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TERMS OF USE

Last updated: 03 July 2026


Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the website www.stko.net.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the website.


1. Website Owner

The website www.stko.net is owned and operated by:


ASDEA srl
Via A. Breviglieri, 8
65128 Pescara (PE), Italy
VAT No.: IT01888500681


For general inquiries, you may contact:


Email: info@stko.net


For sales and licensing inquiries:


Email: sales@stko.net


2. Scope of These Terms

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website www.stko.net, including its pages, content, documentation, learning materials, model examples, downloads, STKO Academy content, STKO Pro information, support resources and any other material made available through the website.


These Terms apply only to the use of the website and website content. They do not replace or modify any separate software license agreement, end-user license agreement, commercial agreement, support agreement, subscription terms or other contractual terms that may apply to STKO, STKO Pro or other ASDEA software products or services.


In case of conflict between these Terms of Use and a specific software license or commercial agreement, the specific agreement shall prevail for the matters it governs.


3. Changes to These Terms

ASDEA may update, modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after the publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.


4. Website Content

The website may include, among other things:

  • information about STKO and STKO Pro;

  • descriptions of software features, workflows, applications and use cases;

  • documentation and technical references;

  • model examples and downloadable resources;

  • STKO Academy content, including webinar pages and embedded videos;

  • license and support information;

  • product roadmap information;

  • images, videos, animations, screenshots, graphics and other visual materials;

  • links to third-party websites or platforms.

ASDEA makes reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and up to date. However, website content is provided for general informational and promotional purposes and may be changed, updated, corrected or removed at any time without prior notice.


5. Product Information and Roadmap Content

The website may contain information about current, planned or future features of STKO, STKO Pro or related services. Any roadmap, planned feature, development status, add-on, interoperability item, code check, module, workflow or future capability described on the website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding commitment, guarantee or obligation by ASDEA to deliver that feature within a specific timeframe or in a specific form.


Feature availability, licensing structure, add-ons, modules, technical capabilities and commercial terms may be subject to change and should be confirmed directly with ASDEA before making purchasing, technical or business decisions.


6. Technical and Engineering Information

The website may contain technical information, engineering examples, software workflows, model files, tutorials, documentation, visual outputs and other materials related to structural analysis, nonlinear analysis, Performance-Based Design, OpenSees-based workflows or other engineering topics.


Such materials are provided for informational, educational and illustrative purposes only. They do not constitute professional engineering advice, design certification, validation of a specific project or guarantee of suitability for any particular use.


Users remain solely responsible for:

  • verifying the accuracy, completeness and applicability of any technical information;

  • validating models, assumptions, parameters, results and outputs;

  • complying with applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards and professional requirements;

  • exercising independent engineering judgment;

  • obtaining qualified professional review where required.

ASDEA shall not be responsible for any professional, technical, engineering, commercial or legal decision made on the basis of website content.


7. Documentation and Model Library

The website may provide access to documentation, technical references, examples, model files or downloadable resources. Unless otherwise stated, such materials are provided for personal, academic, internal or professional reference use only. They may not be redistributed, resold, republished, modified for public distribution, used for commercial resale or incorporated into third-party products or services without prior written authorization from ASDEA.


Users are responsible for verifying all downloaded materials before using them in any technical, academic, professional or commercial context. ASDEA does not guarantee that documentation, examples, model files or downloadable resources are error-free, complete, up to date or suitable for a specific application.


8. STKO Academy and Video Content

The website may include STKO Academy pages, webinars, tutorials, courses, seminars or related educational content. Some video content may be embedded from YouTube or other third-party platforms.

Academy content is provided for learning and informational purposes. It does not replace official software documentation, professional training, project-specific engineering advice or the user’s own technical judgment.

Access to embedded third-party content may be governed by the terms and privacy policies of the relevant third-party platform.


9. Intellectual Property

All content available on the website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, animations, screenshots, graphics, logos, trademarks, software references, documentation, downloadable files, model examples, layouts, design elements and other materials, is owned by ASDEA or by the respective rights holders and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws.


Unless expressly authorized, users may not:

  • copy, reproduce, modify, distribute or republish website content;

  • use website content for public or commercial purposes;

  • remove copyright, trademark or proprietary notices;

  • create derivative works from website materials;

  • use ASDEA, STKO or STKO Pro names, logos or marks in a way that may cause confusion or imply endorsement;

  • extract or reuse substantial parts of the website content for third-party services, products, databases or training datasets.

Limited downloading or printing of website materials is permitted only for personal, internal, academic or professional reference use, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are preserved and the material is not modified or redistributed.


10. Trademarks

ASDEA, STKO, STKO Pro and any related names, logos, product names, service names, graphics or marks displayed on the website are trademarks, trade names or distinctive signs belonging to ASDEA or their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants users any right or license to use such trademarks or distinctive signs without prior written authorization.


11. Acceptable Use

Users agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly. Users must not:

  • use the website in violation of applicable laws or regulations;

  • interfere with the security, integrity or functionality of the website;

  • attempt unauthorized access to systems, servers, accounts or data;

  • upload, send or introduce malicious code, viruses or harmful files;

  • scrape, crawl, extract or harvest website content in an unauthorized or excessive manner;

  • use website content or forms for spam, fraud, phishing or misleading activities;

  • submit false, inaccurate, unlawful, defamatory, offensive or harmful content;

  • infringe intellectual property, privacy or other rights of ASDEA or third parties;

  • use the website in any way that may damage ASDEA, its products, users or third parties.

ASDEA reserves the right to restrict, suspend or block access to the website where misuse, abuse, security risk or violation of these Terms is detected.


12. User Submissions and Requests

Users may submit information through website forms, email links or other contact channels, including license requests, STKO Pro inquiries, webinar registrations, support requests or technical information.


By submitting information, users confirm that:

  • the information provided is accurate and lawful;

  • they have the right to submit such information;

  • the submission does not infringe third-party rights;

  • the submission does not contain unlawful, offensive, harmful or malicious content.

Users should avoid submitting confidential, sensitive or unnecessary personal data unless required for the specific request. Where users submit model files, screenshots, recordings, error messages, technical descriptions or other materials for support or evaluation purposes, ASDEA may use such materials solely to analyze, respond to and manage the request, unless otherwise agreed.


The processing of personal data submitted through the website is governed by the Privacy Policy.


13. Forms, License Requests and STKO Pro Inquiries

The website may include forms for STKO license requests, STKO Pro information requests and webinar registrations.


Submitting a license or STKO Pro request does not automatically grant a license, demo, trial, commercial offer or access to the software. ASDEA reserves the right to evaluate each request, request additional information and decide whether and how to proceed.


Any software license, demo, trial, activation, commercial offer or access condition may be subject to separate terms, eligibility requirements, technical validation or commercial agreement.


14. Third-Party Links and External Platforms

The website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms, including but not limited to:

  • the STKO Forum;

  • YouTube;

  • Zoom;

  • external documentation resources;

  • partner websites;

  • third-party service providers.

These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes only.

ASDEA does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, accuracy or practices of third-party websites or platforms. Access to and use of third-party platforms is at the user’s own risk and may be subject to the third party’s own terms and privacy policies.


15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ASDEA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or other damages arising out of or connected with:

  • access to or use of the website;

  • inability to access or use the website;

  • reliance on website content;

  • errors, omissions or inaccuracies in website content;

  • use of documentation, examples, model files or downloadable resources;

  • technical, engineering or professional decisions based on website content;

  • interaction with third-party websites or platforms;

  • unauthorized access, viruses, technical failures or security incidents beyond ASDEA’s reasonable control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is not permitted by applicable law.


16. Privacy and Cookies

The processing of personal data through the website is governed by the Privacy Policy.

The use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by the Cookie Policy.

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