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RunsOn Standard Software License Agreement

Version 2.0 | Effective Date: October 14 2025

1. Definitions

For purposes of this Agreement:

  • ā€œSoftwareā€ means the RunsOn self-hosted GitHub Actions runners software, including all components, documentation, and updates provided by Licensor.
  • ā€œLicenseeā€ means the individual or organization purchasing and using the Software under this Agreement.
  • ā€œLicensorā€ means RunsOn and its affiliates providing the Software.
  • ā€œInstallationā€ means a deployed instance of the Software running in an AWS account, identified by a unique configuration.
  • ā€œGitHub Organizationā€ means a GitHub organization account.
  • ā€œConcurrent Installationsā€ means the maximum number of active Software installations that may run simultaneously across all AWS accounts associated with a single GitHub Organization.
  • ā€œAnnual Periodā€ means a twelve (12) month period beginning on the date of initial license purchase or renewal.
  • ā€œTermā€ means the period during which this Agreement remains in effect.
  • ā€œCommercial Purposesā€ means any use of the Software in connection with business operations, including but not limited to internal development, testing, and production workloads.

2. License Grant

  • Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software for commercial purposes during the Term.
  • This license is limited to the specific GitHub Organization identified during purchase and registration.
  • Licensee may install the Software only in AWS accounts owned or controlled by Licensee.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

  • The Software and all intellectual property rights therein remain the exclusive property of Licensor.
  • This Agreement grants Licensee only the limited right to use the Software as expressly provided herein.
  • Licensee shall not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or create derivative works of the proprietary Software components. This restriction does not apply to open source components, CloudFormation templates, or configuration files that are intended for customization.
  • Licensee shall not remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels on the Software.

4. License Fee and Payment Terms

  • Licensee agrees to pay Licensor an annual license fee of 300ā‚¬ per GitHub Organization.
  • Payment is due in full upon acceptance of this Agreement and annually thereafter on the anniversary date.
  • Payment shall be made by credit card only through Licensorā€™s designated payment processor.
  • All fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
  • All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, duties, and other governmental charges, which shall be borne by Licensee.

4a. Alternative Licensing Options

For those not ready to commit to a commercial license or who qualify for alternative arrangements:

  • Demo License: Prospective users may try the Software free of charge for 14 days. See the Demo License Agreement for full terms.
  • Non-Profit License: Qualifying non-profit organizations may use the Software at no cost. See the Non-Profit License Agreement for eligibility requirements and terms.

5. License Scope and Restrictions

  • The license permits up to three (3) concurrent installations per GitHub Organization.
  • Each installation must be deployed within AWS accounts owned or controlled by Licensee.
  • Licensee shall not:
    • Sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or distribute the Software to third parties
    • Use the Software to provide services to third parties
    • Share access credentials or allow unauthorized access to installations
    • Exceed the permitted number of concurrent installations

6. Term, Renewal, and Termination

  • This license is granted for one (1) year and will automatically renew upon timely payment of the annual license fee.
  • Either party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days written notice.
  • This Agreement will terminate automatically if the license fee is not paid when due.
  • Upon termination, Licensee must immediately cease using the Software and remove all installations.
  • Sections 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, and 17 shall survive termination.

7. Updates and Support

  • Licensor will provide Software updates and technical support during the Term.
  • Support is provided on a commercially reasonable efforts basis during business hours (9 AM - 5 PM CET, Monday through Friday).
  • Licensor reserves the right to discontinue support for older Software versions.

8. Warranty Disclaimer

  • THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ā€œAS ISā€ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • LICENSOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ITS OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
  • LICENSOR REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED UNDER THIS LICENSE DOES NOT AND WILL NOT CONTAIN ANY VIRUS OR OTHER CONTAMINANT, OR DISABLING DEVICES TO THE EXTENT SUCH ISSUES ARE CAUSED BY LICENSORā€™S OWN CODE AND NOT BY THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS, LIBRARIES, OR DEPENDENCIES.
  • LICENSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY, INTEGRITY, OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY CODE, LIBRARIES, OR DEPENDENCIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE INCLUDED IN EC2 BASE IMAGES (AMIS).
  • IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE BASE AMIS, YOU CAN REBUILD THEM USING YOUR OWN PROCESSES AND TOOLS. LICENSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF MODIFIED OR REBUILT AMIS.

9. Limitation of Liability

  • IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • LICENSORā€™S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE PAID BY LICENSEE.
  • This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and even if Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

  • Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneysā€™ fees) arising from:
    • Licenseeā€™s use of the Software
    • Breach of this Agreement by Licensee
    • Violation of applicable laws by Licensee
    • Unauthorized modifications to the Software by Licensee
    • Any third-party claims related to Licenseeā€™s deployment or operation of the Software

11. Compliance and Audit

  • Licensee shall maintain accurate records of Software installations and usage.
  • Licensor may, upon reasonable notice, request verification of compliance with license terms.
  • Licensee agrees to cooperate in good faith with any compliance verification efforts.

12. Confidentiality

  • Licensee acknowledges that the Software contains proprietary and confidential information.
  • Licensee shall protect the confidentiality of the Software using the same degree of care used for its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.
  • This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

13. Assignment and Transfer

  • This license is non-transferable and may not be assigned by Licensee without Licensorā€™s prior written consent.
  • Any attempted assignment without consent shall be void.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets, Licensee may request consent to assign, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

14. Modification of Terms

  • Licensor may modify this Agreement with thirty (30) days prior written notice.
  • Continued use of the Software after the effective date constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
  • If Licensee does not accept modified terms, Licensee may terminate this Agreement.

15. Marketing Rights

  • By purchasing this license, Licensee grants Licensor permission to use Licenseeā€™s name and logo on marketing materials, website, and promotional content for the duration of this Agreement.
  • This permission includes displaying Licenseeā€™s name and logo as a user or customer of the Software.
  • This marketing rights grant is a mandatory condition of the Standard License and cannot be revoked or withdrawn.
  • Licensees who require privacy or wish to opt out of marketing use should consider the Sponsorship License, which offers optional marketing rights.

16. Notices

  • All notices shall be in writing and delivered via email to the addresses provided during registration.
  • Licensor notices to: [email protected]
  • Licensee notices to: the email address associated with the GitHub Organization
  • Notices are deemed received when sent to the designated email address.

17. General Provisions

  • Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of France, excluding conflict of law principles.
  • Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in effect.
  • Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.
  • Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
  • No Agency: This Agreement does not create any agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties.

18. Acceptance

By purchasing, downloading, installing, or using the Software, Licensee acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.