Hive Data Access API Public Distribution License
Effective Date: February 28, 2026

1. Purpose
This License sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of the Hive Data Access API distributed by Reifycs Inc. (the “Company”).

2. Definitions
For the purposes of this License, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

a. “Hive Data Access API” means an application programming interface provided by the Company that enables the reading of data files in the Hive format.
b. “User” means any individual or legal entity that uses the Hive Data Access API in accordance with this License.

3. License Grant
Subject to the terms of this License, the Company grants the User a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and redistribute the Hive Data Access API in object code form.
By installing, copying, using, or redistributing the Hive Data Access API, the User agrees to be bound by this License.

4. Prohibited Acts
The User shall not engage in any of the following acts:

a. Modifying, adapting, translating, creating derivative works of, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or otherwise attempting to derive the source code of the Hive Data Access API;
b. Removing, altering, or obscuring any proprietary notices, copyright notices, or license notices included in the Hive Data Access API;
c. Making any representation that may cause a third party to believe that the Company provides, endorses, certifies, or guarantees the User’s products or services using the Hive Data Access API.

5. Relationship with Other Agreements
The use of the Hive Data Access API to read, access, or process hmD requires a valid installation and license of the Hive Runtime, which is governed by a separate end-user license agreement established by the Company.
Data in the .mzB format does not require the Hive Runtime and may be read and processed without a separate Runtime license.

6. Intellectual Property Rights
All copyrights and other intellectual property rights in and to the Hive Data Access API shall remain vested in the Company or its legitimate licensors.

7. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Hive Data Access API is provided “AS IS,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to the use or inability to use the Hive Data Access API.

8. Term and Termination
This License shall become effective upon the User’s first use of the Hive Data Access API and shall terminate when the User ceases such use.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this License shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.
