END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

XSHIELD SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity, "You" or "User") and xshield.com ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") for the xShield software product, 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 AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company grants You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

Install and use the Software on devices You own or control
Use the Software solely for Your personal or internal business purposes
Make one copy of the Software for backup or archival purposes

2. LICENSE RESTRICTIONS

You may NOT:

Copy, distribute, or reproduce the Software except as expressly permitted in this Agreement
Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Software
Rent, lease, loan, sell, sublicense, or otherwise transfer the Software to any third party
Remove or alter any proprietary notices on the Software
Use the Software for any illegal purpose
Use the Software to develop competing products or services
Circumvent or disable any security features or technological protection measures
Use the Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Software is licensed, not sold. The Company and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights. This Agreement does not grant You any rights to trademarks, service marks, or trade names of the Company.

4. SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT TERMS

4.1 Subscription Plans

Access to certain features of the Software may require a paid subscription. Subscription fees and terms are specified on xshield.com.

4.2 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date.

4.3 Refunds

By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge that you agree to the Xshield Refund Policy available at: https://xshield.com/refund-policy.

5. UPDATES AND SUPPORT

5.1 Updates

The Company may provide updates, upgrades, patches, or new versions of the Software. Updates may install automatically and are subject to this Agreement.

5.2 Support

Technical support, if provided, follows our support policies published on xshield.com. The Company is not obligated to provide support.

6. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY

6.1 Data Collection

The Software may collect usage data, error reports, and device information.

6.2 Privacy Policy

Personal information handling is governed by our Privacy Policy at: xshield.com/privacy.

7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

The Software will meet Your requirements
The Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from the Software will be accurate or reliable
Any errors will be corrected

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
Business interruption
Any damages relating to use of the Software

THE COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and defend the Company against claims arising from:

Your use or misuse of the Software
Your violation of this Agreement
Your violation of any third-party rights
Your violation of applicable laws

10. TERMINATION

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this Agreement by uninstalling the Software.

10.2 Termination by Company

The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately if You breach any term.

All rights granted to You will cease
You must stop using the Software
You must uninstall all copies

10.3 Survival

Sections 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 survive termination.

11. EXPORT COMPLIANCE

You agree to comply with all export laws. You may not export the Software except in compliance with U.S. and local laws.

12. GENERAL PROVISIONS

12.1 Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with referenced policies, constitutes the full agreement.

12.2 Amendments

The Company may modify this Agreement. Continued use indicates acceptance.

12.3 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].

12.4 Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for IP-related injunctions.

12.5 Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder will remain in effect.

12.6 Waiver

No waiver of any term is a waiver of future rights.

12.7 Assignment

You may not assign this Agreement. The Company may assign without restriction.

12.8 Third-Party Beneficiaries

There are no third-party beneficiaries.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

xShield
Email: legal@xshield.com
Website: https://xshield.com

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY CLICKING "I ACCEPT," INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS.