These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the VolkanaDEV website located at volkanadev.com (the "Website"), operated by VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc. ("VolkanaDEV," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this Website.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you are using this Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. If you are under 18, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

2. WEBSITE CONTENT

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, benchmark data, performance comparisons, descriptions, articles, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and browse the Website for personal, educational, or evaluative purposes.
• Share links to specific pages of this Website.
• Reference benchmark results with attribution to VolkanaDEV and a link to this Website.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute substantial portions of the Website content without prior written permission.
• Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Website content without permission.
• Use any automated tool (crawler, scraper, bot) to extract data from this Website without permission.
• Present benchmark data or other content from this Website out of context in a way that misrepresents the original findings.

3. SOFTWARE LICENSE

Use of VolkanaDEV software products, including the Sanguis programming language and the VANA runtime engine, is governed separately by the VolkanaDEV Public Source-Available License (VPL-1.0) and any applicable Master Government Infrastructure Contract. These Terms govern use of this Website only and do not modify, override, or supplement the software license terms.

For the full text of the VPL-1.0, including ethical use restrictions, breach and termination provisions, government carve-out terms, and the boilerplate notice, see the Safety & Licenses page.

4. TRADEMARKS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

VolkanaDEV, Sanguis, VANA, and related marks are intellectual property of VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc. These names, logos, and brand marks may not be used to endorse, promote, or identify products or services without prior written permission from VolkanaDEV.

You may reference VolkanaDEV, Sanguis, or VANA by name in reviews, articles, academic papers, or comparative analyses provided that:

• The reference is factual and accurate.
• The reference does not suggest sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with VolkanaDEV unless one exists.
• The reference does not misrepresent the nature, capabilities, or status of VolkanaDEV products.

5. CONTACT FORM AND USER SUBMISSIONS

This Website provides a contact form that generates an email addressed to volkanadev@volkanadev.com using your local email client. When you submit the contact form:

• You are responsible for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information you provide.
• You consent to the storage and processing of your submission as described in our Privacy Policy.
• You acknowledge that email transmission is not inherently secure and that VolkanaDEV is not responsible for interception or misdelivery of email by third parties.
• You agree not to submit confidential, classified, or legally privileged information through the contact form. If such information needs to be shared, VolkanaDEV will provide a secure channel after initial contact.
• VolkanaDEV is not obligated to respond to incomplete, fraudulent, or abusive submissions.

VolkanaDEV does not claim ownership of the content you submit through the contact form. You retain ownership of your submission. However, by submitting, you grant VolkanaDEV a limited license to use, store, and reference your submission for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and maintaining records as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. ACCEPTABLE USE

You agree not to:

• Use this Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this Website, its server, or any databases or systems connected to this Website.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of this Website, including by introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code.
• Submit content through the contact form that is threatening, harassing, defamatory, fraudulent, or otherwise abusive.
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
• Use this Website to engage in any activity that violates the VPL-1.0 or any applicable Master Government Infrastructure Contract.

Violations may result in termination of access, blocking of your email address, and, where appropriate, legal action.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including GitHub, Google Workspace, and other external resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. VolkanaDEV does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website.

Visiting any third-party link is at your own risk. VolkanaDEV is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your use of third-party websites or services.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

This Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
• Warranties that the Website will be available at all times, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• Warranties that benchmark data presented on this Website will match results on your specific hardware or software configuration.
• Warranties that information on this Website is complete, current, or accurate at all times.

Benchmark results displayed on this Website reflect performance on specific hardware configurations and software versions. Your results may vary. VolkanaDEV does not guarantee equivalent performance on different hardware, software, or operating conditions.

VolkanaDEV disclaims all liability for any errors or omissions in the Website content and reserves the right to modify or remove content at any time without notice.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Website.
• Any loss of data, business interruption, or damage to your hardware or software resulting from access to or use of this Website.
• Any action or inaction by third parties, including email providers and hosting services, that affects the transmission, storage, or delivery of your contact form submission.
• Any reliance on information presented on this Website, including benchmark data, product descriptions, or licensing summaries.

This limitation applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of this Website in violation of these Terms.
• Your submission of content through the contact form.
• Your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
• Any breach of the representations and warranties you make under these Terms.

VolkanaDEV reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you will cooperate with VolkanaDEV in asserting any available defenses.

11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Ohio for the resolution of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this Website.

VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Ohio. Its principal place of business is in Ohio.

12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

We may update or modify these Terms at any time by posting a revised version on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If we make material changes that substantially affect your rights or obligations, we will provide a prominent notice on the main Website for a reasonable period. Material changes take effect 30 days after posting unless otherwise stated.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect. The invalidity of one provision does not affect the validity of the others.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and the VolkanaDEV Public Source-Available License (VPL-1.0) as displayed on the Safety & Licenses page, constitute the entire agreement between you and VolkanaDEV regarding your use of this Website. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, regarding such use.

The VPL-1.0 and any applicable Master Government Infrastructure Contract govern software use separately and independently from these Terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the VPL-1.0 regarding software use, the VPL-1.0 prevails. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding data handling, the Privacy Policy prevails.

15. CONTACT US

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, contact us at:

• Email: volkanadev@volkanadev.com
• Entity: VolkanaDEV Autonomous Systems, Inc.
• Subject: Terms of Use Inquiry

We are committed to addressing any questions you may have about these Terms.