Vettabase Ltd (registered in England and Wales, company number 12769372) operates the MariaDB + TidesDB Fiddle service. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our service. By registering and using this service, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Service Description

The MariaDB + TidesDB Fiddle ("the Service") is a web-based platform that allows you to write, execute, and test SQL queries against MariaDB and TidesDB databases. The Service is provided on an "as-is" basis for educational and testing purposes.

2. Your Account

You must provide a valid email address to register. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and password. You agree not to share your account with others or permit unauthorized access.

You may optionally provide your company name. This information helps us understand our user base and may be used for non-marketing purposes including aggregate analytics and service improvement.

3. Your Responsibilities

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Service. Prohibited conduct includes:

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Uploading or transmitting malware or any code of a destructive nature
• Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our Service
• Attempting to exceed the stated query limits or engage in denial-of-service attacks

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), is owned by Vettabase Ltd and is protected by United Kingdom and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any part of the Service without our express prior written consent.

5. Usage Limits

To ensure fair access for all users, we may apply usage limits to query execution, session length, and the amount of data stored. Registered users receive higher limits than anonymous users. We reserve the right to adjust these limits at any time.

6. Data and Privacy

Queries you execute are processed transiently and are not permanently stored by the Service. Your email address and optional company name are stored securely and used only as described in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Vettabase Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

8. Modifications to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated terms will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@vettabase.com.