Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Back Engineering website and services.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.
Description of Services
Back Engineering provides security research, software development, reverse engineering consulting, and related services including:
- B.L.A.R.E (Binary Lifting and Recompiler Engine)
- Codedefender (Code protection and obfuscation)
- LLVM-MSVC compiler toolchain
- Consulting and custom development services
Use of Services
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit malicious code or harmful materials
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt our services
- Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
Account Responsibilities
If you create an account with us:
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- You must provide accurate and complete information
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Property
All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and source code, are owned by Back Engineering and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our services for their intended purposes, subject to these Terms.
Your Content
You retain ownership of any content you provide to us. By providing content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing our services.
Services and Products
Professional Services
Our consulting and development services are provided under separate agreements that specify scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees.
Software Products
Use of our software products (B.L.A.R.E, Codedefender, LLVM-MSVC) is subject to separate license agreements provided with each product.
Fees and Payment
- Fees for services and products will be specified in separate agreements or product documentation
- All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
- You are responsible for all taxes associated with your use of our services
- We reserve the right to modify our fees with reasonable notice
Confidentiality
Our Obligations
We will maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information you provide to us in connection with our services, subject to the exceptions outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Your Obligations
You agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information, trade secrets, or confidential materials we provide to you.
Disclaimers
No Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Security
While we implement security measures to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that you provide information at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim
- Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Back Engineering and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including:
- Breach of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- At our sole discretion
Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease.
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Back Engineering operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property matters.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Effective Date." Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Miscellaneous
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Back Engineering regarding our services, superseding any prior agreements.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: contact@back.engineering
Address: Back Engineering