License

Software License Agreement

This Software License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between NestWorks LLC ("Licensor") and you ("Licensee") for the use of the NestWorks platform ("Software").

1. Grant of License

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Software for the purpose of connecting homeschool families with educational service providers in Florida.

This license is granted for:

• Personal, non-commercial use (for parents and students)
• Professional, commercial use (for verified educational service providers)
• Administrative management (for authorized NestWorks staff only)

2. Restrictions

Licensee shall not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Software
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
• Rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the Software
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Software
• Use the Software for any unlawful purpose
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Software
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software

3. Intellectual Property Rights

The Software and all worldwide intellectual property rights therein are the exclusive property of Licensor and its licensors. All rights not expressly granted to Licensee are reserved by Licensor.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Source code, object code, and software architecture
• User interface design, graphics, and visual elements
• Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
• Content, text, and educational materials
• Database structure and organization
• Algorithms, processes, and methodologies

4. User-Generated Content

While Licensor retains ownership of the Software, you retain ownership of any content you create, upload, or share through the platform ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Licensor a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Display your User Content within the platform
• Store and process your User Content to provide services
• Create backups and ensure data redundancy
• Use anonymized, aggregated data for platform improvement

Licensor will not sell or license your User Content to third parties without your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Components

The Software incorporates certain third-party open-source and commercial components. These components are licensed under their respective licenses:

• Next.js: MIT License
• React: MIT License
• NextAuth.js: ISC License
• Tailwind CSS: MIT License
• Lucide Icons: ISC License

Full text of these licenses is available upon request.

6. Updates and Modifications

Licensor reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Software at any time without prior notice. Updates may include:

• Bug fixes and security patches
• Performance improvements
• New features and functionality
• User interface changes

Continued use of the Software after updates constitutes acceptance of the modified Software.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Software is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Licensor commits to:

• Protect your personal information in accordance with applicable laws
• Use industry-standard security measures to safeguard data
• Comply with COPPA for student accounts under 13
• Process Step Up ESA data in compliance with Florida regulations

See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

8. Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. Your rights under this Agreement will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of its terms.

Licensor may terminate this Agreement at any time for:

• Violation of these terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Abuse or misuse of the platform
• Providing false information during registration

Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and delete any local copies.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Licensor does not warrant that:

• The Software will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The Software is free from viruses or harmful components
• Results obtained from use will be accurate or reliable

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL.

Licensor's total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by Licensee (if any) for access to the Software in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Licensor, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Software
• Violation of this Agreement
• Infringement of any third-party rights
• Your User Content

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Orange County, Florida.

13. Export Compliance

The Software may be subject to U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations in your use of the Software.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Licensor regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this License Agreement, please contact:

NestWorks LLC
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Education Way, Orlando, FL 32801