Terms of Service & License Agreement

1. Preamble & Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service and End User License Agreement ("Agreement", "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Licensee", "User", "Client") and Aureus Classic Trading Technologies ("AUREUS", "Company", "We", "Us").

By downloading, compiling, attaching, running, or accessing the AUREUS APEX GOLD Expert Advisor software (`.ex5` or `.mq4`), utilizing the Web Terminal (`app.aureusclassic.com`), or accessing the API services (`api.aureusclassic.com`), you agree to be strictly bound by all terms, conditions, and disclaimers set forth herein. If you do not agree with any provision of this Agreement, you must not download, install, or use the software.

2. Quantitative Software Tool Only (No Financial Advice)

All algorithms, automated order execution rules, mathematical models, indicators, and software tools provided by AUREUS are delivered exclusively for research, educational, and computational assistance. You maintain sole and unappealable discretion over:

• The broker selection, account type, deposit capitalization, and leverage applied.
• The activation, parameter inputs (`.set` files), exposure caps, and risk management limits configured on your MetaTrader terminal.
• The decision to trade live financial markets versus demo or cent evaluation accounts.

3. Software License Grant & Scope

Subject to timely payment of applicable subscription or license fees, AUREUS grants the Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to execute compiled binary copies of the software on personal MetaTrader 5 (MT5) or MetaTrader 4 (MT4) terminal accounts directly registered under the Licensee's name.

Account-Bound Licensing Model:

• Single Account Binding: Standard and Early Bird licenses are cryptographically locked to one (1) specific retail MT5/MT4 account number.
• Account Swaps & Migrations: Licensees are granted up to two (2) free account swaps per billing cycle to migrate to a new account or broker. Additional account resets require administrative approval and an account migration fee ($15.00).
• Verification Heartbeats: The software periodically communicates via secure HTTPS WebRequest with `api.aureusclassic.com` to verify active license entitlement and operational integrity.

4. Absolute Prohibition on Evaluation & Simulated Accounts

Our software contains automated security verification filters and server-side blacklists. If an attempt is made to attach, execute, or validate a license on any evaluation, contest, or unapproved server:

• The software will immediately abort execution with an on-chart security rejection alert.
• The associated license key will be flagged and subject to immediate revocation without refund.

5. Intellectual Property & Prohibited Conduct

All source code, proprietary algorithmic frameworks, Mean-Reversion Straddle logic, KnifeGuard systems, mathematical step formulas, brand logos, graphical user interfaces, and documentation remain the exclusive intellectual property of Aureus Classic Trading Technologies.

Licensees agree NOT to:

• Decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from compiled `.ex5` binaries.
• Bypass, disable, or tamper with the cryptographic licensing validation, account binding routines, or server heartbeats.
• Resell, sublicense, lease, distribute, share, or syndicate the software or license keys to third parties.
• Operate unapproved public copy-trading master bridges or signal syndication services utilizing AUREUS execution.

6. Subscription Billing, Renewals, & Refund Policy

Subscription Renewals:

The Early Bird Founder Offer ($399) represents promotional introductory pricing applicable strictly to the first (1st) year of software licensing for the first 25 clients (valid until October 31, 2026). Subsequent renewals will occur at prevailing standard annual subscription rates ($490/year).

Strict Zero-Refund Policy (Digital Software & Cryptographic Keys):

By purchasing a software license from Aureus Classic Trading Technologies, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

• Immediate Delivery of Intellectual Property: Delivery is deemed complete at the exact moment the encrypted binary (.ex5) download access or unique cryptographic license key is transmitted via email, customer portal, or Telegram dispatch. Because digital software and cryptographic keys cannot be physically returned or unlearned, no right of withdrawal or statutory cooling-off period applies.
• No Performance or Profitability Refunds: Financial markets involve inherent volatility and execution risk. We do NOT guarantee profits, nor do we issue refunds based on market conditions, slippage, broker latency, execution variance, or individual trading performance. The user retains sole and complete responsibility for their capital allocation, risk settings, and broker selection.
• Pre-Purchase Diligence: Clients are responsible for verifying technical requirements (MetaTrader 5 desktop terminal on Windows/VPS) prior to purchase. Free technical support and configuration assistance are provided to ensure proper setup, but technical inability or unwillingness to configure the software does not constitute grounds for a refund.
• Chargeback & Dispute Waiver: Initiating an unwarranted chargeback, payment dispute, or claim with a payment processor, bank, or card issuer without first contacting our support desk constitutes a direct breach of this Agreement and will result in the immediate and permanent revocation of all active license keys and account access.

7. Risk of Loss & Limitation of Liability

Foreign Exchange (Forex), Precious Metals (Gold/XAUUSD), and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) carry extreme financial risk and are not suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage offered by retail brokers can work against you as well as for you.

• No Guarantee of Profit: Past performance, historical backtesting, and live forward demonstrations do not guarantee future profitability. Market conditions, execution liquidity, spread spikes, and slippage vary dynamically.
• Maximum Liability Cap: In no event shall Aureus Classic Trading Technologies, its founders, developers, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of capital, broker liquidation, spread slippage, hardware failure, internet disruption, or VPS downtime.
• The Company's aggregate cumulative liability under any legal theory shall never exceed the total software license fee paid by the Licensee during the preceding three (3) months.

8. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws governing international software and SaaS commercial contracts. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through good-faith administrative conciliation via our legal support desk (`legal@aureusclassic.com`) prior to any formal arbitration proceedings.