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winIPBlocker Proprietary License Agreement (v1.0)

Preamble

This License Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is made between the copyright owner or its authorized agent (hereinafter "Licensor") of the software "winIPBlocker" (hereinafter "Software") and the individual or entity who obtains, installs, or uses the Software (hereinafter "Licensee").
By downloading, installing, activating, or otherwise using the Software, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and unconditionally agree to comply with all terms of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree with any part of this Agreement, they must immediately cease installation and use and delete all copies of the Software.

Section 1: Definitions
1.1 "Software" refers to winIPBlocker developed by Licensor, including but not limited to source code, executables, documentation, icons, interfaces, database structures, configuration files, and related resources.
1.2 "License" refers to the limited rights granted by Licensor to Licensee under specific conditions to use the Software.
1.3 "Commercial Use" refers to any activity generating direct or indirect revenue, including but not limited to service provision, outsourcing, integration, resale, or leasing. However, use within the Licensee's organization to support internal business processes without directly charging a third party shall not be deemed Commercial Use under this Agreement.
1.4 "Diagnostic Data" refers to non-personal, technical information related to the Licensee's computer system and usage of the Software, as detailed in Section 11.

Section 2: Nature of License
2.1 Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable limited license to use the Software on Licensee’s own equipment for lawful business, research, or personal purposes, provided that Licensee does not distribute, resell, or otherwise provide the Software to third parties.
2.2 This License does not transfer ownership; Licensee may not claim any intellectual property, derivative rights, or extended rights associated with the Software.
2.3 Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted herein.

Section 3: Usage Restrictions
Licensee explicitly agrees not to:
a) Redistribute, resell, rent, sublicense, or make the Software available to any third party.
b) Modify, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to reverse engineer the Software.
c) Alter or remove any copyright, trademark, license notice, or ownership declaration.
d) Develop any product with similar functionality based on the Software's source code, decompiled results, or internal structure.
e) Circumvent, disable, or compromise any license verification, anti-piracy, or security mechanisms of the Software.

Section 4: Trial and Evaluation
4.1 Licensor provides Licensee a seven (7) day full-feature trial period from the installation date. Licensee may fully test, verify, and evaluate the Software during the trial.
4.2 Licensee acknowledges that having enjoyed a full-feature trial period, they have been able to adequately evaluate the Software prior to purchase.

Section 5: Payment and Refund Policy
5.1 Delivery is considered complete upon Licensee's payment and receipt of the license key, activation file, or authorization email.
5.2 As the Software constitutes immediately usable digital content and is provided after a trial period, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, Licensee may not claim any refund, return, or compensation after payment.
5.3 If Licensor exceptionally agrees to a refund, Licensee shall bear all processing fees, transaction costs, remittance charges, and any administrative costs incurred by Licensor. Licensor reserves the final right to approve or deny any refund.

Section 6: Warranty Disclaimer
6.1 The Software is provided "AS IS," and Licensor makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, functionality, stability, security, or compatibility with third-party software.
6.2 Licensee is responsible for evaluating and testing their own usage environment. Licensor shall not be liable for any data loss, business interruption, system errors, or other consequential damages arising from use or inability to use the Software.
6.3 Licensee acknowledges that the collection and processing of Diagnostic Data is essential for the intended functionality and support of the Software. Licensor disclaims any warranty regarding the continuous operation or compatibility of the Software if the Licensee interferes with or disables the transmission of such data, to the extent technically possible.

Section 7: Limitation of Liability
7.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Licensor shall not be liable for any damages, losses, claims, or costs arising from or related to Licensee’s use or inability to use the Software, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages.
7.2 If Licensee has never paid any fees to Licensor, Licensor's total liability shall not exceed NT$1,000 (New Taiwan Dollars One Thousand) or the minimum amount permitted by law, whichever is higher.
7.3 If Licensee has paid a license fee, Licensor's liability shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by Licensee.
7.4 Under no circumstances shall Licensor be liable for data loss, lost profits, goodwill damage, business interruption, or third-party claims.
7.5 In no event shall Licensor be liable for any issues arising from the collection, transmission, or processing of Diagnostic Data in accordance with this Agreement, provided that such actions are conducted in good faith and in compliance with the stated purposes.

Section 8: Breach and Indemnification
8.1 Licensee shall bear all losses, costs, and damages arising from any breach of this Agreement.
8.2 If Licensor must take legal action or retain attorneys due to Licensee's breach, Licensee shall bear all damages and all legal fees, court costs, expert fees, investigation costs, and other necessary expenses incurred by Licensor.

Section 9: Termination
9.1 Upon any material breach by Licensee, Licensor may terminate this License immediately without notice, and Licensee shall immediately cease use and delete all copies of the Software.
9.2 Termination shall not affect Licensor's right to claim damages arising from Licensee’s breach.

Section 10: Governing Law and Jurisdiction
10.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
10.2 Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Taipei District Court, Taiwan, as the court of first instance. However, this is without prejudice to any mandatory exclusive jurisdiction prescribed by applicable law.
10.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution: The parties may also mutually agree to submit any dispute to the Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei, for arbitration in Taipei City in accordance with its rules. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties.

Section 11: Data Collection and Privacy
11.1 Collection Purpose  
To ensure the compatibility of the software with the Licensee's computer environment, maintain system stability, perform troubleshooting, and improve software quality, the Licensor may collect non-personal, technical information related to the Licensee's computer system (hereinafter referred to as "Diagnostic Data").  
11.2 Collection Content
Such Diagnostic Data may include, but is not limited to:
a) Operating system version and type.
b) Hardware profile (e.g., processor type, memory capacity).
c) Version of the .NET Framework installed with the software.
d) Network configuration information related to the software's functionality (e.g., IP address, firewall status).
e) Software feature usage statistics and performance logs.
f) Error reports and log files generated during software operation.
11.3 Privacy and Use
a) The Licensor undertakes that the collected Diagnostic Data will not contain any personally identifiable information, file contents, or browsing history that can individually identify a specific person.
b) The Licensor will only use such data for the purposes stated in these terms and will use commercially reasonable efforts to protect its security.
c) The Licensor may use aggregated, anonymized data for statistical analysis or to improve products and services.
11.4 Consent
By installing, activating, or continuing to use the software, the Licensee is deemed to have explicitly acknowledged and consented to the Licensor's collection and processing of the aforementioned Diagnostic Data in accordance with these terms. If the Licensee does not agree to this data collection, they must immediately cease using and uninstall the software.

HSIEH YI CHEN
nono AT winipblocker.com
https://winipblocker.com/