TriboSolver 3.1 End User License Agreement
This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“Licensee”) and TriboNet / TriboSolver (“Licensor”) governing the use of the TriboSolver software application, including all associated components, documentation, and updates (“Software”).
BY INSTALLING, ACTIVATING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL, ACTIVATE, OR USE THE SOFTWARE.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Subject to the terms of this Agreement and payment of applicable fees, Licensor grants Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Software:
for internal purposes only, and
in accordance with the license type issued (Commercial, Academic, Trial).
The Software is licensed, not sold.
2. LICENSE TYPES
2.1 Commercial License
A Commercial License permits use of the Software for internal engineering, research, design, and analysis activities within the Licensee’s organization.
Unless otherwise stated:
The license is time-limited (typically one year).
The license may be node-locked or otherwise restricted.
Consultancy, redistribution, or third-party services using the Software are not included unless explicitly agreed in writing.
2.2 Academic / Non-Commercial License
Academic licenses are provided free of charge and are strictly limited to:
teaching,
academic research,
non-commercial publications.
Commercial use, contract research, paid consulting, or industrial deliverables are explicitly prohibited under an Academic License.
2.3 Trial License
Trial licenses are provided for evaluation purposes only, are time-limited, and may include functional restrictions.
3. RESTRICTIONS
Licensee shall NOT:
modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software;
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code;
bypass or attempt to bypass license enforcement or expiration mechanisms;
remove or alter copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices;
redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or share the Software with third parties;
use the Software to provide services to third parties without a separate agreement.
4. OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Software and all intellectual property rights therein are and remain the exclusive property of Licensor.
No rights are granted except those expressly stated in this Agreement.
5. TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
The Software implements engineering and tribological models based on theoretical assumptions and numerical approximations.
Licensee acknowledges that:
Results are approximations, not guarantees.
The Software does not replace experimental validation or engineering judgment.
Outputs must be independently reviewed and validated before use in design or decision-making.
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”.
LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
MERCHANTABILITY,
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESULTS,
NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE LICENSE FEES PAID FOR THE CURRENT LICENSE PERIOD.
8. TERMINATION
This Agreement terminates automatically if Licensee:
violates any term of this Agreement,
uses the Software beyond the license scope,
uses an expired or invalid license.
Upon termination, Licensee must immediately cease use of the Software and destroy all copies.
9. UPDATES AND CHANGES
Licensor may provide updates, bug fixes, or new versions at its discretion.
This Agreement applies to all updates unless replaced by a newer version.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, excluding conflict of law principles.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.
If you have questions regarding this Agreement, contact:
administration@tribology.eu