What exactly do I download?
A .zip with the complete engine: the application code, your customized pages, a Dockerfile, a docker-compose.yml, requirements.txt, a .env file with secrets generated just for you, and a CREDENTIALS.txt with your owner sign-in.
Where does it run?
Anywhere that runs Docker: a small cloud server, a VPS, or a machine in your office. You point your domain at it and run docker compose up -d. The README in the download walks through it.
Do you host it for me?
No, and that's the point. You own the engine and choose where it lives. There's no platform subscription, and nothing stops working if you stop paying us.
What is The Sentinel and do I need it?
When you run your own server, bots and attackers constantly probe it for weak passwords, exposed files, and ways to take your site offline. The Sentinel is our active defense system: it reads your server and container logs in real time, automatically bans attackers at the firewall and Cloudflare edge, and gives you a live security dashboard.
How do payments work in the Store Engine?
You add your own Stripe keys to the .env file. Customer payments go directly to your Stripe account. We never sit in the middle of your sales.
Can I change my design after buying?
Yes. Your design is saved with your purchase. An Edit Pass reopens it in the Studio and gives you a fresh download with your changes. You can also edit the files yourself at any time.
Is Spanish supported?
The Store Engine ships bilingual: shoppers switch between English and Spanish, and product details can be translated automatically if you add an AI key.