LIABILITY DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICES, WEBSITE, OR ENGAGING WITH ASTIDES IN ANY CAPACITY NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER 1. COMPLETE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ASTIDES B.V. AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARTNERS, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS (COLLECTIVELY “ASTIDES PARTIES”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY PURPOSE. NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IS ACCEPTED OR ASSUMED FOR: – Any use or inability to use our services, website, or materials – Any information, content, services, or products obtained through Astides – Any quotes, offers, proposals, or estimates provided – Any advice, recommendations, or consultations given – Any decisions made based on our services or information – Any actions or inactions by Astides or third parties – Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages – Any loss of profits, revenue, business, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses – Any unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content – Any conduct or content of any third party – Any errors, mistakes, inaccuracies, or omissions in any content – Any personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of our services – Any interruption or cessation of services – Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful components transmitted through our services – Any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of any interaction with Astides 2. SERVICES PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” All services, information, quotes, offers, products, software, documentation, and other materials provided by Astides are provided strictly on an “AS IS,” “AS AVAILABLE,” and “WITH ALL FAULTS” basis without warranties, representations, or conditions of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. 3. NO WARRANTIES ASTIDES EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: – Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement – That services will meet your requirements or expectations – That services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, accurate, reliable, or error-free – That any information obtained will be accurate, reliable, or complete – That defects or errors will be corrected – That the website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components – Any warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of trade 4. QUOTES AND OFFERS DISCLAIMER All quotes, offers, estimates, and proposals: – Are provided without any guarantee of accuracy or completeness – Are subject to change without notice – Do not constitute binding commitments unless formally contracted – May contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies – Are based on information available at the time and may be incorrect ASTIDES ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY for any reliance placed on quotes, offers, or preliminary communications. 5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DISCLAIMER While Astides may provide various professional services: – We do not guarantee any specific outcomes, results, or success – All advice and recommendations are provided without warranty – Implementation and consequences remain entirely your responsibility – We are not liable for third-party products, services, or failures – We do not guarantee compatibility, integration, or performance – Past performance does not guarantee future results 6. FINANCIAL DISCLAIMER ASTIDES ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY for: – Any financial losses or gains – Investment decisions based on our information – Economic consequences of using or not using our services – Currency fluctuations, market changes, or economic conditions – Credit decisions or financial planning based on our services 7. MAXIMUM LIABILITY LIMITATION IN THE EXTREMELY UNLIKELY EVENT THAT ANY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS DEEMED UNENFORCEABLE: The maximum total aggregate liability of Astides Parties for any and all claims shall not exceed the lesser of: a) The amount actually paid by you to Astides in the three (3) months preceding the event b) FIFTY EUROS (€50) This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise. 8. INDEMNIFICATION YOU AGREE TO FULLY INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS all Astides Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, proceedings, losses, damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney fees), and liabilities of any kind arising from: – Your use or misuse of our services or website – Your violation of these terms or any applicable laws – Your violation of any third-party rights – Any content, data, or information you provide – Any actions taken based on our services or information – Any disputes between you and third parties – Your negligence or willful misconduct 9. ASSUMPTION OF RISK YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT: – You use Astides services entirely at your own risk – You are solely responsible for any damage to your business, computer system, loss of data, or other harm – You have been advised to seek independent advice before relying on any information from Astides – You waive any right to claim damages even if Astides has been advised of the possibility of such damages 10. FORCE MAJEURE Astides shall have no liability for any failure or delay resulting from any force majeure event, including but not limited to: – Acts of God, natural disasters, weather conditions – War, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, strikes, labor disputes – Government actions, sanctions, embargoes, regulations – Pandemic, epidemic, public health emergencies – Network failures, power outages, telecommunications failures – Cyber attacks, hacking, malicious interference – Any other circumstances beyond our reasonable control 11. THIRD-PARTY DISCLAIMER ASTIDES ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY for: – Third-party products, services, content, or materials – Links to third-party websites or resources – Actions or inactions of third parties – Third-party terms, policies, or practices 12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY All content, materials, and intellectual property remain the property of Astides or its licensors. No liability is accepted for: – Any infringement claims arising from your use of our materials – Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property – Any third-party intellectual property claims 13. JURISDICTION AND APPLICABLE LAW These terms are governed by the laws of The Netherlands, excluding conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You waive any objection to venue and any claim that proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum. 14. SEVERABILITY If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. Invalid provisions shall be replaced with valid provisions that achieve the same economic effect to the greatest extent possible. 15. NO WAIVER No failure or delay in exercising any right shall constitute a waiver of that right. No waiver shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Astides. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT These terms constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. 17. SURVIVAL All disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification provisions shall survive any termination or expiration. 18. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE BY USING OUR WEBSITE, SERVICES, OR ENGAGING WITH ASTIDES IN ANY WAY, YOU: – Acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms – Accept all risks associated with using our services – Waive any claims against Astides Parties – Agree that these terms are reasonable and enforceable IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES OR WEBSITE. NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER IS STATED, ACCEPTED, OR IMPLIED ON THIS WEBSITE OR IN ANY COMMUNICATION FROM ASTIDES. Last Updated: November 2024 Version: 1.0 © 2024 Astides B.V. All rights reserved.