StateZero License Agreement

Last Updated: 2025-06-29

1. Copyright and Ownership

1.1. StateZero is proprietary software developed and owned by Hoza Holdings Pte Ltd ("Licensor").

1.2. StateZero is not open-source. All rights not expressly granted in this License are reserved by the Licensor.

1.3. Distribution: StateZero is made available via PyPI (Python Package Index), npm (Node Package Manager), and GitHub.

1.4. Early Release Status: This is an early release version of StateZero designed for community feedback. It is not considered production ready. Users are encouraged to provide feedback but should exercise caution when implementing in critical systems.

2. Commercial No-Rugpull License

2.1. No-Rugpull Guarantee: StateZero is available under a commercial "no-rugpull" license, which means:

• You receive an irrevocable right to use StateZero forever for a fixed monthly fee
• We cannot change your fee, other than a fixed CPI (Consumer Price Index) increase that's automatically added each year
• As long as you pay the fee and don't build a competitive product, the license will continue
• If we no longer wish to be associated with your use case, we will ask you not to pay the fee, but your license will remain valid

2.2. License Philosophy: If SaaS is like renting and open-source is like owning, our license is like a 999-year leasehold on fixed rent. It provides the security you need to build and grow your company around StateZero, while allowing us to maintain and develop StateZero to a high standard.

2.3. Rate Lock Guarantee: You lock in the full rate card for all tiers at the time you sign up, meaning your fees remain predictable no matter how much your revenue or our pricing changes. To lock in your rates, simply contact us at robert@statezero.dev.

3. Pricing Structure

3.1. Revenue-Based Pricing:

• $0/month for companies with revenue up to $3M
• $75/month for companies with revenue up to $7.5M
• $200/month for companies with revenue up to $20M
• $1,000/month for companies with revenue up to $100M
• $5,000/month for companies with revenue above $100M

3.2. Free Usage Guarantee: StateZero will always remain free for companies with annual revenue below $3 million.

3.3. Annual CPI Adjustment: Pricing may be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, but no other fee changes are permitted once you have locked in your rate.

4. Grant of License

4.1. Standard Usage License:

• Licensor grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to download, install, and use StateZero
• StateZero may be used in both development and production environments
• You may install StateZero within your organization but may not provide StateZero as a service to third parties without explicit written permission

4.2. Scope and Limitations:

• This License does not transfer ownership of StateZero or any intellectual property rights
• Usage is subject to the pricing structure outlined in Section 3

5. LLM Training License

5.1. Separate License Required: Use of StateZero codebase for Large Language Model (LLM) training purposes requires a separate license agreement.

5.2. LLM Training License Fee: The annual license fee for LLM training usage is $250,000 per year.

5.3. Contact for LLM License: Organizations requiring LLM training rights must contact Airhome Sp Zoo at robert@statezero.dev to arrange a separate licensing agreement.

6. Restrictions

6.1. Prohibited Actions:

• You may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble StateZero
• You may not remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, branding, or license enforcement mechanisms
• You may not sublicense, resell, or distribute StateZero to any third party without explicit written permission
• You may not use StateZero for any illegal, unlawful, or criminal activities under the laws of Singapore or under the laws of the jurisdiction where you are located or operating
• You may not use StateZero to develop or offer a competing product or service
• You may not use StateZero to create a cloud-hosted version of our service (similar to services like Heroku, Netlify, AWS, etc.)
• You may not use StateZero for LLM training without the separate license outlined in Section 5

7. Payment Terms

7.1. Payment Obligations: Companies exceeding the free tier revenue threshold must pay the applicable monthly fee as outlined in Section 3.

7.2. Revenue Tier Reporting: You are responsible for accurately reporting your revenue tier and upgrading to the appropriate pricing tier when revenue thresholds are exceeded.

7.3. Rate Lock Process: To lock in current pricing for all tiers, contact us at robert@statezero.dev.

8. Disclaimer of Warranty

8.1. AS-IS Basis: StateZero is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

8.2. Complete Disclaimer: The Licensor expressly disclaims and excludes all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of StateZero
• Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation
• Freedom from viruses, bugs, or other harmful components
• Compatibility with your systems, software, or hardware
• Meeting your requirements or expectations

8.3. No Support Obligation: Licensor has no obligation to provide technical support, maintenance, updates, or bug fixes, though such services may be provided at Licensor's sole discretion.

8.4. User Responsibility: You acknowledge that you use StateZero entirely at your own risk and are solely responsible for determining its suitability for your intended use.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1. Maximum Exclusion: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Licensor, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any damages whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, special, exemplary, or any other damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, revenue, business, or anticipated savings
• Loss of data, files, or information
• Business interruption or downtime
• Loss of goodwill or reputation
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Personal injury or property damage
• Security breaches or unauthorized access
• System failures or malfunctions

9.2. Liability Cap: If any liability cannot be excluded by law, Licensor's total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to StateZero shall not exceed the lesser of: (a) the total amounts paid by you to Licensor in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) $100 USD.

9.3. Knowledge of Damages: These limitations apply even if Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise).

9.4. Fundamental Basis: You acknowledge that these liability limitations are a fundamental basis of the agreement between you and Licensor, and that Licensor would not provide StateZero without these limitations.

10. Termination

10.1. License Irrevocability: Under the no-rugpull guarantee, we cannot terminate your license to use StateZero as long as you:

• Pay the applicable monthly fee (if any), OR
• We have asked you not to pay the fee (as outlined in Section 2.1)
• AND you comply with the restrictions in Section 6 (primarily not building a competing product)

10.2. Limited Termination Rights: The Licensor may only terminate this License for material violations of Section 6 (Restrictions), and only after providing 30 days written notice and opportunity to cure such violations.

10.3. Upon Valid Termination: Only in cases of valid termination under Section 10.2, you must uninstall StateZero and delete all copies in your possession.

10.4. No-Rugpull Protection: Your license to use StateZero is irrevocable under normal circumstances. Even if we no longer wish to be associated with your use case, we will simply ask you to stop paying fees, but your license remains valid and enforceable.

11. Governing Law

11.1. This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Information

12.1. For general inquiries and rate lock requests, contact Airhome Sp Zoo at robert@statezero.dev.

12.2. For LLM training license inquiries, contact Airhome Sp Zoo at robert@statezero.dev.

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By downloading, installing, or using StateZero, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.