End User License Agreement

SeaweedFS Enterprise Edition – End User License Agreement (EULA) #

Publisher: Seaweed Data
Last Updated: November 19, 2025
Effective Date: Immediately upon the earlier of:

  • (a) Customer’s signature,
  • (b) download, installation, or use of the Software, or
  • (c) receipt of a license key.

1. Definitions #

  • “Software” means the SeaweedFS Enterprise Edition software, including updates, bug fixes, binaries, documentation, and any related materials provided by Seaweed Data.
  • “Customer” means the individual or entity accepting this Agreement.
  • “License Key” means the key enabling access to Enterprise functionality.
  • “Agreement” means this End User License Agreement.

2. Acceptance of Terms #

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Software, Customer agrees to be bound by this Agreement. If Customer does not agree, it must not use the Software.

3. License Grant #

Seaweed Data grants Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to install and use the Software only for Customer’s internal business operations and strictly in accordance with this Agreement.

4. License Restrictions #

Customer shall not:

  • modify, reverse-engineer, disassemble, or decompile the Software;
  • remove or alter copyright or proprietary notices;
  • sublicense, lease, rent, sell, or distribute the Software;
  • use the Software for service bureau, hosting, or resale purposes;
  • use the Software to develop a competing product or service;
  • bypass, disable, or circumvent any licensing, usage limit, or access control mechanism.

5. Ownership #

The Software is licensed, not sold. Seaweed Data retains all ownership, rights, and interest in the Software, including all IP rights.

6. License Keys #

Customer may not alter, share, redistribute, or attempt to circumvent a License Key. Seaweed Data may deactivate License Keys if Customer breaches this Agreement.

7. Support and Updates #

Support, updates, or enhancements may be provided at Seaweed Data’s discretion. Nothing herein obligates Seaweed Data to provide updates or support.

8. Customer Responsibilities #

Customer is solely responsible for:

  • installation, operation, and management of Customer’s infrastructure;
  • implementing appropriate backups, redundancy, security controls, and disaster recovery;
  • compliance with all laws, regulations, and contractual obligations applicable to Customer’s use.

Seaweed Data has no responsibility for Customer’s environment.

9. Feedback #

Any feedback or suggestions provided to Seaweed Data may be used freely and without restriction. Customer assigns all rights in such feedback to Seaweed Data.

10. Term and Termination #

This Agreement continues until terminated. Seaweed Data may terminate this Agreement immediately if Customer breaches any term.

Upon termination:

  • all licenses are automatically revoked, and
  • Customer must cease all use and delete all copies of the Software.

Sections that by nature should survive (including 4, 5, 8, 11–13) shall survive termination.

11. Warranties and Disclaimers #

11.1 No Warranties #

THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” AND WITH ALL FAULTS. SEAWEED DATA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL OPERATE WITHOUT ERROR OR INTERRUPTION.

11.2 No Reliance #

Customer acknowledges it has not relied on any statement, representation, or warranty not expressly stated in this Agreement.

12. Limitation of Liability (maximum protection, industry-standard) #

12.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages #

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Seaweed Data will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, data, business interruption, or cost of substitute goods or services, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other theory, even if Seaweed Data has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12.2 No Liability for Customer Environment or Actions #

Seaweed Data will have no liability for any loss, damage, or failure arising from:

  • customer’s infrastructure, configuration, or environment;
  • third-party software, hardware, or services;
  • modifications or use outside Seaweed Data documentation;
  • failures to maintain adequate backups;
  • security incidents or breaches within customer-controlled systems;
  • customer’s failure to apply updates, patches, or recommended practices.

12.3 Liability Cap #

If any liability cannot be fully disclaimed, Seaweed Data’s total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or related to this agreement, the software, or any services will not exceed one hundred US dollars (US $100).

12.4 Essential Basis of the Agreement #

The parties acknowledge that the warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability in this agreement are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain and that Seaweed Data would not provide the software without these limitations.

12.5 Scope #

These limitations apply to all claims, regardless of form or theory of liability, and will survive termination or expiration of this agreement.

13. Indemnification #

13.1 No Indemnity by Seaweed Data #

SEAWEED DATA PROVIDES NO INDEMNIFICATION OF ANY KIND, including no IP indemnity, data-related indemnity, or indemnity for security incidents or regulatory violations.

13.2 Customer Indemnification #

Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Seaweed Data from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Customer’s use or misuse of the Software;
  • Customer data, systems, security, or environment;
  • Customer’s breach of this Agreement;
  • third-party claims related to Customer’s operations or failure to implement proper controls.

14. Governing Law #

This Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the jurisdiction where Seaweed Data elects to bring an action, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

15. Entire Agreement #

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or communications.

16. Amendments #

Seaweed Data may update this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Software after updates constitutes acceptance.

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