Updated 25th September 2025

BrightWork 365 Free End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a binding legal agreement between you (“Licensee”) and BrightWork (“Licensor”) regarding your use of the BrightWork 365 Free software application (“Software”). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.

1. License Grant.  BrightWork grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install, access, and use BrightWork 365 Free solely for Licensee’s internal business purposes within Licensee’s Microsoft 365 environment. This license permits unlimited users and unlimited projects, subject to compliance with this Agreement.

2.  Restrictions.  Licensee shall not:

  •  Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law,
  •  Modify, adapt, translate, rent, lease, lend, sublicense, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Software,
  •  Use the Software for any unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or fraudulent purpose,
  •   Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels on the Software,
  •   Use the Software to intentionally distribute viruses or other harmful code.

 

3. Ownership.  The Software is licensed, not sold. BrightWork and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Licensee other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

4. Support and Maintenance.  BrightWork 365 Free is provided “as is” and without any guaranteed support or maintenance. Licensees may access self-help resources and a private LinkedIn Group for community support. BrightWork may, at its sole discretion, provide updates or upgrades to the Software. Continued use of updated versions constitutes acceptance of any amended terms.

5. Data Privacy.  BrightWork 365 Free operates within Licensee’s Microsoft 365 environment. Any data stored by Licensee within its environment in Microsoft 365 will be subject to the applicable Microsoft terms and conditions. Licensee agrees that BrightWork shall not act as a controller or processer with respect to this personal data and that Microsoft shall be solely liable for any damages incurred as a result of any processing of such data. This means for example that BrightWork shall not be liable for any transfers of personal data outside of the territory of the European Economic Area to the extent that this data is hosted by Microsoft. For more information, refer to the Privacy Statement – BrightWork.com.

6. Disclaimer of Warranty.  THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED. LICENSEE ASSUMES ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

7. Limitation of Liability.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BRIGHTWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

8. Term and Termination.  This Agreement is effective upon Licensee’s first use of the Software and continues until terminated. BrightWork may terminate this Agreement immediately if Licensee breaches any term herein. Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies. Sections regarding ownership, limitation of liability, disclaimer of warranty, and jurisdiction shall survive termination.

9. Upgrades and Migration.  BrightWork 365 Free includes an upgrade path to the paid BrightWork 365 solution. Licensee may migrate project data to the full version using the provided migration utility. Use of the full version is subject to separate license terms.

10. Compliance with Laws.  Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including export control laws. Licensee shall not use or export the Software in violation of any applicable law.

11. Assignment.  Licensee may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without BrightWork’s prior written consent.

12. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Licensee and BrightWork regarding the Software and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings. BrightWork reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction.  If Licensee is located in North or South America, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA, and the Courts of Boston, Massachusetts shall have exclusive jurisdiction. If Licensee is located elsewhere, this Agreement is governed by the laws of Ireland, and the Irish Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

14.  Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.  Third Party Beneficiaries.  This Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto.

16.  Amendments.  BrightWork may change, update, and amend this Agreement from time to time at our discretion. Any such amendments will become effective upon notice to Licensee, which may be provided by email, through the Software, or via BrightWork’s website. Continued use of the Software after such notice constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

17.  Contact.  If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact BrightWork at sales@brightwork.com