Terms of Service

Terms and conditions for using Simple License

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Simple License. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Simple License ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our license management platform and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, accessing, or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Simple License provides a software license management platform that enables users to:

  • Generate and manage license keys for software products
  • Process payments through Stripe integration
  • Validate licenses through API endpoints
  • Track and manage customer license usage
  • Handle license renewals and expirations
  • Deliver licenses to customers via email

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Service. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3.2 Account Information

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Account Security

You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

4.1 Plans and Pricing

We offer various subscription plans with different features and license limits. Pricing for our plans is available on our website and may be updated from time to time with notice to existing subscribers.

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis
  • All payments are processed through Stripe
  • Fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees

4.3 Changes to Plans

You may upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately, while downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle. If you downgrade to a plan with fewer license keys than you currently use, you must delete excess license keys before the downgrade.

4.4 Suspension for Non-Payment

We may suspend your account if payment fails. Your account will be reactivated upon successful payment. After extended non-payment, we may terminate your account and delete your data.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Service in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or fraudulent purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Service
  • Use the Service to spam or send unsolicited communications
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our Service
  • Resell or redistribute our Service without authorization
  • Use the Service to create competing software license management platforms

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by us and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our Service.

6.2 Your Rights

You retain all rights to your software products, license keys, and customer data that you input into our Service. You grant us a limited license to use this data solely to provide the Service to you.

6.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Service in accordance with these Terms.

7. Data and Privacy

7.1 Your Data

You are responsible for all data you submit to our Service, including ensuring you have necessary rights and permissions for any customer data you process through our platform.

7.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that data transmission over the internet involves inherent security risks.

7.3 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8. API and Integration Terms

8.1 API Usage

We provide API access for license validation and management. You must use our API in accordance with our API documentation and rate limits.

8.2 API Keys

Keep your API keys confidential and secure. You are responsible for all activity that occurs using your API keys.

8.3 Third-Party Integrations

Our Service integrates with third-party services like Stripe. Your use of these integrations is subject to their respective terms of service.

9. Service Availability and Support

9.1 Uptime

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects service availability.

9.2 Support

We provide customer support via email. Support response times may vary based on your subscription plan and the nature of your inquiry.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Service will end, and we may delete your data after a reasonable period.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, fail to pay fees, or for any other reason with notice to you.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all rights and obligations under these Terms will cease, except those that by their nature should survive termination.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Service].

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated Terms on our website. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

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Important: These terms govern your use of Simple License services. If you use our platform to sell your own software products, you are responsible for your own terms of service and compliance with applicable laws in your interactions with your customers.