loss, service interruption or any damage arising from use of Service. By using Service, you agree to indemnify us against any liability, claims or costs resulting from your breach of these ToS, including reasonable legal fees.

5. Changes to ToS

We may amend these ToS at any time without prior notice. You are responsible for reviewing them regularly. Continued use of Service after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

6. Contact

For any questions about these ToS, please contact contact@sarmate.net.

Terms of Sale — Subscriptions

These terms of sale govern paid subscriptions to Sarmate.net. The free plan involves no payment and is not covered by these terms.

1. Plans and pricing

Sarmate.net offers paid subscriptions at the following prices (in euros, VAT not applicable — art. 293 B of the French CGI) :

Perso: €3.99 per month, or €39.00 per year.
Pro: €9.99 per month, or €99.00 per year.
Institution: on quotation.

The applicable prices are those shown on the Pricing page at the time of subscription. The amount actually charged is the one shown at checkout, where applicable in the user's currency.

2. Subscription and payment

Payment is made online, by card, through our secure payment provider Stripe. Sarmate.net stores no banking data. Access to the chosen plan's features is granted as soon as payment is confirmed. The subscription runs for a monthly or yearly period, depending on the plan chosen.

3. Term and renewal

The subscription is entered into for the chosen period (monthly or yearly) and renews automatically for an identical period unless cancelled. You may cancel at any time (see section 4). Each renewal is billed, at term, at the price then in force.

4. Cancellation — no commitment

The subscription has no minimum term. It can be cancelled at any time, in one click, from your "My account" area (the "Cancel my subscription" button), or by a simple request to contact@sarmate.net. Cancellation is free and requires no justification.

Cancellation ends renewal: no further charge is made. You keep access to the paid features until the end of the period already paid for; your account then automatically returns to the free plan, with your files remaining accessible within its limits.

5. Right of withdrawal (14 days)

In accordance with the French Consumer Code (art. L. 221-18 et seq.), you have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date of subscription, without having to give a reason. To exercise it, simply notify us by e-mail at contact@sarmate.net or via the contact form. Although the service is digital content accessible immediately, Sarmate.net maintains your right of withdrawal: no waiver is requested at subscription.

6. Refund

If you withdraw within the 14-day period, the amount paid is fully refunded, on simple request to contact@sarmate.net or via the contact form. The refund is made through Stripe, to the same payment method, within 14 days of your request at most. Beyond that period, cancellation stops all future payments; the current period already paid for is not refunded, but you keep access to it until it ends.

7. Consumer mediation

In the event of an unresolved dispute, you may use a consumer mediator free of charge, or the European online dispute resolution platform: ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

8. Applicable law and language

These terms are governed by French law. Any complaint may be sent to contact@sarmate.net. If you habitually reside in another European Union Member State, you also keep the protection of the mandatory provisions of your own country.

These terms are published in several languages. In the event of any difference of interpretation, the French version prevails; it is available on this same page in French.

9. Institution license (professional offer)

The Institution offer is intended for legal entities (universities, research labs, schools, companies) and provides Pro features for a set number of seats, at the prices shown on the Institution pricing page (per seat, per year, VAT not applicable — art. 293 B French tax code). As a professional (B2B) subscription, it is not subject to the consumer-protection provisions above (right of withdrawal, automatic renewal). Access is opened upon receipt of the institution's purchase order; invoicing is electronic, where applicable via Chorus Pro (French public sector), with 30-day payment terms. The licence runs for twelve (12) months. Renewal happens only if the institution asks for it, by ticking the corresponding option when subscribing: we then issue the invoice thirty days before expiry, payable within thirty days, with no charge taken. Paying it extends the licence by twelve months; if it is not paid, the licence ends at its term. The institution can stop renewal at any time, with one click, from its "My institution" space, with no effect on the period already paid. absent renewal, accounts revert to the free plan. Data protection: Sarmate.net acts as a processor under the GDPR for the institution's users' data; a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) can be signed on request at contact@sarmate.net.

Privacy Policy

At Sarmate.net, we take data protection seriously. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

1. Information collected

When you create an account on "sarmate.net", we collect:

Last name
First name
Date of birth (to confirm legal age)
Email address (to communicate with you and manage your account)

This information is provided by you and stored in our database.

2. Use of information

Data is used solely to personalise Sarmate.net services and improve your experience. It is never shared with third-party services nor used for external purposes. We will never disclose your personal data.

3. Data security

We implement various measures to protect your personal data:

Password hashing: your password is encrypted; only you can know it. We cannot access or recover it. If forgotten, a reset procedure is available.
Invoices: invoices can be provided on request.

4. Files stored in your space

Your TeX files are protected and accessible only by you, unless you share them with a third party. HTML/CSS/JS files you create, as well as images you upload, are public. Do not store sensitive or unlawful content.

5. Cookies and audience measurement

The site sets the following cookies. None of them contains your name or your e-mail address.

Strictly necessary

PHPSESSID — keeps your session during the visit. Deleted when you close the browser.
sarmate_lang — remembers the language you chose. One year.

Audience measurement, set by us

smt_uid — a visitor identifier, to count visits and pages viewed without identifying you. Two years.
sarmate_ref — records the site you arrived from, so we know where our audience comes from. Thirty days.

No third-party cookies

The site loads no external measurement or advertising script. Google Analytics, which was present until 27 September 2026, has been removed: no browsing data leaves our servers any more. Every cookie listed above is set by sarmate.net itself, and we do not sell or pass your data to anyone.

How to refuse them: you can block or delete these cookies at any time in your browser settings. The site remains usable without them; only your chosen language will no longer be remembered between visits.

6. Your rights

In accordance with applicable law, you have right to access, rectify, request deletion of your data, or object to processing on legitimate grounds. To exercise your rights, contact: contact@sarmate.net.

7. Contact

For any questions regarding this policy or how we process your data, contact: contact@sarmate.net.

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