Frequently asked questions
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What businesses is Silsila for?
Any product that moves from a factory through distributors to retail shelves — food and beverage, cosmetics, household goods, spare parts, and more. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers each get their own workflow on one shared network.
Who owns my data?
You do. Your data is exportable in standard formats (CSV, JSON) at any time, with no lock-in.
Can I migrate from Sahl or Excel?
Yes. We provide an importer for Sahl exports and Excel sheets — products, customers, balances, and history. The move takes about 30 minutes: export, import, verify.
What hardware do I need?
A Windows PC from the last decade (4 GB RAM is enough), a thermal printer (58mm or 80mm, Bluetooth or USB), and a barcode scanner (USB or Bluetooth HID). All commodity hardware available in the Egyptian market.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The app stores everything locally and syncs when reconnected. POS, scanning, and receipt printing all work without internet.
What if I cancel?
Your data stays exportable at any time while subscribed. After you cancel, you keep a 90-day read-only window to export everything; after that the account is deleted.
How many team members can I add?
Unlimited seats on every plan, with per-role permissions. We don't charge per user.
Are prices in EGP?
Yes. All pricing in Egyptian Pounds, billed monthly.
What payment methods are supported?
Card or mobile wallet through an Egyptian payment gateway, or bank transfer. No card data ever touches our servers.
Is the UI Arabic and English?
Yes. Full bilingual support, with proper RTL layout in Arabic.
How does the free trial work?
14 days, no credit card, full feature access. Convert anytime; if you don't, your data is held for export before deletion.
Do you provide training?
Yes. Onboarding includes a guided walkthrough plus written guides in Arabic and English, and support during business hours.
Where is my data stored?
On your own device first — the app is local-first, so your operation runs even with no internet. An encrypted cloud copy keeps your network in sync and is backed up daily.
How is my data protected?
Tenant isolation is enforced at the database level, every event is cryptographically signed, and history is append-only so records can't be silently altered. We collect crash reports only — no behavioral tracking. See the Security page for the full picture.