The terms governing your use of IX Bond software and services
Summary: IX Bond is cloud-managed software. You run it on your own infrastructure. We grant you a license to use the software, but you are responsible for your deployment, your data, and your compliance with applicable laws.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and IX Bond Inc., a Delaware corporation ("IX Bond," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the IX Bond website at ixbond.com (the "Website"), downloading, installing, or using the IX Bond software platform (the "Software"), or by clicking "I agree" or similar acceptance mechanism, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you are accepting these Terms on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms, in which case "you" and "your" shall refer to such entity. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree with these Terms, you must not accept these Terms and may not use the Software or Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Website or by email to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Software or Website after the effective date of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Software and Website.
IX Bond is a cloud-managed enterprise mesh VPN platform built on WireGuard. The Software enables organizations to create secure, encrypted mesh networks connecting servers, containers, cloud instances, and end-user devices across any network topology.
The Software consists of the following primary components:
IX Bond is currently available free of charge. We may introduce paid tiers, premium features, or commercial licensing options in the future. If we do, existing free users will be notified and will not be required to pay for features that were free at the time of their adoption, subject to reasonable usage limits.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, IX Bond Inc. grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to download, install, and use the Software for your internal business purposes or personal use.
This license permits you to:
This license does not permit you to:
To download the Software or access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. When registering, you agree to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe contain inaccurate information, have been compromised, or are being used in violation of these Terms.
You agree to use the Software and Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You specifically agree not to:
IX Bond Inc. retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein. The Software is protected by copyright, trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property laws of the United States and international jurisdictions.
The IX Bond name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of IX Bond Inc. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.
WireGuard is a registered trademark of Jason A. Donenfeld. IX Bond is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jason A. Donenfeld or the WireGuard project. Our use of the WireGuard name is for descriptive purposes to identify the underlying protocol upon which the Software is built.
The Software may incorporate open-source software components, each of which is subject to its own license terms. A list of open-source components and their respective licenses is available in the Software's documentation. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under, or grants you rights that supersede, the terms of any applicable open-source license.
If you provide IX Bond Inc. with any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or recommendations regarding the Software or Website ("Feedback"), you grant IX Bond Inc. a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, fully paid-up, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, and otherwise exploit such Feedback for any purpose without restriction or obligation to you.
THE SOFTWARE AND WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
IX BOND INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
You acknowledge that the Software involves complex networking and encryption technology, and that no software can guarantee perfect security. You are solely responsible for determining whether the Software is suitable for your use case and for implementing appropriate additional security measures as needed for your specific environment and regulatory requirements.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL IX BOND INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT IX BOND INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL IX BOND INC.'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO IX BOND INC. IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, IX BOND INC.'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IX Bond Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
IX Bond Inc. reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
The Software utilizes encryption technology and may be subject to export control laws and regulations of the United States and other jurisdictions. You acknowledge and agree that:
These Terms are effective until terminated by either party.
Termination by You: You may terminate these Terms at any time by ceasing all use of the Software and Website, deleting all copies of the Software from your systems, and closing your account (if applicable).
Termination by IX Bond: IX Bond Inc. may terminate or suspend your access to the Software and Website, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your license to use the Software is immediately revoked.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and delete all copies from your systems. Sections 6 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 8 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Indemnification), 12 (Governing Law), and 13 (Dispute Resolution) shall survive termination.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms that is not subject to arbitration under Section 13 shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at legal@ixbond.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days of receiving your notice.
If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you and IX Bond Inc. agree that any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in Wilmington, Delaware (or remotely, at the arbitrator's discretion). The arbitrator's award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
YOU AND IX BOND INC. AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, both parties waive the right to a jury trial.
Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, DPA (if applicable), and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and IX Bond Inc. regarding the Software and Website, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and communications, whether oral or written.
The failure of IX Bond Inc. to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of IX Bond Inc.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of IX Bond Inc. IX Bond Inc. may assign these Terms without your consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.
IX Bond Inc. shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, pandemics, wars, terrorism, labor disputes, Internet or telecommunications failures, or cyberattacks.
Any notices required or permitted under these Terms shall be delivered by email or posted on the Website. Notices to IX Bond Inc. should be sent to legal@ixbond.com. Notices to you will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us: