LicenseBids by Software Licensing Advisors

Terms of Service

Effective: February 2026 · License Bids Inc.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the License Bids platform at licensebids.com ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and License Bids Inc. ("License Bids," "we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

License Bids is a competitive bidding marketplace that connects companies seeking cloud licensing (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, and related services) with verified cloud partners. The Platform facilitates:

  • Anonymous submission of licensing requirements (RFQs) by customers
  • Competitive bid submissions by verified cloud partners
  • Side-by-side proposal comparison
  • Managed introductions between customers and selected partners

SLA operates the Platform as a marketplace facilitator. SLA is not a party to any licensing agreement between customers and cloud partners, and does not provide cloud licensing services directly.

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must create an account and select a role (customer or cloud partner). You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to bind your organization to these Terms. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update your information as necessary.

4. Customer Terms

Customers who register on the Platform agree to the Customer Participation Agreement presented during the signup process. Key terms include:

  • Membership fee — $500 per year annual membership fee, refundable if the customer closes a deal within 12 months of joining or receives zero bids within 30 days of their first RFQ submission.
  • Anonymity — Customer identity and contact details remain hidden from partners during the bidding process. Identity is revealed only when the customer selects a winning bid and authorizes an introduction.
  • Non-circumvention — Customers agree not to engage partners introduced through the Platform outside of the marketplace for 24 months from the date of introduction.
  • Confidentiality — Bid details, pricing, and partner proposals received through the Platform may not be shared with third parties.
  • Liquidated damages — In the event of circumvention, SLA is entitled to liquidated damages of $5,000 or the estimated commission, whichever is greater.

The full Customer Participation Agreement is presented during account registration and must be accepted before account creation.

5. Cloud Partner Terms

Cloud partners who register on the Platform agree to the Partner Participation Agreement presented during the signup process. Key terms include:

  • Platform fees — Fee terms are defined in your individual Partner Agreement and may vary by engagement.
  • Non-circumvention — Partners agree not to engage, contract with, or solicit any customer introduced through the Platform outside of the marketplace for 24 months from the date of introduction, including renewals, expansions, and migrations.
  • Non-solicitation — Partners may not solicit direct contact information from customers during the anonymous bidding phase.
  • Bid integrity — All pricing submitted must be genuine, competitive, and honored for a minimum of 30 days.
  • Platform exclusivity — All ongoing licensing business with referred customers must be reported through the Platform during the 24-month exclusivity period.
  • Liquidated damages — In the event of circumvention, SLA is entitled to liquidated damages equal to 3x the platform fee that would have been owed.
  • Removal — Violation of non-circumvention, non-solicitation, or bid integrity provisions may result in immediate platform removal and forfeiture of all active pipeline.

The full Partner Participation Agreement is presented during account registration and must be accepted before account creation.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform — including text, graphics, logos, software, and design — is the property of License Bids Inc. or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from Platform content without our prior written consent.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Platform (RFQs, bids, company profiles, uploaded documents). By submitting content, you grant SLA a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content as necessary to operate the Platform and facilitate the bidding process.

7. Limitation of Liability

SLA operates the Platform as a marketplace facilitator. SLA is not a party to any licensing agreement, service contract, or commercial arrangement between customers and cloud partners.

SLA does not guarantee:

  • The accuracy or completeness of any bid or proposal
  • The performance, reliability, or quality of any cloud partner's services
  • That any specific savings or pricing will be achieved
  • The solvency, legitimacy, or compliance of any Platform user

To the maximum extent permitted by law, SLA's total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Platform shall not exceed the fees you have paid to SLA in the 12 months preceding the claim. SLA shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages.

8. Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Wisconsin. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit related to the Platform or these Terms.

9. Modification of Terms

SLA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify registered users via email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at legal@licensebids.com. SLA may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, the Customer Participation Agreement, or the Partner Participation Agreement.

Upon termination, your right to access the Platform ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination — including non-circumvention, liquidated damages, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution — shall remain in effect.

11. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement — These Terms, together with the applicable Participation Agreement (Customer or Partner), constitute the entire agreement between you and SLA regarding the Platform.
  • Severability — If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • Waiver — Failure by SLA to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
  • Assignment — You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without SLA's prior written consent. SLA may assign its rights and obligations without restriction.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact:

License Bids Inc.
2628 E. Newberry Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Email: legal@licensebids.com