CQ SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE.

This License Agreement ("Agreement") governs your use of the cq software, including all associated source code, binaries, documentation, and related materials (collectively, the "Software"). By downloading, installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE - FREE TRIAL

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software solely for internal evaluation, testing, and non-commercial purposes during the trial period ("Trial Period"). You may be an individual or an organization: evaluation on behalf of a company or other entity is permitted, provided the use remains non-commercial as described in Section 3.

The Trial Period begins on the date of first installation or use and continues for the duration specified at the point of download or as communicated separately. Upon expiration of the Trial Period, your right to use the Software terminates automatically unless a subsequent license is granted in writing by the author.

2. RESTRICTIONS

You may NOT, under any circumstances:

(a) Use the Software for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to offering it as a service, incorporating it into a product or service provided to third parties, using it in a revenue-generating workflow, or deploying it in production;

(b) Sell, sublicense, rent, lease, lend, or otherwise transfer the Software or any rights therein to any third party;

(c) Distribute, publish, or make the Software available to any third party without prior written permission from the author;

(d) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices contained in the Software;

(e) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of any compiled portions of the Software, except to the extent permitted by applicable law;

(f) Use the Software after the Trial Period has expired.

3. NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

The Software is licensed strictly for non-commercial use. Individuals and organizations alike may evaluate the Software during the Trial Period, including on company hardware, with company data, and by multiple people within the same organization.

"Non-commercial use" means evaluation, testing, experimentation, learning, and internal proof-of-concept work. It does NOT include production use, use in any workflow that generates revenue or serves customers, or use in the delivery of any product or service to third parties.

Any commercial use requires a separate paid commercial license granted in writing by the author. Contact the author to obtain one.

4. OWNERSHIP

The Software is licensed, not sold. The author retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein. This Agreement does not convey any ownership interest to you.

5. NO WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE AUTHOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, OR BE ERROR-FREE.

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE RISKS OF PROGRAM ERRORS, DAMAGE TO DATA, LOSS OF DATA, PROGRAM OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, OR UNAVAILABILITY.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

THE AUTHOR'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED ZERO DOLLARS ($0.00), REFLECTING THAT THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE DURING THE TRIAL PERIOD.

7. TERMINATION

This license is effective until terminated. It will terminate automatically, without notice, if you fail to comply with any term of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies in your possession or control.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

For licensing inquiries, including commercial licensing requests, contact the author directly.