Terms of Usage
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE AGREEMENT FOR ESS ENGINEERING SOFTWARE STEYR
BECOMING A USER OF ALSIM CLOUD
Version : 2024-04-29
1. About alsim CLOUD
Engineering Software Steyr (ESS) operates alsim CLOUD, a platform for highly accurate physical flow
simulations. Our simulations aim to reflect real-world behavior, but please note that results may not
always precisely represent reality and could deviate significantly in some cases.
Validation: All applications on alsim CLOUD are meticulously developed and validated using
real-world examples to ensure reliability and accuracy to the best extent possible.
Accessibility: alsim CLOUD is accessible to all interested parties, including educational
institutions, private users, and companies worldwide.
2. Software Agreement
This agreement contains the standard terms and conditions governing your permission, access to, and use
of the applications offered by ESS. By clicking the "I Agree" button in this License Agreement, you
consent to enter into a legally binding agreement with ESS concerning your access to and use of alsim
CLOUD.
3. Hardware Agreement
This agreement contains the standard terms and conditions governing your permission, access to, and use
of the hardware for executing physical simulations offered by ESS. By clicking the "I Agree" button in
this Hardware Agreement, you consent to enter into a legally binding agreement with ESS concerning your
access to and use of alsim CLOUD.
4. Description of the service
The service provides functionality that enables the use of various applications within
alsim CLOUD. Initially, the user needs to navigate to the Login/Signup page to log in with their
credentials after completing the registration process.
The detailed functionality of the Service is provided on an "as is" basis in accordance with ESS's
service descriptions available at any time. You acknowledge that ESS may make changes to the
functionality of the Service periodically. You will be notified of any material changes.
5. Detail of use of the service
When using alsim CLOUD for the first time, the user must create a user account by
providing a username and password. Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent to the email
address provided. It is essential to complete the authentication process outlined in the confirmation
email before accessing the Service. Users must log in to the alsim CLOUD website to utilize the Service
fully.
ESS reserves the right to delete any data uploaded to the Service that violates these requirements. The
rights of use for the e-cubes (engineering cubes) are non-transferable.
6. User Level
Currently, there are no restriction on usage.
7. Processing of Personal Data
By registering a User Profile on alsim CLOUD, you consent to ESS using, storing, and
processing your Personal Data, as well as any other Personal Data stored in the Service, solely for the
purpose of providing the alsim CLOUD Service to you in accordance with this Agreement. Additionally, you
consent to the detailed Privacy Policy outlined here.
8. Term & Termination
ESS reserves the right to terminate or restrict a user's access to alsim CLOUD at any
time. Any valid, unused e-cubes (engineering cubes) will be refunded.
9. Fees and Payment
Registration for alsim CLOUD is free of charge. However, payments for hardware and
software usage must be made before starting a simulation. Users are required to purchase e-cubes
(engineering cubes), which are necessary to qualify for software and/or hardware usage.
10. Changes to the agreement
ESS reserves the right to modify the terms of the Agreement. In the event of any
changes, the next time you log in to the Service, you will be prompted to review and accept the updated
terms before continuing to use the Service.
11. System Availability
ESS endeavors to maintain the availability of the Service continuously, 24/7. However,
you acknowledge that alsim CLOUD may occasionally be unavailable, such as during updates or maintenance
periods.
12. Liability & Warranty
ESS assumes no liability and warranty for the services provided to the extent
permissible under the mandatory laws of the respective state. The user agrees to provide accurate
information during user registration.
13. Sustainable Development Goals
alsim CLOUD supports the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United
Nations, with a particular emphasis on gender equality and quality education. Users acknowledge that
fraudulent activities are incompatible with the goals of sustainable cities and communities, reducing
inequalities, and promoting responsible consumption and production. Users agree not to misuse the alsim
CLOUD portal in a manner that contradicts these objectives.
14. Fraud
Users acknowledge that fraudulent activities are strictly prohibited within alsim
CLOUD.
15. Court & jurisdiction
Austrian law shall exclusively govern this Agreement, with conflict-of-law rules being
excluded. The agreed place of jurisdiction is Steyr.