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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using FluxCore's photonic design platform

Last updated: March 1, 2025

Important Legal Notice

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FluxCore, Inc. ("FluxCore", "we", "us", or "our") governing your use of the FluxCore platform and services.

By using FluxCore, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using FluxCore on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FluxCore's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing our services.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of FluxCore after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Use License

Permitted Use

  • Access and use FluxCore for lawful photonic design purposes
  • Create, modify, and export your own designs
  • Use our component library in your designs
  • Integrate FluxCore with your workflow via our API

Restrictions

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Remove or alter any proprietary notices
  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to disrupt or overload our servers
  • Share your account credentials with others

Intellectual Property

Your Content

You retain all intellectual property rights to the designs and content you create using FluxCore. We claim no ownership over your designs.

Our Property

FluxCore, including all software, algorithms, documentation, and branding, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our intellectual property without express written permission.

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about FluxCore become our property and may be used without compensation to you.

Payment Terms

Subscription Fees

  • Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We may change fees upon 30 days notice
  • You're responsible for all applicable taxes

Free Trials

  • Free trials are for new users only
  • Credit card may be required for trial activation
  • Trial converts to paid subscription unless cancelled
  • Trial features may be limited compared to paid plans

Prohibited Uses

You may not use FluxCore:

  • For any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • To violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • To infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • To transmit harmful code or malware
  • To harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • To spam or send unsolicited communications
  • To impersonate anyone or misrepresent affiliation
  • For competitive analysis without permission

Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer

FluxCore is provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

Limitation

In no event shall FluxCore, its directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

Maximum Liability

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to FluxCore in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FluxCore and its affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another
  • Your content or designs

Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of FluxCore shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of San Francisco County, California.

Additional Terms

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use FluxCore will cease immediately.

Data Processing

For information about how we collect, use, and share your data, please review our Privacy Policy. By using FluxCore, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and FluxCore regarding the use of our service, superseding any prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact our legal team.

Email: legal@fluxcoredynamics.com

Address: FluxCore, Inc., 123 Photonics Way, San Francisco, CA 94105