REDBASE COMMERCIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT
Version 1.0 — Effective February 13, 2026
Copyright (c) 2024-2026 RedBase. All rights reserved.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. BY INSTALLING,
COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ,
UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE.
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1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. "Agreement" means this RedBase Commercial License Agreement, including any
amendments or addenda agreed upon in writing by both parties.
1.2. "Software" means the proprietary components of the RedBase product
distributed under this Agreement, including but not limited to:
redb.Core.Pro, redb.Postgres.Pro, redb.MSSql.Pro, and redb.Export —
their compiled binaries, source code (where provided), documentation,
configuration files, and any updates, patches, or new versions made
available by the Licensor.
1.3. "Licensor" means RedBase, the owner of all intellectual property rights
in and to the Software.
1.4. "Licensee" means the individual, company, or other legal entity that has
accepted the terms of this Agreement and purchased or otherwise obtained
a valid license to use the Software.
1.5. "License Key" means a unique cryptographic token or code provided by the
Licensor to the Licensee that activates the Software for use within the
scope of the purchased license tier.
1.6. "Authorized Environment" means the specific number and type of servers,
virtual machines, containers, developer workstations, or other computing
environments permitted under the Licensee's purchased license tier.
1.7. "Effective Date" means the date on which the Licensee first activates the
Software with a valid License Key, or the date of purchase, whichever
comes first.
1.8. "Subscription Period" means the period during which the Licensee is
entitled to use the Software, receive updates, and access support,
as specified in the applicable order or invoice.
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2. LICENSE TIERS
The Software is available under the following license tiers. The specific tier,
scope, and pricing are determined at the time of purchase.
2.1. EVALUATION (Trial)
a) The Evaluation tier is provided free of charge solely for the purpose
of evaluating the Software's features and suitability.
b) No License Key is required. The Software operates in evaluation mode
with reduced functionality (limited to 1,024 Pro requests per day).
c) The Evaluation tier may not be used in production environments, for
commercial purposes, or to process real customer data.
d) No technical support, maintenance, or warranty is provided under the
Evaluation tier.
e) The Licensor reserves the right to modify or discontinue the
Evaluation tier at any time without prior notice.
2.2. DEVELOPER (Per-developer)
a) Licensed to a single named developer for use on any number of
personal development workstations.
b) May be used for development, testing, debugging, and staging
environments only.
c) Production deployment of applications using the Software requires
a separate Production or Enterprise license.
d) The License Key is personal and non-transferable between individuals.
2.3. PRODUCTION (Per-server / Per-instance)
a) Licensed per server, virtual machine, or container instance on which
the Software or any application incorporating the Software is
deployed and running.
b) Each distinct runtime environment requires a separate Production
license, including but not limited to: physical servers, virtual
machines, Docker containers, Kubernetes pods, and cloud instances.
c) Includes the right to deploy, run, and operate the Software in
customer-facing production environments.
d) Includes access to bug-fix updates within the licensed major version.
2.4. ENTERPRISE (Site license)
a) Licensed to a single legal entity (and its wholly-owned subsidiaries)
for unlimited developers and unlimited server instances.
b) Includes all rights of the Developer and Production tiers.
c) Includes priority support with guaranteed response times as defined
in a separate Service Level Agreement (SLA).
d) Custom terms, volume pricing, and multi-year agreements available
upon request.
Contact license@redbase.app for current pricing and license configuration.
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3. GRANT OF RIGHTS
3.1. Subject to the Licensee's compliance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement and timely payment of all applicable fees, the Licensor hereby
grants the Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable,
non-sublicensable, revocable license to:
a) Install, configure, and run the Software within the Authorized
Environment as defined by the purchased license tier.
b) Make a reasonable number of backup or archival copies of the Software,
provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are preserved.
c) Access and modify the source code of the Software (where provided)
solely for the Licensee's internal use, including bug fixes,
optimizations, and integrations specific to the Licensee's systems.
d) Allow the Licensee's employees, contractors, and agents to use the
Software on the Licensee's behalf, provided they are bound by
confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than this Agreement.
3.2. The Licensee acknowledges that the rights granted herein are limited to
the specific license tier purchased and do not extend beyond the scope
described in Section 2.
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4. RESTRICTIONS
4.1. The Licensee SHALL NOT, and shall not permit any third party to:
a) Redistribute, sublicense, sell, lease, rent, lend, or otherwise
transfer the Software or any rights therein to any third party.
b) Use the Software to develop, market, or distribute a product or
service that competes with or is substantially similar to the Software.
c) Remove, alter, deface, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks,
trade names, logos, or other proprietary markings on or in the Software.
d) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
derive the source code of the Software, except to the extent
expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this restriction.
e) Publish, disclose, or make available to any third party benchmark
results, performance data, or comparative analyses of the Software
without prior written consent from the Licensor.
f) Use the Software beyond the scope of the purchased license tier,
including exceeding the permitted number of servers, instances,
or developers.
g) Share, publish, or transfer License Keys to any unauthorized person
or entity, or use License Keys obtained from unauthorized sources.
h) Use the Software for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any
applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations.
i) Modify and redistribute the Software's source code, in whole or in
part, whether in original or modified form, as a standalone product
or as part of another product.
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5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1. The Software, including all copies, modifications, enhancements, and
derivative works, is and shall remain the exclusive property of the
Licensor. This Agreement does not convey any title or ownership interest
in the Software to the Licensee.
5.2. The Licensee acknowledges that the Software contains valuable trade
secrets and confidential information of the Licensor.
5.3. All modifications or derivative works created by the Licensee based on
the Software's source code shall be subject to the terms of this
Agreement and may not be distributed independently.
5.4. "RedBase", "REDB", and associated logos are trademarks of the Licensor.
The Licensee shall not use these trademarks without prior written consent,
except as reasonably necessary to identify the Software in technical
documentation.
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6. PAYMENT AND FEES
6.1. License fees are due and payable as specified in the applicable invoice
or order form issued by the Licensor.
6.2. All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated herein or required
by applicable law.
6.3. The Licensor reserves the right to modify pricing for future Subscription
Periods with at least thirty (30) days' prior notice.
6.4. Late payments may accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the
maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower) from the due date
until paid in full.
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7. SUPPORT AND UPDATES
7.1. Evaluation licenses: no technical support is provided.
7.2. Developer and Production licenses include:
a) Community support via GitHub Issues and documentation at redbase.app.
b) Access to bug-fix and minor updates within the licensed major version
during the active Subscription Period.
7.3. Enterprise licenses include:
a) Priority support with dedicated channels as defined in a separate
Service Level Agreement (SLA).
b) Access to all updates, including major version upgrades, during the
active Subscription Period.
7.4. Major version upgrades (e.g., from v1.x to v2.x) may require a separate
purchase or an active Enterprise subscription.
7.5. The Licensor shall make reasonable efforts to address reported issues but
does not guarantee resolution within any specific timeframe, except as
defined in an Enterprise SLA.
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8. CONFIDENTIALITY
8.1. The Licensee agrees to treat the Software's source code, algorithms,
architecture, and any non-public technical documentation as confidential
information of the Licensor.
8.2. The Licensee shall protect such confidential information with the same
degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but
in no event less than reasonable care.
8.3. The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to information that:
a) Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Licensee.
b) Was rightfully known by the Licensee prior to disclosure.
c) Is independently developed by the Licensee without use of or reference
to the Licensor's confidential information.
d) Is required to be disclosed by law or court order, provided the
Licensee gives the Licensor prompt written notice.
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9. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
9.1. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
9.2. THE LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET THE LICENSEE'S
REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, BE ERROR-FREE, OR BE
COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION.
9.3. THE LICENSEE ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION, INSTALLATION,
USE, AND RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SOFTWARE.
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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES,
AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY,
EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.2. THE LICENSOR'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY THE LICENSEE TO THE
LICENSOR FOR THE SOFTWARE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY
PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
10.3. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES.
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11. TERMINATION
11.1. This Agreement is effective from the Effective Date and shall remain in
force until terminated in accordance with this Section.
11.2. The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice
if the Licensee:
a) Fails to pay any fees when due and does not cure such failure within
fifteen (15) days of written notice.
b) Breaches any material term of this Agreement and does not cure such
breach within thirty (30) days of written notice.
c) Becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or ceases to conduct
business in the normal course.
11.3. The Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time by ceasing all use
of the Software, destroying all copies, and providing written notice to
the Licensor.
11.4. Upon termination for any reason:
a) All rights granted under this Agreement shall immediately cease.
b) The Licensee must promptly uninstall, delete, and destroy all copies
of the Software and any License Keys in its possession.
c) The Licensee shall certify in writing, upon request, that it has
complied with its obligations under this Section.
11.5. Sections 1, 4, 5, 6.2, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13 shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the jurisdiction in which the Licensor is established, without
regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall
first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between
the parties for a period of thirty (30) days.
12.3. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, it shall be
submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the
jurisdiction where the Licensor is established.
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13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
13.1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any applicable order
forms or invoices, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous understandings, negotiations, or agreements, whether
written or oral.
13.2. Amendments. No modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be
effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
13.3. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in
full force and effect.
13.4. Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of
this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.5. Assignment. The Licensee may not assign or transfer this Agreement or
any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
The Licensor may assign this Agreement without restriction.
13.6. Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent
to the addresses specified below or as otherwise designated in writing.
13.7. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in
performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Licensing inquiries: license@redbase.app
Technical support: support@redbase.app
General inquiries: info@redbase.app
Website: https://redbase.app
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