1. Proprietary Technology & Intellectual Property

The FqU time-evolution algorithm, including its mathematical foundations, circuit transformation methodology, compiled binaries (.so files), source code, optimization logic, and all derivative works (collectively, the "FqU Technology") are the exclusive proprietary property of FQU LLC ("Company"). The FqU Technology is protected by:

• A pending provisional patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Trade secret law under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), 18 U.S.C. § 1836, and applicable state law
• Copyright law under 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.
• Applicable international intellectual property treaties and conventions

Nothing in this Agreement grants you any ownership interest, patent rights, or intellectual property rights in or to the FqU Technology.

2. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the FqU platform solely for your own internal research, academic, or commercial quantum computing workloads
• Execute compiled .so output files produced by the FqU optimizer on your authorized computing environment

This license does not include the right to distribute, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, or otherwise commercially exploit the FqU Technology or any outputs derived therefrom to third parties without prior written consent from Company.

3. Prohibited Activities — Reverse Engineering & Reconstruction

You expressly agree that you will NOT, and will not permit any third party to:

• Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, decrypt, or otherwise attempt to derive or reconstruct the source code, algorithm, mathematical principles, circuit transformation logic, or trade secrets embodied in the FqU Technology or any compiled output
• Use automated tools, machine learning models, neural networks, or any computational method to analyze, profile, or reconstruct the FqU algorithm from its inputs, outputs, or behavior
• Benchmark, profile, or analyze the FqU Technology for the purpose of developing a competing product or service
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, patent markings, or confidentiality legends
• Copy or replicate the FqU algorithm's transformation logic, whether in whole or in part, in any other software system
• Use timing analysis, differential analysis, or any side-channel method to infer the algorithmic structure

4. Confidentiality & Trade Secret Protection

You acknowledge that the FqU Technology constitutes valuable trade secrets of Company. You agree to:

• Hold all non-public information regarding the FqU Technology in strict confidence
• Use at least the same degree of care to protect the FqU Technology as you use to protect your own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care
• Not disclose the FqU Technology or any information about its operation to any third party without prior written consent
• Promptly notify Company of any suspected or actual unauthorized disclosure or use

These confidentiality obligations survive termination of this Agreement indefinitely.

5. Output Files & Compiled Binaries

Compiled .so binary files produced by the FqU optimizer contain obfuscated implementations of the FqU Technology. You may use these files in your authorized computing environment but may not: (a) distribute them to third parties, (b) attempt to extract or analyze their contents, (c) use them as a basis for reconstructing the underlying algorithm, or (d) incorporate them into any commercial product without a separate written commercial license from Company.

6. Export Controls

Quantum computing technology may be subject to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. trade embargo, and that you are not on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List. You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws.

7. No Warranty

THE FqU PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR USE OF THE FqU PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9. Injunctive Relief

You acknowledge that any breach of Sections 3 or 4 would cause irreparable harm to Company for which monetary damages would be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief without the requirement of posting bond or proving actual damages.

10. Term & Termination

This Agreement is effective upon account creation and continues until terminated. Company may terminate immediately upon any breach. Upon termination, all licenses granted hereunder cease and you must immediately destroy all copies of compiled outputs in your possession. Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11 survive termination.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted in English in the State of Delaware. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Company regarding the FqU Platform and supersedes all prior agreements. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. Company reserves the right to update these terms with notice to registered users.