PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE LICENSE Copyright (c) 2025 Northbridge Security AB. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT: This software and associated documentation files (the "Software") are proprietary and confidential to Northbridge Security AB ("Northbridge"). This Software is NOT open source and is NOT licensed under MIT, Apache, GPL, or any other open-source license. ================================================================================ 1. GRANT OF LICENSE ================================================================================ Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, Northbridge grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Software ONLY to the following authorized parties ("Authorized Users"): a) Employees of Northbridge Security AB b) Employees of Northbridge Security (US entity) c) Employees of companies within the TechStars portfolio group d) Approved business partners explicitly authorized in writing by Northbridge This license is granted solely for: - Internal business operations of the authorized organizations - Approved development and engineering activities - Approved research and development projects ================================================================================ 2. RESTRICTIONS ================================================================================ You are expressly PROHIBITED from: a) Using the Software in client assignments or consulting projects without explicit written approval from Northbridge management b) Using the Software in personal projects without explicit written approval from Northbridge management c) Distributing, sublicensing, selling, or transferring the Software to any third party not listed as an Authorized User d) Creating derivative works based on the Software for use outside the authorized organizations e) Removing, altering, or obscuring any proprietary notices, labels, or marks from the Software f) Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the Software (except as permitted by applicable law) g) Copying or cloning the Software or any portion thereof for use outside of Northbridge Security, Northbridge AB, or the TechStars group h) Disclosing, sharing, or making available the Software source code to any unauthorized individuals or entities i) Using the Software for any purpose that competes with Northbridge's business interests ================================================================================ 3. CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS ================================================================================ External contractors and consultants working with Authorized Users: a) Must sign a separate Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) b) Are granted access only for the specific duration and scope of their authorized engagement c) Must immediately cease all use and return/delete all copies of the Software upon completion or termination of their engagement d) Are expressly PROHIBITED from retaining, copying, or using the Software in any capacity after their engagement ends e) Are PROHIBITED from using the Software for any other clients or projects ================================================================================ 4. CONFIDENTIALITY ================================================================================ The Software is confidential and proprietary to Northbridge. Authorized Users must: a) Maintain the confidentiality of the Software b) Use the same degree of care as they use for their own confidential information c) Not disclose the Software to any unauthorized third parties d) Immediately notify Northbridge of any unauthorized access or disclosure ================================================================================ 5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ================================================================================ a) Northbridge retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights b) No ownership rights are transferred under this License c) All modifications, enhancements, or derivative works created remain the exclusive property of Northbridge d) Authorized Users agree to assign all rights in any contributions or modifications to Northbridge ================================================================================ 6. TERMINATION ================================================================================ a) This License is effective until terminated b) Northbridge may terminate this License at any time with or without cause c) This License automatically terminates if you breach any terms d) Upon termination, you must immediately: - Cease all use of the Software - Delete all copies of the Software in your possession - Certify in writing the destruction of all copies (if requested) e) Employment termination or end of contractor engagement automatically terminates this License ================================================================================ 7. NO WARRANTY ================================================================================ THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. NORTHBRIDGE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. ================================================================================ 8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ================================================================================ IN NO EVENT SHALL NORTHBRIDGE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF NORTHBRIDGE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ================================================================================ 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS ================================================================================ a) Governing Law: This License shall be governed by the laws of Sweden b) Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remainder continues in effect c) Entire Agreement: This License constitutes the entire agreement regarding the Software d) Amendments: Northbridge may modify this License at any time by providing notice to Authorized Users e) No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision does not waive future enforcement ================================================================================ 10. CONTACT AND APPROVAL REQUESTS ================================================================================ For license clarifications, approval requests, or questions, contact: Northbridge Security AB Legal/Compliance Department [Insert contact email or address] ================================================================================ BY ACCESSING, DOWNLOADING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LICENSE, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SOFTWARE. ================================================================================