Terms of Service

Your server, your data, your responsibility

Last updated: September 18, 2025

100% Self-Hosted

Runs entirely on your infrastructure. We never see your financial data.

No Lock-In

Export your data anytime. Your budgets work with Actual Budget™.

Privacy First

No telemetry, no analytics, no data collection. Complete privacy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Moneypile ("the Software"), you agree to these Terms of Service. Moneypile is self-hosted personal finance software that you run on your own infrastructure.

2. What Moneypile Is

Moneypile is a powerful, privacy-first budget tracker:

Self-Hosted Freedom

Runs entirely on your servers or computer

Built on Actual Budget™

Leverages proven budgeting engine

Local SQLite Storage

All data stored locally, never in cloud

Full Compatibility

Works with Actual Budget file formats

3. Self-Hosting Responsibilities

You Own Your Infrastructure

As self-hosted software, you are responsible for:

Installing and configuring the software
Server security and maintenance
Regular backups of your financial data
Network security and access controls
Keeping dependencies updated
All hosting and operational costs

💡 We provide the software; you provide the infrastructure

4. License to Use

Moneypile grants you the right to:

Deploy Moneypile on your personal or business infrastructure
Use it for managing your personal or business finances
Create multiple budgets and accounts
Connect to Actual Budget sync servers
Export your data at any time

5. Your Data, Your Control

Complete Data Ownership

All financial data stays on your servers
We have no access to your budgets or transactions
You can export everything at any time
Your data works with Actual Budget™
Delete the software and keep your data

6. Financial Data Disclaimer

Important: Your Financial Responsibility

Moneypile is a tool to help track your finances, but you are solely responsible for the accuracy of your financial records, tax compliance, and financial decisions.

Not Financial Advice

This software does not provide investment, tax, or financial advice

Your Responsibility

Verify all calculations and maintain accurate records

Backup Your Data

Always maintain regular backups of your financial data

No Accuracy Guarantee

We don't guarantee the accuracy of calculations or budget projections

No Data Protection

We're not responsible for data loss - you must maintain backups

No Tax Compliance

This is not tax software - consult professionals for tax matters

No Investment Advice

Budget tracking only - not investment or financial planning advice

The software is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind

7. Third-Party Services

Moneypile may integrate with optional third-party services:

SimpleFIN Bank Sync (Optional)

  • • You connect directly with SimpleFIN
  • • Review SimpleFIN's terms and privacy policy
  • • We are not responsible for SimpleFIN's services

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Moneypile shall NOT be liable for:

Any financial losses or incorrect calculations
Data loss or corruption
Service interruptions or downtime
Security breaches on your infrastructure
Any indirect or consequential damages

9. Acceptable Use

You agree to:

  • Use Moneypile only for lawful purposes
  • Respect the intellectual property rights
  • Not redistribute or resell the software
  • Not reverse engineer the software

10. Updates and Changes

We may release updates to Moneypile that include:

  • • Bug fixes and security patches
  • • New features and improvements
  • • Updates to maintain Actual Budget compatibility

You are responsible for updating your installation. We may also update these Terms, with changes effective upon posting.

11. Termination

You may stop using Moneypile at any time. Simply remove it from your server and keep your data. We may terminate your license if you violate these Terms.

12. Questions?

For questions about these Terms of Service

legal@moneypile.com