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RedTeamer License Agreement

This License Agreement governs the use of the RedTeamer Software provided by RedTeamer Ltd ("Licensor"). By using the Software, the Licensee agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

1. Definitions

  • Licensor: RedTeamer Ltd, the owner of all rights, title, and interest in the Software.
  • Licensee: Any individual or entity that installs, accesses, or uses the Software, including its updates, modifications, and associated documentation.
  • Software: The RedTeamer software, including any updates, modifications, bug fixes, and documentation provided by the Licensor.
  • Professional License Holder: Any individual or legal entity that has purchased valid RedTeamer Professional Licenses from the Licensor for each of its users or employees who access or use the Software for commercial purposes.
  • Public Interest: Activities conducted for the purpose of improving knowledge, ensuring cybersecurity, or contributing to the overall safety and security of systems in a manner that benefits the public, not for private gain.

2. Grant of License

2.1 Non-Commercial Use

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license, free of charge, to use the Software strictly for non-commercial purposes. Non-commercial purposes include personal, research, education, evaluation, and open-source development use only. Any other use is prohibited unless explicitly authorized under a separate agreement.

Examples of Non-Commercial Use:

  • Personal Use: Installation and use of the Software on personal devices for individual learning or experimentation without financial gain.
  • Open-Source Development: Integration of the Software into non-commercial, open-source projects, provided that the resulting work is freely available and not monetized.

2.2 Educational Use

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license, free of charge, to use the Software for educational purposes, even in a for-profit educational setting, provided the Software is used strictly for instructional, learning, or research purposes and not for direct commercial services or product development.

Examples of Educational Use:

  • Formal Education: Use of the Software in academic settings (e.g., schools, universities, vocational training centers) for coursework, instruction, or research. This includes both non-profit and for-profit educational institutions. Students and instructors may use the Software for class projects, lectures, or research purposes.
  • Informal Education: Use of the Software for producing educational content, such as blogs, YouTube tutorials, or instructional videos, whether monetized or not, as long as the primary purpose of the content is education and instruction.
  • Paid Training and Certification Programs: Use of the Software in for-profit training programs, boot camps, or workshops aimed at providing skills development, provided that the Software is not used to deliver direct commercial services (e.g., paid security assessments).

2.3 Commercial Use

A Professional License Holder is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software for commercial purposes, subject to full compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and payment of all applicable fees. Commercial use includes any use in a profit-generating context beyond education, including but not limited to business operations, consulting, and professional services.

Examples of Commercial Use:

  • Business Operations: Use of the Software to support or enhance internal business activities, such as cybersecurity assessments or product development.
  • Consulting Services: Use of the Software by professionals to provide paid services, such as security audits, penetration testing, or advisory services for clients.
  • Software as a Service (SaaS): Use of the Software as part of a commercial SaaS offering where the Software is used to provide features or services to paying customers.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All rights, title, and interest, including intellectual property rights, in and to the Software are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Licensor. No rights, licenses, or interests in or to the Software are granted to the Licensee except for the limited rights to use the Software as expressly set forth in this Agreement.

The Software includes third-party dependencies, which are distributed under their respective licenses. These licenses are included in the binary.

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The Licensor makes no claim to ownership of these dependencies. You must comply with all third-party license terms as a condition of using this Software.

3.1 Permitted Reverse Engineering for Public Interest

The Licensee is granted permission to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software strictly for the purpose of cybersecurity research, software assurance, or for educational purposes in the public interest. This may include activities such as:

  • Cybersecurity Assurance: Testing and analyzing the Software for vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or exploits to ensure the safety and integrity of systems. This must be conducted in good faith and with the intention of benefiting the broader public and enhancing security.
  • Research and Study: Reverse engineering or studying the Software to understand its functioning for academic, educational, or scientific purposes. Any findings from such activities may be published or shared, provided they contribute to the public interest, and do not compromise the security or violate the privacy of third parties.

This permission is limited to cases where the reverse engineering is undertaken in good faith for the public benefit and must not be used for competitive advantage, commercial gain, or the creation of a competing product or service without express permission from the Licensor.

3.2 Prohibited Reverse Engineering

Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Software for purposes outside of public interest, including but not limited to:

  • Commercial exploitation.
  • Creation of derivative works or competitive products.
  • Any malicious intent or unauthorized disclosure of private or proprietary information, is strictly prohibited unless express prior written consent has been provided by the Licensor.

4. Warranty Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

4.1 No Warranty

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. The Licensee assumes all responsibility for determining whether the Software is fit for its purposes and for all risks associated with its use.

4.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall the Licensor's total liability exceed the amount paid by the Licensee for the Software.

4.3 Indemnification

The Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor, its affiliates, and its respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from the Licensee's use of the Software or violation of this Agreement.

5. Termination

5.1 Termination by Breach

This Agreement will automatically terminate if the Licensee breaches any of its terms or conditions. Upon termination, the Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Software and permanently delete or destroy all copies in its possession or control.

5.2 Termination for Convenience

The Licensor reserves the right to terminate this Agreement or suspend access to the Software at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Upon termination for convenience, the Licensee must cease all use of the Software and delete or destroy all copies in its possession.

6. Export Control

The Licensee acknowledges that the Software may be subject to export control laws and regulations. The Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations and not to export or re-export the Software to any prohibited country, person, or entity.

7. Compliance with Laws

The Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with the use of the Software, including data protection laws, intellectual property laws, and privacy regulations.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

8.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. The Licensee and Licensor agree to attempt to resolve any disputes amicably through good-faith negotiations prior to initiating legal proceedings.

9. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensee and the Licensor with respect to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, whether written or oral.

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