2. Grant of License and Restrictions on Use:

High Lander Aviation Ltd. ("High Lander" or "us") hereby grants You a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, non-assignable, revocable, limited-in-term license to use the Solution (the "License"). THE SOLUTION IS LICENSED TO YOU, NOT SOLD.
You agree not to:
i.    copy, reproduce, sell, license (or sub-license), lease, loan, assign, transfer, or pledge the Solution or any part thereof, or otherwise permit any third party to do any of the foregoing;
ii.    modify, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, revise or enhance or create any derivative works or otherwise merge or utilize all or any part of the Solution with or into any third party materials or components or attempt to access or discover the Solution's source code;
iii.    place the Solution onto a server so that it is accessible via a public network or use the Solution for timesharing or service bureau purposes;
iv.    ship, transfer, or export the Solution or any component thereof or use the Solution in any manner prohibited by law, including without limitation to sell, distribute, export, download, assign, transfer, or provide access to the Solution to any individual or entity that is the subject of Sanctions, located in a Designated Jurisdiction, or listed on any Sanctions Authority list (including but not limited to U.S. OFAC, UN Security Council, EU, or UK), or to any country to which such export or re-export is restricted or prohibited;
v.    contest High Lander's intellectual property rights to the Solution;
vi.    perform any act or be responsible for any omission that is illegal or in High Lander's discretion jeopardizes, destabilizes, interrupts or encumbers the Solution or their server and/or has a detrimental impact on High Lander and/or the Solution;
vii.    transmit or upload any spam, viruses, spyware or other harmful, infringing, illegal, disruptive or destructive content, messages or files;
viii.    access any Solution and/or their servers through or use with the Solution any unauthorized means, services or tools, including without limitation any data mining, robots, or similar automated means or data gathering and extraction tools, in order to extract for re-utilization of any parts of the Solution;
ix.    use the Solution for any purpose other than as permitted by these Terms;
x.    utilize the Solution including without limitation any related point of presence, servers and network, in any way which will result in the violation or circumvention of any applicable laws or regulations including, without limitation, those enforcing censorship, privacy, government authority restrictions or other;
xi.    directly or indirectly conduct any penetration testing through or using the Solution and/or their respective connectivity or network;
xii.    remove or otherwise alter any of High Lander's trademarks, logos, copyrights or other proprietary notices or indicia, if any, fixed or attached to the Solution;
xiii.    disclose, publish or otherwise make publicly available the results of any benchmarking of the Solution;
xiv.    operate or interact with the Solution without first obtaining and maintaining all requisite national certifications, security clearances, and practical training mandated by the relevant Governmental Entities, as applicable to the End-User's role and jurisdiction; or
xv.    cause or permit any third party to do any of the foregoing.
You are solely responsible for obtaining, paying for, repairing, and maintaining all the equipment, hardware, and services required for accessing and using the Solution, including without limitation paying all fees and other costs related to internet access.

3. Ownership:

High Lander Intellectual Property Rights ('High Lander IPR'). All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, trade secrets, inventions, and other proprietary rights incorporated in, associated with or relating to the Solution, and any deliverables, modifications, improvements, developments, or outputs created, developed, or delivered by High Lander thereof, as well as any derivative or output under any of the Services rendered to you with respect to the Solution, shall be exclusively owned by High Lander. End-User shall have no ownership rights in such intellectual property and shall only have a limited license to use such intellectual property as specifically set forth in this Agreement.
You agree that any feedback or ideas you provide to High Lander regarding the Solution, its use or any suggested improvements, enhancements or derivatives thereto ("Feedback") will be the exclusive property of High Lander and shall be deemed as High Lander's intellectual property and confidential information

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4. Decision Support Nature of the Solution and Limitation of Operational Responsibility:

For the avoidance of doubt, the Solution, including all features, functionalities, data, analytics, alerts, recommendations, outputs, and services provided under this Agreement or otherwise made available by High Lander (collectively, the "Services"), constitutes a decision-support tool only and does not replace the professional judgment, operational control, or legal responsibilities of the End-User, pilot, or operator.
The Solution does not command, control, or operate any aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicle and does not guarantee the safety, legality, feasibility, or success of any flight or operation. All operational decisions, including but not limited to flight execution, navigation, avoidance maneuvers, emergency procedures, and mission conduct, remain solely and exclusively under the responsibility of the End-User and the relevant operator.
The End-User shall independently verify all information, recommendations, alerts, or outputs generated by the Solution prior to acting upon them. Reliance on the Solution shall be at the End-User's sole risk.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, High Lander shall bear no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any accident, incident, damage, loss of aircraft or payload, personal injury, property damage, regulatory violation, or any other consequence arising directly or indirectly from the use of, reliance upon, or inability to use the Solution, including where the End-User has acted in accordance with information, recommendations, or outputs provided by the Solution. The foregoing shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, subject to the aggregate liability cap set forth in clause 18.

5. End-User Warranties

You represent and warrant to High Lander that:
a.    you have, and will have at all times, all rights, licenses, and consents required for your use of the Solution;
b.    you and your use of the Solution will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
c.    as the Solution is utilized within the framework of a national framework, the telemetry and operational data generated by the End-User's use of the system may be utilized as official evidence in legal or regulatory proceedings. The End-User represents and warrants the accuracy and veracity of all registration data provided, including but not limited to hardware serial numbers, pilot identifications, and official tail numbers. The submission of false, misleading, or obfuscated data shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement; and
d.    you are not located in or a national or resident of any of the countries or entities referred to in Section 2(iv) above, and/or any country or entity that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
See  Disclaimer clause for the limitation of liability and aggregate cap applicable to all claims arising under this Agreement

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7. Privacy:
High Lander's privacy practices are governed by the High Lander Privacy Policy available at: https://www.highlander.ae/privacy

8. Use of Third-Party Services:
To ensure the continuous safety and security of the Solution, you agree that when requested for system maintenance or technical troubleshooting, you shall provide High Lander's support team or anyone on its behalf with secure remote access (Remote Desktop/VPN). Such access shall be established in accordance with mutually agreed security protocols.

9. Changes and Termination:High Lander reserves the right to modify or update the Solution, the High Lander IPR, and/or these Terms at any time. End-User will be notified of such changes through the Solution or other communication channels. It is the End-User's responsibility to regularly review these Terms. Continued use of the Solution after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms or Solution.
High Lander may terminate these Terms and/or suspend your right to access or use any portion or all of the Solution and/or High Lander IPR immediately at High Lander's sole discretion without notice. Upon termination you shall immediately cease using the Solution and the following Sections shall survive: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.
High Lander, upon the instruction of UAE Authorities, reserves the right to remotely disable the End-User's access to the Solution or to ground specific UAV fleets instantaneously and without prior notice. This right may be exercised in the event of: (i) a national security emergency; (ii) a suspected compromise of the End-User's UAE PASS credentials; or (iii) repeated non-conformance with approved flight plans. Such suspension shall be executed without any liability for compensation or damages to the End-User.

10. Regulatory Compliance: 
The End-User is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing the management of airspace, flight planning and coordination, and the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in their jurisdiction, including requirements issued by the relevant aviation authority in the End-User's area of operation. High Lander's Solution is a facilitation tool only and does not relieve the End-User of any such compliance obligations.

11. Data Residency and Security Monitoring:
As a condition of use within the United Arab Emirates, End-User acknowledges and agrees that:
i.    all system data, information, statistics, and analysis generated by the use of the Solution ("System Data") shall remain within the borders of the United Arab Emirates at all stages of processing and storage;
ii.    System Data shall not be transferred, disclosed, or accessed from outside the UAE without express prior written authorization from the relevant UAE authorities, except as strictly required for maintenance work performed under secured protocols;
iii.    all backups of System Data must be stored and secured within the UAE in accordance with the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Federal Laws of the UAE; and
iv.    your use of the Solution is subject to regular monitoring by relevant UAE authorities for national security compliance.

12. Regulatory Disclosure:
Pursuant to UAE Aviation Law and applicable National Security mandates, High Lander may be legally obligated to provide access to the End-User's flight logs, identity data, and telemetry upon a lawful request by the GCAA, Ministry of Defense, or authorized Law Enforcement agencies, to the extent required by applicable law and in accordance with due process. High Lander reserves the right to audit the End-User's usage logs via the cloud dashboard to ensure compliance with the "Prohibited Acts" set forth in Section 2 of this Agreement.

13. Insurance Requirements: 
The End-User is solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining adequate insurance coverage for their UAV operations and airspace activities in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction in which they operate. High Lander disclaims all liability for any claims, damages, or losses arising from the absence of, inadequacy of, or non-compliance with such insurance coverage.

14. Entire Agreement; Assignment; Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution:
These Terms are the entire agreement between you and High Lander regarding the subject matter herein. High Lander may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, in its sole discretion. You are not entitled to assign or otherwise transfer the Terms, or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, to any third party without the prior written consent of High Lander.
This Agreement and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Federal Laws of the United Arab Emirates as applicable in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be exclusively settled by the courts of Abu Dhabi.
ANY CAUSE OF ACTION INITIATED BY YOU AND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SOLUTION MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED AND YOU SHALL BE DEEMED TO WAIVE ANY CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE IN RESPECT THEREOF.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed from this Agreement. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect.
Waiver. No failure or delay by High Lander in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right or remedy. No waiver by High Lander of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision.
 

15. Non-Disclosure: 
You are prohibited from using any Solution Information (meaning any non-public information, data, algorithms, outputs, or platform insights accessed through or generated by the Solution) to procure a commercial advantage over High Lander or the UAE Authorities, or for any purpose outside the scope of your authorized access.
Your obligation to protect Solution Information is indefinite. It remains in full force and effect even after your access to the Solution is suspended or terminated. 
 

16. Indemnification: 
End-Users agree to defend, indemnify and hold High Lander and anyone on its behalf, including but not limited to all of its owners, managers, officers, affiliates, employees, licensors, and suppliers, harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising from their use of the Solution and/or violation of these Terms, and/or infringement of any third-party rights arising from or in connection with the End-User's use of the Solution.

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17. Disclaimer:
The use of the Solution is at the End-User's own risk. The Solution and/or High Lander IPR are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. High Lander disclaims any and all warranties, whether expressed or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, High Lander disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability, security, non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose. High Lander does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the High Lander IPR or Solution including without limitation their correctness, usefulness, accuracy, reliability, availability or otherwise. You are responsible for taking all precautions necessary or advisable to protect you against any claim, damage, loss or hazard that may arise by virtue of your use of or reliance upon the Solution and/or any of the High Lander IPR. 
End-Users are solely responsible for the planning and management of airspace and for the UAVs and flight activities taking place in such airspace. High Lander is not legally responsible for any damage, injury, or harm caused during the operation of UAVs or related equipment. End-Users acknowledge that airspace management and the use of UAVs involve inherent risks, and High Lander disclaims any liability for accidents, malfunctions, or other issues that may arise in relation to airspace management and during UAV operations. 
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER WILL HIGH LANDER AND ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, LICENSORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS (COLLECTIVELY, "RELATED PARTIES") BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER ENTITY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DIRECT, COMPENSATORY, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOST PROFITS AND LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REVENUE, INCOME, GOODWILL, USE, LOSS OF DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM OR RELATE IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER TO YOUR USE OF THE SOLUTION, OR RELIANCE ON ANY OF THE SOLUTION OR HIGH LANDER IPR OR TO ANY ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OMISSIONS, DEFECTS, SECURITY BREACHES, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE TO PERFORM BY HIGH LANDER. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE RELATED PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, HIGH LANDER IPR AND/OR THE SOLUTION, EXCEED $100 US DOLLARS.
 

18. Force Majeure:
Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargos, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, or specifically for Solution operations: atmospheric disturbances, solar flares, GNSS/GPS signal interference or jamming, and nationwide internet outages.

13. Contact Information:
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at support@highlander.io

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Last Update: March 26, 2026