Subscription Agreement

DIGITAL PENTAGON SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT – CONTENT USE AND ACCOUNT ACCESS

1. Definitions

1.1. “Platform” means Digital Pentagon, the Software as a Service knowledge platform provided by the Creative Defense Network.

1.2. “Content” means all data, information, materials, reports, insights, analyses, and other content made available through the Platform.

1.3. “Subscriber” means the individual or entity entering into this Agreement for access to the Platform.

1.4. “Authorized User” means an individual who is an employee, contractor, or agent of the Subscriber, authorized by the Subscriber to access and use the Platform under the Subscriber’s account in accordance with this Agreement.

2. License Grant and Permitted Use

2.1. License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including payment of all applicable fees), Creative Defense Network grants the Subscriber a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable, limited license during the active Subscription Term to access and use the Platform and the Content solely for the Subscriber’s internal business purposes. Such purposes include performing job functions, developing and implementing business strategies, and conducting internal education, training, and professional development.

2.2. Permitted Use. The Subscriber and its Authorized Users may:

Access, view, and use the Content to inform, develop, and shape business strategies;
Incorporate insights and general knowledge derived from the Content into internal business plans, presentations, reports, training materials, or strategies; provided that such use does not reproduce, distribute, or make publicly available the Content in its original or substantially similar form, and does not compete with or substitute for the Platform.

3. Restrictions on Use

3.1. Prohibited Actions. The Subscriber shall not, and shall ensure its Authorized Users do not:

a. Copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, transmit, broadcast, sell, resell, license, sublicense, rent, lease, or otherwise exploit or make available the Content (in whole or in part) in any form or medium, including on websites, publications, social media, or third-party platforms, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes;

b. Use the Content or any derived insights to develop, create, market, or offer any product, service, database, report, or platform that competes with, or is substantially similar to, the Platform or Creative Defense Network’s offerings;

c. Make the Content available to, or allow access by, any third party (except Authorized Users as expressly permitted herein);

d. Use any robot, spider, scraper, automated tool, or manual process to systematically monitor, extract, compile, or harvest Content from the Platform;

e. Modify, create derivative works from, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Platform or Content (except to the extent prohibited conduct is expressly allowed by applicable law).

3.2. No Competitive Use. The Subscriber shall not use the Content or Platform in any manner that competes with or undermines Creative Defense Network’s business.

4. Account Access and Security

4.1. Authorized Access. Access is granted only through the Subscriber’s account and is limited to Authorized Users. The Subscriber is fully responsible for ensuring all Authorized Users comply with this Agreement.

4.2. No Account Sharing. The Subscriber shall not share, disclose, transfer, or permit access to account credentials (usernames, passwords, or other authentication information) with any unauthorized person. Each Authorized User must have unique credentials; credential sharing is strictly prohibited.

4.3. Security Obligations. The Subscriber shall implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect account credentials and prevent unauthorized access. The Subscriber shall immediately notify Creative Defense Network of any actual or suspected unauthorized access or security breach.

4.4. Liability. The Subscriber is liable for all activity occurring under its account, whether authorized or unauthorized (except where such unauthorized use results solely from Creative Defense Network’s gross negligence or willful misconduct).

5. Intellectual Property

5.1. Ownership. The Platform, Content, and all related intellectual property rights are and remain the exclusive property of the Creative Defense Network or its licensors, protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. No ownership rights are transferred to the Subscriber.

5.2. Reservation of Rights. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved by Creative Defense Network. No implied licenses are granted.

6. Enforcement and Remedies

6.1. Breach. Any breach of Sections 3 or 4 may result in immediate suspension or termination of access, without refund, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity (including injunctive relief).

6.2. Indemnification. The Subscriber shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Creative Defense Network, its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from the Subscriber’s (or its Authorized Users’) breach of this Agreement, including unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or account sharing.

7. Term and Termination

7.1. Subscription Term. This Agreement continues for the duration of the Subscriber’s paid subscription period, unless terminated earlier.

7.2. Termination for Breach. Creative Defense Network may terminate this Agreement and access immediately upon notice if the Subscriber breaches Sections 3 or 4 (or any other material breach).

7.3. Effect of Termination. Upon termination or expiration: (i) all rights and licenses cease immediately; (ii) the Subscriber shall cease all use of the Platform and Content; and (iii) delete or destroy all copies of Content in its possession or control.

8. General Provisions

8.1. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

8.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements.

8.3. Amendments. Creative Defense Network may modify this Agreement at any time by posting the updated version on the Platform or notifying the Subscriber (e.g., via email or in-app notice). Continued use after such notice constitutes acceptance of the changes.