Qerent Authentication Package License (Proprietary)

Effective Date: 2025-09-01
Licensor: Business Science Corporation Limited ("Qerent")
Licensee: The person or entity that downloads, installs, or uses the Software ("You").

By downloading, installing, or using this Software, You agree to this License.
If You do not agree, do not install or use the Software.

1. Definitions
1.1 "Software" means the qerent-keyring authentication package, including any scripts, libraries, sample code, tooling, documentation, and updates provided by Qerent.
1.2 "Application" means Your software that retrieves or interoperates with Qerent services or products using the Software.
1.3 "Authorized Users" means Your employees and individual contractors acting on Your behalf.
1.4 "Primary Agreement" means a signed agreement between You and Qerent that expressly governs Your use of the Software (for example, a Qerent Development License Agreement).

2. License Grant
Subject to this License, Qerent grants You a limited, personal, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license for Authorized Users to install and use the Software solely to install, develop, test, and integrate Applications with Qerent services and products that You are authorized to access.

3. Restrictions
You shall not (and shall not permit anyone to):
a) copy the Software;
b) modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software;
c) distribute, publish, disclose, sell, rent, lease, lend, host, or otherwise make the Software (or any part of it) available to any third party;
d) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
e) remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices on or in the Software;
f) use the Software to create a product or service that competes with Qerent’s products or services, or to benchmark the Software publicly without Qerent’s prior written consent;
g) circumvent or interfere with any license-control, validation, usage metering, or access-control mechanisms in the Software or related services.


4. Ownership; Feedback; Trademarks
The Software is licensed, not sold. Qerent and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software and all related intellectual property. If You provide feedback, suggestions, or improvements, You grant Qerent a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and exploit them without restriction. This License does not grant any right to use Qerent’s trade names, trademarks, logos, or domain names.

5. Third-Party Components
The Software may include or depend on third-party components provided under separate licenses. Those licenses govern the third-party components; this License governs the Qerent portions only. Required notices will be included with the distribution.

6. Support and Updates
Qerent has no obligation to provide updates, fixes, or support under this License. Qerent may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Software at any time without liability. Any support services, if available, are governed by a Primary Agreement or a separate support agreement.

7. Confidentiality
Non-public information about the Software or Qerent services (including performance data, pre-release features, keys, and documentation marked or reasonably understood as confidential) is Qerent confidential information. You will protect it using at least reasonable care and use it only to exercise rights under this License.

8. Compliance and Audit
Upon reasonable notice, You will certify in writing Your compliance with this License. If Qerent reasonably suspects non-compliance, You will provide information necessary to verify compliance.

9. Term and Termination
This License begins on Your first download or use of the Software and continues until terminated. Qerent may terminate this License immediately if You breach it or if Your access to the relevant Qerent services ends. You may terminate at any time by ceasing all use. Upon termination, You must stop using the Software and delete all copies. Sections 3, 4, 5, and 7 through 17 shall survive any termination of this License.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QERENT AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. QERENT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, QERENT WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.

Except for liability that cannot be limited or excluded by law (including for death or personal injury resulting from negligence and for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation), Qerent’s total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to this License or the Software is limited to the greater of (a) GBP 100 (one hundred Pounds Sterling), or (b) the amounts You paid, if any, for the right to use the Software during the 12 months prior to the event giving rise to the claim.

12. Indemnity
You will indemnify and hold harmless Qerent and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against third-party claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from (a) Your breach of this License, (b) Your Applications, or (c) Your unauthorized use of the Software.

13. Export and Sanctions Compliance
You must comply with applicable export control and sanctions laws (including UK, EU, and US). You will not export, re-export, or provide the Software to any prohibited destination or party.

14. Government Users
If You are a government entity, the Software is "commercial computer software" and is licensed only with the rights set forth in this License.

15. Governing Law; Venue
This License is governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.

16. Order of Precedence
This License governs Your use of the Software. If You have a Primary Agreement, that agreement controls **only to the extent it expressly supersedes this License with respect to the Software**. Otherwise, this License controls.

17. Entire Agreement; Miscellany
This License is the entire agreement for the Software and supersedes prior understandings on that subject. It may be modified only in a writing signed by Qerent. You may not assign this License without Qerent’s prior written consent; Qerent may assign it. Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

Copyright (c) 2025 Business Science Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
