OCTOPWN END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT

Version: June 2024 
I. 
IMPORTANT WARNING ("WARNING"): OCTOPWN IS USED FOR VULNERABILITY TESTING. DUE TO THE NATURE OF ITS FUNCTIONS, IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO TARGET SYSTEMS. DUE TO THE NATURE OF VULNERABILITY TESTING, IT INTERACTS WITH TARGET SYSTEMS IN A NON-STANDARDIZED MANNER, WHICH MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR SOME VULNERABLE TARGET SYSTEMS.  END USERS SHOULD EXERCISE DUE CARE WHEN USING THE SOFTWARE, READ ALL DOCUMENTATION BEFORE USE.  IF THE LICENSEE USES THE SOFTWARE ON PRODUCTION OR OTHER SYSTEMS, THE LICENSEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY ACCEPTS THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO, AND LOSS OF DATA OR LOSS OF USE OF, SUCH DATA AND SYSTEMS, AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE LICENSEE MAY NOT USE THE SOFTWARE ON SYSTEMS FOR WHICH THE LICENSEE DOES NOT ASSUME THE RISK OF DAMAGE, LOSS OF DATA OR LOSS OF USE. THE END USER HEREBY EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT OCTOPWN GmbH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY RESPECT FOR ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE THAT IS UNLAWFUL, CAUSES DAMAGE, MATERIAL DAMAGE OR OTHER HARM TO THE TARGET SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEMS. OCTOPWN GmbH EXCLUDES ALL LIABILITY FOR SUCH AND SIMILAR DAMAGES, WHICH FACT THE END USER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES BY ACCEPTING THESE DOCUMENTS AND WAIVES ANY CLAIMS AGAINST OCTOPWN GmbH THAT MAY ARISE FOR HIM/HER OR ANY THIRD PARTY AS A RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED USE. 
IF THE END USER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THESE WARNINGS, HE/SHE MUST REFRAIN FROM ORDERING, DOWNLOADING AND USING THE SOFTWARE, AND MUST INTERRUPT ANY PROCESS THAT HAS BEEN STARTED AND DELETE THE CACHE OF THE INTERNET BROWSER(S) ON WHICH OCTOPWN HAS BEEN USED AND REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM HIS/HER SYSTEM IF IT HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED. 
Before loading the OCTOPWN page (at the website: https://live.octopwn.com) or ordering or downloading the software from Licensor’s website (at the webpage: https://www.octopwn.com), please read the following terms and conditions as they apply to the license and use of the software. 
These OCTOPWN terms of delivery, together with the documents referenced herein ("Terms"), set forth the terms under which OCTOPWN GmbH ("Licensor" or " Authoriser") grants to any purchaser or user ("Licensee" or "End User") a licence to use the OCTOPWN software ("OCTOPWN" or the "Software") following acceptance of an order as detailed below. 
The following are expressly incorporated into the Terms: 
- The OCTOPWN End User License Agreement; 
- the Privacy Policy;
- the Cookie Policy; and 
- Any other documents referred to in the above documents. 
The Terms apply to the exclusion of any other terms that Licensee seeks to impose or incorporate or that are implied by trade, custom, practice or course of dealing. 
1. OCTOPWN licences may be used at https://live.octopwn.com and can be purchased from the Licensor's website at https://www.octopwn.com .  Under the name OCTOPWN Software, the following three products are included in this End User Agreement:
- Octopwn Community Edition, which is free and can be used online using a browser only
- Octopwn Starter, which is a paid service but, like the free version, can only be operated online in a so-called SaaS (Software as a Service) way as it requires constant Internet connection.
- Octopwn Pro, which is also a paid service, but has a downloadable application in addition to the above running environment, so it can be used without Internet connection.
For the purposes of this End User Agreement, the three versions of the product referred to above are collectively called Octopwn (or the “Software”).
1.1 Account, Offer and Acceptance: In either case, whether the End User is using the Software for free or for a fee, the end user must first accept the terms of this End User License Agreement and also the terms contained in the "Ethical Use and Compliance" notice (detailed in Section 1.5) by checking the "I accept the End User License Agreement and the Ethical use and Compliance terms" checkbox. Failure to do so will disqualify the End User from creating an account and from downloading or using the Software. In the event that the End User wishes to purchase any of the paid software, he/she shall indicate his/her purchase offer to OCTOPWN GmbH by placing an order. This does not form a binding contract until OCTOPWN GmbH confirms the order acceptance via email or through a web confirmation. Furthermore, if the End User uses paid service, he/she is required to create an account.
1.2 Payment and Confirmation: Payment for the Software must be made in advance, unless prior written permission for alternate payment terms has been granted by OCTOPWN GmbH. Upon successful transaction and order acceptance, the End User will receive a confirmation email and he/she is ready to login and use the Software. In case of downloading the Software for offline use the End User can download a unique license key for the Software. If the End User failed to login to his/her account, they should contact OCTOPWN GmbH's customer support at support@octopwn.com. OCTOPWN GmbH reserves the right to charge an annual interest rate of 8% on late payments and to enforce other rights and remedies available under Swiss law.
1.3 Automatic Renewal and Payment: If the End User has opted for automatic license renewal, the payment for renewal will be collected 14 days before the expiry of the current license term, as detailed in the OCTOPWN license agreement. The End User can manage or disable the automatic renewal feature via their account settings page.
1.4 Legal Framework and Jurisdiction: This EULA is governed by Swiss law, specifically the obligations and rights under the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as applicable. Usage of the Software for purposes other than ethical hacking as defined under Swiss Criminal Code is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action.
1.5 Compliance and Ethical Use: The Software is designed exclusively for ethical hacking, and its use is restricted to lawful purposes by authorized individuals. Misuse of the Software for personal gain or malicious activities is expressly forbidden. By accepting this agreement, the End User commits to using the software in compliance with all applicable laws and ethical guidelines.
Section 2: Order Cancellation and Refund Policy
2.1 Cancellation Rights: Licensees may cancel their software order by sending an email to the Licensor within 8 days of the payment date in case you bought the Software but did not log in to the live.octopwn.com website till this date and the offline bundle or the license key has not been downloaded. This applies to both initial purchases and renewals. For orders that deviate from standard procedures and have been pre-approved by OCTOPWN GmbH, cancellation must occur within 8 days of the order confirmation, provided there was no log in at live.octopwn.com, the offline bundle or the license key has not been downloaded.
2.2 Refund Restrictions: Refunds are not available once the Licensee has downloaded the Software, (the offline bundle) or accessed the license key or logged in at live.octopwn.com. The Licensee acknowledges that this limitation is due to the immediate intellectual property exposure upon download or key access.
Section 3: Tax Liability
3.1 Tax Responsibilities: OCTOPWN GmbH disclaims any liability for taxes that may arise from the purchase or use of the Software. It is the Licensee’s responsibility to report and remit the correct taxes to the appropriate tax authorities. This includes any applicable VAT or other sales taxes.
Section 4: Contractual Benefits
4.1 Beneficiaries: This contract is executed solely for the benefit of the Licensee and OCTOPWN GmbH. It is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any other person or entity, except as expressly provided in this agreement or required by Swiss and European law.
4.2 Compliance with Legal Standards: The Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable legal standards, including but not limited to the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection and the EU General Data Protection Regulation, in their use of the Software. Misuse for non-ethical purposes contrary to these regulations will result in exclusion from using live.octopwn.com, termination of the license and possible legal action.
II
OCTOPWN Licence Agreement
This Licence Agreement (the "Agreement") comprises the terms and conditions stipulated herein, governing the use of OCTOPWN, which includes the associated computer software and accessible online documentation ("Documentation"), as provided at Link to Documentation. The Documentation details the system requirements essential for the operation of OCTOPWN, and Internet access is mandatory for software use/licence activation.
Non-Acceptance of Terms: If the End User disagrees with any terms of this Licence or related shipping terms, the End User can not open an account on the website and access even the free version of the Software and is required to:
  1. Cease any ongoing order processes immediately and refrain from registering/installing the Software.
  2. If the Software however has already been installed, discontinue its use forthwith and delete his/her account and the downloaded content.
1. Grant and Scope of the Licence
1.1 Licence Grant: Subject to the acceptance of the End User Licence Agreement and creating an account and/or payment of the agreed license fee and compliance with this Agreement, OCTOPWN GmbH grants the End User a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use OCTOPWN, valid for the number of users and the duration specified in the order confirmation ("Licence Term").
1.2 Activation and Use: Each End User uses the paid services has to create an account on the website of OCTOPWN prior to use. With both online or offline version of the Software we can monitor the activation, the End User can use only one license even from multiple browsers but cannot share his/her account or license key or the offline bundle with other users, otherwise OCTOPWN GmbH is entitled to cancel the license immediately. The End User expressly accepts that he/she is not entitled to bring any action against OCTOPWN GmbH in this respect.
1.3 Automatic Renewal: If selected, automatic renewal of the licence will occur on the expiry of the current Licence Term, contingent upon successful payment as scheduled. Each renewal term will match the duration of the prior period unless a different duration is agreed upon by the parties in writing.
1.4 Permitted Uses:
  • Use/Download, the Software solely for lawful and internal business activities.
  • Create backups strictly for operational continuity in case of offline version of the Software.
  • Utilize updates and patches as provided by OCTOPWN GmbH.
  • Use the Documentation in support of permitted uses and create necessary copies for legal usage.
  • Analyze and publicly disclose the performance of the software, provided the results are shared with OCTOPWN GmbH under the same conditions.
1.5. Resale Conditions:
  • The reselling of OCTOPWN is conditional upon ensuring that purchasers agree to this Licence.
  • The Licence terms are enforceable by OCTOPWN GmbH against the purchaser, and the reseller must cover all costs arising from compliance failures.
1.5.1 Rights of Non-Direct Purchasers: End Users not purchasing directly from the Licensor may engage in activities specified in 1.4, assuming they receive updates from the Licensee during the Licence Term.
2. Limited Liability: The maximum liability of the Licensor for any claims related to this Agreement, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to 110% of the average annual license fee. Claims exceeding this amount are deemed non-enforceable.
3. End User's Responsibilities: The End User must maintain the confidentiality of all access data provided by the Licensor for logging onto servers to use/download Software, license keys, and perform activations. Should the Licensee use OCTOPWN on third party systems, upon project completition all OCTOPWN copies, offline bundles, licenses and browser cache is to be deleted by the user otherwise OCTOPWN GmbH is entitled to cancel the license immediately. The End User expressly accepts that he/she is not entitled to bring any action against OCTOPWN GmbH in this respect.
III.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This End User License Agreement applies to and forms part of the End User License Agreement between Licensee and Licensor for the Software. Unless otherwise stated or the context indicates otherwise, the terms and conditions shall apply even if the Software is obtained directly or indirectly by free download, or auto download by the browser in use, pre-purchase or other purchase, free trial or free training license. Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions used in the remainder of the Terms shall have the same meanings as in these Terms.
1. Declarations and Obligations of the Licensee
1.1 Business Use Declaration: The Licensee confirms that the software is acquired not as a consumer but for use within its business operations. All users placing orders or accepting these terms are duly authorized by the Licensee to do so.
1.2 Usage Restrictions and Obligations:
1.2.1. Lawful Use: The Licensee must not use, nor permit others to use the Software for any unlawful purposes. This includes refraining from deploying the Software's capabilities to disrupt or attack computer systems. The Licensee is liable for any damages incurred by OCTOPWN GmbH due to third-party claims arising from breaches of this obligation.
1.2.2. Confidentiality of Access Data: Access data provided by the Licensor for server logins must be kept confidential by the End User.
1.2.3. System Owner Permission: Before using the Software, permission must be obtained from the owner of the target system. Failure to do so is the sole responsibility of the End User.
1.2.4. Copying Restrictions: Copying of the downloaded (offline) Software by the End User is permitted strictly for his/her own use. Sharing it with other users/third parties are only allowed if explicitly authorized in writing by the Licensor.
1.2.5. Prohibited Activities: The Licensee is prohibited from leasing, sublicensing, loaning, translating, adapting, or modifying the Software or Documentation without specific written authorization from the Licensor.
1.2.6. Software Modification: Modification of the Software or its integration into other programs without the Licensor’s permission is prohibited.
1.2.7. Reverse Engineering:
  • Reverse engineering or derivative creation from the Software is forbidden unless such actions are explicitly allowed under copyright law.
  • Any knowledge obtained from legally permitted reverse engineering must:
    • Serve only to enable interoperability with other software.
    • Not be disclosed or provided to third parties without prior written consent from OCTOPWN GmbH.
    • Not be used to create software substantially similar to the Software.
1.2.8. Monitoring Software Use: The Licensee must monitor and ensure that all usage of the Software by its employees and agents complies with this Licence.
1.2.9. Software Updates: In case of an update, the Software will notify the End User that there is a new version and he/she will either have to reload the browser to access it or, in case of an offline version, download the new offline version.
1.2.10. Security of offline Software Copies: The Licensee must secure all copies of the Software and maintain accurate records of their locations.
1.2.11. Copyright Markings: Copyright notices must be applied to all copies of the Software, whether complete or partial.
1.2.12. Restrictions on Accessibility: The Software must not be made available in any form to persons outside the Licensee’s organization without OCTOPWN GmbH’s prior written consent.
1.2.13. Restrictions on Automated Services: Using the Software as part of an automated service offering for third parties is not allowed without express written authorization.
1.2.14. Prohibition of Criminal Activities: Any misuse of the Software that constitutes a criminal offense in Switzerland is prohibited, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the activity takes place.
1.2.15. Indemnification: The Licensee shall indemnify the Licensor against all liabilities, legal costs, and other expenses that arise from the Licensee's or its representatives' actions in connection with the use of the Software.
2. Support, Service availability and Updates
2.1 Support Services: Upon downloading a license to the Software, the End User is entitled to product support, which the Licensor may provide at its sole discretion. This support is accessible via the Support Centre link on the Licensor’s website or as it is explained in 1.2.9 above. All support services are governed by the terms, conditions, and guidelines available at Support Terms Link, and may include instructions and frequently asked questions (FAQs) that the End User is expected to review.
2.2 Service availability: The Licensor guarantees 95% availability and uptime (with service interruptions equivalent to 18 days 2 hours 41 minutes 28 seconds per calendar year) for online use of the Software on an annual basis for End Users who have purchased a license. In the event that the annual availability of the Software does not reach this level (i.e. the 95% annual uptime), Licensor agrees to compensate or credit the said End Users on a pro rata basis for the downtime on a pro rata per minute basis, in accordance with the annual fee paid, on an annual basis. End User expressly agrees that in the event that the uptime reaches or exceeds 95% on an annual basis, he/she shall not be entitled to any compensation for the period during which it was unable to use the Software. Free users of the Software shall not be entitled to assert any claim against the Licensor for such downtime.
2.3 Updates and New Versions:
  • Availability of Updates: The Licensor may, from time to time, offer updates or new versions of the Software to its customers. For the duration of the existing license, such updates or new versions may be provided to the Licensee at no additional charge.
  • New License Agreement: To access such new versions, the Licensee must agree to any new terms and conditions set forth by the Licensor specific to the update or new version. If no specific new terms are provided, the existing terms of this EULA will continue to govern the use of the updated or new version of the Software.
3. Copyright
3.1 Ownership and Rights: The End User acknowledges that the Software and the Documentation, including all related intellectual property rights, are owned by OCTOPWN GmbH worldwide. The Licensee's right to use the Software and Documentation is confined strictly to the terms set forth in this License. The act of accessing, downloading or purchasing the Software does not transfer any form of ownership rights to the End User.
3.2 Source Code Access: The End User acknowledges that they are not entitled to access the Software in source code form unless specifically permitted under the terms of this License or an additional agreement.
3.3 Technical Protection Measures (TPM): The Software is protected by TPMs to safeguard the Licensor's intellectual property rights. The End User is strictly prohibited from attempting to circumvent these measures. Furthermore, the End User shall not engage in the creation, distribution, or possession of any device or software whose sole purpose is to facilitate the unauthorized removal or circumvention of such TPMs.
3.4 Defense and Indemnification Against Third Party Claims:
  • Notice and Cooperation: Upon receiving notice of a third-party claim alleging that the Software infringes or misappropriates intellectual property rights, the End User must promptly notify the Licensor in writing and provide all necessary cooperation, at the Licensor's expense, to defend such claims.
  • Rights of Licensor: The Licensor retains the exclusive right to defend or settle the claim on behalf of the End User.
  • Remedial Actions: If the Software is deemed to infringe or misappropriate third-party intellectual property rights, the Licensor may, at its discretion and at no cost to the End User:
    • Modify the Software to eliminate the infringement claim.
    • Obtain a license to allow the End User to continue using the Software.
    • Terminate the license and refund any prepaid fees for the remainder of the term, provided such termination is notified 30 days in advance.
Exclusions: The Licensor’s obligations do not apply if:
  • The infringement claim does not specifically relate to the Software.
  • The claim arises from the use of the Software in combination with non-provided software, data, or processes.
  • The claim pertains to Software provided for free, under a trial, or a community license.
  • The claim results from misuse of the Software by the End User or a third party, or from a breach of this Agreement by the End User.
Liability Limitation: This clause outlines the exclusive liabilities of the Licensor and the exclusive remedies available to the End User regarding third-party intellectual property claims.
4. Licensor's Warranty
4.1 Performance Warranty: The Licensor warrants that the Software will substantially perform the functions as described in the Documentation, provided that the Software is used on the appropriate computer and in the environment for which it was designed, as specified in the Documentation. This warranty lasts for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase ("Warranty Period"). This warranty does not apply to Software provided free of charge, as part of a free trial, or under a community license.
4.2 Software Condition: The End User acknowledges that the Software is provided "as is" and may not necessarily meet the End User's individual requirements. It is the End User’s responsibility to ensure that the features and functionality of the Software, as described in the Documentation, meet their needs.
4.3 Imperfections: The End User agrees that the Software may not be free of bugs or errors, and the existence of minor defects does not constitute a breach of this Agreement.
4.4 Remediation of Defects: Should the End User discover any defect or error in the Software during the Warranty Period that significantly impairs its functionality as described in the Documentation, and provided such defect is not caused by the End User's modification of the Software or misuse contrary to the terms of the License, the Licensor will, at its discretion, either correct the defect or replace the Software. The End User is required to provide detailed information to assist the Licensor in reproducing and rectifying the defect or error.
5. Liability of the Licensor
5.1 Non-Excludable Liabilities: The Licensor's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence, fraud, or any other matter for which liability cannot be legally excluded or limited is not restricted by this License.
5.2 Limitations of Liability: Subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1, the Licensor shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by the End User or any third party, directly or indirectly, in connection with this License, whether arising under contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation or otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to, liability for:
  • Loss of turnover, sales, revenue, or profits;
  • Loss of business, contracts, or opportunities;
  • Business interruption;
  • Loss of anticipated savings;
  • Loss of or damage to data or software;
  • Loss of reputation or goodwill;
  • Any other indirect or consequential losses.
5.3 Exclusion of Implied Terms: This License sets forth the entirety of the Licensor’s obligations and liabilities concerning the provision of the Software. Except as explicitly stated in this License, all conditions, warranties, terms, and representations not expressly stated are excluded to the fullest extent permissible by law. The Licensor hereby expressly excludes all implied terms, conditions, warranties, or other terms that might otherwise be implied into this License or any collateral contract, whether by statute, common law, or otherwise.
6. PUBLICATION AND COMMUNICATION
6.1 By entering into the Licence, the End User consents to the Licensor referring to the End User as one of its customers in its internal and external media publications and, where applicable, the End User consents to the use of the End User's logo(s) for this purpose, unless the End User notifies the Licensor in writing that the Licensor may not refer to it for this purpose. Any further disclosure by Licensor in connection with End User shall require End User's prior written consent.
6.2 By entering into this Agreement, the End User consents to the Licensor processing any personal data collected about it in accordance with the Licensor's Privacy Policy. The End User is responsible for obtaining all relevant consents, permissions or rights necessary for the sharing with the Licensor of any personal data intended for use by the Licensor in accordance with the Privacy Policy and these Terms. In particular, the Licensor may use contact information in its possession about the End User or its designated contact persons to, inter alia, send renewal reminders, questionnaires to certain categories of users, including non-renewers, and feedback requests.
6.3 In certain circumstances, it is possible that Licensor may collect data about its End Users. Licensor will handle all such data in accordance with the Documentation and Licensor's Privacy Policy.
6.4 Any questions, comments or requests regarding Licensor's data handling practices may be sent to support@octopwn.com.
7. Termination and Cancellation of the Contract
7.1 Termination by Licensor: The Licensor may terminate the Licence with immediate effect by providing written notice to the End User if the End User, or any of its authorized users, commits a material or persistent breach of the Licence terms. This includes, but is not limited to, failure to make any required payment which is not remedied within 14 days after the End User receives a written reminder from the Licensor.
7.2 Consequences of Termination:
7.2.1 Revocation of Rights: Upon termination, all rights granted to the End User under this Licence will immediately cease.
7.2.2 Cessation of Activities: The End User must immediately cease all activities authorized under this Licence.
7.2.3 Deletion of Software:
  • The End User must delete or remove the Software from all computer devices in their possession including temporary storages (e.g. browser cache) including if the End User is running the Software on a third party system, because the End User must ensure that the Software is removed from that third party system in full compliance with the foregoing.
  • The End User must destroy all copies of the Software in their possession, custody, or control.
  • If the Software is destroyed, the burden of proving that this is true lies at the End User.
7.2.4 Settlement of Dues:
  • The End User is obligated to pay all outstanding fees and any other amounts accrued under the Licence up to the date of termination, including those which may not yet be due.
8. Assignment of Rights and Obligations
8.1 Binding Agreement: This Licence is binding on both the End User and the Licensor, as well as their respective successors and assigns, ensuring continuity of obligations and rights under this agreement.
8.2 Restrictions on End User Assignment: The End User may not transfer, assign, charge, or otherwise dispose of this Licence, or any rights or obligations arising under it, without the prior written consent of the Licensor. This ensures that the sensitive nature of the licensed ethical hacking software is carefully controlled and only used by parties who have agreed to abide by the terms of this Licence.
8.3 Group Licensing:
The license belongs only to the End User, the End User can transfer the individual license to someone else if he/she is no longer working with the company that bought the License (and the company has bought more than one License). Otherwise, it is forbidden to share anything with anyone in the company e.g. to use more than one license per person.
8.4 Licensor’s Right to Assign:
  • The Licensor retains the right to assign, transfer, charge, subcontract, or otherwise dispose of this Licence and any rights or obligations under it, at any time during the term of the Licence.
  • This flexibility allows the Licensor to maintain operational efficiency and adapt to changing business needs or corporate structure without impacting the End User’s rights or the overall validity of the Licence.
9. Notifications
9.1 Sending Notices to Licensor: All formal notices from the End User to the Licensor must be sent to the Licensor's designated electronic or postal address in Switzerland. Specific contact details for such notifications are as follows: [postal address: Octopwn GmbH c/o Domizilagentur GmbH, Badenerstrasse 580, 8048 Zürich Switzerland; e-mail: support@octopwn.com.
9.2 Sending Notices to Licensee: The Licensor will send notices to the Licensee at the email or postal address provided by the Licensee at the time of registering or at the Software purchase. If the Licensee has subsequently updated their contact details on the Licensor's website, those updated details shall be used for communications.
9.3 Receipt of Notices:
  • Electronic Notices: A notice sent by email is considered received and duly delivered 24 hours after the email is sent, unless the sender is notified that the email address is invalid or that the email was not delivered.
  • Postal Notices: A notice sent by post is considered received and duly delivered three days after the date of posting, provided that the letter was properly addressed, stamped, and dispatched. Proof of such posting will be sufficient evidence of delivery.
  • Notices on Licensor’s Website: Notices posted on the Licensor’s website are deemed received when they are published.
9.4 Proof of Delivery:
  • For postal notices, evidence that the letter was correctly addressed, stamped, and posted will constitute proof of delivery.
  • For email notices, evidence that the email was sent to the email address specified by the recipient will suffice as proof of delivery.
10. Events Outside the Control of the Licensor (Force Majeure)
10.1 Liability Exclusion for Force Majeure: The Licensor shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Licence, where such failure or delay is due to events beyond its reasonable control (referred to as "force majeure events").
10.2 Definition of Force Majeure Events: For the purposes of this Licence, a force majeure event includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • 10.2.1. Industrial disputes such as strikes, lockouts, or other industrial actions.
  • 10.2.2. Civil unrest, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat, war (declared or undeclared), or preparations for war.
  • 10.2.3. Acts of God, including but not limited to fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic, or other natural disasters.
  • 10.2.4. Inability to use trains, ships, aircraft, motor transport, or other means of public or private transport.
  • 10.2.5. Inability to use public or private telecommunications networks.
  • 10.2.6. Laws, regulations, governmental acts or restrictions.
10.3 Suspension and Extension of Obligations:
  • The Licensor's performance under this Licence is considered suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and it is entitled to an extension of time for performance equal to the duration of the force majeure period.
  • The Licensor will make all reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of the force majeure event and to find a solution that allows it to fulfill its obligations under the Licence despite the force majeure event.
11. Waiver
  • 11.1 Non-Waiver of Rights: The failure or delay by the Licensor to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Licence, or to require at any time performance by the End User of any of the provisions of this Licence, shall in no way be construed to be a present or future waiver of such provisions, nor in any way affect the ability of the Licensor to enforce each and every such provision thereafter. The express waiver by the Licensor of any provision, condition, or requirement of this Licence shall not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply with such provision, condition, or requirement.
  • 11.2 Effect of Waiver: A waiver by the Licensor of any breach of any provision of the Licence shall not be taken or held to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the provision or as nullifying the effectiveness of such provision, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of the Licensor to exercise or avail itself of any right, power, or privilege that it has, or may have hereunder, operate as a waiver of any right, power, or privilege by the Licensor.
  • 11.3 Formal Requirements for Waiver: No waiver of any of the terms of this Licence shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Licensor. This written waiver shall specifically refer to the provisions being waived and shall not imply a waiver of any other terms or any future occasions.
12. Severability
  • 12.1 Severability of Provisions: If any provision, or part of a provision, of this Licence is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court or other competent authority, that provision or part-provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Licence.
  • 12.2 Continuation of Effect: The remaining provisions of the Licence shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. In such cases, the parties agree to amend the affected provision to reflect the original intent of the clause as closely as possible in a lawful and enforceable manner.
13. Entire Agreement
  • 13.1 Comprehensive Agreement: This License, along with any documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the licensing of the Software and Documentation. It supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and communications, both oral and written.
  • 13.2 No Reliance on Unstated Representations: The parties acknowledge that in agreeing to this License, they have not relied on any representation, undertaking, or promise except as expressly stated within this License. This includes any statement or written representation made by either party or during any negotiations between the parties prior to the signing of this License.
  • 13.3 Remedies for Misrepresentations: Neither party shall have any remedy in respect to any untrue statement made by the other, whether orally or in writing, prior to the date of this License (unless such untrue statement was made fraudulently). The sole remedy available to either party shall be for breach of contract as outlined in these Terms and Conditions.
14. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
  • 14.1 Governing Law: This Licence, and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with this Licence, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland.
  • 14.2 Jurisdiction: The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Switzerland shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim that arises out of or in connection with this Licence or its subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).

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