SGEO Studio - End-User Licence Agreement

SGEO Studio — End-User Licence Agreement

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING SGEO STUDIO. BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

Definitions
Licence Grant
Intellectual Property
Updates and New Versions
Data and Privacy
Disclaimer of Warranties
Limitation of Liability
User Responsibility
Term and Termination
Governing Law and Disputes
General Provisions
Contact

1. Definitions

”Licensor” means Structural Geology Company Ltd., a company registered in Finland.

”Software” means SGEO Studio, including all its components, updates, and associated documentation provided by the Licensor.

”Licence File” means the digitally signed .sgeolic file issued by the Licensor that activates the licensed features of the Software on an Authorised Device.

”User” or ”You” means the individual or legal entity accepting this Agreement.

”Trial Period” means the initial 7-day evaluation period during which the logging features of the Software may be used without a Licence File.

”Authorised Device” means any computing device whose machine identifier is included in the User’s Licence File.

2. Licence Grant

2.1 Trial licence

Subject to this Agreement, the Licensor grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to install and use the Software for evaluation purposes during the Trial Period. The Trial Period begins on the date of first installation and expires after 7 days. Upon expiry, the logging features of the Software are disabled until a valid Licence File is installed.

2.2 Paid licence

Upon purchase of a licence and receipt of a valid Licence File, the Licensor grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to install and use the Software on the number of Authorised Devices specified in Your Licence File, for the duration stated therein.

2.3 Standalone stereonet

The standalone stereonet feature of the Software is provided free of charge with no time limit and is not subject to the Trial Period or Licence File requirements.

2.4 Restrictions

Unless expressly permitted by this Agreement or by applicable law, You may not:

copy, modify, or distribute the Software or any part of it;
sublicence, rent, lend, or transfer the Software or any Licence File to any third party;
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software;
remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Software;
use the Software for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
share a Licence File or make it available to any device not listed as an Authorised Device.

3. Intellectual Property

The Software, including all code, algorithms, interfaces, design, and documentation, is the exclusive property of the Licensor and is protected by copyright law and international intellectual property treaties. This Agreement grants You no ownership rights in the Software. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by the Licensor.

4. Updates and New Versions

The Licensor may release updates, patches, or new versions of the Software from time to time. Unless otherwise stated, such updates are governed by this Agreement. The Licensor is under no obligation to provide updates and may change or discontinue features at any time. No update shall extend the duration of an existing Licence File unless a new Licence File is issued.

5. Data and Privacy

SGEO Studio stores all project data locally on Your device in SQLite database files. The Software does not transmit project data, geological measurements, or personal project information to the Licensor or any third party. Licence validation is performed locally on the device without any internet connection. The only data processed by the Licensor is that which You voluntarily provide when purchasing a licence, such as Your name and email address.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ”AS IS” AND ”AS AVAILABLE”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

The Licensor does not warrant that:

the Software will meet Your specific requirements or expectations;
the Software will be free from errors, defects, or bugs;
results obtained from using the Software will be accurate or reliable;
any defect in the Software will be corrected;
the Software will operate without interruption.

You acknowledge that geological data processing involves inherent uncertainties and that results produced by the Software — including desurveyed orientations, coordinate computations, and statistical analyses — must be verified independently before being relied upon for any professional, commercial, or regulatory purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

loss of geological data, project files, or results;
loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities;
errors or inaccuracies in desurveyed orientations, coordinates, or statistical outputs;
decisions made in reliance on results produced by the Software;
damage caused by software defects or unexpected behaviour;
corruption or loss of project files caused by hardware failure, operating system issues, or third-party software including cloud-sync tools.

In any event, the Licensor’s total cumulative liability to You under this Agreement, whether in contract, tort, statute, or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount You paid for the licence during the twelve months preceding the event giving rise to the claim. If You are using the Software under a free trial, the Licensor’s total liability shall not exceed EUR 0.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law. Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable mandatory law, including rights afforded to consumers under Finnish and EU consumer protection legislation.

8. User Responsibility

You accept full responsibility for the use of the Software and for verifying the accuracy and suitability of any results it produces for Your intended purpose. The Software is a professional tool intended to assist qualified geological practitioners. It does not replace professional judgement, independent data verification, or compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.

You are responsible for maintaining adequate backups of Your project files. The Licensor recommends keeping project files in a local folder with regular manual backups and not storing them in cloud-synced directories while a project is open.

9. Term and Termination

This Agreement is effective from the date You first install the Software and remains in force until terminated.

The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice if You breach any term of this Agreement. Upon termination, You must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies in Your possession. Termination does not entitle You to a refund except where required by applicable law.

You may terminate this Agreement at any time by uninstalling the Software and destroying all copies.

Sections 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 survive termination of this Agreement.

10. Governing Law and Disputes

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement that cannot be resolved by good-faith negotiation shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Finland. If You are a consumer resident in another EU member state, You may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of Your country of residence under applicable EU consumer law.

EU consumers may also use the European Commission’s Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr for resolving disputes.

11. General Provisions

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

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Waiver. The failure of the Licensor to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Amendments. The Licensor reserves the right to update this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Software after notification of an updated Agreement constitutes acceptance of the new terms. The current version of this Agreement is always available at sgeo.fi.

Language. This Agreement is written in English. In the event of any conflict between a translated version and the English version, the English version shall prevail.

12. Contact

For licence enquiries, support, or any questions regarding this Agreement, please contact:

Structural Geology Company Ltd. Email: sales@sgeo.fi Website: https://sgeo.fi

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