IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User") and BLOCKSHELL® ("we," "us," or "our") regarding the BLOCKSHELL® Active Directory Edition software ("Software"). By purchasing, downloading, or using the Software, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not purchase, download, or use the Software.
1.1 Limited License. Subject to these Terms, BLOCKSHELL® grants you a personal, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use the Software solely for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes.
1.2 Permitted Use Defined. "Permitted Use" is strictly limited to visually generating and drafting PowerShell scripts for learning, study, and practice in a non-production, offline educational context. The Software does not execute scripts, connect to any system, or perform automated actions. All output is text-only for review and study.
1.3 Acknowledgment of Purpose. You acknowledge the Software is a script drafting and visualization tool only. It is not a deployment, automation, or management tool. Any script generated must be manually reviewed, understood, and tested by you in a safe environment before any potential use.
You expressly agree NOT to:
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
BLOCKSHELL® EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AND ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. BLOCKSHELL® MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE GENERATED SCRIPTS ARE FUNCTIONAL, SECURE, OR APPROPRIATE FOR ANY ENVIRONMENT.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BLOCKSHELL® SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
4.1 Exclusion of Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BLOCKSHELL®, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR:
ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF BLOCKSHELL® HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
4.2 Liability Cap. IF, NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, BLOCKSHELL® IS FOUND LIABLE, ITS TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS UNDER THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO BLOCKSHELL® FOR THE SOFTWARE.
5.1 Your Responsibility. You are SOLELY responsible for:
5.2 Indemnification. You agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS BLOCKSHELL® and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
6.1 Ownership. The Software, all copies, and all intellectual property rights therein are and shall remain the exclusive property of BLOCKSHELL®.
6.2 BLOCKSHELL® Trademark. BLOCKSHELL® is a registered trademark in the United Kingdom. You are granted no right, license, or interest in the BLOCKSHELL® trademark.
6.3 No Affiliation. This Software is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or supported by Microsoft Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.
6.4 Third-Party Trademarks. Microsoft®, Windows®, PowerShell®, Active Directory®, Azure®, and Entra® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
7.1 Governing Law & Arbitration. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration in London, England, under the rules of a recognized arbitration body. YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
7.2 Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BLOCKSHELL® concerning the Software and supersede all prior communications.
7.3 Severability. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force.
7.4 Contact. For questions regarding these Terms, contact: support@blockshell.app
BY PROCEEDING WITH PURCHASE OR USE, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU (1) HAVE READ THESE TERMS, (2) UNDERSTAND THEM, (3) AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND (4) SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE "AS IS" NATURE, LIABILITY LIMITATIONS, AND MANDATORY ARBITRATION CLAUSE.
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