I'm in the UK which is only one part of Europe, and while "penalty clauses" are not illegal here, they are unenforceable. Liquidated damage clauses that impose

I'm in the UK which is only one part of Europe, and while "penalty clauses" are not illegal here, they are unenforceable. Liquidated damage clauses that impose reparations of a genuine pre-estimate of probable loss are fine, however. Whether $30000 is such is a matter for debate. If the software would cost $30000 for licensing on a single laptop, maybe it would be.