End User License Agreement (EULA)
Stable State Inc. - Aela Compiler (AEC)
Effective Date: November 21, 2025
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

1. Parties and Definitions
This End User License Agreement ("Agreement" or "EULA") is a legally binding contract between:

Licensor: Stable State Inc., a Delaware corporation with principal place of business at 370 Center Street, Groveland MA, 01834
Licensee: The individual, entity, or organization ("You" or "Customer") installing, accessing, or using the Software

"Software" means the Aela Compiler (AEC), including the Aela programming language compiler, associated toolchain components, runtime libraries, documentation, and any updates or modifications provided by Licensor.
"Safety-Critical Application" means software intended for use in environments where failure could result in death, serious physical injury, or catastrophic environmental damage, including but not limited to: automotive systems (ISO 26262), aerospace systems (DO-178C), medical devices (IEC 62304), industrial safety systems (IEC 61508), railway systems (EN 50128), and nuclear systems (IEC 61513).
"Certification" means formal qualification or approval of the Software for use in Safety-Critical Applications under applicable regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508).
"Government Contract" means any contract, subcontract, or purchase order issued by or on behalf of any federal, state, local, or foreign government entity.

2. License Grant
2.1 Scope of License
Subject to the terms of this Agreement and payment of applicable license fees, Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:
* Install and use the Software on Licensee's computing systems
* Use the Software to develop, compile, and test software applications
* Create executable binary code and intermediate representations using the Software
* Distribute compiled output (object code, executables, libraries) as part of Licensee's proprietary applications

2.2 License Types
The specific scope and duration of the license granted is defined by the license type purchased:
* Evaluation License: Time-limited, non-commercial use for evaluation purposes only
* Developer License: Single-user license for internal development purposes
* Team License: Multi-user license for internal development within a single organization
* Enterprise License: Organization-wide license including production deployment rights
* Government License: License for use under Government Contracts, subject to FAR/DFARS clauses as applicable

2.3 Restrictions
Licensee may NOT:
* Redistribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the Software itself to third parties
* Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Software, except as permitted by applicable law
* Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on the Software
* Use the Software to develop competing compiler or toolchain products
* Circumvent or disable any technical restrictions, license enforcement mechanisms, or security features in the Software
* Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights

3. Safety-Critical and Certified Use
3.1 Current Certification Status
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Software is NOT certified or qualified for use in Safety-Critical Applications under ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, IEC 62304, or any other safety standard.

3.2 Pre-Certification Use Restrictions
Unless Licensee has entered into a separate Certification Support Agreement with Licensor:
* Licensee may NOT deploy the Software for production use in Safety-Critical Applications
* Licensee may NOT represent that the Software is certified, qualified, or suitable for safety-critical use
* Licensee assumes all risk and liability for any use of the Software in safety-critical contexts
* Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Licensor from any claims arising from unauthorized safety-critical deployment

3.3 Research and Development Use
Licensee MAY use the Software for research, development, prototyping, and testing of Safety-Critical Applications, provided that:
* Such use is clearly designated as pre-production and non-deployment
* Licensee maintains appropriate internal controls to prevent inadvertent production deployment
* Licensee acknowledges that additional verification, validation, and certification activities will be required before production use

3.4 Future Certification Support
Licensor is pursuing certification of the Software under ISO 26262, DO-178C, and other safety standards. Once certification is achieved:
* Certified versions will be offered under separate licensing terms
* Certification artifacts (safety manuals, qualification documents, test reports) will be available to qualified licensees
* Pricing and support terms for certified versions may differ from this Agreement

4. Government Use and Federal Acquisition Regulations
4.1 Commercial Computer Software
The Software is "commercial computer software" as defined in FAR 2.101 and DFARS 252.227-7014. When acquired by or on behalf of any U.S. Government entity, the Software is subject to the restricted rights provisions of FAR 52.227-19 (Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights) and DFARS 227.7202 (Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation).

4.2 Government Rights
The U.S. Government's rights in the Software are limited to those expressly granted in this EULA. No additional rights are granted, including rights to source code, modification, or disclosure outside the Government, except as required by law or as separately agreed in writing.

4.3 Export Control Compliance
Licensee acknowledges that the Software may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Licensee agrees to comply fully with all applicable export laws and regulations and shall not export, re-export, or transfer the Software to any prohibited country, entity, or person without proper authorization.

4.4 Government Resellers
When the Software is acquired through an authorized government reseller (e.g., Carahsoft Technology Corp.), Licensee agrees that:
* The reseller acts as an authorized distributor but not as an agent of Licensor
* All technical support and warranty claims must be directed to Licensor (or designated support channel)
* License terms in this EULA supersede any conflicting terms in purchase orders or reseller agreements, except where federal law requires otherwise

5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Ownership
Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights. This Agreement does NOT transfer ownership of the Software or any portion thereof to Licensee.

5.2 Licensee's Compiled Output
Licensee retains all intellectual property rights in:
* Source code written by Licensee in the Aela programming language
* Compiled object code, executables, and libraries generated by the Software from Licensee's source code
* Derivative works created by Licensee using the Software, excluding portions that constitute the Software itself or its runtime libraries

5.3 Runtime Library License
To the extent that compiled applications include runtime libraries or runtime components provided with the Software, Licensee is granted a royalty-free license to distribute such runtime components as part of Licensee's compiled applications, provided that:
* Runtime components are not distributed separately or as standalone products
* Distribution is limited to the minimum components necessary for application execution
* Licensee does not remove proprietary notices from runtime components

5.4 Feedback and Suggestions
If Licensee provides Licensor with feedback, suggestions, bug reports, or feature requests regarding the Software ("Feedback"), Licensee grants Licensor a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and incorporate such Feedback into the Software or other products without attribution or compensation.

6. Warranties and Disclaimers

6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LICENSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE.

6.2 Specific Disclaimers
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
* THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET LICENSEE'S REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS;
* THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE;
* DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED; OR
* THE SOFTWARE IS COMPATIBLE WITH ANY SPECIFIC HARDWARE OR THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE.

6.3 High-Risk Use Disclaimer
LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR SAFETY-CRITICAL APPLICATIONS OR HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Exclusion of Consequential Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO LICENSEE'S USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER UNDER A THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7.2 Limitation on Direct Damages
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT LICENSEE MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF LICENSOR AND ITS SUPPLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND LICENSEE'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY LICENSEE FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00), WHICHEVER IS LESS.

7.3 Applicability to Safety-Critical Claims
LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 7 APPLY WITH FULL FORCE TO ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE IN SAFETY-CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. LICENSEE AGREES THAT THE PRICING OF THE SOFTWARE REFLECTS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK AND THAT LICENSOR WOULD NOT ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS ON ITS LIABILITY.

7.4 Legal Limitations
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, LICENSOR'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS SECTION 7 SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

8. Term and Termination
8.1 Term
This Agreement becomes effective when Licensee accepts its terms (by clicking "I Agree," installing the Software, or using the Software) and continues until terminated as provided herein.

8.2 Termination by Licensee
Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time by:
* Ceasing all use of the Software
* Uninstalling and destroying all copies of the Software in Licensee's possession or control
* Providing written notice of termination to Licensor

8.3 Termination by Licensor
Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if:
* Licensee breaches any term of this Agreement and fails to cure within 30 days of written notice (or immediately for breaches of Sections 2.3, 3.2, 4.3, or 5)
* Licensee becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, or ceases business operations
* Licensee challenges the validity of Licensor's intellectual property rights in the Software

8.4 Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
* All licenses granted under this Agreement immediately cease
* Licensee must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies
* Licensee may continue to distribute previously compiled applications (subject to Section 5.3), but may not compile new applications or update existing ones using the Software
* Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6 (Warranties and Disclaimers), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Indemnification), and 10 (General Provisions) survive termination

8.5 No Refunds
License fees are non-refundable.

9. Indemnification
9.1 Indemnification by Licensee
Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:
* Licensee's use of the Software in violation of this Agreement
* Licensee's use of the Software in Safety-Critical Applications without proper certification or qualification
* Licensee's violation of applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
* Claims by end users of Licensee's products or services
* Licensee's violation of export control laws

9.2 Indemnification Procedure
Licensor will provide Licensee with prompt written notice of any claim subject to indemnification, and Licensee shall have the right to control the defense and settlement of such claim, provided that:
* Licensor may participate in the defense at its own expense
* Licensee may not settle any claim in a manner that admits fault or liability on behalf of Licensor without Licensor's prior written consent

10. Support and Maintenance
10.1 Support Services
Unless separately purchased or included with an Enterprise or Government License, Licensor is NOT obligated to provide:
* Technical support, consulting, or training
* Bug fixes, patches, or security updates
* Updates to newer versions of the Software

10.2 Optional Support Agreements
Licensor may offer separate support and maintenance agreements, which may include:
* Email or telephone technical support
* Regular software updates and bug fixes
* Early access to new features
* Certification support for Safety-Critical Applications

10.3 Updates and Upgrades
If Licensor provides updates or upgrades to the Software:
* Updates (minor versions, patches, bug fixes) are governed by this Agreement
* Upgrades (major versions) may be subject to additional fees or updated license terms
* Licensor reserves the right to discontinue support for older versions

11. Data Collection and Privacy
11.1 Telemetry and Usage Data
The Software may collect anonymous usage data and error reports ("Telemetry Data") to improve product quality and user experience. Telemetry Data may include:
* Software version, operating system, and hardware configuration
* Compilation times, error frequencies, and feature usage statistics
* Crash reports and diagnostic information
Telemetry Data does NOT include:
* Licensee's source code or compiled binaries
* Personally identifiable information (except as voluntarily provided in support requests)
* Confidential or proprietary information

11.2 Opt-Out
Licensee may disable telemetry by following instructions in the Software documentation. Disabling telemetry does not void this Agreement but may limit Licensor's ability to provide support.

11.3 Privacy Policy
Licensor's collection and use of data is governed by its Privacy Policy, available at https://stablestate.cc/PRIVACY.txt

12. Open Source Components
12.1 Third-Party Software
The Software may include third-party open source software components, each subject to its own license terms. A complete list of third-party components and their licenses is provided in the file THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.txt included with the Software.

12.2 Copyleft Licenses
To the extent the Software includes components licensed under copyleft licenses (e.g., GPL, LGPL, MPL), such licenses apply ONLY to those specific components and do NOT extend to:
* The proprietary portions of the Software
* Licensee's source code compiled using the Software
* Licensee's compiled applications or their output

12.3 Compliance Responsibility
Licensee is responsible for complying with the license terms of any third-party open source components if Licensee redistributes such components.

13. General Provisions
13.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does NOT apply.
Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

13.2 Dispute Resolution
Before initiating litigation, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails within 30 days, either party may pursue formal legal proceedings.
For Enterprise or Government Licenses exceeding $100,000 in value, disputes may be subject to binding arbitration as specified in the applicable Order Form or Master Agreement.

13.3 Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any Order Forms, Master Agreements, or Certification Support Agreements executed between the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Licensor and Licensee regarding the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings.

13.4 Amendments
Licensor may update this Agreement from time to time by posting a revised version on its website or providing written notice to Licensee. Continued use of the Software after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Material changes that adversely affect Licensee's rights will provide Licensee with a 30-day option to terminate the Agreement and receive a pro-rata refund of prepaid license fees.

13.5 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

13.6 Waiver
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

13.7 Assignment
Licensee may NOT assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder without Licensor's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.
Licensor may freely assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

13.8 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, government restrictions, or failures of third-party infrastructure.

13.9 U.S. Government End Users
As provided in FAR 12.212 and DFARS 227.7202, the Software is licensed to U.S. Government end users with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to this Agreement.

13.10 Relationship of Parties
The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.

14. Contact Information
Stable State Inc.
Website: https://stablestate.cc/EULA.txt
Email: legal@stablestate.com
Address: 370 Center Street, Groveland MA, 01834
For technical support inquiries: support@stablestate.com. For sales and licensing inquiries: sales@stablestate.com.

15. Acceptance
BY CLICKING "I AGREE," INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.
If you are accepting this Agreement on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these terms.

END OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT