Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to 4.0 Solutions. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and 4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC ("4.0 Solutions," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Texas limited liability company.

By accessing or using our website at 40solutions.com (the "Site"), creating an account, or purchasing any products or services through our platform (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

Important: These Terms contain a limitation of liability, disclaimer of warranties, and an agreement to arbitrate disputes. Please read them carefully.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract
  • Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you are using our Services on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Account Registration and Security

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Keep your login credentials confidential and secure
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You may register using your email address and password, or through third-party authentication providers such as Google or GitHub. If you use a third-party provider, you authorize us to access certain information from that account as permitted by the provider.

We reserve the right to disable any account at any time if, in our sole judgment, you have violated any provision of these Terms.

4. Description of Services

4.0 Solutions operates an online marketplace that connects users with Industry 4.0 software solutions. Our platform enables users to:

  • Browse and discover manufacturing technology solutions
  • Purchase software licenses and subscriptions
  • Access educational resources and documentation
  • Connect with solution vendors

We act as a marketplace facilitating transactions between users and third-party vendors. While we process payments and provide customer support, the software products and services available through our platform are developed and maintained by independent vendors.

5. Purchases and Payments

5.1 Pricing

All prices displayed on our Site are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Prices are subject to change without notice, but changes will not affect orders that have already been placed and confirmed.

5.2 Payment Processing

All purchases are processed through our third-party payment processor. By making a purchase, you agree to provide current, complete, and accurate payment information. You authorize us to charge your selected payment method for the total amount of your order, including any applicable taxes and fees.

5.3 Subscriptions

Some products may be offered on a subscription basis. For subscriptions:

  • You authorize recurring charges at the then-current subscription rate
  • Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
  • Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period

5.4 Refund Policy

All sales are final. Due to the nature of digital software products, we do not offer refunds for any purchases made through our platform. By completing a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All transactions are final and non-refundable
  • No refunds will be issued for subscription fees, including partial periods
  • You are responsible for evaluating products before purchase (we encourage using free trials where available)

If you experience technical issues with a purchased product, please contact the vendor directly for support. For billing errors or unauthorized charges, contact us at [email protected].

6. Software Licenses

When you purchase a software product through our marketplace, you receive a license to use that software subject to:

  • The vendor's specific license agreement for that product
  • Any usage limitations specified at the time of purchase
  • These Terms of Service

You are responsible for reviewing and complying with all applicable license terms before using any software purchased through our platform. License terms are made available on each product page and/or at the time of purchase.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent activity, including payment fraud or identity theft
  • Create fake accounts or misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Share, resell, or redistribute purchased licenses without authorization
  • Share your account credentials or allow unauthorized access to your account
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our Site using automated means
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our platform
  • Circumvent or attempt to bypass any security measures or access controls
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Send spam, unsolicited communications, or engage in unauthorized marketing
  • Impersonate any person or entity, including 4.0 Solutions staff or vendors
  • Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or vendors
  • Use purchased software in violation of its license terms
  • Access our Services from a jurisdiction where such use is prohibited

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your account and access to our Services, without refund.

8. Third-Party Vendors and Products

Our marketplace features products and services from independent third-party vendors. While we strive to work with reputable vendors:

  • We do not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of any third-party products
  • We are not responsible for the accuracy of vendor-provided information
  • We do not endorse or warrant any vendor or their products
  • Technical support for products is provided by the respective vendors

Any disputes regarding third-party products should first be addressed with the vendor. We may assist in facilitating communication but are not responsible for resolving such disputes.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by 4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services without our express written permission. are the property of their respective owners. Their display on our Site does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by 4.0 Solutions.

9.3 User Content

If you submit any content to our Site (such as reviews or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content in connection with our Services.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR PERFORM AS EXPECTED.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL
  • ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS
  • ANY DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable law

13. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Conduct harmful to other users, vendors, or our business
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Request by law enforcement or government agency

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

14.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be conducted in Texas, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Texas.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our Site with a new effective date
  • Sending an email to the address associated with your account

Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and 4.0 Solutions regarding your use of the Services.

17.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

17.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

18. Contact Information

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

4 DOT 0 SOLUTIONS LLC
Email: [email protected]