End User License Agreement

Effective Date: 1 March 2026  |  Last Updated: 28 February 2026

1. Definitions

"Software" means the InventDB database software in binary form, including all updates, patches, and documentation provided by the Licensor.

"Licensor" means InventDB Software LLP, operating at inventdb.com.

"Licensee" or "you" means the individual or legal entity that has obtained a valid license to use the Software.

"License Key" means the unique alphanumeric credential issued to you by the Licensor that activates and authorises your use of the Software.

"Instance" means a single running process of the Software on a single machine, virtual machine, or container at any given time.

"Personal Apps License" means a license for non-commercial, personal, educational, or internal evaluation use.

"Business Apps License" means a license for commercial, revenue-generating, or organisational use.

"AI Agent Feature" means the optional functionality within the Software that connects to third-party large language model (LLM) APIs using API keys provided by you.

"Third-Party AI Provider" means any external provider of artificial intelligence or large language model services (e.g., OpenAI) accessed through the AI Agent Feature.

2. License Grant

Subject to the terms of this Agreement and payment of the applicable fees, the Licensor grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

• Install and run one (1) Instance of the Software per License Key on infrastructure owned or controlled by you.
• Use the Software for the purpose corresponding to your license type (Personal Apps or Business Apps).

This license does not constitute a sale. The Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights.

3. License Key — Security and Restrictions

• You must not share, publish, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or otherwise disclose your License Key to any third party.
• You must store the License Key securely and take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorised access.
• If you believe your License Key has been compromised, you must notify the Licensor immediately at support@inventdb.com.
• The Licensor reserves the right to revoke or suspend a License Key that has been shared, leaked, or is being used in violation of this Agreement.

4. License Verification and Enforcement

The Software periodically contacts a license verification server operated by the Licensor ("License Server") to validate your License Key. By using the Software, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Software will transmit your License Key and minimal technical identifiers to the License Server at random intervals.
• The sole purpose of this communication is to verify that the License Key is valid and that no more than one Instance is running per License Key at any given time.
• The Licensor does not collect, transmit, or access any of your stored data, queries, database contents, or any personally identifiable information through this mechanism.
• If the License Server detects multiple concurrent Instances using the same License Key, the Licensor reserves the right to suspend or terminate the license.
• If the Software cannot reach the License Server (e.g., due to network outage), the Software will continue to operate for a reasonable grace period. Persistent inability to verify may result in reduced functionality.

5. Restrictions

You must not:

1. Copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works of the Software.
2. Circumvent, disable, or interfere with the license verification mechanism or any security features of the Software.
3. Run more than one Instance per License Key simultaneously.
4. Redistribute, resell, rent, lease, sublicense, or transfer the Software or License Key to any third party.
5. Use the Software to provide database-as-a-service, hosting, or managed database offerings to third parties unless separately agreed in writing with the Licensor.
6. Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or branding in the Software.
7. Use a Personal Apps License for commercial, revenue-generating, or organisational purposes.

6. Subscription and Payment

• The license is subscription-based and billed monthly. Continued use requires an active, paid subscription.
• Fees are as published on inventdb.com and may be updated by the Licensor with at least thirty (30) days' prior notice.
• All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes. You are responsible for all taxes, duties, and levies imposed by your jurisdiction.
• Failure to pay within fifteen (15) days of the due date constitutes a material breach. The Licensor may suspend or terminate your license upon non-payment.

7. Support

• The Licensor provides email-based technical support to all Licensees with an active, paid subscription at support@inventdb.com.
• The Licensor will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide an initial response to support enquiries within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt during business days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays observed by the Licensor). This response time is a target, not a guarantee, and may vary depending on the volume and complexity of requests.
• Support is limited to general guidance on the installation, configuration, and use of the Software. Support does not include custom development, application-specific debugging, data recovery, performance tuning, or consulting services.
• The Licensor makes no warranty or representation regarding the resolution of any particular issue and reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether an issue falls within the scope of support.
• Support is provided "as is" without any guarantee of outcome. The provision of support does not expand or modify the disclaimer of warranties or limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement.

8. Term and Termination

• This Agreement is effective from the date you first install or use the Software and continues for as long as your subscription remains active.
• You may terminate at any time by ceasing use and uninstalling the Software. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.
• The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately if you breach any term of this Agreement.
• Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Software, uninstall all copies, and destroy or delete any stored copies of the Software and License Key.
• Sections 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 survive termination.

9. Intellectual Property

The Software, including its source code, object code, architecture, design, documentation, trademarks, trade names, and logos, is the exclusive property of the Licensor and is protected by copyright, trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property laws worldwide.

Nothing in this Agreement grants you any right to the Licensor's trademarks, trade names, or branding except as required for reasonable use of the Software as licensed.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Licensor does not warrant that the Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or that defects will be corrected. You use the Software at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• The Licensor's total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by you in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
• In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, business, goodwill, or anticipated savings, regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Software.
• Your breach of this Agreement.
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Any unauthorised sharing or distribution of your License Key.

13. Data and Privacy

The Software stores and processes data solely on your infrastructure. The Licensor does not have access to your data.

The license verification mechanism transmits only your License Key and minimal technical identifiers. No personal data, database contents, or usage data is collected through the Software. For information collected through our website, refer to our Privacy Policy.

13.1 AI Agent Feature and Third-Party AI Providers

• The AI Agent Feature requires you to provide your own API key for a Third-Party AI Provider (e.g., OpenAI). You are solely responsible for obtaining, securing, and managing this API key.
• Any data transmitted to the Third-Party AI Provider is governed exclusively by that provider's terms of service, privacy policy, and data processing agreements. The Licensor has no control over how the Third-Party AI Provider processes, stores, retains, or uses your data.
• The Licensor makes no representations or warranties regarding the security, privacy, accuracy, or availability of any Third-Party AI Provider's services.
• You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the AI Agent Feature complies with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to the GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the Indian DPDP Act. This includes obtaining any necessary consents before transmitting personal data to a Third-Party AI Provider.
• The Licensor shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising from data transmitted to or processed by a Third-Party AI Provider through the AI Agent Feature.

14. Updates and Modifications

• The Licensor may release updates, patches, or new versions of the Software at its discretion. Updates may be subject to additional or modified terms.
• The Licensor reserves the right to modify this Agreement. Material changes will be communicated via email or posted at inventdb.com/eula with at least thirty (30) days' notice. Continued use after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

General. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The courts of Hyderabad, Telangana, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising out of this Agreement.

European Union Licensees. If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, nothing in this Agreement shall deprive you of mandatory consumer protection rights under the laws of your country of residence, including rights under the Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive (93/13/EEC). You may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence.

United Kingdom Licensees. If you are a consumer residing in the United Kingdom, you retain all mandatory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Nothing in this Agreement limits your statutory rights.

United States Licensees. To the extent permitted by law, any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, conducted in English. Class action waiver: you agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class, collective, or representative action.

16. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), EU Dual-Use Regulation, and the export control laws of India. You shall not export, re-export, or transfer the Software to any country, entity, or person prohibited by applicable law.

17. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid 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 valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Licensor regarding the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

19. Contact

For questions about this Agreement, contact:

InventDB Software LLP
Email: legal@inventdb.com
Website: inventdb.com