Last Updated: July 2026
Client’s use of the free version of the Monospace Solution is governed by the Monospace Free Self-Hosted License Agreement displayed below.
PLEASE READ THIS MONOSPACE FREE SELF-HOSTED LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS MONOSPACE FREE SELF-HOSTED LICENSE AGREEMENT IS A BINDING CONTRACT FOR THE USE OF THE FREE VERSION OF THE MONOSPACE SOLUTION.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS MONOSPACE FREE SELF-HOSTED LICENSE AGREEMENT THEN DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE MONOSPACE SOLUTION.
MONOSPACE FREE SELF-HOSTED LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Monospace Free Self-Hosted License Agreement is entered into by Monospace, Inc., dba Directus, a Delaware corporation with offices at 223 Bedford Avenue, Suite A 855, Brooklyn, New York 11211 (“Directus”) and the customer accessing the free version of the Monospace Solution on his or her own behalf or on behalf of the entity his or she represents (“Client”).
1. Agreement; Overview
1.1 Agreement. This Monospace Free Self-Hosted License Agreement includes Exhibit 1 (Additional Definitions), (collectively, the “Agreement”). This Agreement grants Client a limited license to use only the free version of the Monospace Solution. If Client desires to license any fee-based version of any Directus software then Client must enter into a separate license agreement with Directus.
1.2 Overview. Pursuant to this Agreement, Directus provides a software solution enabling Client to connect, govern, and manage data and content across multiple databases and data sources, and to expose APIs for use by Client’s applications and AI agents.
2. License Grants
License Grants. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Directus grants to Client a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable license during the Term to, and to permit its Users to: (a) install and use the Software only for Client’s business purposes and (b) reproduce and use the Documentation with the Software. Client may make a reasonable number of copies of the Documentation for backup and disaster recovery purposes during the Term, provided that Client also reproduces on such copy any copyright, trademark or other proprietary markings and notices contained in the Monospace Solution.
Delivery and Installation. The Software and Documentation shall be delivered to Client only electronically. Client is responsible for the installation of the Software. Directus has no further delivery obligation to Client after delivery of the Software.
Limitations. Client’s use of the Software is subject to the technical limitations, including feature gates, determined by from time to time. Directus reserves the right to limit or otherwise modify Client’s use of the Software at any time. Client shall use the Software only according to the Documentation, use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to or use of the Monospace Solution, and promptly notify Directus of any unauthorized access or use of the Monospace Solution. Client is responsible for each User’s compliance with this Agreement.
Restrictions. Client may not use the Monospace Solution in any manner or for any purpose other than as expressly permitted by this Agreement. Client shall not, and shall not permit or enable any third party to: (a) sublicense, distribute or otherwise grant access to or transfer the Monospace Solution to any third party (except as permitted in the Subsection entitled Assignment), (b) alter, create derivative works of or otherwise modify the Monospace Solution, (c) perform or disclose the results of stress tests or benchmarking testing of the Monospace Solution, provided that Client may compare the Monospace Solution to other products for its internal purposes, (d) use the Monospace Solution to publish harassing materials, promote hatred or violate applicable laws, or (e) use the Monospace Solution to build a competitive product or service.
Telemetry/Analytics. If Customer has enabled this functionality in the Monospace Solution, then Customer consents to Directus’ collection and use of telemetry and analytics data relating to Customer’s use of the Monospace Solution, which may include, for example, the public URL associated with Customer’s Instance. Customer may opt out of the collection of this telemetry and analytics data in Customer’s sole discretion.
3. Client Content; Personal Data
Client Content. Client is solely responsible for the Client Content, including obtaining any consents and authorizations related to Client’s use of the Client Content with the Monospace Solution.
3.2 Personal Data. If Client provides Personal Data to Directus under this Agreement, then Directus shall comply with U.S. and European Union federal, national and state laws related to data privacy in effect during the Term of this Agreement where the Personal Data data subject resides including, to the extent applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Title 1.81.5 (commencing with Section 1798.100) to Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code (“CCPA”) and the laws of the European Union member states under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). Directus is expressly prohibited from: (i) selling Personal Data for monetary or other valuable consideration, (ii) sharing, collecting, retaining, using, or disclosing Client Personal Data for any purpose, other than the express purpose of providing the Monospace Solution to Client. Directus acknowledges and confirms that it does not receive any Personal Data as consideration for any services or products that it provides to Client under this Agreement.
4. Proprietary Rights, Additional License Grants, Obligations and Restrictions
Proprietary Rights. The Monospace Solution is the exclusive property of Directus and constitute valuable intellectual property and proprietary materials of Directus. Subject to the limited rights expressly granted in this Agreement, Directus reserves all right, title and interest in and to the Monospace Solution and all derivative works thereof, including all Intellectual Property Rights. No rights are granted to Client except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
As between the Parties, the Client Content is the exclusive property of Client and constitutes valuable intellectual property and proprietary materials of Client. Subject to the limited rights expressly granted in this Agreement, Client reserves all right, title and interest in and to the Client Content, including all Intellectual Property Rights. No rights are granted to Directus except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Directus is not responsible for the materials included in the Client Content and has no obligation to review the Client Content.
Feedback. Client hereby grants to Directus a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, license to use and incorporate into the Software suggestions, comments, improvements, ideas or other feedback or materials provided by Client (the “Feedback”). Directus will exclusively own any improvements or modifications to the Software based on or derived from any Feedback including all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the improvements and modifications.
Trademarks. Directus owns all right, title and interest in and to the Directus Marks and any goodwill arising out of the use of the Directus Marks will remain with and belong to Directus. Client may not copy, imitate or use the Directus Marks without the prior written consent of Directus. Client shall not remove or destroy any proprietary, trademark or copyright markings or notices placed upon or contained within the Monospace Solution. Client will not in any way dispute, challenge or contend the validity of the Directus Marks or any trademark, service mark or copyright registration owned by Directus.
5. Payments
Amount. In exchange for the rights granted to Client under this Agreement, Client agrees to pay the amounts specified in the applicable Order (the “Fee”). The Fee does not include taxes and Client shall be responsible for all such taxes, levies or duties associated with this Agreement, other than taxes based on Directus’ net income. Unless pricing for Renewal Terms is stipulated on the Order, all Renewal Terms are subject to the pricing schedule in effect at the time of such renewal. If a price increase is applicable to any Renewal Term, then Directus will provide Client with notice of such price increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the deadline for Client’s election to opt out of the Renewal Term.
Payment. The Fee is payable in full, in advance for the Initial Term and any Renewal Term, unless the Order provides otherwise. Payment shall be made by wire transfer according to the wire transfer instructions at Exhibit 3. Directus may impose interest on late payments of undisputed invoices at the lower of 1.5% per month, or the maximum rate allowable by applicable law. Client’s payment of the Fee is not contingent on the delivery of future functionality. All invoices are payable net thirty (30) days from date of invoice in United States Dollars. Except as explicitly provided in this Agreement, all payments are non-refundable. If Client’s use of the Software exceeds the permitted scope of the license in this Agreement then Directus may invoice Client for any past or ongoing excessive use, and Client will pay the invoice promptly after receipt. This remedy is without prejudice to any other remedies available to Directus at law or equity or under this Agreement.
Invoice Disputes. Client must notify Directus of any invoice dispute within thirty (30) days of the date of the applicable invoice and shall cooperate with Directus in good faith in resolving any such dispute. If the Parties are unable to resolve such dispute within thirty (30) days after Client’s notice of the dispute each Party shall have the right to seek any remedies it may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity. For clarity, any undisputed amount must be paid in full. Directus may accept any payment in any amount without prejudice to Directus’ right to recover the balance of any amount due or to pursue any other right or remedy. Client shall pay all of Directus’ reasonable fees, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) if legal action is required to collect outstanding undisputed balances.
6. Term and Termination
Term. This Agreement commences on the Start Date listed on the Order and shall continue in effect until the End Date listed on the Order (the “Initial Term”). Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods equal to the Initial Term (each, a “Renewal Term”), unless Client gives written notice of non-renewal to Directus at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or the then-current Renewal Term, as applicable. The Initial Term and the Renewal Term(s) (if any) are referred to collectively as the “Term”.
Termination for Material Breach. If either Party materially breaches any term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after written notice by the non-breaching Party (fifteen (15) days in the case of non-payment), then the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice.
Termination for Insolvency. Either Party may terminate this Agreement (including all related Orders) if the other Party: (a) ceases operation without a successor, (b) seeks protection under any bankruptcy, receivership, trust deed, creditors’ arrangement, composition or comparable proceeding, or (c) if any such proceeding is instituted against that Party (and not dismissed within sixty (60) days thereafter).
Effect of Termination. In General. In the event of any termination or expiration of this Agreement: (i) all of Client’s rights under this Agreement will immediately terminate, (ii) the licenses granted in this Agreement will terminate and (iii) all Users will immediately cease any access or use of the Monospace Solution.
Survival. Provisions of this Agreement that by their nature are intended to survive, will continue to apply in accordance with their terms including, without limitation, accrued rights to payment, confidentiality obligations, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, limitations of liability and the miscellaneous provisions of the Section entitled Miscellaneous.
7. Additional Client Obligations
7.1 System Requirements. Client is solely responsible for ensuring that its systems meet the hardware, software and other system requirements for the Software specified in the Documentation. Directus has no control over and no responsibility for Client’s systems.
7.2 Third Party Services. The Software may enable Client to link to, or otherwise access, Third Party Services and to transfer Client Content from the Software to Third Party Services. Directus has no control over and no responsibility for: (a) Third Party Services or (b) Client Content transferred to Third Party Services. Client is solely responsible for its access and use of Third Party Services, including the transfer of Client Content to Third Party Services. If Client causes the Software to access Third Party Services, then Client must ensure that this access is authorized by the terms of service of the Third Party Service.
8. Confidential Information
Definition. “Confidential Information” means any information or data disclosed under this Agreement that (a) if tangible, is clearly marked as “Confidential” or with a similar designation; (b) if intangible, is identified by Discloser as confidential at the time of disclosure and confirmed in writing to Recipient as being Confidential Information; or (c) from the relevant circumstances should reasonably be known by Recipient to be confidential. Directus pricing is presumed Directus Confidential Information. Client Content and Client Personal Data are presumed Client Confidential Information.
Exclusions. Confidential Information does not include any portion of the information or data that Recipient can prove (a) is now or subsequently becomes generally available without violation of this Agreement; (b) Recipient rightfully had in its possession prior to disclosure without an obligation of confidentiality; or (c) Recipient independently developed without the use of any Confidential Information.
Limited Use and Non-Disclosure. Recipient will (a) use Confidential Information solely to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement; (b) protect Confidential Information using the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information of a like nature, but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to its employees, consultants, and agents who (i) have a need to know it in order to carry out its obligations under this Agreement, and (ii) are under written confidentiality and non-use obligations at least as restrictive as those stated in this Agreement.
Compelled Disclosures. Recipient may disclose Confidential Information if required by law or legal proceeding only after providing Discloser with sufficient prior notice for Discloser to contest such requirement or to otherwise protect against its disclosure.
9. Warranty Disclaimer
The Monospace Solution is provided ‘AS IS.’ Directus does not warrant that the Monospace Solution is free from bugs, errors, defects or deficiencies. DIRECTUS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. DIRECTUS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE, OPERATION OR SECURITY OF THE SOFTWARE THAT ARISE FROM CLIENT CONTENT OR THIRD PARTY SERVICES. CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DISCLAIMERS IN THIS SECTION ARE A MATERIAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND DIRECTUS WOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT BUT FOR SUCH DISCLAIMERS.
10. Limitations of Liability
By Type. EXCEPT FOR EITHER PARTY’S BREACH OF SECTION 9 (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION) OR VIOLATION OF THE OTHER PARTY’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, IN NO EVENT WILL A PARTY HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, REMOTE, SPECULATIVE, COVER, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY OR WHETHER THE LIABLE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE TYPES OF DAMAGES.
By Amount Generally. EXCEPT FOR EITHER PARTY’S BREACH OF SECTION 9 (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION) OR VIOLATION OF THE OTHER PARTY’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR AGGREGATE DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
Exclusions. No limitation of liability in this Agreement, whether through the exclusion of certain types of damages, a cap on the amount of damages, or other limitation, applies to either Party’s liability for violation of the other party’s intellectual property rights, gross negligence, intentional misconduct, death or personal injury.
Allocation of Risk. The Parties agree that the limitations specified in this Section 11 will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in this Agreement is found to have failed of its essential purpose. Each Party acknowledges that the foregoing limitations are an essential element of this Agreement and a reasonable allocation of risk between the Parties and that in the absence of such limitations the pricing and other terms set forth in this Agreement would be substantially different.
11. Disputes
Informal Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises between the Parties, then the Parties will use reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute through negotiation. If such negotiations result in an agreement in principle to settle the dispute, the Parties shall cause a written settlement agreement to be prepared, signed and dated, whereupon the dispute shall be deemed settled, and not subject to further dispute resolution.
Unresolved Disputes; Waiver of Jury Trial. Upon the Parties’ mutual written agreement, any dispute under this Agreement may be submitted for resolution to mediation to occur at a mutually agreed upon location. The Parties reserve all rights to adjudicate any dispute not submitted to mediation hereunder, in any court of competent jurisdiction located in New York, New York, USA; provided, however, that each Party hereby waives the right to a trial by jury in any such action.
Exception for Injunctive Relief. The Parties acknowledge that any breach of the confidentiality provisions or the unauthorized use of a Party’s intellectual property may result in serious and irreparable injury to the aggrieved Party for which damages may not adequately compensate the aggrieved Party. The Parties agree, therefore, that, in addition to the dispute resolution process described above and any other remedy that the aggrieved Party may have, it shall be entitled to seek equitable injunctive relief without being required to post a bond or other surety or to prove either actual damages or that damages would be an inadequate remedy.
12. Miscellaneous
Logo Use. Directus may use Client’s name and logo in listings of Directus’ customers on the websites located at www.monospace.io and www.directus.com and in other public statements or disclosures for the purposes of marketing the Monospace Solution. Client may request that Directus cease or modify any use of Client’s name or logo that is misleading or tends to dilute Client’s brand.
Force Majeure. Directus shall not be responsible for any failure to perform under this Agreement which is due to causes beyond its control including, without limitation, problems with the Internet or Client’s hardware or software, third-party interference, network failure, wars, civil disturbance, court order, legislative or regulatory action, catastrophic weather conditions, pandemic, power or utility failure, or acts of God.
Export. The Monospace Solution and related technology are subject to applicable United States export laws and regulations. Client must comply with all applicable United States and international export laws and regulations with respect to the Monospace Solution and related technology. Without limitation, Client may not export, re-export or otherwise transfer the Monospace Solution or related technology, without a United States government license: (a) to any person or entity on any United States export control list, (b) to any country subject to United States sanctions, or (c) for any prohibited end use.
Anti-corruption. Client has not received or been offered any bribe, kickback, illegal or improper payment, gift, or thing of value from any Directus personnel or agents in connection with this Agreement, other than reasonable gifts and entertainment provided in the ordinary course of business. If Client becomes aware of any violation of the above restriction, Client will promptly notify Directus at abuse@monospace.io.
Subcontracting. Directus may use subcontractors, and other third-party providers (“Subcontractors”) in connection with the performance of its own obligations under this Agreement as it deems appropriate. Directus shall remain responsible for the performance of each such Subcontractor and shall ensure each Subcontractor complies with the provisions of this Agreement relevant to the Subcontractor’s services.
12. Miscellaneous (continued)
Independent Contractors. Each Party is an independent contractor and not a partner or agent of the other. This Agreement will not be interpreted or construed as creating or evidencing any partnership or agency between the Parties or as imposing any partnership or agency obligations or liability upon either Party. Further, neither Party is authorized to, and will not, enter into or incur any agreement, contract, commitment, obligation or liability in the name of or otherwise on behalf of the other Party.
No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement does not create any third party beneficiary rights in any individual or entity that is not a Party to this Agreement.
Assignment. Except as set forth in this Subsection, neither Party shall assign, delegate, or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations to a third party without the other Party’s prior written consent. Either Party may assign, without such consent but upon written notice, its rights and obligations under this Agreement to: (i) its corporate affiliate, or (ii) any entity that acquires all or substantially all of its capital stock or its assets related to this Agreement, through purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise. Any other attempted assignment shall be void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be fully binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by any permitted assignee.
Applicable Law. This Agreement will be interpreted, construed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., without regard to conflicts of law principles. In such case, the sole and exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue for any legal proceedings in connection with this Agreement shall be in the New York State Courts located in New York, New York and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Parties waive any objections related to such jurisdictions and venues. The 1980 UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods or its successor will not apply to this Agreement.
Notice. Ordinary day-to-day operational communications may be conducted by email or telephone communications. Any other notices required by this Agreement will be in writing and given by personal delivery, by pre-paid first class mail or by overnight courier to the address specified on the Order (or such other address as may be specified in writing in accordance with this Subsection).
Additional Definitions. See Exhibit 1.
13.12 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any attachments and exhibits constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of all mutual understandings between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding all prior or contemporaneous proposals, communications and understandings, oral or written. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless it exists in writing and is signed by the Party against whom the modification, amendment, or waiver is to be asserted. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, the provision will be deemed null and void, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in effect.
Exhibit 1
Additional Definitions
“Client Content” means any software, applications, text, images, audio, video and other data, including Client Confidential Data, Personal Data and Third Party Content, that Client inputs into or runs on the Software.
“Directus Marks” means any trademarks, service marks, service or trade names, logos, and other designations of Directus.
“Discloser” means a Party that discloses any of its Confidential Information to the other Party.
“Documentation” means the documentation describing the Software accompanying the Software.
“Instance” means a single deployment of the Software, identified by the URL at which it is hosted (for example, monospace.clientname.com), to which a license key issued by Directus is bound. A single Instance may contain multiple Workspaces.
“Intellectual Property Rights” means any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade name, trade secret, know-how, moral right or other intellectual property right under the laws of any jurisdiction, whether registered, unregistered, statutory, common law or otherwise (including any rights to sue, recover damages or obtain relief for any past infringement, and any rights under any application, assignment, license, legal opinion or search).
“License Key” means a data token provided by Directus associated with Client’s instance of the Software, and which enables use of the licensed functionality of the Software for a specific period of time.
“Monospace Solution” means the Software and the Documentation.
“Party” means Directus or Client.
“Personal Data” means any information provided by Client to Directus used to identify a specific natural person, either alone or when combined with other information that is linkable by Directus to a specific natural person. Personal Data also includes other information provided by Client to Directus about a specific natural person where the data protection laws in effect in the region where such person resides define this information as Personal Data.
“Recipient” means a Party that receives any Confidential Information of the other Party.
“Software” means the free version of the Directus proprietary software known as “Monospace”.
“Third Party Content” means third party content and information available to Client through Third Party Services.
“Third Party Services” means third party websites, platforms, applications, products or services such as, for example, Facebook® or YouTube®.
“User” means Client’s current employees, independent contractors, agents and consultants who are authorized or permitted by Client to access and use the Software on behalf of Client; provided that each individual is not: (a) a resident of any country subject to a United States embargo or other similar United States export restrictions, (b) on the United States Treasury Department’s list of Specifically Designated Nationals, (c) on the United States Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List or Entity List, or (d) on any other United States export control list.
“Workspace” means a logical workspace created within an Instance for organizing Client’s data sources, APIs, and configurations.
Monospace Free Self-Hosted License Agreement
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