Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Silkode BV ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") concerning your access to and use of our website silkode.com and any related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Company Information

Silkode BV is a private limited company registered in the Netherlands:

• Legal name: Silkode BV
• Registration: Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KVK)
• Location: The Netherlands
• Email: contact@silkode.com

3. Description of Services

Silkode BV is a software holding company that develops and manages proprietary internal software products. Our Services include:

• Information about our company and portfolio
• Access to information about our software products
• Communication channels for inquiries and collaboration
• Updates and announcements about our projects

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

4. User Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• You are not prohibited from using our Services under applicable laws
• All information you provide to us is accurate and truthful

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Property

All content, features, and functionality available through our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software code, and design, are the exclusive property of Silkode BV or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

5.3 Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our Services
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software
• Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
• Use our Services for any commercial purpose without authorization
• Frame or mirror any content without prior written consent

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit any harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Collect or harvest any information from our Services using automated means
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Services

7. User Content and Communications

If you submit any content, feedback, suggestions, or communications to us (collectively, "User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and distribute such User Content for any purpose.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit User Content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Silkode BV. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party websites or services.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR and Dutch data protection laws. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content

We do not warrant that defects will be corrected or that our Services are free of viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SILKODE BV, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruption or system failures
• Cost of substitute services
• Any other intangible losses

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Silkode BV and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Any User Content you submit

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of our Services

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the Netherlands. However, we retain the right to bring legal proceedings in any jurisdiction where you reside or where a breach of these Terms occurs.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Silkode BV.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Silkode BV concerning your use of our Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms at our sole discretion without restriction.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us: