Software License Agreement

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Software License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between edbn (“Licensor”) and the individual or entity accessing or using the Software (“Licensee”). By downloading, installing, copying, or otherwise using the edbn/ui component library (“Software”), Licensee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to these terms, Licensee must not use the Software.

1. Definitions

“Software” means the edbn/ui component library, including all source code, compiled code, documentation, examples, and any updates or modifications provided by Licensor.

“Derivative Work” means any modification, adaptation, or work based upon the Software.

“Commercial Use” means any use intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or monetary compensation.

“End Product” means a compiled application or website that incorporates the Software as part of its functionality.

2. Grant of License

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Use the Software for personal and commercial projects;
Modify the Software to create Derivative Works for internal use;
Incorporate the Software into End Products;
Distribute End Products that contain compiled versions of the Software.

This license does not grant Licensee any ownership rights in the Software. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Licensor.

3. Restrictions

Licensee shall not:

Redistribute, sell, sublicense, or otherwise make available the Software source code to any third party;
Use the Software to create a competing component library, design system, or similar product;
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Software;
Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation;
Publish the Software source code to any public repository, package registry, or file-sharing service;
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any compiled portions of the Software.

4. Intellectual Property

The Software is licensed, not sold. Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein. Licensee acknowledges that the Software contains valuable trade secrets and proprietary information of Licensor.

Licensee's rights to Derivative Works are limited to modifications necessary for Licensee's own use. Licensor retains all rights in the underlying Software upon which such Derivative Works are based.

5. Fees

Licensor may require payment of license fees for certain uses of the Software. License fees, if applicable, shall be as set forth on Licensor's website or as otherwise agreed in writing between the parties.

All fees are non-refundable. Failure to pay required fees constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

LICENSOR'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (USD $100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8. Indemnification

Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with Licensee's use of the Software or breach of this Agreement.

9. Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement.

Upon termination, Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies in Licensee's possession or control. Sections 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 shall survive termination.

10. General Provisions

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Licensor is located, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, and understandings.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver. The failure of Licensor to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment. Licensee may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Licensor. Licensor may assign this Agreement without restriction.

Contact

For licensing inquiries: license@edbn.me