A copy of the RioDB Software License Agreement is available in the RioDB software installation directory.
RioDB Software License Agreement
Last Updated: January 7th, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By installing, accessing, or using the RioDB software (the “Software”), you agree to be bound by this Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to this Agreement, do not install or use the Software.
2. Description of the Software
The Software is a real-time data analytics and stream processing engine that enables users to define data sources, queries, rules, conditions, and automated actions using SQL-like constructs.
3. Grant of License
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, RioDB and its owners (the “Licensor”) grant you (the “Licensee”) a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software solely for internal business purposes.
This license does not convey any ownership rights in the Software.
4. Free License
The Software is provided at no charge under a free license. The free license permits use of the core Software functionality but excludes access to certain commercial features, services, updates, and integrations, which are available only under separate commercial terms.
The Licensor reserves the right to modify, limit, or discontinue the free license at any time.
5. Permitted Use
Licensee may:
• Install and run the Software internally;
• Configure, write, edit, and modify SQL queries, rules, and configurations for internal use;
• Hire employees, contractors, or external consultants to perform one-time or ad hoc configuration or setup services;
• Create backup or archival copies of the Software;
• Integrate the Software with external systems, tools, or services, except as expressly restricted in this Agreement.
6. Restrictions
Licensee may not, and may not permit others to:
6.1 Commercial Circumvention
• Enable, unlock, bypass, or replicate any commercial or paid features without a valid license;
• Use the Software to receive paid services that are intended to replace or replicate Licensor’s commercial offerings.
6.2 Subscription Tuning Services
• Offer, receive, or resell third-party subscription-based or ongoing configuration, query tuning, rule updates, or optimization services that are marketed or provided as a recurring service specifically for use with the Software, except when provided by the Licensor.
For clarity: one-time consulting, internal development, and ad hoc assistance are permitted.
6.3 AI Integration
• Use, modify, redirect, or connect any AI-enabled functionality, AI-dependent SQL functions, or AI integration points exposed by the Software to any third-party AI service or decision-making system other than those provided or expressly authorized by the Licensor;
• Emulate, proxy, or substitute Licensor’s AI services through compatible interfaces.
For clarity: Licensee may independently use external AI services outside the Software or outside the Software’s AI feature set.
6.4 Hosted or Managed Services
Offer the Software as a hosted, managed, or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering;
• Provide the Software to third parties as the primary or material component of a commercial hosted service;
• Allow third parties to access or use the Software through Licensee’s infrastructure as a service offering.
• Cloud providers and service providers may use the Software internally to support or enhance their own services, but may not offer the Software itself as a service.
6.5 General Restrictions
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works of the Software;
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software;
• Distribute, sublicense, lease, rent, or transfer the Software;
• Use the Software to develop or enhance a competing product or service;
• Publish benchmark, performance, or comparative results without prior written consent;
• Use the Software for unlawful purposes.
7. Confidentiality
Non-public information regarding the Software, including its design, features, and documentation, constitutes confidential information. Licensee shall take reasonable measures to protect such information and shall not disclose it to third parties without Licensor’s prior written consent.
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that becomes publicly available through no fault of the Licensee.
8. Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights, remain the exclusive property of the Licensor. No rights are granted except as expressly stated in this Agreement.
9. User Data
Licensee retains ownership of its data. The Licensor does not claim ownership of Licensee data and does not sell Licensee data to third parties.
Licensor may collect and process data solely to:
Operate, maintain, and improve the Software;
• Provide licensed services;
• Enforce this Agreement;
• Comply with legal obligations;
• Protect the rights and security of the Licensor and users.
• Data handling is governed by Licensor’s Privacy Policy.
10. Warranty Disclaimer
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. THE LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, DATA ACCURACY, DATA SECURITY, AND SYSTEM AVAILABILITY.
LICENSEE ASSUMES ALL RISK ARISING FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
THE LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION;
• THE LICENSOR’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SOFTWARE SHALL NOT EXCEED US $100.
• THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
12. Termination
This Agreement is effective until terminated. The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon Licensee’s breach.
Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies.
Sections relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, warranty disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law shall survive termination.
13. Modifications
The Licensor may modify this Agreement from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through reasonable means. Continued use of the Software after the effective date of any modification constitutes acceptance.
14. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, excluding conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in state or federal courts located in California.
15. Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver.