Terms And Conditions
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
Effective Date: January 10, 2025
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, accessing, or using any VisioForge software development kit (SDK), libraries, tools, documentation, or services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.
2. License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, VisioForge grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
- Use the Services in accordance with the documentation
- Develop applications using the SDKs
- Distribute runtime components as part of your applications
- Access technical support based on your license tier
License Types
- Trial License: Limited functionality, watermarked output, 30-day evaluation period
- Developer License: Single developer, unlimited applications, 1-year updates
- Team License: Up to 5 developers, unlimited applications, 1-year updates
- Site License: Unlimited developers at one location, unlimited applications, 1-year updates
- OEM License: Custom terms for redistribution and embedding
3. Permitted Use
You may:
- Develop commercial and non-commercial applications
- Modify sample code and integrate it into your applications
- Create backup copies for archival purposes
- Deploy applications to end users according to your license type
- Use the Services on multiple development machines (per developer license)
- Transfer the license to another developer within your organization (with notification)
4. Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
- Share license keys or authentication credentials
- Use the Services to develop competing products
- Sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the Services
- Use the Services for illegal or unauthorized purposes
- Exceed the scope of your license (developers, applications, deployments)
- Circumvent or disable license validation mechanisms
- Use trial versions for production purposes
- Redistribute SDK components except as permitted
5. Payment Terms
Pricing and Fees
- All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise specified
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
- Taxes and duties are additional where applicable
- Volume discounts available for multiple licenses
Payment
- Payment is due upon purchase
- We accept credit cards, PayPal, and wire transfers
- Invoicing available for orders over $1,000
- NET 30 payment terms for approved accounts
Renewal
- Annual support and updates require renewal
- Renewal notices sent 30 days before expiration
- Perpetual license remains valid without renewal (no updates)
- Discounted renewal rates for continuous coverage
For refund information, please see our Refund Policy.
6. Intellectual Property
VisioForge and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including all intellectual property rights. These Terms do not grant you any rights to use VisioForge trademarks or logos without prior written consent.
You retain ownership of your applications developed using the Services, excluding any VisioForge components or derivatives thereof.
Any feedback, suggestions, or contributions you provide may be used by VisioForge without obligation or compensation.
7. Warranty Disclaimer
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. VISIOFORGE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
VISIOFORGE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOU USE THE SERVICES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VISIOFORGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL VISIOFORGE'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VisioForge and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate these Terms at any time by ceasing use of the Services and uninstalling all copies.
Termination by VisioForge
VisioForge may terminate or suspend your license immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Fail to pay applicable fees
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, you must cease using the Services and destroy all copies. Perpetual licenses remain valid for versions obtained before termination. Sections 6-11 survive termination.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
For customers in the European Union, local consumer protection laws may apply.
12. Changes to Terms
VisioForge reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Contact Information
VisioForge
Email: legal@visioforge.com
Support: support@visioforge.com
Website: www.visioforge.com