# Getting Started

Use this page when you need the shortest path from first sign-in to the first successful transfer.

## Recommended Reading Order

1. [Quick Start](../QUICK_START.md) for the shortest setup flow.
2. [Legacy User Guide](../USER_GUIDE.md) for the full product walkthrough.
3. [Fair Use Policy](../fair-use-policy.md) for plan and transfer limits.
4. [Privacy Architecture](../PRIVACY_ARCHITECTURE.md) for accurate data-handling expectations.

## Core Concepts

- Accounts are scoped by provider and account identity.
- Transfers, backups, and sync jobs may execute in Fly.io workers through `rclone`.
- Provider APIs still impose service-specific quotas and path rules even when StratoFusion allows an operation.

## Billing And Trials

- Every new account starts on the Free tier.
- Pro and Unlimited can be started from explicit `Start Free Trial` buttons.
- Trials last 7 days and unlock the full tier immediately.
- Trial status is visible in the app with a countdown banner and billing-page details.
- If a trial ends without payment, access returns to Free.
- Provider API limits still apply during trials.

## Next Steps

- [File Operations](./FILE_OPERATIONS.md).
- [Search Features](./SEARCH_FEATURES.md).
- [Backup and Sync](./BACKUP_SYNC.md).
- [Subscription Management](../SUBSCRIPTION_MANAGEMENT.md).