These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the CertifyClouds software and services ("Service") provided by CertifyClouds ("we", "us", or "our").
By using CertifyClouds, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. License Grant
Subject to these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Install and use CertifyClouds within your own Azure environment
- Use the Service for the number of subscriptions permitted by your license tier
- Access features included in your license tier (TRIAL, BRONZE, or SILVER)
This license is for your internal business purposes only. You may not sublicense, resell, or distribute the Service.
2. License Tiers
Trial
- 30-day evaluation period
- All features enabled
- Unlimited subscriptions
- Converts to restricted mode after expiration
Bronze - £99/month
- VaultVision scanning and Compliance features
- Maximum 4 Azure subscriptions
- Email alerts
- Email support
- Does NOT include VaultShift rotation
Silver - £299/month
- All features including VaultShift automated rotation
- Unlimited Azure subscriptions
- Webhook integrations
- Priority support
3. Your Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Maintain the confidentiality of your license key
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Ensure you have necessary Azure permissions
- Keep your deployment updated with security patches
- Not attempt to circumvent license restrictions
4. Data and Privacy
Your Data Stays With You
CertifyClouds runs entirely within your Azure environment. We do NOT:
- Access your Key Vault secret values
- Store your Azure credentials
- Collect your secret metadata on our servers
- Have access to your scanned data
What We Collect
The only data transmitted to our servers:
- License validation: Your license key is validated against
license.certifyclouds.com - Update checks: Version information to check for updates (optional)
See our Privacy Policy for complete details.
5. Intellectual Property
CertifyClouds, including its code, documentation, and branding, is our intellectual property. This license does not transfer ownership.
You may not:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software
- Remove or alter any proprietary notices
- Use our trademarks without permission
6. Support
Support is provided based on your license tier:
- TRIAL: Community support only
- BRONZE: Email support (business hours)
- SILVER: Priority email support
Support contact: support@certifyclouds.com
7. Warranty Disclaimer
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS.
You are responsible for:
- Validating the Service meets your requirements
- Backup and disaster recovery
- Compliance with your organization's policies
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: OUR TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FEES YOU PAID IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
This limitation applies even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your Azure environment configuration
10. Term and Termination
Term
These Terms are effective until terminated.
Termination by You
You may stop using the Service at any time.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your license if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Fail to pay applicable fees
- Use the Service for illegal purposes
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your license to use the Service ends
- You must uninstall the software
- Sections 5-11 survive termination
11. General Provisions
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement regarding the Service and supersede prior agreements.
Amendments
We may update these Terms by posting new terms on our website. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in effect.
No Waiver
Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights freely.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms:
- Email: legal@certifyclouds.com
- Website: https://certifyclouds.com
By using CertifyClouds, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.