Last updated: March 6th, 2026

This End User License Agreement (the "EULA") constitutes a legally binding agreement between UAB GLOBAL AD LINKS, a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, having its registered office at Lithuania, Vilnius, Naugarduko g. 68-3, LT-03203, and registered with the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities under company number 306821868 (hereinafter referred to as the "Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"), and You, a natural person (hereinafter referred to as "You", "Your", or the "User"), who accesses or uses Our antivirus product known as Global Defender (the "Global Defender"), including any associated services, features, websites, or downloadable software components (collectively, the "Services").

This End User License Agreement, together with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement ("Agreement") between You and the Company with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This EULA must be read and interpreted in conjunction with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The use of the Global Defender is not permitted unless You have reviewed and accepted all three documents in full.

BY SELECTING THE "I ACCEPT", "OK", OR "YES" BUTTON, OR BY OTHERWISE USING THE GLOBAL DEFENDER, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THIS EULA, OUR TERMS OF USE AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS EULA, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, ACCESS, OR USE THE GLOBAL DEFENDER.

This EULA governs Your rights to use the Global Defender and does not constitute a sale of any components it may include or any rights therein. The Company retains all ownership and intellectual property rights to the Global Defender and any related documentation or media.

You acknowledge that this Global Defender is licensed, not sold, and that Your use is subject to the limitations and conditions set forth in this EULA.

The Global Defender is intended solely for individuals who are at least 18 years of age or who have reached the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. By accessing, installing, or using the Global Defender, You represent and warrant that You meet this requirement.

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. For the purposes of this EULA, the following terms shall have the following meaning:

• 1.1.1. "License" – limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable right granted by the Company to download, install, access, and use the Global Defender on a single authorized Windows Device, strictly in accordance with this EULA, during an active Subscription Term. The License is granted for personal, non-commercial purposes only and does not transfer any ownership or intellectual property rights of the Global Defender to the User.
• 1.1.2. "Subscription Term" or "Term" – a period during which the User is authorized to use the Global Defender under a valid paid Subscription, including any automatic renewals unless and until terminated.
• 1.1.3. "Trial Period" – an initial limited-use period, during which the User is permitted to launch up to three (3) Quick Scans for the purpose of evaluating basic functionality.
• 1.1.4. "Two-Week Paid License" – a limited-term, non-renewable, paid evaluation License for the Global Defender with full access to core features, granted for a period of two (2) weeks.
• 1.1.5. "Annual Subscription" – a recurring, fee-based License for the Global Defender offered on an annual basis, which grants full access to all features and updates, including unlimited scans, updates, and upgrades for the Subscription Term for a period of one (1) year.
• 1.1.6. "Windows Device" – a single Windows-based desktop that meets the applicable system requirements and on which the Global Defender may be installed and used under the License. The current version of the Global Defender is exclusively compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system and is not available for macOS, Linux, or any other operating systems.
• 1.1.7. "Third Parties" – any individuals, organizations, or entities other than the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or subsidiaries. This term includes: (i) external parties engaged by the Company, such as service providers, business partners, contractors, or licensors who may access or process data or components of the Global Defender on behalf of the Company; and (ii) any persons or entities authorized by User, intentionally or unintentionally, to access or interact with the Global Defender or data processed through it, including, for example, other users on User's Windows Device, IT administrators, or Third-Party services connected via integrations.

2. SCOPE OF LICENSE

2.1. Subject to the terms of this EULA grants You a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable License to:

• 2.1.1. download, install and use the Global Defender on one (1) Windows Device per single User License that You have purchased and been granted. If You have multiple Windows Devices in which You wish to use the Global Defender, You agree to acquire a License for the number of devices You intend to use.

2.2. Your License includes access to periodic updates and upgrades made available during the active Subscription Term, as determined at the Company's sole discretion.

2.3. No other rights or Licenses, express or implied, are granted to You. Any use of the Global Defender outside the expressly permitted scope shall constitute a material breach of this EULA.

3. RESTRICTIONS

3.1. You agree to use the Services only for Your personal and non-commercial purposes, and only in ways that comply with this EULA and all applicable laws and regulations.

3.2. You confirm that You will use the Services and any related data solely for personal security purposes such as protecting against fraud, preventing unauthorized access, avoiding loss and not for any other purpose.

3.3. You further agree that the Services, which are provided as consumer-grade solutions, may not be used for any commercial, enterprise, or governmental purposes.

3.4. For the avoidance of doubt, You may not, and may not permit, assist, or enable any Third Party to, use Global Defender or any data, content, or information provided through it to:

• 3.4.1. copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the Global Defender code, architecture, or structure of the software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law;
• 3.4.2. circumvent, disable, breach, or otherwise interfere with any security, authentication, access control, or digital rights management features of the Services;
• 3.4.3. sell, license, rent, lease, distribute, assign, transfer, or otherwise provide access to Your Subscription or User account to any Third Party, whether for consideration or otherwise;
• 3.4.4. use, access, or interact with the Services in any automated manner, including via scripts, bots, spiders, scrapers, or similar tools or technologies;
• 3.4.5. use the Services in a way that causes excessive load on Our servers;
• 3.4.6. use the Services in a manner that infringes, misappropriates, or violates the intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, or privacy rights of any Third Party;
• 3.4.7. collect, store, process, or disclose any personal data or personally identifiable information of other users without lawful basis and in violation of applicable data protection laws or the Company's Privacy Policy;
• 3.4.8. misrepresent Your identity or affiliation, impersonate any individual or permit any other person to access or use the Services using Your credentials;
• 3.4.9. engage in any activity that constitutes or facilitates a violation of any applicable export control, trade sanction, or anti-terrorism law or regulation of the United States, Canada, the European Union, or any other applicable jurisdiction;
• 3.4.10. engage in any activity that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, harassing, threatening, libelous, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable or harmful, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.

3.5. You are fully responsible for any use of the Services by Your affiliates, employees, contractors, or any other persons acting on Your behalf, and any such use will be deemed Your own.

3.6. Any unauthorized use of the Services, including but not limited to any use in violation of this Section, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

3.7. The Company reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to investigate suspected violations of this Section, and to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate Your access to the Services if the Company reasonably determines that You have violated this EULA or applicable law. The Company further reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities and to pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies available under applicable law.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

4.1. All intellectual property rights in and to the Global Defender, including but not limited to its source code, graphical User interface, virus signature databases, technical documentation, and all related components and content, are the exclusive property of the Company.

4.2. Certain components integrated into the Global Defender may be the property of Third Parties and are used under valid License agreements, as further described in the Section 6 of the Terms of Use. The inclusion of such components does not affect the Company's ownership of its proprietary software and content.

4.3. Nothing in this EULA grants You a License to the Company's intellectual property rights. You agree that this EULA conveys a limited License to use Company's intellectual property rights, solely as part of the Global Defender (and not independently of it), and only for the effective Term of the License granted to You hereunder. Accordingly, Your use of any of Company's intellectual property rights independently of the Global Defender or outside the scope of this EULA shall be considered an infringement of Company's intellectual property rights.

4.4. All rights, title, and interest in and to the Global Defender and any copies thereof remain with the Company at all times, even after installation on Your device.

5. MODIFICATIONS AND UPDATES TO APPLICATION

5.1. The Company may from time to time provide enhancements or improvements to the features/functionality of the Global Defender, which may include patches, bug fixes, updates, upgrades and other modifications ("Updates").

5.2. You acknowledge and agree that such Updates may be deployed and installed automatically without separate consent or action on Your part.

5.3. Updates may modify or delete certain features and/or functionalities of the Global Defender. You further acknowledge that certain features or the Global Defender itself may become partially or fully unavailable until the latest Updates are successfully installed.

5.4. You agree that the Company has no obligation to (i) provide any Updates, or (ii) continue to provide or enable any particular features and/or functionalities of the Global Defender to You.

5.5. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the content, scope, and functionality of any Updates, including the removal or modification of existing features.

5.6. The Company may also discontinue support for older versions of the Global Defender without any obligation to provide further Updates or maintain compatibility.

5.7. You further agree that all Updates will be (i) deemed to constitute an integral part of the Global Defender, and (ii) subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA.

6. TERM AND TERMINATION

6.1. This EULA becomes effective upon Your acceptance and shall remain in force:

• 6.1.1. for the period of Trial Period, which is limited to three (3) individual executions of the Quick Scan function, after which further use of the Global Defender will be restricted until You activate the Trial Subscription or the Annual Subscription;
• 6.1.2. for the duration of the active Two-Week Paid License for the period of two (2) weeks, unless earlier terminated; or
• 6.1.3. for the duration of the active Annual Subscription for the period of one (1) year, subject to automatic renewal unless cancelled by You or terminated by the Company.

6.2. You may terminate this EULA at any time by:

• 6.2.1. contacting Our support team at any time by submitting a request on the Contact Us page; or
• 6.2.2. cancelling Your Subscription via Your User Account dashboard. Such cancellation will also automatically cancel the auto-renewal of Your Subscription. In this case, Your Subscription will remain active until the end of the then-current subscription period, after which it will not be renewed. If payment for the renewal of the Subscription cannot be successfully processed, the Subscription and its auto-renewal will be automatically cancelled, and Your access will expire at the end of the then-current subscription period.

6.3. Upon termination:

• 6.3.1. Your License to use the Global Defender shall immediately cease.
• 6.3.2. You must uninstall and delete all copies of the Global Defender from Your Windows Device.
• 6.3.3. Your access to any features or data associated with Your Subscription may be permanently deleted.

6.4. The Company may suspend or terminate Your License immediately if You breach any term of this EULA or applicable law, or if required to do so by competent legal authority. In such cases, no refund shall be due for any unused portion of Your Subscription.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

7.1. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to Your use of the Global Defender, Your violation of this EULA, or Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any Third Party.

7.2. This obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this EULA and Your use of the Global Defender.

8. WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1.The Global Defender is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We do not guarantee that the Global Defender will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or that it will meet Your expectations or requirements.

8.2.To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. You acknowledge and agree that the use of the Global Defender is at Your sole risk.

8.3.In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to You for any and all claims arising from or related to this Agreement or the Global Defender shall not exceed the amount paid by You for the Subscription during the one (1) year preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

9. WAIVER

9.1. No failure to exercise, and no delay in exercising, on the part of either party, any right or any power under this EULA shall operate as a waiver of that right or power. Nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or power under this EULA preclude further exercise of that or any other right granted herein. In the event of a conflict between this EULA and any applicable purchase or other terms, the conditions of this EULA shall govern.

10. AMENDMENTS TO THIS EULA

10.1. We may revise or update this EULA from time to time at Our sole discretion. Any changes will become effective upon publication of the updated version on the Website or within the Global Defender interface. If the changes materially affect Your rights or obligations, We will make reasonable efforts to notify You through the contact information associated with Your account.

10.2. By continuing to access or use the Global Defender after such changes take effect, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the updated EULA, You must immediately cease use of the Global Defender and uninstall it from Your Windows Device.

11. GOVERNING LAW

11.1. This EULA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Lithuania, and by international copyright regulations and treaties. Nothing in this EULA will diminish any rights You may have under existing consumer protection legislation or other applicable laws in Your jurisdiction that may not be waived by contract.

11.2. In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good faith negotiations for a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date written notice of the dispute is provided by one party to the other.

11.3. If no resolution is reached within this period, any resulting disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

11.4. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any proceedings shall be conducted on an individual basis, and not as part of a class, collective, consolidated, or representative action.

11.5. Nothing in this Section shall deprive User of any mandatory legal protections or remedies available to You under the consumer protection laws of Your country of residence.

12. GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS

12.1. The Company and its Services are provided for access and use primarily by Users located in the USA, Canada and the European Union. If You use the Global Defender outside of previously mentioned jurisdictions, You are solely and exclusively responsible for compliance with local laws.

12.2. You acknowledge that the Global Defender is not intended for use in jurisdictions where its distribution, licensing, or use would violate local laws or regulations. You agree not to download, install, access, or use the Global Defender if You are located in a country or territory subject to comprehensive trade sanctions imposed by the European Union, United States, or other applicable jurisdictions.

13. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL

13.1. If You are a consumer residing in the European Union, You have the right to withdraw from this Agreement within fourteen (14) days from the date of conclusion of this Agreement, without giving any reason and without incurring any costs other than those provided by applicable law.

13.2. To exercise this right, You must notify Us of Your decision to withdraw by sending a clear statement on the Contact Us page.

13.3. If You withdraw from this Agreement, We shall reimburse all payments received from You and, in any event, no later than fourteen (14) days from the date on which We are informed of Your decision to withdraw.

14. CONTACT US

14.1. If You have any questions, suggestions, or requests, please contact Us at any time by submitting a request on the Contact Us page.

Last updated: March 6th, 2026

This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) describes how and why UAB GLOBAL AD LINKS, with registered address: Lithuania, Vilnius, Naugarduko g. 68-3, LT-03203, and registered under company number 306821868 ("Company", "We","Us", or "Our") may collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") the Personal Data described in this Policy.

Your use of globaldefender.net (the “Website”), or Our antivirus product known as “Global Defender” (the “Global Defender”), including any associated services, features, websites, or downloadable software components (collectively, the “Services”) is subject to this Policy and Our Terms of Use or End User License Agreement.

This Privacy Policy, together with the End User License Agreement and the Terms of Use, forms a single binding agreement (“Agreement”) between You and the Company. These documents must be read and interpreted as one. By using the Global Defender, You acknowledge that You have reviewed and accepted this Agreement in its entirety, and You may not use the Global Defender unless You have agreed to all of its terms.

Reading this Policy will help You understand Your privacy rights and choices. If You do not agree with Our policies and practices, please do not use Our Services. If You still have any questions or concerns, please contact Us by submitting a request on the Contact Us page.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. When You visit, use, or navigate Our Website and/or Services, We may process Personal Data depending on how You interact with Us and the Services, the choices You make, and the products and features You use. This Policy applies to the following people:

• 1.1.1. people who use the Services;
• 1.1.2. people who express an interest in obtaining information about Us or Our Services, when participating in activities on the Services, or otherwise when You contact Us;
• 1.1.3. people who visit Our Website, browse its content, or otherwise interact with it (for the purposes of this Policy, We define the term “User”, “You”, “Your”).

1.2. We do not sell Your Personal Data to any third parties.

1.3. We process Your Personal Data to provide, improve, and administer Our Services, communicate with You, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with the law. We may also process Your Personal Data for other purposes with Your consent. We process Your Personal Data only when We have a valid legal reason to do so.

1.4. We may share Your Personal Data in specific situations and with specific categories of third parties as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1.5. We have organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect Your Personal Data. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so We cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat Our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify Your Personal Data.

1.6. Depending on where You are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean You have certain rights regarding Your Personal Data.

1.7. The easiest way to exercise Your rights is by submitting a data subject access request or by contacting Us. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

2. PRINCIPLES OF DATA PROCESSING

2.1. We adhere to the following principles in order to protect Your privacy:

• 2.1.1. principle of lawfulness and purposefulness — We process Personal Data fairly and in a transparent manner only for the achievement of determined and lawful objectives, and they shall not be processed in a manner not conforming to the objectives of data processing;
• 2.1.2. principle of minimalism — We collect Personal Data only to the extent necessary for the achievement of determined purposes and do not keep Personal Data if it is no longer needed;
• 2.1.3. principle of restricted use — We use Personal Data for other purposes only with the consent of the data subject or with the permission of a competent authority;
• 2.1.4. principle of data quality — We update Personal Data in order to be up-to-date, complete, and necessary for the achievement of the purpose of data processing;
• 2.1.5. principle of security and confidentiality — We apply the security measures in order to protect Personal Data from unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage, using appropriate technical and organizational measures;
• 2.1.6. principle of individual participation — We ensure the Users to be notified of data collected concerning him or her, to have access to the data concerning him or her and to have the right to demand the correction of inaccurate or misleading data;
• 2.1.7. principle of performance of a contract — We may process Your Personal Data when We believe it is necessary to fulfill Our contractual obligations to You, including providing Our Services or at Your request prior to entering into a contract with You;
• 2.1.8. principle of consent — We may process Your Personal Data if You have given Us permission (i.e., consent) to use Your Personal Data for a specific purpose. You can withdraw Your consent at any time;
• 2.1.9. principle of legitimate interests — We may process Your Personal Data when We believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve Our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh Your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1. The following terms shall have the following meaning:

• 3.1.1. “Consent” — means a clear, freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the User’s wishes by which they, through a statement or a clear affirmative action, agree to the processing of their Personal Data and other terms of this Privacy Policy.
• 3.1.2. “GDPR” — the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of Personal Data and on the free movement of such data, known as the General Data Protection Regulation.
• 3.1.3. “IP address” — a unique numerical label assigned to a device connected to the Internet, which can sometimes be used to identify the approximate geographic location of the device and track online interactions.
• 3.1.4. “Personal Data” — information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual, including but not limited to name, email address, phone number, IP address, as defined under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, and other local data protection regulations worldwide.
• 3.1.5. “Third parties” — any individuals, organizations, or entities that are not part of the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or subsidiaries, but may have access to Personal Data as described in this Privacy Policy, such as service providers, business partners, and other external entities with whom the Company may share or receive data under specified circumstances.

3.2. Terms not defined in this Policy shall have the same meaning as in the Terms of Use and the End User License Agreement.

4. PERSONAL DATA THAT WE PROCESS

4.1. When You visit Our Websites and use Our Services, We may collect or request certain information from You.

4.2. We do not process special categories of Personal Data, such as data concerning health, race, ethnicity or political opinions, or deduce in any way this type of information from data We collect within Our Services.

4.3. We organize the Personal Data We process into these basic categories: Personal Data You disclose to us, Information automatically collected, and Information collected from other sources.

Personal Data You disclose to Us

4.4. To fulfill Our obligations on the provision of the Services for You and applicable Terms of Use, We may ask You to provide Us with Your Personal Data. The Personal Data that We collect depends on the context of Your interactions with Us and the Services, the choices You make, and the products and features You use. The Personal Data We collect may include the following:

• 4.4.1. full name (name and surname);
• 4.4.2. phone numbers;
• 4.4.3. email addresses;
• 4.4.4. mailing addresses;
• 4.4.5. usernames;
• 4.4.6. passwords;
• 4.4.7. billing address;
• 4.4.8. debit/credit card numbers.

4.5. Payment Data. We may collect data necessary to process Your payment if You make purchases, such as Your payment instrument number, and the security code associated with Your payment instrument.

4.6. All the information is voluntarily provided by You during registration of the User Account or using Our Services in the Website. You warrant that all Personal Data that You provide to Us is true, complete, and accurate, and You must notify Us of any changes to such Personal Data.

Information automatically collected

4.7. We automatically collect certain information when You visit, use, or navigate Global Defender and/or Website. This information does not reveal Your specific identity (like Your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as Your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, country, information about how and when You use Our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of Our Services, and for Our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

4.8. The information automatically collected on Our Website cannot identify Your personal identity. The collection and processing of such data are carried out based on the principle of legitimate interests and does not require explicit consent.

4.9. The information We collect includes:

• 4.9.1. Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information Our Servers automatically collect when You access or use Our Services and which We record in log files. Depending on how You interact with Us, this log data may include Your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about Your activity in Global Defender and/or Website (such as the date/time stamps associated with Your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions You take such as which features You use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings).
• 4.9.2. Device Data. We collect device data such as information about Your computer, phone, tablet, or other device You use to access the Website and/or Global Defender. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as Your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, Motherboard ID, location, browser type, hardware model, applications running on the device, including Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
• 4.9.3. Location Data. We collect location data such as information about Your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information We collect depends on the type and settings of the device You use to access the Services. For example, We may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells Us Your current location (based on Your IP address). You can opt out of allowing Us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling Your Location setting on Your device. However, if You choose to opt out, You may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.

Information collected from other sources

4.10. In order to enhance Our ability to provide relevant marketing, offers, and Services to You and update Our records, We may obtain information about You from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, data providers, and from other Third parties. This information may include email addresses, phone numbers, intent data (or User behavior data), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, or other data for purposes of ensuring the User’s registration and providing Services.

4.11. In case We obtain any other data, which is not indicated in this Privacy Policy, We take all necessary measures to ensure the same level of security as for the Personal Data You provide to Us. We do not collect any data for which We do not have the legal grounds.

5. USE OF COLLECTED PERSONAL DATA

5.1. We may use Your Personal Data for a variety of purposes, primarily, relating to providing Our Service and information about Our Service. We may also use the information for such other purposes as otherwise allowed by law.

5.2. We may use Your Personal Data for the following purposes and on the following grounds:

5.3.In order to fulfill Our contract with You or enter into a contract with You at Your request:

• 5.3.1. to process purchase of Our Services from Us, Our partners or Our trusted third-party service providers and to bill for Services and features purchased;
• 5.3.2. to provision the download, activation, and performance of the Service;
• 5.3.3. to keep Our Services up-to-date, safe and free of errors, including implementation of new product features and versions;
• 5.3.4. to verify Your identity and entitlement to paid products or services, when You contact Us for support or access Our Services;
• 5.3.5. to process Your purchase transactions;
• 5.3.6. to send the necessary service and transactional messages and update You on the status of Your orders and licences;
• 5.3.7. to manage Your subscriptions and User Accounts; and
• 5.3.8. to provide You with customer support.

5.4. On the basis of Your consent, in order to:

• 5.4.1. to subscribe You to a newsletter;
• 5.4.2. to enable the provision of third-party ads in product messages.

5.5. We will always ask for Your consent before any processing that requires it, and We will provide You with necessary information.

5.6. In order to fulfill legal obligations, We process Your Personal Data when it is necessary for compliance with Our legal obligations. We may be obligated to, for instance, keep and process records for tax purposes, accounting, other obligations such as court or other legal orders, anti-money laundering, sanction checks and other necessary disclosures.

5.7. On the basis of Our legitimate interest, We will use Your Personal Data to:

• 5.7.1. to properly fulfill tax-related and accounting obligations imposed by applicable laws;
• 5.7.2. to detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities or conduct that may violate the Terms of Use of the Services, End User License Agreement and this Privacy Policy;
• 5.7.3. meet Our internal and external audit requirements, including Our information security obligations;
• 5.7.4. to establish, exercise, or defend Our legal rights.

5.8. The list is, however, not exhaustive, and depending on the business and legal developments, We may process data for other compatible purposes as applicable in accordance with relevant privacy regulations.

6. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH THE THIRD PARTIES

6.1. We may share Your data with Third parties, including vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents who perform services for Us or on Our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We have contracts in place with Our Third parties, which are designed to help safeguard Your Personal Data. This means that they cannot do anything with Your Personal Data unless We have instructed them to do it. They will also not share Your Personal Data with any organization apart from Us. We limit the information provided to such Third parties to that which is reasonably necessary for them to perform their functions. However, We cannot provide any guarantees for their actions and We do not take the responsibility for such actions. The categories of Third parties We may share Personal data with are as follows:

• 6.1.1. ad networks;
• 6.1.2. data analytics services;
• 6.1.3. user account registration & authentication services;
• 6.1.4. app hosting and service providers;
• 6.1.5. legal, finance & accounting tools;
• 6.1.6. payment processors;
• 6.1.7. order fulfillment service providers.

6.2. Although We may share Your Personal Data with Third parties, We do not sell such data in the meaning of the applicable laws, in particular:

• 6.2.1. A “sale” of Personal Data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is defined broadly to include the “selling, renting, releasing, disclosing, disseminating, making available, transferring, or otherwise communicating orally, in writing, or by electronic or other means” the Personal Data of a User to another business or third party “for monetary or other valuable consideration.”
• 6.2.2. A “sale” of Personal Data under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) is defined as the exchange of Personal Data for monetary consideration.
• 6.2.3. We also consider the other privacy laws, which provide the concept of selling the Personal Data, however, We do not sell the Personal Data within their meaning as well.
• 6.2.4. If We decide to sell Your Personal Data, We will inform You about this, so You can forbid Us to transfer Your Personal Data together with Our business. If so, We will delete Your data from the databases prior to a business transfer.

6.3. We may share Your Personal Data with Our insurers, Our professional advisors (lawyers, bankers, auditors, corporate financiers, and brokers) in connection with the services they provide to Us. If We share Your Personal Data with those processors, We will require the recipient to keep it confidential and secure. To provide You (or Your organization) with Our Services, We may provide Personal Data to the courts, to lawyers advising the other parties to a matter, or other professionals (such as overseas law firms, patent agents, forensic accountants, or barristers).

6.4. All data transfers are performed in accordance with the highest security regulations. Transfer of Personal Data to countries outside of the European Economic Area, including to the United States, where some of our service providers are located, may be possible only in the case when We have obtained Your consent for it. Such transfers are conducted in compliance with GDPR regulations, using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legal mechanisms to ensure adequate data protection. By accepting this Privacy Policy You provide the consent to such transfer. If You do not agree with such transfer, please do not provide Your consent or contact Us.

6.5. All data processed by Us is stored exclusively in secure hosting facilities provided by Amazon Web Services, Inc..

7. CONSENT TO PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING

7.1. EU and UK Users Consent to Personal Data processing

• 7.1.1. If You are an EU or UK User, to process Your Personal Data, We need to receive Your Consent, as it is prescribed by GDPR and UK GDPR accordingly, We will process Your Personal Data only in the case We have received from You a freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of Your wishes by which You signify agreement to the processing of Your Personal Data (the “Consent”).
• 7.1.2. You give Your Consent by registering in the Website and/or Global Defender (in particular by checking the checkbox regarding Your consent). In the case of Your registration with Our Service, You irrevocably and unconditionally consent and agree that the Company shall be entitled to process Your Personal Data as it is indicated by Your Consent.
• 7.1.3. Your Consent covers all processing activities with Your Personal Data carried out for the same purpose or purposes. When the processing has multiple purposes, Your Consent should be deemed given for all of them.
• 7.1.4. You have the right to withdraw Your Consent at any time. You can submit such a request on the Contact Us page. Your withdrawal of Consent shall not affect the lawfulness of Your Personal Data processing based on Consent before its withdrawal.
• 7.1.5. Except as required or enabled by law, We will not use or disclose Your Personal Data for any purpose for which You refuse Consent or later withdraw Your Consent. If You withdraw Consent, You agree that in spite of this withdrawal, We may continue to use those Personal Data previously provided to Us to the extent that We are contractually or otherwise legally obliged to do so and to the extent necessary to enforce any contractual obligation You may have towards Company or in any other way permitted by law.

7.2. Non-EU and non-UK Users Consent to Personal Data processing

• 7.2.1. If You are not an EU or UK User, by registration via the Website and/or Global Defender, You irrevocably and unconditionally consent and agree that the Company shall be entitled, in accordance with this Policy:
• 7.2.1.1. to process in any manner, including to collect, store, use, disclose, share and transfer (including cross-border), Your Personal Data so provided to us, as well as Your Personal Data, collected from Your use of the Services (i.e. Your Personal Data which We collect automatically and/or from other sources); and
• 7.2.2. In some exceptional cases, We may be legally permitted under applicable law to process Your information without Your consent, for example to:
• 7.2.2.1. comply with federal, state, or local laws.
• 7.2.2.2. comply with a civil, criminal, or regulatory inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons by federal, state, or local authorities.
• 7.2.2.3. cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that the business, service provider, or third party reasonably and in good faith believes may violate federal, state, or local law.
• 7.2.2.4. exercise or defend legal claims.
• 7.2.2.5. collect, use, retain, sell, or disclose consumer information that is disidentified or in the aggregate consumer information.
• 7.2.3. You have the right to withdraw Your Consent at any time. You can submit such a request on the Contact Us page. Your withdrawal of Consent shall not affect the lawfulness of Your Personal Data processing based on Consent before its withdrawal.

8. COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

8.1. When You visit, navigate or use the Website, little text files known as “cookies” are stored on Your device. These files provide information that may be used to store login credentials, Your preferences, and other browsing-related data. Cookies are particularly useful for tracking Your activity, optimizing Website performance, and personalizing content.

8.2. Retention period. Some cookies continue to save information while the session is active.

8.3. Purpose of cookies. Cookies serve a variety of purposes, including facilitating easy Website navigation, storing Your preferences, and enhancing experience. We are responsible for processing Your Personal Information and use cookies to: enhance Our Website, optimize and enhance Our Services.

8.4. Assent to the use of cookies.

• 8.4.1. By selecting “Allow all” on the cookie banner, You allow Us to utilize analytical technologies to improve performance and tailor content for a better experience;
• 8.4.2. Except for the use of strictly necessary cookies, as defined herein, which are required for the Website to function and may be processed without the consent, Your consent is the legal basis for processing information connected with cookies that may qualify as Personal Information (for EU residents, see Art. 6 (1) lit. (a) GDPR). Providing the consent to this Privacy Policy You also provide the consent to the use of such cookies;
• 8.4.3. You have the option to refuse non-essential cookies from being placed on Your device by selecting the “Accept only strictly necessary” option on the cookie banner. However, You are unable to reject strictly essential cookies, which are required to operate properly;
• 8.4.4. Your devices or browsers may provide the additional setting related to the use and removing the cookies on Your device, please attend such settings to find out more in Your specific situation.

8.5. Kinds of cookies We may use. We can use a variety of cookies, including session cookies that are temporary and deleted when the browser is closed. These cookies enable Us to link Your activities within a browser session. Persistent cookies, or other cookies, stay on Your device for the duration that the cookie specifies.

8.6. Strictly necessary cookies. The functionality of Our Website depends on strictly necessary cookies, without which it would not be possible for You to use them. These cookies are necessary and cannot be turned off.

8.7. Functional cookies. They enable additional features of the Services that are not essential (e.g., remembering Your preferences).

8.8. Statistics (Analytical) cookies. They collect aggregated information such as browser type, operating system, visited pages, or usage patterns for analytical purposes.

8.9. List of Cookies We use:

8.10. If You are a California resident, You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Your Personal Data as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

8.11. CCPA defines "sale" as disclosing or making available to a third-party Personal Data in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration, and “sharing” as disclosing or making available Personal Information to a third party for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising. While We do not sell Personal Data in the traditional sense, the use of certain analytical cookies and similar technologies may be considered "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA.

8.12. You may exercise Your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Your Personal Data at any time by contacting Us.

8.13. Once You make this choice, We will stop using such cookies and technologies for targeted advertising or cross-context behavioral purposes.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR),CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) AND OTHER LAWS

9.1. If You are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) privacy rights are granted and all processing of Personal Data is performed in accordance with regulations and rules following the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of Personal Data and on the free movement of such data, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

• 9.1.1. Under Art. 6 of the GDPR, We only process Personal Data, where We have a lawful basis for doing so.
• 9.1.2. The processing of Personal Data, described in section 5 of this Privacy Policy, is based on contract obligations (Art. 6 (1) lit. (b) GDPR) and is performed only for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy — to meet Your request concerning the Service, to formalize the development of the contractual relationship.
• 9.1.3. The processing of Personal Data, described this Privacy Policy is based on a legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) lit. (f) GDPR) and is performed only for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy — to contact You about, and conduct, surveys or polls You choose to take part in and to analyze the data collected for market research purposes.
• 9.1.4. The processing of Personal Data, described in section 5 of this Privacy Policy is based on consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. (a) GDPR) and is performed only for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy — to personalize Your experience with Our Service and for marketing and promotion of Our Services or related products, including those of a third party’s products which are related to Our Services.

9.2. If You are located in the United States of America, all processing of Personal Data is performed in accordance with the applicable law of the state where You are located.

9.3. If You are located in the United Kingdom, all processing of Personal Data is performed in accordance with regulations and rules following the Data Protection Act 2018 (“DPA 2018”) and UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”).

9.4. If You are located in Canada, all processing of Personal Data is performed in accordance with regulations and rules following Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (S.C. 2000, c. 5) (“PIPEDA”).

9.5. In case if You are located in any other jurisdiction, the laws of such jurisdictions are applicable for Your and all Personal Data processing is performed in accordance with the regulations and rules of such jurisdiction.

9.6. We process Personal Data as a Controller, as defined in the GDPR.

10. TERMS OF STORING OF INFORMATION AND DELETION

10.1. We store Your Personal Data for as long as needed to provide You with Our Services. We may store data longer if a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements), but only in a way that it cannot be tracked back to You. When Personal Data is no longer needed, We delete it using reasonable measures to protect the data from unauthorized access or use.

10.2. EU Territory. We store Personal Data as long as it is necessary for the provision of Our Services. Traffic information is erased or made anonymous when it is no longer necessary for the purpose of the transmission or, in the case of payable services, up to the end of the period during which the bill may lawfully be challenged or payment pursued. Direct marketing and provision of value-added services information (including traffic information used for these purposes) are stored as long as the same is necessary for the provision of these activities, or up to the time when a User opts out from such use in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Other information is stored for as long as We consider it to be necessary for the provision of Our Services. This Section shall not prevent any technical storage or access to information for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication or as strictly necessary in order for Us to provide the Service You requested.

10.3. As explained in the GDPR statement, We strive to anonymize the data when possible. If You decide to exercise Your right to erasure, We will also inform Our providers to delete all Your data.

10.4. US Territory. We retain Personal Data only for the minimum period necessary for each purpose, in compliance with applicable state privacy laws.

10.5. Other territories. Storing might be different depending on the territory of collecting the information and the applicable legislation, but We always strive to store the information only as long as it is necessary for the purposes of providing, improving, or personalizing Our Services.

11. INFORMATION SECURITY

11.1. We care to ensure the security of Personal Data. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the information submitted to Us, both during transmission and once We receive it. We maintain technical, physical, and administrative security measures to provide reasonable protection for Your Personal Data. When We or Our contractors process Your information, We also make sure that Your information is protected from unauthorized access, loss, manipulation, falsification, destruction, or unauthorized disclosure. This is done through appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures.

11.2. There is no 100% secure method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage. Therefore, We cannot guarantee its absolute security. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

11.3. We never process any kind of criminal offense data. Also, We never undertake to profile Personal Data.

12. INFORMATION RELATING TO CHILDREN

12.1. Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. By registration in the Website and/or Global Defender, You represent that You are at least 18 or that You are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services.

12.2. If We determine upon a collection that a User is under this age, We will not use or maintain his/her Personal Data without the parent/guardian’s consent. If We become aware that We have unknowingly collected personally identifiable information from a child under the age of 18 without the appropriate parent/guardian’s consent, We will make reasonable efforts to delete such information from Our records. If You believe that We might have any information from or about a child under 18 years of age, please contact Us on the Contact Us page.

12.3. We also recommend that parents monitor their children’s Internet activities and learn and employ software or other tools that can help their children enjoy their online experience without compromising their personal safety or allowing them to use the Internet in a manner inconsistent with their parent/guardian’s preferences.

13. PRIVACY RIGHTS

13.1. In some regions (like the EEA, UK, Switzerland and others), You have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right

• 13.1.1. to request access and obtain a copy of Your Personal Data;
• 13.1.2. to request rectification or erasure of Your Personal Data;
• 13.1.3. to restrict the processing of Your Personal Data;
• 13.1.4. if applicable, to data portability;
• 13.1.5. and not to be subject to automated decision-making.
• 13.1.6. In certain circumstances, You may also have the right to object to the processing of Your Personal Data.

13.2. If You are located in the United States of America, some states (including but not limited to California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Florida, Oregon, Texas) introduce local privacy laws. Considering them, You have such rights:

• 13.2.1. right to be informed whether or not We are processing Your Personal Data;
• 13.2.2. right to access Your Personal Data;
• 13.2.3. right to correct inaccuracies in Your Personal Data;
• 13.2.4. right to request deletion of Your Personal Data;
• 13.2.5. right to obtain a copy of Your Personal Data You previously shared with Us;
• 13.2.6. right to opt out of the processing of Your Personal Data if it is used for targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects (“profiling”);
• 13.2.7. to appeal Our decision and to be informed regarding the taken measures within the terms established by law.

13.3. If You are located in any other region, We consider the privacy laws applicable in Your jurisdiction and the rights You have.

13.4. Under this Privacy Policy You can access, withdraw consent, object, restrict the processing, receive, correct inaccuracies, request deletion of Your Personal Data. For that, contact Us at any time by submitting a request on the Contact Us page. We will acknowledge Your request within seventy-two (72) hours and handle it promptly and as required by law.

• 13.4.1. Right to access and to be informed whether or not We are processing Your Personal Data. You may contact Us to get confirmation as to whether or not We are processing Your Personal Data. When We process Your Personal Data, We inform You (in particular in this Privacy Policy) of what categories of Personal Data We process regarding You, the processing purposes, the categories of recipients to whom Personal Data have been or will be disclosed, and the envisaged storage period or criteria to determine that period.
• 13.4.2. Right to withdraw consent. In case Our processing is based on the Consent granted, You may withdraw the Consent at any time by contacting us. You can withdraw Your Consent at any time by replying to the email with Your withdrawal, and Your Personal Data will be deleted in 48 (forty eight) hours. Withdrawing Consent may lead to fewer possibilities or the impossibility to use Our Services. Notwithstanding any Consent granted beforehand for direct marketing purposes, You have the right to prohibit Us from using Personal Data for direct marketing purposes, by contacting Us or by using the functionalities of the Services or unsubscribe possibilities in connection with Our direct marketing messages.
• 13.4.3. Right to object. In case Our processing is based on Our legitimate interest to run, maintain and develop Our business, You have the right to object at any time to Our processing. We shall then no longer process Your Personal Data unless for the provision of Our Services or if We demonstrate other compelling legitimate grounds for Our processing that override Your interests, rights, and freedoms or for legal claims.
• 13.4.4. Right to restriction of the processing. You have the right to obtain from Us restriction of processing of Your Personal Data, as foreseen by applicable data protection law, e.g. to allow Our verification of the accuracy of Personal Data after Your contesting of accuracy or to prevent Us from erasing Personal Data when Personal Data is no longer necessary for the purposes but still required for Your legal claims or when Our processing is unlawful. Restriction of processing may lead to fewer possibilities or the impossibility to use Our Services.
• 13.4.5. Right to data portability. You have the right to receive Your Personal Data from Us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to independently transmit those data to a third party, in case Our processing is based on Your Consent and carried out by automated means.
• 13.4.6. Right to correct inaccuracies. If You would at any time like to review or change the information in User Account or terminate User Account, You can: log in to User Account settings and update User Account or contact Us using the contact information provided.
• 13.4.7. Right to request deletion of Your Personal Data. Upon Your request to terminate User Account and Your Personal Data, We will deactivate or delete User Account and Your Personal Data and information from Our active databases. However, We may retain some information in Our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce Our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements.
• 13.4.8. Right to non-discrimination for the exercise of a Consumer’s Privacy Rights. We will not discriminate against You if You exercise Your privacy rights.
• 13.4.9. Right to limit use and disclosure of Sensitive Data. If You are located in the United States of America, You have the right to direct the Company to limit the use of Your Sensitive Data to that use which is necessary to perform the Services. To exercise Your right, You should email the company with such a request.

13.5. How to use these rights. To exercise any of the above-mentioned rights, You should primarily use the functions offered by Our Services. If such functions are, however, not sufficient for exercising such rights, You shall send Us a letter or email to the address set out below under Contact, including (but not limited to) the following information: full name, phone number, email address. We may request additional information necessary to confirm Your identity. We may reject requests that are unreasonably repetitive, excessive, or manifestly unfounded, but it does not deprive You of the right to retry Your request.

13.6. You can designate an authorized agent to make a request under the applicable regulation, for example, CCPA, on Your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on Your behalf in accordance with the applicable law.

14. APPLICATION OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

14.1 This Privacy Policy is applicable to Our Services. Once redirected to another service, website, or app, this Privacy Policy is no longer applicable.

15. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS

15.1. We assume that all Users have carefully read this document and agree to its content when they provide their Consent to use Our Services during the registration of the User Account. If You do not agree with this Privacy Policy, You should refrain from using the Services and do not provide Your consent.

16. CHANGES AND UPDATES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

16.1 From time to time, We may update this Privacy Policy. We encourage You to periodically check back and review this Policy so that You always will know what information We collect, how We use it, and with whom We share it.

17. CONTACT US!

17.1. If You have any questions, suggestions, or requests, please contact Us at any time by submitting a request on the Contact Us page.

Last updated: March 6th, 2026

These Terms of Use (the "Terms") constitute a binding legal agreement between UAB GLOBAL AD LINKS, a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Lithuania, having its registered office at Lithuania, Vilnius, Naugarduko g. 68-3, LT-03203, and registered with the Lithuanian Register of Legal Entities under company number 306821868 (hereinafter referred to as the "Company", "We", "Us", or "Our"), and you, a natural person (hereinafter referred to as "You", "Your", or the "User"), who accesses or uses Our antivirus product known as "Global Defender", including any associated services, features, websites, or downloadable software components (collectively, the "Services").

These Terms of Use, together with the End User License Agreement and the Privacy Policy, form a single binding agreement (the "Agreement") between You and the Company. These documents must be read and interpreted as one. By using the Global Defender, You acknowledge that You have reviewed and accepted this Agreement in its entirety, and You may not use the Global Defender unless You have agreed to all of its terms.

If Global Defender is initiated or downloaded, these Terms are deemed accepted and a binding contract is formed at the moment the end user (the "User") proceeds with the download or installation. The Agreement is also made available on the Global Defender Website for reference by any visitor to the Website ("You" or "Your").

By accessing or using the Services including, but not limited to, visiting Our Website, downloading the Global Defender software to Your device, or registering an account, You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS, DO NOT INITIATE, DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, ACCESS, OR USE THE GLOBAL DEFENDER SOFTWARE OR SERVICES.

The Services are intended solely for individuals who are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of a legal majority in their jurisdiction. By using the Services, Users represent and warrant that meet this requirement.

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES

1.1. Global Defender comprises a Windows-based desktop application, available for download via globaldefender.net (the "Website"). The Service provides both real-time and on-demand protection through the "Quick Scan" feature for rapid threat detection and the comprehensive "Full Scan" capability for in-depth system analysis. Confirmed malicious files may be automatically removed, while suspicious items are placed in a secure quarantine zone until the User chooses to restore or delete them. The current version of the Global Defender is available exclusively for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

1.2. The Services are provided for personal use. Users may first access a Trial Period (the "Trial Period"), during which up to three (3) Quick Scans are available free of charge. Upon expiration or completion of the Trial Period, User may choose to activate a Two-Week Paid License(the "Two-Week Paid License"), which provides full access to all core features for a period of two (2) weeks. Continued use of the Services after the Two-Week Paid License requires activation of an Annual Subscription, which includes annual unlimited scans, updates, and upgrades for one Windows device at a time.

1.3. Please note that the specific terms governing grant of license, permitted use, restrictions, and termination of the software license are set forth in the End User License Agreement ("EULA").

2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1.In order to properly install and use the Global Defender software, Your device must meet certain system criteria. These are divided into Minimum System Requirements which are necessary for installation and basic operation and Recommended System Requirements for optimal performance.

2.2. Minimum System Requirements:

• 2.2.1. Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11;
• 2.2.2. Processor: 2 GHz dual-core CPU;
• 2.2.3. Memory (RAM): 2 GB;
• 2.2.4. Storage: 2 GB of available disk space;

2.3. Recommended System Requirements ensure optimal speed, stability, and scanning performance; We recommend the following:

• 2.3.1. Operating System: Latest version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 with all available updates;
• 2.3.2. Processor: Quad-core CPU or higher;
• 2.3.3. Memory (RAM): 4 GB or more;
• 2.3.4. Storage: 4 GB of available disk space.

2.4. Global Defender is intended for use exclusively on desktop computers and laptops running supported versions of Microsoft Windows. The software is not compatible with mobile devices, tablets, macOS, Linux, or any other non-Windows operating systems.

2.5. Compatibility is limited to:

• 2.5.1.x64 and x86 architectures: Windows 10 or later (including Windows Server 2016 or later);
• 2.5.2.ARM64 devices must meet Microsoft's minimum Windows 11 requirements build 26100 or later.

2.6. Global Defender requires support for Azure Code Signing, which in turn requires the installation of Windows update KB5022661 (automatically available on all up-to-date systems since Windows 10 version 21H2)

2.7. It is Your sole responsibility to verify that Your device meets all applicable system requirements prior to installation or use of the software. We make no guarantees regarding the functionality or performance of the Services on devices that do not meet the Minimum Requirements. We shall not be held liable for reduced performance, feature limitations, or any errors or malfunctions arising from the use of incompatible or unsupported hardware, software, or operating environments.

3. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TERMS

3.1. We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time at Our sole discretion. If We make material changes to the Terms, We will use reasonable efforts to notify You in advance, including by sending them via email linked to Your User Account (the "User Account").

3.2. Unless otherwise stated, the updated Terms will become effective on the date indicated in the notification, and Your continued use of the Services after such a date constitutes Your acceptance of the updated Terms.

3.3. If You do not agree to the revised Terms, You must discontinue using the Services before the changes take effect. We encourage You to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

4. FAIR USE AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT

4.1. The User agrees to use the Services only for Your personal and non-commercial purposes, and only in ways that comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2. The User confirms that they will use the Services and any related data solely for personal security purposes such as protecting against fraud, preventing unauthorized access, avoiding loss, and not for any other purpose.

4.3 The User may install, activate, and use Global Defender on one (1) Windows-based desktop at a time, provided the device meets the system requirements specified in Section 2 herein. The license is limited to a single device per subscription.

4.4. For the avoidance of doubt, User may not use Global Defender or any data, content, or information provided through it to:

• 4.4.1.Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the Global Defender code, architecture, or structure of the software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law;
• 4.4.2.Circumvent, disable, breach, or otherwise interfere with any security, authentication, access control, or digital rights management features of the Services;
• 4.4.3.Sell, license, rent, lease, distribute, assign, transfer, or otherwise provide access to User subscription or User Account to any third party, whether for consideration or otherwise;
• 4.4.4.Use, access, or interact with the Services in any automated manner, including via scripts, bots, spiders, scrapers, or similar tools or technologies;
• 4.4.5.Use the Services in a way that causes an excessive load on Our servers;
• 4.4.6.Use the Services in a manner that infringes, misappropriates, or violates the intellectual property rights, proprietary rights, or privacy rights of any third party;
• 4.4.7.Collect, store, process, or disclose any personal data or personally identifiable information of other users without a lawful basis and in violation of applicable data protection laws or the Company's Privacy Policy;
• 4.4.8.Misrepresent Your identity or affiliation, impersonate any individual, or permit any other person to access or use the Services using Your credentials;
• 4.4.9.Engage in any activity that constitutes or facilitates a violation of any applicable export control, trade sanction, or anti-terrorism law or regulation of the United States, Canada, the European Union, or any other applicable jurisdiction;
• 4.4.10.Engage in any activity that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, harassing, threatening, libelous, defamatory, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable or harmful, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.

4.5. The Company reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to investigate suspected violations of this Section, and to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate User's access to the Services if the Company reasonably determines that User has violated these Terms or applicable law. The Company further reserves the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities and to pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies available under applicable law.

5. USER ACCOUNTS AND REGISTRATION

5.1. By accepting this Agreement, You acknowledge and agree that You create a personalized account for accessing the Software, related services, or functionalities ("User Account") at the time of purchase. The User Account is created using the information provided by You, as described in Our Privacy Policy.

5.2. Each User Account is limited to activation on a single (1) Windows-based device at any given time. If the User wishes to use the Services on a different device, the Software must first be deactivated on the original device.

5.3. Upon creation of the User Account, You will be required to set a password. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your login credentials and for all activities performed under Your User Account. While We strongly recommend the use of strong and unique passwords, no mandatory password complexity requirements or multi-factor authentication mechanisms are currently enforced.

5.4. The User may (i) reset the password, (ii) update personal information, or (iii) request deletion of the User Account by submitting a request on the Contact Us page. Deletion of the User Account will result in the immediate termination of Service access and may cause the permanent loss of data and license entitlements. To regain access, a new Subscription must be purchased.

5.5. We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate the User's Account and block access to the Services in the event of non-payment, breach of this Agreement, or any unlawful, abusive, or fraudulent behavior. Where required by applicable law, the User will be provided with prior notice and an opportunity to remedy the breach. Reinstatement of a suspended or terminated Account will be at Our sole discretion and is subject to resolution of the underlying issue and, where applicable, settlement of any outstanding fees.

6. THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS AND SERVICES

6.1. The Global Defender software incorporates certain third-party technologies and components that are essential to its functionality. In particular, the software includes malware detection and scanning capabilities provided through a licensed software development kit from Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.

6.2. The Company disclaims, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any liability arising from the independent operation, availability, licensing terms, or performance of such third-party components.

6.3. By using the Services, the User acknowledges and agrees that certain functionalities are powered by third-party providers and that the Company may rely on such providers to deliver essential features.

6.4. Before using the software, the User confirms that they have read and agree to the terms of all relevant third-party licenses, which are available in the software package. The full list of third-party libraries and the applicable license terms can be found in the "legal" folder (typically located at C:\Program Files\Global Defender\Endpoint Protection SDK\legal, unless a custom installation path was selected).

7. ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES

7.1. The Company shall make reasonable efforts to ensure the availability and operational continuity of the Services. However, the User agrees that uninterrupted or error-free access to the Services is not guaranteed.

7.2. Access to the Services may be temporarily suspended or restricted, in whole or in part, without prior notice, due to system maintenance, software updates or upgrades, network interruptions, hardware failures, force majeure events, or other circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control. The Company shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from such interruptions or unavailability.

7.3.The User acknowledges and agrees that an active and stable internet connection is required for the correct operation of the Services. Certain functionalities such as real-time threat detection, automatic signature updates, license verification, and technical support depend on online connectivity. While limited offline operation may be technically available, the Company does not guarantee full functionality of the Services unless the device maintains a stable internet connection.

7.4.The Company reserves the right to modify, enhance, suspend, or discontinue any part, functionality, or content of the Services at any time, either temporarily or permanently, with or without prior notice. Where reasonably practicable, the Company shall make efforts to provide advance notice of any material changes affecting the User's access or use.

7.5.The User further acknowledges that access to the Services may be subject to legal, regulatory, or technical limitations in certain jurisdictions. It is the sole responsibility of the User to ensure that their access and use of the Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdiction. The Company makes no representation or warranty that the Services are lawful, available, or appropriate for use in all territories.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE

8.1. All intellectual property rights in and to the Global Defender software, including but not limited to its source code, graphical user interface, virus signature databases, technical documentation, and all related components and content, are the exclusive property of the Company.

8.2. Certain components integrated into the software may be the property of third parties and are used under valid license agreements, as further described in the Section 6 of the Terms. The inclusion of such components does not affect the Company's ownership of its proprietary software and content.

8.3. The User may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, reverse engineer, or otherwise exploit any portion of the software or its content without the Company's prior written consent, unless expressly permitted under these Terms or applicable law.

8.4. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or exploitation of the software or its components may constitute a violation of intellectual property laws and shall entitle the Company to pursue legal remedies.

8.5. All rights, title, and interest in and to the Global Defender and any copies thereof remain with the Company at all times, even after installation on Your device.

9. DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES

9.1.The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the core operability of the Global Defender software throughout the active subscription term by providing security signature updates, technical upgrades, and software patches in line with the available technical documentation and licensing terms.

9.2.The Trial Period version of the Global Defender is provided for evaluation purposes only and is made available strictly "as is" without any warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

9.3.To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and except as prohibited by mandatory consumer protection laws, the Services, including the software, the Website, the User Account features, and all related features, are provided "as is" and "as available", without any representations or warranties. The Company expressly disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, reliability, or system integration.

9.4.The Company does not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that any defects will be corrected. No warranty is made as to the results that may be obtained from using the Services, or as to the accuracy or reliability of any content or information provided through them.

9.5.The User acknowledges and agrees that Global Defender is not fault-tolerant and is not designed for use in high-risk environments or applications where failure could result in death, personal injury, or severe environmental or property damage. Prohibited uses include (but are not limited to) aircraft navigation or communication systems, nuclear facilities, life-support systems, medical devices, air traffic control, weapon systems, or any environment where failure of the software could lead to catastrophic consequences. The use of the Services in such contexts is strictly prohibited.

9.6.The User is solely responsible for maintaining adequate backups of their data and implementing appropriate data protection measures. The Company shall not be liable for any loss, corruption, or unauthorized disclosure of data arising out of or relating to the use of the Services.

9.7.Nothing in this section affects any statutory rights granted to consumers under applicable law that cannot be excluded or limited by agreement.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1.To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable to the User for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary or special damages, including, but not limited to, loss of profits, loss or damage to data, business interruption or damage to reputation arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the Services, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10.2.In all cases, the Company's total aggregate liability for any claims arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by the User for the Global Defender license during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10.3.Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability for:

• 10.3.1. death or personal injury caused by gross negligence;
• 10.3.2. fraudulent misrepresentation or
• 10.3.3. any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10.4.These limitations are a fundamental part of the Terms between the User and the Company and reflect a fair allocation of risk. Without these limitations, the terms and prices for the Services would be significantly different.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

11.1.The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UAB GLOBAL AD LINKS, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• 11.1.1. the User's breach of these Terms or any part of the Agreement;
• 11.1.2. the User's misuse of or unauthorized access to the Services;
• 11.1.3. the User's violation of applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights, including intellectual property and privacy rights;
• 11.1.4. any data, content, or information submitted or transmitted via the User's Account, including false, misleading, or unlawful material.

11.2. The Company reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification. In such cases, the User agrees to cooperate fully in the defense.

11.3. This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and Your use of the Services.

12. FORCE MAJEURE

12.1. The Company and the User(the "Parties") shall not be considered in breach of this Agreement, nor liable for any delay or failure in performance of their respective obligations, if such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond their reasonable control. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, war, acts of terrorism, governmental actions, labor strikes, widespread power outages, disruption of telecommunications or Internet infrastructure, or the unavailability of essential supplies or services.

12.2. If such a force majeure event continues for more than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days, either the Company or the User may terminate the portion of the Terms affected by the event by providing written notice to the other.

13. EXPORT CONTROL

13.1. The User agrees to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations, including but not limited to those of the United States, the European Union, Canada, and any other relevant jurisdiction. This includes, without limitation, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), sanctions administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the EU Dual-Use Regulation, and Canada's Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).

13.2. The User represents and warrants not being subject to any sanctions, embargoes, or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, the European Union, or Canada, including by not appearing on any official restricted party lists such as the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List, Entity List, the EU Consolidated Sanctions List, or Canada's Area Control List and Export Control List, and further confirms not residing in, or being under the control of, any jurisdiction targeted by such measures.

13.3. The User further agrees not to use, export, re-export, or transfer the Global Defender software or any of its components to any country, entity, or individual subject to applicable sanctions or restrictions, or for any prohibited end use, including activities involving weapons development, military applications, surveillance systems, or nuclear-related purposes, unless expressly authorized under applicable law.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

14.1. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Lithuania, and by international copyright regulations and treaties. Nothing in this Terms shall limit or affect any statutory rights or remedies that the User may have under the consumer protection laws or other mandatory provisions of the jurisdiction of residence that cannot be waived by contract.

14.2. In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good faith negotiations for a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date written notice of the dispute is provided by one party to the other.

14.3. If no resolution is reached within this period, any resulting disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

14.4. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any proceedings shall be conducted on an individual basis, and not as part of a class, collective, consolidated, or representative action.

14.5. Nothing in this Section shall deprive User of any mandatory legal protections or remedies available to You under the consumer protection laws of Your country of residence.

15.TERMINATION

15.1. The User may terminate the User Account at any time by following the account deletion process available through the Services or by submitting a request on the Contact Us page. Termination will result in the deactivation or deletion of Your Account and denial of access to the Services. Termination does not affect Your obligations under the EULA with respect to the Software already installed on the User's device.

15.2. The Company reserves the right, in Our sole discretion and without prior notice, to suspend or terminate Your access to all or part of the Services at any time, including in the following cases:

• 15.2.1. a breach the Agreement or applicable laws or regulations;
• 15.2.2. conduct that causes or may cause harm to other users, the Company's systems, or its reputation;
• 15.2.3. a legal obligation or request by competent authorities;
• 15.2.4. discontinuation or significant modification of the Services.

15.3. Where practicable and not prohibited by applicable law, We will provide advance notice of any such suspension or termination and will use commercially reasonable efforts to restore access promptly after the underlying issue is resolved. Any such suspension or termination does not relieve the User of payment obligations already incurred.

15.4. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason:

• 15.4.1. all licenses and rights granted to You under this Agreement shall immediately terminate;
• 15.4.2. the User must stop using the Services and uninstall or delete all copies of the Global Defender Software;
• 15.4.3. the Company may permanently delete the User Account and any associated data, unless retention is required by law or necessary for internal compliance purposes.

15.5. If termination occurs due to the Company's uncured material breach, the User, provided they have a paid subscription, may be entitled to a pro rata refund of any prepaid, unused portion of the subscription fee. If termination results from the User's material breach, the User remains responsible for all outstanding fees.

15.6. Following termination or expiration, the Company is under no obligation to retain or provide access to any account data, scan results, or usage history, all of which may be permanently deleted. Any retained data will continue to be protected in accordance with the Privacy Policy for as long as it remains in the Company's possession.

15.7. The Company may announce the discontinuation of specific Services, features, or product lines via the Website or other reasonable communication channels. The User is responsible for reviewing such notices and adjusting the use of the Services accordingly.

16. SEVERABILITY AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT

16.1. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, while preserving its intent. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be deemed severed from these Terms, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.2. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be expressly stated in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

17. CONTACT INFORMATION

If You have any questions about these Terms, please contact Us by submitting a request on the Contact Us page.