END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) Last Updated: [09-06-2024] 1. Introduction This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) ("User" or "you") and Richard Shan ("Company," "we," or "us") for the use of the software and hardware product ("BrailleBox") provided by Richard Shan. By installing, accessing, or using the Product, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, do not install, access, or use the Product. 2. License Grant Subject to the terms of this Agreement, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Product solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license is restricted to the software embedded in or provided with the hardware and does not include any rights to use the source code of the software. 3. Restrictions You agree not to: - Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Product or included software. - Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Product or any part thereof, except to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law. - Use the Product in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Product or interfere with any other party’s use and enjoyment of the Product. - Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice contained in or on the Product. 4. Ownership The Product and all associated copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights are and will remain the exclusive property of Richard Shan. This Agreement does not convey to you any ownership interest in or to the Product but only a limited right to use the Product as expressly set forth in this Agreement. 5. Updates and Support We may, at our discretion, provide updates, patches, or modifications to the Product ("Updates"). You agree that any Updates provided will be subject to the terms of this Agreement unless such Updates are accompanied by a separate license, in which case the terms of that license will govern. We are not obligated to provide any support, maintenance, or other services in connection with the Product unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement. 6. Termination This Agreement is effective from the first date you use the Product and will remain in effect until terminated. We may terminate this Agreement immediately if you fail to comply with any term of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Product and destroy all copies of the software in your possession. 7. Warranty Disclaimer The Product is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Product will be error-free or uninterrupted. 8. Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Richard Shan or suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Product, even if Richard Shan has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 9. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Richard Shan, affiliates, and respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of the Product or your violation of this Agreement. 10. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in North Carolina to resolve any legal matters arising from this Agreement. 11. Miscellaneous - Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Richard Shan concerning the Product and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. - Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. - Amendments: We may amend this Agreement from time to time by posting the amended terms on our website or providing notice to you. Your continued use of the Product after such amendments constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. If you have any questions about this Agreement, contact richardmshan@gmail.com. --- Acknowledgment By installing, accessing, or using the Product, you acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. --- Richard Shan richardmshan@gmail.com