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    End User License Agreement

    Last modified: November 25, 2025

    1. Acceptance of the Terms of Use

    Welcome to the Business Intelligence for Trade Enforcement (BITE) Application, owned and operated by The BITE Data Corporation ("BITE," "we," "us," "our", or "The Company"). These Terms of Use and End User License Agreement (collectively, the "Agreement") govern your access to and use of:

    • The BITE web application located at https://app.bitedata.io, that includes access through the BITE website at https://bitedata.io.
    • BITE's Application Programming Interface ("API"),
    • BITE's Machine-to-Machine or Multi-Client Platform ("MCP") integrations,
    • Any BITE-provided software, datasets, analytics, content, or tools ("Data"), and
    • Any services, subscriptions, professional services, or features offered by BITE (collectively, the "Services").

    By using the Services or by clicking "I Agree," you accept and agree to be bound by this Agreement and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, you must not access or use the Services.

    By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and meet all eligibility requirements. If you do not meet all such requirements, do not use or access the Services.

    2. Changes to the Terms of Use

    We may revise and update this Agreement from time to time. When changes occur, we will provide users with a 30-day review period prior to approval and publication. Unless otherwise stated, all changes become effective immediately once posted and apply to all access to and use of the Services thereafter. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Agreement.

    3. Accessing the Application, Data and Account Security

    We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Services in our sole discretion, including as they relate to data, APIs, MCPs, and user interface tools.

    3.1 Account Requirements

    To access certain components, you must create an account and provide accurate, current, and complete registration information. You consent to all actions we take with respect to your information as consistent with our Privacy Policy.

    If you are provided a username, password, API key, MCP credential, or other identifier, you must maintain its confidentiality and not disclose it to any other party. You are responsible for all activity conducted under your credentials.

    3.2 Team Accounts

    BITE enables "Team" accounts with multiple users and designated administrators. Team administrators have broad permissions, including adding and removing users, managing billing, and controlling access. BITE is not liable for the actions or omissions of Team administrators.

    3.3 Automatic Disabling of Accounts

    We reserve the right to disable any account or credential if, in our opinion, you violate any provision of this Agreement or otherwise present security, legal, or operational risks.

    4. License Grant and Permitted Uses

    Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and payment of all applicable fees, BITE grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Services solely for your internal business purposes.

    4.1 License to Use the Platform and Application

    You may access and use the Application through:

    • The BITE web interface,
    • Valid user accounts,
    • Permitted team structures,
    • Application Programming Interface (API) including APIs that support private / white label versions of the platform approved by BITE.

    4.2 License to Use BITE Data

    You may:

    • View, query, and interact with Data within the Services;
    • Export limited portions of Data as allowed by your subscription tier;
    • Generate internal analyses or metrics ("Derived Data").

    4.3 Restrictions on Use of BITE Data

    You may not:

    • Redistribute, publish, sublicense, resell, or otherwise commercialize BITE Data or the Services except as expressly authorized under this Agreement;
    • Provide downstream, public, anonymous, or unrestricted access to BITE Data or the Services;
    • Use BITE Data, Service outputs, or related metadata to develop, train, validate, benchmark, enhance, or operate any competing dataset, model, service, or product;
    • Store, download, export, replicate, or cache BITE Data in bulk, or recreate substantial portions of BITE's databases, datasets, scoring systems, or outputs;
    • Scrape, crawl, harvest, benchmark, probe, test, or employ automated means to extract, analyze, map, or reconstruct BITE Data, underlying datasets, methodologies, models, screening logic, or data sources;
    • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the composition, structure, sourcing, scoring criteria, matching logic, or operation of the Services or BITE Data;
    • Use the Services or BITE Data for adversarial testing, comparative analysis, competitive intelligence, validation studies, or investigative purposes intended to challenge, invalidate, identify liability relating to, or publicly critique BITE's proprietary methodologies, datasets, or Service performance;
    • Use BITE Data or Service outputs as the sole basis for legal conclusions, regulatory determinations, enforcement actions, adjudicatory decisions, or accusations against any individual or entity without independent verification;
    • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent technical controls, authentication systems, usage restrictions, monitoring mechanisms, or rate limits implemented by BITE.

    4.4 Partner Access and White / Private-Label Access

    Subject to Customer's compliance with this Agreement and payment of all applicable Fees, BITE grants Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to white-label specific, pre-agreed modules of the Services solely to provide Customer-branded services to Customer's end clients ("End Clients"). Customer is required to enter into a separate agreement in order to receive white label access.

    5. Derived Data — Hybrid Ownership Structure

    5.1 Customer Ownership

    Customer owns Derived Data created internally, provided that:

    • Derived Data cannot contain raw or reconstructable data from BITE;
    • Derived Data does not grant any rights to underlying BITE Data.

    5.2 BITE Ownership of Upstream Data

    BITE retains all rights, title, and interest in BITE Data, data structures, methodologies, analytics, the Platform, API, MCP, and all related IP.

    5.3 Feedback License

    Any suggestions, enhancements, or ideas you submit may be used by BITE freely and without restriction.

    6. API Terms and MCP Integrations

    6.1 API License

    BITE grants you a limited license to use the API solely to:

    • Retrieve Data programmatically;
    • Integrate BITE Data into internal systems;
    • Support internal analytics and workflows.

    6.2 API Restrictions

    You agree not to:

    • Access the API in a manner that circumvents rate limits;
    • Perform bulk downloads or automated database replication;
    • Share API keys or MCP credentials;
    • Reverse-engineer API endpoints;
    • Use automated polling that degrades platform performance.

    6.3 MCP Use

    MCP credentials must be tied to a single system or integration point, kept secure and rotated regularly, and not shared across entities, teams, or subsidiaries without written approval.

    6.4 Monitoring

    BITE may monitor API usage to detect abuse, security threats, or non-compliance.

    7. Intellectual Property Rights

    The Application and its entire contents, features, and functionality are owned by the Company, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

    Any use not expressly permitted under this Agreement is prohibited. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our application, unless approved by BITE.

    8. Trademarks

    The Company name, the Company logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of the Company or its affiliates or licensors. You must not use such marks without the prior written permission of the Company.

    9. Prohibited Uses

    You may use the Application only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Application:

    • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
    • For the purpose of exploiting, harming, or attempting to exploit or harm minors;
    • To send, knowingly receive, upload, download, use, or re-use any material that does not comply with the Content Standards;
    • To transmit any advertising, "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any similar solicitation;
    • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
    • To engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Application.

    At no time should data or results from the BITE platform be viewed as an accusation, admission of guilt or any other investigative or legal direction.

    10. User Contributions

    The Application may contain interactive features that allow users to post content or materials ("User Contributions"). All User Contributions must comply with the Content Standards set out in these Terms of Use.

    Any User Contribution you post to the site will be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By providing any User Contribution, you grant us and our affiliates the right to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material.

    10.1 Monitoring and Enforcement; Termination

    We have the right to remove or refuse to post any User Contributions, take action against violations, disclose your identity to rights holders, take legal action, and terminate or suspend your access.

    10.2 Content Standards

    User Contributions must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and must not contain defamatory, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material.

    10.3 Copyright Infringement

    If you believe that any User Contributions violate your copyright, please contact us at: BITE Data Corporation, 40736 Chevington Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175. Email: info@bitedata.io

    10.4 Reliance on Information Posted

    The information presented on or through the Application is made available solely for general information purposes. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

    11. Compliance

    BITE aligns with industry-standard security frameworks, including SOC 2-type controls, secure development practices, and regular internal security reviews.

    12. Changes to the Application

    We may update or modify the content, features, or functionality of the Services at any time. While BITE strives to keep information current, we make no guarantee that all materials are up-to-date, accurate, or complete.

    13. Information About You and Your Visits to the Application

    All information we collect on BITE is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Application, you consent to all actions taken by us with respect to your information in compliance with the Privacy Policy.

    14. Linking to the Application and Social Media Features

    You may link to our homepage, provided you do so in a way that is fair and legal and does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it, but you must not establish a link in such a way as to suggest any form of association, approval, or endorsement on our part without our express written consent.

    15. Links from the Application

    If the Application contains links to other sites and resources provided by third parties, these links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them.

    16. Disclaimer of Warranties

    YOUR USE OF THE APPLICATION, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE APPLICATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE APPLICATION, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE APPLICATION ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

    16.1 Uptime

    BITE strives to maintain high availability and reliable access to the Services. However, the Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, and uninterrupted uptime is not guaranteed. Uptime guarantees and SLAs are available only under separate written enterprise contracts.

    17. Limitation on Liability

    TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE APPLICATION.

    To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company's total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to the Company for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

    18. Indemnification

    You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Use or your use of the Application.

    19. Trade Compliance and Customer Responsibility

    19.1 Customer acknowledges that the Services are intended solely as informational and decision-support tools and are not a substitute for independent legal, customs, export control, sanctions, or trade compliance review.

    19.2 Customer is solely responsible for:

    • (a) the accuracy, completeness, and legality of all data, classifications, descriptions, values, country-of-origin information, and other information submitted to the Services;
    • (b) all customs filings, import/export declarations, tariff classifications, sanctions compliance determinations, and regulatory submissions made by Customer or its end users; and
    • (c) independently reviewing and validating any outputs, recommendations, screening results, or analyses generated by the Services prior to reliance or submission to any governmental authority.

    19.3 BITE does not act as a customs broker, importer/exporter of record, legal advisor, or regulatory authority, and Customer acknowledges that use of the Services does not guarantee compliance with applicable laws or acceptance by any governmental agency.

    19.4 BITE shall not be liable for penalties, duties, fines, seizures, delays, enforcement actions, or other losses arising from Customer's or any third party's regulatory filings, submissions, or compliance decisions.

    20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

    All matters relating to the Application and these Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the City of Leesburg and County of Loudon.

    21. Limitation on Time to File Claims

    ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF USE OR THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

    22. Waiver and Severability

    No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set out in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition. If any provision is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

    23. Subscription, Payments, Terminations, Cancellations, Refunds

    BITE modules and services can be purchased through the following methods:

    • Contract-based payment using a Business-to-Business contract with The BITE Data Corporation.
    • Online subscription purchased through the BITE web application.
    • Authorized partners may provide access to BITE modules and services as part of their own platforms.

    23.1 Payment

    For Contract-based agreements, payment terms will be defined in the contract. For web application payments, subscriptions must be purchased prior to access being provided. Payment is made via ACH or Credit card.

    23.2 Termination / Cancellation

    For online subscriptions, users can terminate at any point by accessing their subscription portal. Users will retain access until the end of the month, but the subscription will not be renewed.

    23.3 Refund and Prorates

    BITE users will not be provided a refund for their contract-based or monthly subscriptions. Users have the ability to cancel at any time and will have access through to the end of the month for which they have cancelled. In extenuating circumstances, users may contact the BITE team to discuss a refund.

    24. Entire Agreement

    The Terms of Use and referenced policies constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and BITE Data Corporation regarding the Application and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

    25. Your Comments and Concerns

    This Application is operated by BITE Data Corporation with headquarters at 40736 Chevington Lane, Leesburg VA and registered in the State of Delaware at 8 The Green, Suite A, Dover, DE 19901.

    All other feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications should be directed to: info@bitedata.io