Terms of Use & Software License Terms

Introduction

These Terms of Use & Software License Terms ("Terms") govern the use of software, systems, and related services ("Application" or "Services") provided under the trading name Benedict Corp. The seller and licensor is Dmytro Belykh, trading as Benedict Corp. ("Provider" or "Benedict Corp."), a sole proprietor in Lithuania — see "Legal Status" and "Operator Information" below.

These Terms apply to paid software released under the Benedict Corp. brand, current and future ("Applications"), and to Custom Orders. They do not apply to the open-source Benedict PDF project, which is licensed separately under the MIT License (see below).

Our current products are described on the Products page and on their own product pages. These Terms apply to each product offered for purchase, together with any product-specific terms stated in the order or on the product's page.

By purchasing, installing, or using Applications, the Client ("You" or "Client") agree to these Terms.

Delivery Models

Applications are delivered in one of the following ways. The product page states which applies.

• Microsoft 365 / Power Platform solutions (for example Benedict Finance) are built on Microsoft technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Dataverse, and are installed in the Client's own Microsoft 365 tenant. They run on Microsoft cloud services that the Client licenses and controls.
• Azure web applications (for example Benedict App) are deployed into the Client's own Azure environment, or into another hosting environment where that is agreed in the order, and keep their data in the Client's own database. Hosting costs are the Client's own and are not included in the license. Adjustments to a product, such as a Power Platform implementation, are agreed as a Custom Order.
• Desktop software (for example Benedict Invoice) is installed and runs locally on the Client's own devices. Any license activation, update checks, or optional online features a product offers are described on its product page.

In each case the Client's production data stays in the Client's environment. Benedict Corp. does not host or access it as part of normal operation, and may access a system only where the Client explicitly authorizes it (see "Support and Authorized Access").

Hosted public demos, Benedict App's internal evaluation environment, the browser-only interactive demo, and dedicated pilots are different from production deployments; see "Interactive Demo" and "Pilot Sessions" below and the Pilot & Demo Data Handling Policy.

Benedict PDF (Open-Source Tool)

Benedict PDF is distributed as an open-source project under the MIT License. The LICENSE file in each Benedict PDF repository is the authoritative text of that license.

You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software in accordance with the terms of the MIT License, including for commercial purposes.

Any redistribution of the software must retain the original copyright notice and license terms.

The names "Benedict Corp." and "Benedict PDF," as well as related branding, logos, and materials, may not be used to represent modified or redistributed versions of the software without prior written permission.

Benedict Corp. does not provide warranties, guarantees, or ongoing support for the open-source version of Benedict PDF unless explicitly agreed in writing.

Benedict PDF is designed to operate within the user's own Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Benedict Corp. does not access, process, or store user documents or data unless separately agreed as part of support or consulting services.

All provisions, licensing terms, implementation conditions, pricing, and commercial terms described below in these Terms of Use do not apply to Benedict PDF, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

License

Benedict Corp. grants the Client a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use the Application, and any Custom Orders delivered to the Client, for the internal business purposes of the Client's group of companies.

The "Client's group of companies" means the Client and the companies identified as part of the licensed group in the applicable order or agreement. A company that is not identified there is not covered unless it is added in writing.

This is a license to use the software, not a transfer of ownership. The Application, its code, design, and branding, and all intellectual property rights in them remain with the Provider (see "Intellectual Property").

Unless Benedict Corp. expressly agrees otherwise in writing, the Client may not resell the Application, distribute it to organizations outside the licensed group, or sublicense it to third parties, and may not modify it except as described in its documentation or with the Provider's written authorization.

The license does not by itself include support or updates. What is included for each product is described under "Support and Updates".

Benedict PDF is not covered by this section; it is licensed under the MIT License (see "Benedict PDF (Open-Source Tool)").

Microsoft Licensing & Dependencies

This section applies to Microsoft 365 / Power Platform solutions and to Custom Orders built on them. Such Applications rely on Microsoft technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related cloud services.

Certain features may require additional Microsoft licenses. The Client is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary Microsoft and third-party licenses for Applications to function.

Benedict Corp. does not provide, resell, or manage Microsoft licensing.

Lack of appropriate Microsoft licenses, or misconfiguration of such licenses, is not a defect in the Application and is not covered by the commercial warranty. This does not affect any rights You have under mandatory law or the Refund Policy.

For these Applications, availability, performance, and features depend on Microsoft infrastructure. Benedict Corp. is not responsible for outages, changes in licensing terms, service limitations, or modifications introduced by Microsoft.

For more details regarding Microsoft 365 licensing, please visit the official Microsoft Power Platform Licensing Guide.

Microsoft Disclaimer

For Microsoft-based Applications, Microsoft Corporation provides the underlying cloud infrastructure (including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Azure) but is not a party to these Terms. Microsoft bears no responsibility or liability for the design, functionality, or performance of Applications, except to the extent issues are directly caused by outages or changes in Microsoft's own services. All obligations relating to Applications are solely those of Benedict Corp.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Upload unlawful, harmful, or sensitive personal data unless explicitly required and lawfully justified.
• Use Applications for purposes prohibited by GDPR, data protection laws, or internal company policies.
• Attempt to interfere with the Applications' security, reverse engineer, or exploit vulnerabilities.

Data Protection & Privacy

The Client is solely responsible for ensuring that all data entered into the Applications complies with GDPR, applicable data protection and confidentiality laws, and internal company policies.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Benedict Corp. is not liable for misuse, miscollection, or unlawful processing of client data by the Client's users. This does not affect Benedict Corp.'s own obligations where it processes personal data as a controller or processor.

The Client acknowledges that Benedict Corp. acts as a software provider and does not determine the purposes or legal basis for data entered into the Application.

Service Availability

Availability. Applications are provided "as is" and "as available." For customer-hosted Applications, availability depends on the Client's own environment, Microsoft, and other providers. Benedict Corp. is not liable for downtime caused by third-party services or by the Client's environment. This does not affect any statutory rights of consumers under applicable law.

Support and Updates

Support and updates differ by product. Unless an order or a separate support agreement says otherwise, only what is described below is included. Statutory rights — including any legal obligation to remedy a lack of conformity or to supply updates — apply separately and are not limited by this section. The 30-day commercial warranty (see "Warranty") is also separate from support.

Microsoft 365 / Power Platform Solutions (Including Benedict Finance)

Free support and updates are not included. Support, maintenance, and updates are available as paid services agreed separately with the Client.

Benedict Invoice

Standard support for Benedict Invoice covers critical bugs. Critical bugs, and other bugs Benedict Corp. identifies, may be addressed through software updates.

Benedict Corp. does not promise that every reported issue will be fixed, a response or resolution time, a release schedule, future features, lifetime updates, or development for any guaranteed period. Future updates depend on continued development of the product.

Benedict App

Benedict Corp. will offer critical updates to its customers for installation. Updates are not installed in the Client's environment automatically, and Benedict Corp. does not change a Client's deployment without the Client's authorization.

Who installs an update, on what terms, and any broader support are agreed with the Client in the order.

During the 30-day commercial warranty period (see "Warranty"), Benedict Corp. addresses reproducible defects covered by that warranty and provides reasonable initial guidance on using Benedict App. This does not promise that every reported issue or feature request will be resolved within 30 days. After that period, support is provided as described in these Terms or under paid orders, without limiting any mandatory statutory remedies.

Paid Support and Services

Where Benedict Corp. provides additional support, maintenance, or installation services for a fee, the fee is agreed with the Client — for example as an hourly rate or a fixed monthly price.

Support and Authorized Access

Benedict Corp. does not access a Client's production environment, data, or devices as part of normal operation.

Support or implementation that needs access — for example a screen-sharing session, a temporary guest or administrator account, or a copy of a configuration — happens only when the Client explicitly authorizes it, for the purpose and period the Client agrees. Benedict Corp. accesses only what is necessary for that purpose and acts on the Client's instructions. The Client may withdraw its authorization at any time.

Where such access involves personal data processed on the Client's behalf, Benedict Corp. acts as a processor, and appropriate binding processing terms that meet Article 28 of the GDPR must be in place with the Client before that processing begins. These Terms and the Privacy Policy are not by themselves a complete data processing agreement. See also the Pilot & Demo Data Handling Policy.

A license that covers a group of companies does not by itself put processing terms in place for each company in that group. Binding processing terms are agreed with each entity on whose behalf personal data is processed.

Updates

Whether and how updates are offered depends on the product (see "Support and Updates"). Unless Your order states otherwise, Benedict Corp. does not commit to releasing updates for any particular period, on any schedule, or with any particular features.

Nothing in this section limits any right You have under mandatory law, including any statutory obligation to supply updates (for example security updates) for digital content or digital services that applies to consumers.

For each update released, the Provider will provide instructions for installing and configuring it in the Client's environment.

Installation and testing of updates in the Client's environment is the Client's responsibility unless installation services are agreed separately.

If an update changes SharePoint list or library structures or Dataverse table schemas, help with implementing it is provided as a paid service unless the order states otherwise.

The Provider will use reasonable efforts to maintain compatibility with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Apps, and related services, but future changes made by Microsoft may affect functionality and are outside the Provider's control.

Warranty

Statutory Warranty

Where the Client is a consumer, mandatory rights under Directive (EU) 2019/770 as implemented in applicable national law apply. For digital content or services supplied in a single act or series of individual acts, the rules address lack of conformity existing at the time of supply, with applicable national liability or limitation periods; where national law defines a period in which lack of conformity must become apparent, it must not be shorter than two years from supply. For continuous supply over a period, the trader is responsible for lack of conformity occurring or becoming apparent during that supply period. Mandatory rights to remedies and to necessary updates, including security updates, are not restricted by the 30-day commercial warranty. The precise statutory position depends on the contract and applicable national law.

Commercial Warranty

In addition to statutory rights, Benedict Corp. offers a 30-day commercial warranty from the date of delivery. Under this warranty, Benedict Corp. will correct a reproducible error that prevents basic use of the Applications, provided the Applications are used in their original, unmodified configuration with any licenses the Application requires. Fixes will be delivered within a reasonable time via patch or workaround. For purchases through Paddle, this warranty is provided by Benedict Corp. as the supplier of the Application.

Exclusions

The commercial warranty does not cover:

• issues caused by Client Modifications (see "Client's Modifications and Warranty Termination" below);
• changes in Microsoft or third-party products;
• incorrect data, permissions, or DLP policies;
• external service performance;
• requests for new features or customization.

These exclusions apply to the commercial warranty only. They do not limit the statutory guarantee of conformity or any other right You have under mandatory law.

Maximum Liability

For business Clients (B2B), liability is limited as set out in "Limitation of Liability" below. Nothing in these Terms limits liability towards consumers beyond what applicable law permits.

Client's Modifications and Warranty Termination

The provisions of this Section apply in full to business Clients (B2B). Where the Client is a consumer located in the European Union, these provisions shall apply only to the extent permitted by applicable consumer protection laws of the European Union and the Republic of Lithuania.

Definition

"Client Modifications" include any changes made without prior written approval of the Provider, such as:

• editing the Canvas App and/or Model-Driven App in Power Apps (screens, formulas, variables, components);
• altering SharePoint list/library and/or Dataverse table structures (columns, data types, lookups, required fields, business relations, etc.);
• modifying or adding Power Automate flows, connection references, or API connectors;
• changing permissions, DLP policies, environments, or licensing settings;
• changing the Application's code, database, or configuration outside the settings described in its documentation;
• integrations with third-party services.

Rule

Any Client Modifications automatically void the commercial warranty, and any support agreed for the affected functionality, with respect to resulting issues. The Provider may refuse free troubleshooting until the Application is restored to its original state. This does not affect the statutory guarantee of conformity or any other right You have under mandatory law.

Restoration

Upon request, the Provider may (for a fee):

• audit the configuration and restore it to a supported state; and/or
• implement requested customization as a paid project.

Warranty resumes only after such audit or as otherwise agreed.

Permitted Settings

Adjustments explicitly described in the Provider's documentation (e.g., filling look-up tables, choosing parameter values) are not considered Client Modifications and do not void the warranty.

Custom Orders

The Client may request customizations or additional features to the existing version of the Applications ("Custom Orders").

Custom Orders shall not be considered Client Modifications.

All Custom Orders are subject to the same warranty terms, limitations of liability, and legal clauses applicable to the Applications as defined in these Terms.

The fee, scope, and estimated delivery time for each Custom Order shall be agreed between the Client and the Provider prior to implementation, and shall be set out in the applicable order, quote, or statement of work.

Unless the applicable order, quote, or statement of work states otherwise, the Client acknowledges and agrees that any Custom Orders created for the Client may be used, adapted, or distributed by the Provider in future versions or other products, without obligation to the Client. Where a Client requires exclusivity, confidentiality of specific business logic, or restrictions on reuse, this can be agreed in writing as part of the applicable order.

Pilot Sessions

Benedict Corp. may offer pilot sessions for selected solutions to allow potential clients to evaluate the functionality of the product before full implementation.

A pilot session may include a temporary dedicated environment, limited access to the application, basic customization, onboarding support, and demonstration of the solution using sample or client-provided operational data.

A hosted public demo is a shared, server-side, non-production environment; a dedicated pilot is a dedicated, time-limited environment prepared for a specific Client. Neither is a production deployment, and neither is the browser-only interactive demo (see "Interactive Demo").

Pilot Duration

Unless agreed otherwise in writing, pilot sessions are provided for a limited period of 14 calendar days. At the end of the pilot period, access to the pilot environment may be suspended, removed, or fully deleted.

Pilot Setup Fee

For personalized pilot sessions requiring separate environment preparation, configuration, custom templates, onboarding, or other implementation work, Benedict Corp. may apply a Pilot Setup Fee of 10% of the base application price, agreed in writing in advance.

This fee covers preparation time, technical setup, and support provided during the pilot period.

If the client proceeds with the full implementation of the solution, the Pilot Setup Fee may be fully or partially deducted from the final project price, subject to separate commercial agreement.

If the client does not proceed with the implementation, the Pilot Setup Fee is non-refundable.

Data Handling During Pilot

Pilot environments are intended for evaluation purposes only. Clients are advised not to upload highly sensitive, confidential, or regulated data unless specifically agreed in writing.

For more information about data handling during pilot or demo sessions, please refer to the Pilot & Demo Data Handling Policy.

Support During Pilot

Basic support during the pilot period is provided during standard business hours and includes assistance with access, onboarding, and resolution of technical issues directly related to the pilot environment.

Additional Customization and Development

Any requests beyond the standard pilot scope, including but not limited to custom feature development, additional workflow changes, extended consulting, advanced configuration, custom integrations, redesign requests, or other non-standard implementation work, shall be treated as additional services.

Such services are not included in the standard pilot session or Pilot Setup Fee and may be subject to separate charges.

Work on additional services may begin only after written confirmation from the Client.

Benedict Corp. reserves the right to issue separate invoices for such work regardless of whether the Client proceeds with the full purchase or implementation of the solution.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, additional customization and development work shall be billed separately based on the agreed scope, complexity, and time required for delivery.

Completion of such work does not constitute automatic purchase of the full solution and does not affect the standard licensing and implementation terms.

No Production Warranty

Pilot sessions are provided for evaluation and testing purposes and may not include the full production-grade setup, final security configuration, or complete integration scope available in the final implemented solution.

Benedict Corp. makes reasonable efforts to ensure pilot stability and usability but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability during the pilot phase.

Interactive Demo

Benedict Corp. offers the Benedict App interactive demo at app.benedictcorp.store, a browser-only demo of the Application. The demo is a simulation with fictional data and does not represent real customers, people, or amounts. It runs in your own browser; how it stores and handles what you enter is described in the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy.

Sample exports are prebuilt files and do not reflect the changes you make. Roles in the demo are simulated, are not a security boundary, and give no access to any real system. Please do not enter real personal or confidential information.

The interactive demo is separate from hosted public demos, dedicated pilots (see "Pilot Sessions"), and Benedict App's internal evaluation environment, which is used only by Benedict Corp. It is not a production deployment, and using it does not create a purchase.

Fees, Payments & Refunds

Fees for Applications and Custom Orders are as stated on the product page, order, quote, or invoice, and are due as agreed there.

Payment for the Application, as well as Pilot Sessions or Custom Orders, shall be made prior to implementation. Benedict Corp. reserves the right to decline delivery until payment is received.

Where the Client is a consumer, statutory consumer rights apply, including — where applicable — the 14-day right of withdrawal for distance contracts and the legal guarantee of conformity for digital content and digital services (see "Warranty"). These rights may entitle the consumer to have the software brought into conformity, to a price reduction, or to a refund in accordance with applicable law. For digital content not supplied on a tangible medium, the right of withdrawal is lost only where supply has begun and the consumer gave prior express consent to supply during the withdrawal period, acknowledged that the right of withdrawal would thereby be lost, and received the trader's confirmation of that consent and acknowledgement.

Refunds are described in our Refund Policy.

Purchases Through Paddle (Benedict Invoice Only)

Paddle is used only for Benedict Invoice. Where a Benedict Invoice purchase is processed through Paddle, Paddle acts as Merchant of Record and is the reseller of Benedict Invoice to You for that transaction: Paddle collects payment, calculates and remits applicable sales taxes, and handles billing and payment-related support. The Paddle entity that contracts with You and its terms are shown at checkout and in Paddle's Buyer Terms, which also apply to the purchase.

Benedict Corp. remains the supplier of Benedict Invoice. It provides the software and the license under these Terms and is responsible for the software, its support as described in "Support and Updates", and its warranty. Questions about the software go to Benedict Corp.; questions about payment, billing, tax, or a refund request for a Paddle purchase can go to Paddle.

Refund requests for Benedict Invoice purchases through Paddle are handled under Paddle's Refund Policy and our Refund Policy.

Direct Orders

Benedict App, Benedict Finance, Custom Orders, implementation, consulting, and separately contracted support are not sold through Paddle. They are sold directly by Benedict Corp. under an agreed order or contract and invoiced by Benedict Corp.; the fee, scope, licensed group, and delivery are set out in the applicable order, quote, statement of work, or contract.

For business Clients (B2B) buying directly from Benedict Corp., payments are final and non-refundable, including cases where the Client fails to secure necessary Microsoft or third-party licenses, except where mandatory law applies or the applicable order states otherwise. This does not affect remedies for software that is defective or does not match its description.

Taxes

For Benedict Invoice purchases where Paddle is the Merchant of Record, applicable sales taxes are calculated and shown at checkout. For direct orders, any taxes, duties, or charges related to the purchase are the responsibility of the Client, unless the applicable invoice states otherwise.

Intellectual Property

All rights, titles, and interests in the Applications remain with the Provider.

No ownership rights are transferred to the Client by purchasing or using the Applications.

The Client is granted only the license described in "License" above.

Any Custom Orders or additional features created for the Client shall also remain the intellectual property of the Provider, unless agreed otherwise in writing (see "Custom Orders" above).

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Benedict Corp. and Dmytro Belykh shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Applications.

For business Clients (B2B), the total aggregate liability under these Terms is limited to the amount actually paid by the Client for the Application, subject to the exceptions below and any applicable mandatory law.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud, for damage caused intentionally or through gross negligence, for death or personal injury, for obligations under data protection law that cannot be contractually excluded, or for mandatory consumer rights under EU law or other applicable mandatory law.

Backup & Data

The Client is responsible for backup of data, artifacts, and configurations in their own environment. The Provider is not liable for data loss due to Client actions, security policies, third-party updates, or third-party integrations. This does not affect any rights You have under mandatory law.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Lithuania and applicable European Union laws.

For business Clients, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes are subject to the courts of the Republic of Lithuania. For consumers, this clause does not deprive them of any mandatory protections concerning jurisdiction or the right to bring proceedings in courts available to them under applicable law.

Consumers may also refer a consumer dispute to the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (Valstybinė vartotojų teisių apsaugos tarnyba, https://vvtat.lrv.lt), which resolves consumer disputes out of court, or to the competent out-of-court body in their own country where available.

Legal Status

"Benedict Corp." is a project and trade name used for branding purposes.

The Services are operated and provided by Dmytro Belykh, an individual activity holder in the Republic of Lithuania (Individual Activity Certificate No. 1459602, VAT ID LT100020794610; correspondence address: Skroblu st. 14-21, Vilnius, LT-03142, Lithuania). Full operator details are listed under "Operator Information".

Operator Information

The Services are operated by Dmytro Belykh, an individual activity holder in the Republic of Lithuania, trading under the brand name "Benedict Corp." Benedict Corp. is a trading name only — it is not a separate incorporated company or legal entity.

• Legal name: Dmytro Belykh
• Trading name: Benedict Corp.
• Individual Activity Certificate No.: 1459602
• VAT ID: LT100020794610
• Correspondence address: Skroblu st. 14-21, Vilnius, LT-03142, Lithuania
• Email: info@benedictcorp.com

Changes to Terms

Benedict Corp. may update these Terms for future orders and uses of its website. The terms applicable to an existing paid license or agreed order remain those accepted for that transaction unless the parties expressly agree otherwise or a change is required by applicable law. Where an ongoing service contract permits changes, any change will be made and notified in accordance with the contract and mandatory law. Mere continued use of a previously purchased perpetual license does not by itself signify acceptance of materially changed contractual obligations.

Contact

For questions regarding these Terms, licensing, or data protection, contact:

info@benedictcorp.com

Trademarks

"Microsoft," "Microsoft 365," "SharePoint," "Power Apps," "Power Automate," "Dataverse," and other related product names are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Benedict Corp. is an independent provider and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Microsoft Corporation.

Official Domains

The official websites and domains operated by Benedict Corp. include:

• benedictcorp.com
• benedict-corp.com
• benedictcorp.store

Benedict Corp. will only operate services and communications from these domains or their official subdomains.

Customers and partners should treat communications from other domains claiming to represent Benedict Corp. with caution.

Applicable Legislation

These Terms are subject to and shall be interpreted in accordance with the following legislation, without limitation:

• Directive (EU) 2019/770 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2019 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services.
• Directive 2011/83/EU on consumer rights, as amended.
• Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on electronic commerce (E-Commerce Directive).
• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation — GDPR).
• National legislation of the Republic of Lithuania implementing the above EU directives.

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude any mandatory rights granted to consumers under applicable European Union law and the laws of the Republic of Lithuania.