09 — Software Protocols

End User License
Agreement.

Effective Date
November 11, 2025
Version
Protocol v2.0 (Stable)

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE

THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT" OR "EULA") CONSTITUTES A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE LEGAL ENTITY) AND BLANKLINE ("LICENSOR," "WE," "US," OR "OUR").

BY CLICKING "I ACCEPT," DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE DROPSTONE SOFTWARE ("SOFTWARE"), YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Section 01

Definitions & Interpretation

1.1 Definitions

  • "Software": The Dropstone desktop application, including all executable code, AI modules, algorithms, and Documentation.
  • "Licensee": The individual or legal entity that has agreed to the terms of this Agreement.
  • "Subscription": A paid service tier (Free, Pro, Teams) providing access to specific features.
  • "Generated Content": Code, text, and materials created by Licensee using the Software's AI features.
Section 02

Grant of License

Subject to compliance with this Agreement and payment of fees, Licensor grants Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Install and use the Software on authorized Devices.
  • Use the Software for internal business or personal purposes.
  • Make one archival copy for backup purposes.
Section 03

Installation & Requirements

3.1 System Requirements

Installation and use require a valid account, active internet connection, and compliance with minimum system requirements (Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or supported Linux). Licensee is responsible for account security.

3.2 Automatic Updates

The Software may periodically communicate with Licensor's servers to check for updates, including bug fixes, patches, enhanced functions, and new versions (collectively, "Updates"). You hereby explicitly agree that Licensor may automatically download and install such Updates on your Device without further notice or consent. These Updates are designed to improve, enhance, and further develop the Software and are required for its continued use.

Section 04

Restrictions on Use

Licensee shall not:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software.
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works.
  • Rent, lease, sell, or sublicense the Software.
  • Use the Software to develop competing products.
  • Use the Software for illegal or malicious purposes.
  • Use automated means to scrape data from the Software.
Section 05

AI System Disclaimer

Autonomous Operations Warning

The Software uses AI capable of autonomous decision-making and file manipulation. Licensee assumes all risks associated with AI-generated outputs, including unintended code modifications, errors, or security vulnerabilities.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM AUTONOMOUS ACTIONS OR AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS. LICENSEE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND VALIDATING ALL AI OUTPUTS.

Section 06

Data Collection & Telemetry

The Software collects telemetry data, usage analytics, and error logs to improve performance and functionality. By using the Software, Licensee consents to this collection. Data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy.

Section 07

Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Ownership

Licensor retains all rights to the Software. Licensee retains rights to Generated Content.

7.3 Service Improvement & Data Usage

(a) Usage Data: Licensee grants Licensor a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use aggregated, anonymized telemetry and usage data (e.g., performance metrics, error logs, feature usage counts) to improve the Software.

(b) User Content Exclusion: Consistent with our Privacy Policy, Licensor does not claim ownership of, nor use, Licensee's proprietary source code or specific AI-generated code outputs for the purpose of training foundation models, unless Licensee explicitly opts-in to a data contribution program.

Section 08

Third-Party & Open Source Software

8.1 Open Source Components

The Software is built upon the Visual Studio Code open-source project (licensed under MIT). The Software includes various third-party open-source software components ("OSS"), each governed by its own respective license.

8.2 No Warranty for OSS

OSS is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. This Agreement does not restrict your rights under the applicable OSS licenses, nor does it grant you rights that supersede such licenses.

8.3 Proprietary Distinctions

While the underlying editor core is OSS, the "Dropstone" AI orchestration layer, proprietary algorithms, specialized agents, and branding are the exclusive intellectual property of Blankline and are not subject to the MIT license.

Section 09

Subscriptions & Payments

No Refund Policy: ALL SUBSCRIPTION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. No refunds for partial periods or unused time.

Subscriptions automatically renew. Prices may change with notice. Taxes are Licensee's responsibility.

Section 10

Warranties & Disclaimers

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Section 11

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSOR'S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY LICENSEE IN THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS OR $200 USD, WHICHEVER IS LOWER.

Section 12

Term & Termination

Agreement remains in effect until terminated. Licensee may terminate by ceasing use. Licensor may terminate for breach. Upon termination, all licenses cease and Licensee must destroy copies of the Software.

Section 13

Export Control

Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws. Use in prohibited jurisdictions or by restricted parties is forbidden.

Section 14

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Section 15

Legal Notices

Section 16

U.S. Government End Users

The Software is a "Commercial Item," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101, consisting of "Commercial Computer Software" and "Commercial Computer Software Documentation." All U.S. Government End Users acquire the Software with only those rights set forth herein, consistent with 48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as applicable.

Section 17

Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties. Licensor may amend this Agreement by posting updates.

BY INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.