Terms and Policies

1. Introduction

Welcome to Piperine. These Terms and Policies govern your use of our software and services. By accessing or using our software, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the software.

2. Definitions

In these Terms:

• "Software" refers to the Piperine application and all its components
• "Service" refers to any support, updates, or additional services we provide
• "You" refers to the individual or entity using the Software
• "We," "Us," or "Our" refers to Sodium Cyber Ltd.

3. License Grant

Subject to these terms and your payment of applicable fees, Sodium Cyber Ltd. grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Piperine software on your local machine(s). This license is for your internal business or personal use only and does not permit:

• Redistribution or resale of the software
• Modification or creation of derivative works
• Reverse engineering or decompilation
• Removal of any copyright or proprietary notices

4. Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the United Kingdom, you have certain rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including:

• The right to receive goods that are as described, fit for purpose, and of satisfactory quality
• The right to a 14-day cooling-off period for digital content
• The right to receive services performed with reasonable care and skill

Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights under UK law.

5. Software Updates and Maintenance

We provide software updates to address security issues, add features, and improve performance. Updates may be:

• Automatic security updates (with your permission)
• Optional feature updates
• Critical security patches

While we strive to maintain compatibility, we are not responsible for any issues caused by your failure to install critical security updates.

6. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

We comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. Our commitment includes:

• Processing personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• Collecting data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
• Ensuring appropriate security of personal data
• Respecting and facilitating your data protection rights

For detailed information about how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your systems and data
• Creating and maintaining backups of your data
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Obtaining necessary consents for processing personal data
• Not using the software for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

8. Intellectual Property

The Piperine software, including but not limited to its source code, documentation, and design, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. All intellectual property rights are owned by Sodium Cyber Ltd. and its licensors.

9. Export Compliance

The Software may be subject to UK and international export laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations, including:

• Not exporting to prohibited countries or entities
• Not using the Software for prohibited end uses
• Obtaining necessary permits and licenses

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Software in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We do not exclude liability for death, personal injury, or fraudulent misrepresentation

11. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these terms shall be resolved as follows:

1. Initial informal resolution through direct communication
2. Mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in the UK
3. Legal proceedings in the courts of England and Wales

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Policies shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email to registered users
• Displaying a notice in the Software

Your continued use of the Software after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

For any questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Sodium Cyber Ltd.
The Oakley Kidderminster Road, Droitwich Spa WR9 9AY
Email: enquiries@sodiumcyber.com
Company Registration: 14223143