63 Steps
Software that solves problems
TERMS OF USE FOR WEBSITEEffective Date: 8 September 20251. Acceptance of TermsBy accessing and using this website for 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd (“Site”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.2. Use of the SiteYou agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited behavior includes harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, or disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Site.3. Intellectual Property RightsAll content, trademarks, and data on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, designs, images, and software, are the property of 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd or its content suppliers and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Unauthorised use of any materials on the Site is strictly prohibited.4. Limitation of LiabilityThe content on this Site is provided “as is,” and 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose. 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site.5. Children's Privacy
The Site is intended solely for persons who are 18 years old or such higher age required in your country to use the Site. If you are under age, do not install, enable, or use the Site.6. External LinksThis Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only, and 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd has no control over the content or availability of such sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd of the site or any association with its operators.7. Changes to the Terms63 Steps (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates.8. Governing LawThese Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in South Africa.9. End User License Agreement (EULA) for Software Extensions
Use of 63 Steps software extensions and applications is governed by
separate End-User License Agreements available at 63-steps.com/#eula and through
the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace.10. Contact InformationIf you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:63 Steps (Pty) Ltd
Avi Jivan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 74 935 1374
PRIVACY POLICYEffective Date: 8 September 20251. Introduction63 Steps (Pty) Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates this website and its Extensions (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.2. Information Collection and UseWe may collect several types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.2.1. Personal DataWhile using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Cookies and Usage Data2.2. Usage Data & CookiesCarrd.co (our hosting provider) and Cloudflare (our DNS and security provider) may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Version
- Device Information (Operating System, Screen Resolution, etc.)
- Cookies and Tracking Data
- Referring URLs
- Request TimestampsFor more information on how Carrd.co and Cloudflare process data, please review their respective Privacy Policies.2.3. Extension Data
Azure DevOps (for which our extension is built) may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Organisation information
- Reviewer informationFor more information on how Azure DevOps and their extensions marketplace processes data, please review their Privacy Policies.3. Children's Privacy
The Service is intended solely for persons who are 18 years old or such higher age required in your country to use the Service. If you are under age, do not install, enable, or use the Service.If you become aware of someone under the required age using the Service, please inform us immediately so that we may take corrective action.3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:Contact you directly to have deeper discussions related to your learningWe do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.4. Tools and Service Providers
We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our website and communicate with you:
- Carrd for publishing and hosting content
- Cloudflare for DNS management
- Azure DevOps for software extensionsThese services handle data according to their own policies. For more information on how these services process data, please review their respective policies.5. Your Rights
You may:
Decline to provide personal data where applicable, though this may limit access to certain software and or features6. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. It is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.7. Contact InformationIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:63 Steps (Pty) Ltd
Avi Jivan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 74 935 1374
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) FOR AZURE DEVOPS EXTENSION(S)Effective Date: 8 September 2025---1. Agreement
This End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between 63 Steps (Pty) Ltd, a private company incorporated and registered in the Republic of South Africa (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”), and you, the individual or entity installing, enabling, or using the Extension (“Customer”, “you”, “your”).By installing, enabling, or using the Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.Business use only; accuracy of representation. You represent that Customer is a business “juristic person” and not a consumer. If applicable law treats Customer as a consumer (including where Customer’s asset value or annual turnover is below the applicable threshold), then Sections 12–13 apply only to the maximum extent permitted by such law and nothing in this Agreement excludes rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.If you do not agree, do not install, enable, or use the Extension.The Extension is intended solely for persons who are 18 years old or such higher age required in your country to use the Extension. If you are under age, do not install, enable, or use the Extension.---2. Definitions
- “Extension” means the software application developed and provided by the Company and made available through the Azure DevOps Marketplace.
- “Azure DevOps Services” means the platform, APIs, and services provided by Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates.
- “Subscription” means a paid, recurring license to use the Extension.
- “BETA” means a limited-time evaluation license provided through the Azure DevOps Marketplace, free of charge.
- “Effective Date” means the date you first install, enable, or otherwise use the Extension.---3. License Grant
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Extension solely within your own Azure DevOps organization and solely for your internal business purposes and not for any personal or consumer use.---4. Restrictions
You agree that you shall not:
- Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise make the Extension available to third parties;
- Modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Extension, except as expressly permitted by applicable law;
- Use the Extension for competitive analysis or to develop a competing product or service;
- Use the Extension for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws or regulations.---5. Delivery and Access
The Extension will be delivered electronically through the Azure DevOps Marketplace. Access to and use of the Extension requires an active Azure DevOps account and a stable internet connection. The availability and performance of the Extension depend on the Azure DevOps Services, over which the Company has no control.---6. BETA and Evaluation
If you access the Extension as a BETA, you are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to evaluate the Extension. The Company may terminate or modify the BETA at any time, with or without notice. THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE FUNCTIONALITY, AVAILABILITY, OR CONTINUITY OF THE EXTENSION DURING THE BETA.---7. Support and Updates
The Extension is provided "AS IS" without any commitment or obligation to provide maintenance, support, or updates, except as may be required by the Azure DevOps Marketplace terms for paid extensions.For paid extensions, Company will provide commercially reasonable support as required by Microsoft's marketplace policies, which may include:
- Response to billing inquiries
- Basic technical support for Extension deployment issues
- Bug fixes for critical functionality (at Company's discretion)Any support provided is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS", and without warranty of any kind.The Company may, at its sole discretion, make updates, modifications, or enhancements available, which may be installed automatically. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Extension at any time, with or without notice.---8. Data and Privacy
The Extension operates within your Azure DevOps organization. Configuration data is stored locally within your Azure DevOps environment.The Company does not store, process, or transmit your data, except as required for billing or account management.Microsoft may collect standard platform telemetry about Extension usage
through Azure DevOps. Such data collection is governed by Microsoft's
privacy policies, not this Agreement.YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE SECURITY, PRIVACY, AND COMPLIANCE OF YOUR AZURE DEVOPS ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE DATA PROTECTION, PRIVACY, FINANCIAL, INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC, AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POPIA, GDPR, HIPAA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS). YOU ARE ALSO SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE BACKUP, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY PROCEDURES.More information can be found in our Privacy Policy located at 63-steps.com/#privacy
---9. Intellectual Property
All rights, title, and interest in and to the Extension, including all intellectual property rights, remain exclusively with the Company. Nothing in this Agreement grants you any ownership rights in or to the Extension.Any feedback, suggestions, or recommendations you provide regarding the Extension may be freely used by the Company without any obligation or compensation to you.---10. Third-Party Components and APIs
The Extension relies on Azure DevOps Services and related APIs provided by Microsoft. THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY ARISING FROM, ANY INTERRUPTION, MODIFICATION, OR DISCONTINUATION OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR APIS.The Extension may include third-party software components, libraries, or APIs ("Third-Party Components"). Such Third-Party Components are licensed to you under their respective license terms, which may be found in the Extension documentation or notices.Even if Third-Party Components are governed by separate agreements, the disclaimers and limitations in this Agreement also apply to such components. COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY COMPONENTS AND ANY ISSUES ARISING FROM THEIR USE.---11. High-Risk ActivitiesTHE EXTENSION IS NOT FAULT-TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS OR MISSION-CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE. YOU SHALL NOT USE THE EXTENSION IN ANY APPLICATION OR SITUATION WHERE THE EXTENSION’S FAILURE COULD LEAD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL, PROPERTY, FINANCIAL, OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (“HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES”). HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE SUPPORT OR MEDICAL SYSTEMS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OR FINANCIALLY SIGNIFICANT TRADING PLATFORMS. YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE EXTENSION FOR HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES.---12. Warranty Disclaimer
THE EXTENSION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS, AND ERRORS, AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF:
(A) MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR QUIET ENJOYMENT;
(B) UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION;
(C) ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF OUTPUT OR RESULTS; AND
(D) COMPATIBILITY WITH FUTURE VERSIONS OF AZURE DEVOPS OR RELATED SERVICES.
(E) ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY DATA PROCESSING, CALCULATIONS, REPORTS, OR OUTPUTS GENERATED BY THE EXTENSION;
(F) SECURITY VULNERABILITIES, UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, OR DATA BREACHES ARISING FROM THE EXTENSION'S OPERATION;
(G) INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS;
(H) IMPACT ON SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, AVAILABILITY, SPEED, OR BUSINESS OPERATIONS;
(I) COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER EXTENSIONS, PLUGINS, OR SOFTWARE; AND
(J) BACKUP, RECOVERY, OR BUSINESS CONTINUITY CAPABILITIES.YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE EXTENSION, INCLUDING ANY RISK OF DATA LOSS, CORRUPTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS IN YOUR AZURE DEVOPS ENVIRONMENT.---13. Limitation of Liability
IF YOU HAVE ANY BASIS FOR RECOVERING DAMAGES DESPITE THE PRECEDING DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY, YOU CAN RECOVER FROM COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES ONLY DIRECT DAMAGES UP TO THE GREATER OF:
(A) ZAR 100.00 (ONE HUNDRED RAND); OR
(B) THE TOTAL FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO COMPANY FOR THE EXTENSION DURING THE THREE (3) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.YOU CANNOT RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.This limitation applies to:
(a) anything related to the Extension, services, content, or third-party components;
(b) claims for breach of contract, warranty, guarantee, or condition; strict liability, negligence, or other tort; or any other claim;
in each case to the extent permitted by applicable law.It also applies even if Company knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages.YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION, OR ANY FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE ACTION AGAINST THE COMPANY.ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE EXTENSION MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF THE DATE THE CAUSE OF ACTION FIRST AROSE, OR SUCH CLAIM SHALL BE PERMANENTLY BARRED.YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS A FUNDAMENTAL BASIS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THAT THE EXTENSION WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATION.---14. Indemnification
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:
(A) YOUR USE OR MISUSE OF THE EXTENSION;
(B) YOUR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE LAW; OR
(C) ANY CONTENT, CONFIGURATION, OR DATA PROVIDED BY YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION.THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE NO INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST YOU BY THIRD PARTIES, UNLESS SUCH LIABILITY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.---15. Term and Termination
This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date and remains in effect until terminated.The Company may suspend or terminate your license and access to the Extension immediately if you:
- Breach any provision of this Agreement;
- Use the Extension in an unlawful or unauthorized manner; or
- Fail to maintain a valid subscription.Sections 8 through 20, and all warranty disclaimers, liability limitations, and indemnification obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement.---16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.YOU CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA, GAUTENG DIVISION (OR ITS SUCCESSOR COURTS), FOR THE RESOLUTION OF ANY DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.---17. Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Extension.---18. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements.
- Severability: If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer this Agreement without the Company’s prior written consent.
- No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of any right.
- Amendments: The Company may modify this Agreement at any time by posting an updated version. Continued use of the Extension after such modification constitutes acceptance of the updated EULA. It is your responsibility to review this EULA periodically for any updates.---19. Force Majeure
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY EVENTS BEYOND ITS REASONABLE CONTROL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACTS OF GOD, NATURAL DISASTERS, FIRE, FLOOD, EARTHQUAKE, PANDEMICS, GOVERNMENTAL ACTIONS, CIVIL UNREST, STRIKES, INTERNET OR TELECOMMUNICATION FAILURES, DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACKS, THIRD-PARTY SERVICE OUTAGES (INCLUDING AZURE DEVOPS SERVICES), OR POWER FAILURES.IN SUCH CASES, THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATIONS SHALL BE SUSPENDED FOR THE DURATION OF THE DELAY, AND THE COMPANY SHALL USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO RESUME PERFORMANCE AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. NO REFUNDS, CREDITS, OR OTHER COMPENSATION SHALL BE DUE FOR UNAVAILABILITY OR DELAYS CAUSED BY A FORCE MAJEURE EVENT.20. Contact InformationIf you have any questions about this EULA, please contact us at:63 Steps (Pty) Ltd
Avi Jivan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 74 935 1374