End User License Agreement

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and Efficient Computer Systems, LLC for use of ECS Hours (the "Software"). By accessing or using the Software, you agree to this Agreement.

License grant

Subject to this Agreement and your organization's authorization, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Software solely for your organization's internal business operations.

Account responsibilities

• You must provide accurate account information and keep credentials confidential.
• You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.
• You must promptly notify your administrator if you suspect unauthorized access.
• You must comply with applicable laws and your organization's policies when using the Software.

Acceptable use

You may not:

• Use the Software for unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or data.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code except where permitted by law.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software.
• Copy, sublicense, sell, or distribute the Software except as expressly permitted.
• Use automated means to access the Software in a manner that exceeds reasonable use or bypasses security controls.

Organization controls

If the Software is provided through your employer or another organization, that organization may administer accounts, monitor usage, and control access. Your use may also be subject to separate agreements between your organization and us.

Third-party services

Optional integrations with third-party services are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for third-party services, and your use of them may be subject to separate terms.

Intellectual property

The Software, including all related software, documentation, branding, and content provided by us, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. This Agreement does not transfer ownership to you.

Feedback

If you provide suggestions or feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use that feedback without restriction.

Disclaimer of warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR THE SOFTWARE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US$100) IF NO FEES WERE PAID.

Suspension and termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Software if you violate this Agreement or if required for security, legal, or operational reasons. Upon termination, your license ends immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive.

Changes

We may modify this Agreement from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the effective date above. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

Governing law

This Agreement is governed by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where Efficient Computer Systems, LLC is established, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where mandatory local law provides otherwise.

Contact

Questions about this Agreement may be sent to [email protected].