End User License Agreement (EULA) | Code Signing Toolkit

1 Preamble

This End User License Agreement ("EULA" or "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and TechRuzz ("Licensor", "we", "us") for the Code Signing Toolkit software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation (collectively, the "Software").

By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the Software.

⚠️ Important Notice: This EULA applies to all versions of Code Signing Toolkit, including Free, Pro, and Team editions. Certain features are gated behind license tiers as described in the product documentation.

2 Grant of License

The Licensor grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to install and use the Software on compatible Windows 10/11 systems, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.1 Free Edition

Unlimited installations for personal, educational, and internal development use
Access to core features: certificate generation, single-file signing, hash generation, signature verification
No commercial distribution rights for signed binaries
No access to Pro features (Azure Trusted Signing, Batch Signing, Watcher, Pre-Flight Checker, etc.)

2.2 Pro Edition

Single-machine license bound to hardware fingerprint
Full access to all Pro features as documented
Commercial use rights for signed binaries
Lifetime updates within the v3.x major version series
Priority email support

2.3 Team Edition

License valid for up to 4 machines
Includes CI Runner licenses for build servers (hardware binding bypass)
All Pro features plus team activation support
Commercial use rights for signed binaries

2.4 Reservation of Rights

The Licensor retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights. The Software is licensed, not sold. This Agreement does not grant you any rights to use the Licensor's trademarks, service marks, or trade names.

3 License Restrictions

You may NOT, and you may not permit others to:

Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Software
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Software
Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Software
Share, distribute, publish, or sublicense your license key or activation credentials
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features, license validation, or hardware binding mechanisms
Use the Software to sign malicious code, malware, spyware, adware, or any software designed to harm computer systems or deceive users
Use the Free edition for commercial software distribution or production code signing
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright and trademark notices) on the Software
Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations

🚫 Critical Restriction: Self-signed certificates generated by this Software are for development and testing purposes only. They must not be used for public software distribution. Public distribution requires certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities (CAs).

4 Intellectual Property Ownership

The Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.

4.1 Third-Party Components

The Software incorporates third-party open-source components, each subject to its own license terms:

cryptography — Apache License 2.0 / BSD License
tkinterdnd2 — MIT License
Various Python standard library modules — Python Software Foundation License

Your use of these third-party components is subject to their respective license terms, which are included in the Software distribution.

4.2 User Content

You retain all rights to the certificates you generate and the files you sign using the Software. The Licensor claims no ownership or rights to your user content.

5 Updates & Maintenance

5.1 Free Edition

Updates are provided on a best-effort basis. The Licensor may release updates at its sole discretion but is under no obligation to do so.

5.2 Pro & Team Editions

Lifetime updates within the purchased major version (e.g., v3.x)
Major version upgrades (e.g., v3.x → v4.x) may require an upgrade fee
Security patches and critical bug fixes are prioritized
Feature updates are released based on user feedback and development roadmap

5.3 No Obligation to Support

Except as explicitly stated for Pro and Team editions, the Licensor has no obligation to provide support, maintenance, updates, or new versions of the Software.

6 No Warranty

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Warranties of non-infringement of third-party rights
Warranties that the Software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure
Warranties that the Software will be compatible with all systems or environments
Warranties that signed executables will be accepted by operating systems, antivirus software, or distribution platforms
Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any results obtained from the use of the Software

You assume full responsibility for the selection and use of the Software and for the results obtained therefrom.

7 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7.1 Aggregate Liability Cap

In no event shall the Licensor's total aggregate liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you for the Software license, or twenty-nine US dollars ($29.00) for Pro edition, or fifty-nine US dollars ($59.00) for Team edition, whichever is applicable.

7.2 User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Software
You are solely responsible for the consequences of signing and distributing executables
The Licensor is not responsible for SmartScreen warnings, antivirus detections, or platform rejections of signed binaries
You must obtain appropriate CA-issued certificates for public software distribution

8 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

Your use of the Software
Your violation of this EULA
Your violation of any rights of any third party
Your signing and distribution of executables that infringe third-party rights or violate applicable laws
Any malware, malicious code, or deceptive software signed using the Software

9 Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this EULA at any time by uninstalling the Software and destroying all copies of the Software and license keys in your possession.

9.2 Termination by Licensor

This EULA will automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this EULA. Upon termination, you must:

Immediately cease all use of the Software
Uninstall the Software from all systems
Destroy all copies of the Software, license keys, and related materials

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of this EULA, all licenses granted to you will immediately cease. The following sections shall survive termination: Intellectual Property Ownership, No Warranty, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.

9.4 Refund Policy

Refunds are subject to our Refund Policy. License revocation due to EULA violations does not entitle you to a refund.

10 Export Compliance

The Software may be subject to export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the Software, including but not limited to:

U.S. Export Administration Regulations
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (if applicable)
End-user, end-use, and destination restrictions

You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

11 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which TechRuzz is registered, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under this EULA will be brought exclusively in the courts of that jurisdiction, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

11.1 Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first contact the Licensor at support@codesigningtoolkit.com to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. If informal resolution is not possible, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable jurisdiction.

12 Entire Agreement

This EULA constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Licensor concerning the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals, and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.

12.1 Severability

If any provision of this EULA is held to be void, invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the least extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

12.2 Waiver

The failure of the Licensor to enforce any right or provision of this EULA shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by the Licensor in writing.

12.3 Modifications

The Licensor reserves the right to modify this EULA at any time. Modified versions will be posted on the official website. Your continued use of the Software following the posting of modifications constitutes acceptance of the modified EULA.

12.4 Contact Information

If you have any questions about this EULA, please contact:

Email: support@codesigningtoolkit.com
Website: codesigningtoolkit.com