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End User License Agreement (EULA)

Product: hivedrop and alt-rtc-java (each, and together, the "Product")
Licensor: Alterante Inc. ("Licensor," "we," "us")
Effective date: 2026-08-24
EULA Version: 1.0
Contact: support@alterante.com

This End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a binding contract between Alterante Inc. and the individual or entity that acquires a license to the Software ("Licensee," "you"). By ordering, installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Software.

1. Definitions

2. License grant

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and payment of applicable fees, Licensor grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license, for the term stated in the Order, to install and run the Software on infrastructure you control, solely for your own internal business purposes and within the scope (e.g., number of servers, instances, or seats) set out in the Order. The Software is licensed, not sold.

3. License restrictions

You will not, and will not permit any third party to:

  1. distribute, publish, sublicense, rent, lease, resell, host for third parties, or otherwise make the Software available to anyone outside the licensed scope;
  2. reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code, except to the extent this restriction is prohibited by applicable law;
  3. modify, translate, or create derivative works of the Software;
  4. remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, marks, or identifiers;
  5. circumvent or disable any usage-management, metering, licensing, or security features, or use the Software beyond the scope, term, or capacity stated in the Order;
  6. use the Software to build a competing product or service.

4. Ownership and intellectual property

The Software is owned by Licensor and its licensors and is protected by intellectual-property laws. Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted. No title to or ownership of the Software is transferred to you. Feedback you provide may be used by Licensor without obligation.

5. Nature of the Software; data and privacy (self-host)

The Software provides peer-to-peer audio/video calling, in-call text chat, and file transfer. Call media, chat, and files flow directly between participants and are end-to-end encrypted; the coordination/signaling component introduces participants and, where a direct connection is not possible, relays only encrypted data it cannot read. When you Self-Host, Licensor does not operate the Software for you and has no access to your deployment, your users, your call content, or any data processed by your installation. You are solely responsible for: your infrastructure and its security (including TLS/HTTPS configuration), your users, lawful operation, backups, and compliance with all laws applicable to your use (including data-protection, wiretap/consent, and call-recording laws). As between the parties, you are the controller of any personal data processed by your installation.

6. Support and Updates

Support and Updates are provided only while a corresponding subscription or support term is active and fees are paid, as described in the Order or an applicable support policy. If your subscription or support term lapses or is terminated, Licensor has no obligation to provide further support, Updates, or security patches. Continued operation of an unsupported version is at your own risk.

7. Fees and payment

You will pay the fees in the Order. Fees are exclusive of taxes, which are your responsibility. Except as expressly stated or required by law, fees are non-refundable. Late amounts may accrue interest and/or result in suspension or termination per Section 8.

8. Term and termination

This Agreement runs for the term stated in the Order. Either party may terminate for the other's material breach not cured within 30 days of written notice; Licensor may terminate immediately for non-payment or for a breach of Sections 3 (Restrictions) or 13 (Acceptable Use). Upon expiration or termination, all licenses end and you must cease all use of the Software and delete or destroy all copies in your possession or control (and, on request, certify that you have done so). Sections 3, 4, 7, 9–17 survive termination.

9. Warranty disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT IT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. [Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers; parts of this section may not apply to you.]

10. Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: (a) NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL; AND (b) LICENSOR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. These limits apply regardless of the theory of liability and even if a remedy fails of its essential purpose.

11. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Licensor from and against any third-party claims, damages, and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Software, your deployment, your content or communications, or your breach of this Agreement or applicable law.

12. Confidentiality

The Software (including its binaries, non-public interfaces, and any license keys or credentials) and Licensor's non-public technical and business information are Licensor's confidential information. You will protect it with at least reasonable care and not disclose it except to your personnel who need it and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

13. Acceptable use

You will not use the Software to: violate any law or third-party right; transmit unlawful, harassing, or infringing content; record or intercept communications without all legally required consents; distribute malware; or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system. You are responsible for your users' compliance.

14. Export and sanctions compliance

You will comply with all applicable export-control and sanctions laws and will not export, re-export, or use the Software in violation of them, or make it available to any prohibited party or region.

15. Third-party and open-source components

The Software may include third-party or open-source components provided under their own licenses; any such components and notices are identified in the Documentation or an accompanying notices file, and those licenses govern those components.

16. Governing law and disputes

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, before a single arbitrator seated in San Mateo County, California, and conducted in English; judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis, and each party waives any right to bring or participate in a class, collective, or representative action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may bring an individual claim in small-claims court, and either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in the courts of San Mateo County, California to protect its intellectual property or confidential information, to whose exclusive jurisdiction the parties consent for that purpose.

17. General

This Agreement (with the Order) is the entire agreement and supersedes prior discussions. You may not assign it without Licensor's consent; Licensor may assign it to an affiliate or successor. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains in effect. Failure to enforce is not a waiver. Notices will be sent to the addresses in the Order or to support@alterante.com.

18. Contact

Alterante Inc.
P.O. Box 4007, Menlo Park, CA 94026
650-265-7894
support@alterante.com
https://www.alterante.com