License Agreement

IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("Agreement" or "EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity, "Licensee") and HyperRoute ("Licensor", "Company", "we", or "our") for the use of HyperRoute software products. By downloading, installing, copying, or otherwise using the software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not download, install, or use the software.

1. Definitions

• "Software" means the HyperRoute software products, including HyperRoute Core, HyperRoute DevKit, and HyperRoute Platform, in compiled/binary form, together with any associated documentation, configuration files, and updates provided by the Company.
• "Core" means the HyperRoute Core GraphQL federation runtime engine.
• "DevKit" means the HyperRoute DevKit CLI toolchain for schema composition, validation, and deployment.
• "Platform" means the HyperRoute Platform enterprise offering, available under separate commercial terms.
• "Authorised Use" means use of the Software solely for lawful internal business or personal purposes in accordance with this Agreement.

2. Grant of License

2.1 Core & DevKit License

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use HyperRoute Core and HyperRoute DevKit in compiled/binary form for Authorised Use. This license is granted free of charge at the Company's discretion and may be revoked or modified at any time.

2.2 Platform License

HyperRoute Platform is licensed exclusively under a separate commercial agreement. Use of Platform without a valid commercial license is strictly prohibited. Contact us for licensing terms.

2.3 No Source Code License

This Agreement does not grant you any right to access, view, modify, or distribute the source code of the Software. The Software is provided in compiled/binary form only. All source code is a trade secret of the Company.

3. Restrictions

You shall not, and shall not permit any third party to:

• Copy, reproduce, or duplicate the Software except as reasonably necessary for Authorised Use and backup purposes
• Modify, adapt, translate, port, or create derivative works based on the Software
• Reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, data structures, or architecture of the Software, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law
• Distribute, redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, loan, sell, resell, or otherwise transfer the Software to any third party
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary notices or labels on the Software
• Use the Software to build, train, or improve a competing product or service
• Conduct performance benchmarks or competitive analysis of the Software without prior written consent of the Company
• Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Represent or imply that the Software is open-source or available under any open-source license
• Embed, bundle, or package the Software within another product for distribution without prior written consent

4. Intellectual Property Ownership

The Software and all copies thereof are proprietary to the Company and title thereto remains in the Company. All rights in the Software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved to the Company. The Software is protected by copyright laws, international treaty provisions, and other intellectual property laws. This Agreement does not convey any interest in or to the Software, other than a limited right of use as expressly set forth herein.

All intellectual property rights — including but not limited to patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, trade names, logos, algorithms, architecture, APIs, designs, and documentation — are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company. Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Software may be used by the Company without obligation or compensation to you.

5. Trademarks

"HyperRoute", "HyperRoute Core", "HyperRoute DevKit", "HyperRoute Platform", the HyperRoute logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company. You may not use these marks without the prior written permission of the Company. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Services are the trademarks of their respective owners.

6. Confidentiality

You acknowledge that the Software contains valuable trade secrets and confidential information of the Company. You agree to hold in confidence and not disclose to any third party any non-public information about the Software, including its internal structure, algorithms, performance characteristics, and architecture, without prior written consent of the Company.

7. Updates & Modifications

The Company may, at its sole discretion, release updates, patches, or new versions of the Software. Such updates may modify functionality, features, or system requirements. Continued use of the Software after an update constitutes acceptance of any modified terms. The Company is under no obligation to provide updates, maintenance, support, or any future versions of the Software.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE COMPANY'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ACTUALLY PAID THE COMPANY FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (US $100.00).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgements, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Software; (b) your violation of this Agreement; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any claim that your use of the Software caused damage to a third party.

11. Term & Termination

This Agreement is effective from the date you first download, install, or use the Software and continues until terminated. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice. You may terminate this Agreement by ceasing all use of the Software and destroying all copies in your possession or control.

Upon termination for any reason: (a) all rights and licenses granted herein shall immediately cease; (b) you must promptly destroy all copies of the Software in your possession or control; and (c) Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 14 shall survive termination.

12. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations. You shall not export or re-export the Software to any country, person, entity, or end user subject to applicable trade sanctions or embargoes without obtaining required government authorisations.

13. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Company is established, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively in the competent courts of that jurisdiction. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue therein.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company with respect to the Software and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, warranties, commitments, and agreements relating thereto.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.

14.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by the Company in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company. The Company may assign this Agreement without restriction. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

15. Contact

For questions regarding this License Agreement, please contact us or email legal@hyperroute.dev.