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Terms of Use

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.