Terms of Use – Softoto

Section 01

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") govern your relationship with Softoto and your use of our website, software library, blog, and related services (collectively, the "Website" or "Services").

Softoto is a trading name of Eurl Nitrosoft LTD (United Kingdom). Our registered office is located at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.

By accessing or using our Website, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
• You accept our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.
• If you do not agree, you must stop using the Website immediately.

These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including:

• Visitors – browsing our Software Library or Blog without registration.
• Registered Users – users who create an account to post comments, subscribe to newsletters, or access registered‑only features.
• Contributors – users who submit guest posts, reviews, or other content (where applicable).

Section 02

2. About Softoto – Our Services

Softoto currently operates two main services, both governed by these Terms:

📦 A. Software Library

We provide a curated collection of free software downloads for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. All software is scanned for malware and verified before publication. Downloading software does not require an account.

✍️ B. Blog & Editorial Content

We publish independent articles, reviews, how‑to guides, and cybersecurity news. Registered users may comment on articles and subscribe to our newsletter.

Future Services: If we introduce a Store (e‑commerce, license sales), these Terms will be updated and you will be notified.

Section 03

3. Accessing the Website

3.1 Availability

The Website is made available "as is" and free of charge (excluding your own internet connection costs). We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or available at all times. We may suspend, withdraw, or change any part of the Website without notice. We will not be liable to you if the Website is unavailable for any period.

3.2 Geographic Availability

We serve users globally, but some content or features may be restricted in certain regions. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the Website complies with local laws.

3.3 Changes to the Website

We may modify, update, or discontinue any feature of the Website at our sole discretion, including: adding or removing software titles, changing download mirror functionality, altering blog features or comment systems, adjusting content policies. We are not obligated to provide notice of every change, but material changes will be communicated via the Website or email (where applicable).

Section 04

4. User Accounts & Registration

4.1 When Registration is Required

You do not need an account to:

• Download software from our Library.
• Read our Blog.

You do need an account to:

• Post comments on articles.
• Subscribe to certain newsletters or personalized content alerts.
• Submit guest contributions or software requests (where offered).

4.2 Account Creation

To create an account, you must:

• Provide truthful, accurate, current, and complete information as requested on the registration form.
• Be at least 16 years of age. By registering, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
• Accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

You may also register using third‑party credentials (e.g., Google, Facebook). If you do so, you authorize us to access and use certain account information from that provider, and you remain bound by that third party's terms of service.

4.3 Account Security and Confidentiality

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and login credentials.
• Your account is personal and non‑transferable. You may not share, sell, or transfer your account to any third party.
• You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
• You must notify us immediately at contact@softoto.com if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account or security breach.

4.4 Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Disable or suspend any account at any time, without prior notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
• Delete inactive accounts after 12 months of inactivity.
• Terminate your account immediately if you engage in prohibited conduct (see Section 6).

You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Section 05

5. Use of the Software Library

5.1 Free Downloads

All software in our Library is provided free of charge. We do not sell software licenses at this time. The software itself is owned by its respective developers and publishers; Softoto does not claim ownership of any third‑party software made available for download.

5.2 No Warranty for Downloaded Software

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS". Softoto does not make any representations or warranties about the software hosted in our Library, including but not limited to:

• Its suitability for your specific needs.
• Its compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction.
• Its freedom from errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities.

You download and install all software at your own risk. The original software developer's own End User License Agreement (EULA) and terms apply to your use of their software.

5.3 Software Verification & Safety

We take reasonable precautions to verify that software in our Library is free from malware, spyware, and viruses. However, we do not guarantee that files are completely secure or that they will not cause damage to your device. You are responsible for maintaining your own backups and security measures.

5.4 Software Policy & Content Standards

All software submitted to or listed in our Library must comply with our Software Policy (incorporated into these Terms). This includes requirements for clear disclosure of functionality, transparent installation processes, no deceptive behaviour, ad injection, or unauthorized data collection, and compliance with platform‑specific browser and OS policies.

We reserve the right to remove any software at any time, for any reason, without prior notice.

Section 06

6. Blog, Comments & User-Generated Content

6.1 Commenting and Interactive Services

Where we provide interactive services (e.g., comment sections, discussion forums), you must:

• Register for an account and authenticate before posting.
• Comply with these Terms and our Content Standards (Section 7).

We may, at our discretion, moderate comments before publication, using automated filters or human review. However, we are under no obligation to moderate, review, or remove any user content unless required by law.

6.2 Your Rights and Our License

When you submit, post, or upload content to our Website (including comments, guest posts, or software reviews), you:

• Retain ownership of your content.
• Grant Softoto a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, perpetual, irrevocable license to:
  • Host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, and publish your content.
  • Distribute your content on our Website and affiliated platforms.
  • Use your content for promotional purposes, with attribution.

This license continues even after you delete your account or cease using our Services, solely for the purpose of maintaining existing content where it has been shared or embedded elsewhere.

6.3 Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

• Is illegal, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, harassing, or discriminatory.
• Infringes any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.
• Contains viruses, malware, or harmful code.
• Is commercial advertising or spam.
• Impersonates any person or entity, or misrepresents your affiliation.

We reserve the right to remove any user content that violates these Terms, without notice or explanation.

Section 07

7. Acceptable Use & Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

7.1 Illegal or Harmful Conduct

• Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices.
• Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, offensive, hateful, or inflammatory.

7.2 Interference & Abuse

• Interfere with or disrupt the Website, servers, or networks connected to the Website.
• Introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other technologically harmful material.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, user accounts, or our systems.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or derive the source code of any software or technology on the Website.
• Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Website for any purpose without our express written permission.

7.3 Intellectual Property Infringement

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website, its content, or its software library for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on the Website.
• Use our name, logo, or brand in any way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without written permission.

7.4 Commercial Use

• Use the Website to advertise or offer to sell goods or services (including software licenses) unless expressly authorized by us in writing.
• Solicit other users for commercial purposes.

7.5 Consequences of Violation

If you violate these Terms, we may, at our sole discretion:

• Issue a warning.
• Remove or delete your comments or content.
• Suspend or permanently terminate your account.
• Block your IP address from accessing the Website.
• Take legal action, including reporting you to law enforcement authorities.

Section 08

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Softoto's Content

All content on the Website that is created by Softoto, including but not limited to blog articles, reviews, how‑to guides, editorial content, original graphics, logos, icons, page layouts, and the "Softoto" name, brand, and logo, is the exclusive property of Eurl Nitrosoft LTD and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may access and view this content for personal, non‑commercial use only. You may not:

• Republish, distribute, or publicly display our content without written permission.
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content.
• Use our trademarks or logos without prior written consent.

8.2 Third-Party Content

Software in our Library, screenshots, and certain blog references are the property of their respective owners. Softoto does not claim ownership of third-party software, trademarks, or copyrighted materials displayed on the Website.

8.3 Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA & EUCD)

If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, please contact our Designated Agent:

Copyright Agent
contact@softoto.com
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

Your notice must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• Identification of the material that is infringing, with sufficient detail to locate it.
• Your contact information (address, telephone, email).
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

We will respond to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable EU directives.

Section 09

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may contain:

• Links to third‑party websites (e.g., software developer homepages, official download sources).
• Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds).
• Third‑party cookies and tracking technologies (governed by our Cookies Policy).

We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party websites or services. You access them at your own risk. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third‑party site you visit.

Section 10

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

• THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
• SOFTOTO EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT; WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, ERROR‑FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
• NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM US OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS.

Software downloaded from our Library is used at your own risk. You are solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from such download.

Section 11

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• IN NO EVENT SHALL SOFTOTO, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES arising out of or in connection with: your use of, or inability to use, the Website; any software downloaded from our Library; any content obtained from the Website; any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the greater of: (a) €100 (one hundred Euros); or (b) the amount you paid us, if any, in the preceding 12 months.
• THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damage.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Section 12

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Softoto and Eurl Nitrosoft LTD, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

1. Your use of the Website.
2. Your violation of these Terms.
3. Your violation of any third‑party rights, including but not limited to intellectual property rights or privacy rights.
4. Any content you submit, post, or upload to the Website.

We reserve 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 us in asserting any available defenses.

Section 13

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Website at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it by contacting us at contact@softoto.com.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may, at our sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the Website (including your account) immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to: a breach of these Terms; extended inactivity; requests by law enforcement or government authorities; technical or security issues.

13.3 Survival

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Section 14

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

14.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any claim, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at contact@softoto.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days. If the dispute is not resolved within that period, you or we may proceed as set forth below.

14.3 European Users

If you are a consumer resident in the European Union, you may also bring proceedings in your local courts. The European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, which we do not participate in but you may use for complaints.

Section 15

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Softoto regarding your use of the Website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

No failure or delay by Softoto in exercising any right or remedy shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction.

15.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

15.6 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

By Email:
contact@softoto.com
contact@softoto.com – for data protection inquiries
contact@softoto.com – for our Data Protection Officer

By Post:

Section 16

16. Future E‑Commerce & Policy Updates