IMPORTANT--READ CAREFULLY: THIS METACOMMUNICATIONS END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CUSTOMER ("CUSTOMER") AND METACOMMUNICATIONS, INC. ("METACOMMUNICATIONS") FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) IDENTIFIED BY THE LICENSE CERTIFICATE (ALSO DESCRIBED AS SERIAL NUMBERS) ISSUED BY METACOMMUNICATIONS TO CUSTOMER, WHICH INCLUDES THE PROPRIETARY COMPUTER SOFTWARE OF METACOMMUNICATIONS AND ANY ASSOCIATED AND RELATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS, AND "ONLINE" OR ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION OF METACOMMUNICATIONS (THE "SOFTWARE PRODUCT"). CUSTOMER AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE LIKE ANY WRITTEN NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SIGNED BY CUSTOMER. THIS EULA SETS FORTH THE EXCLUSIVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
BY INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, CUSTOMER AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA AS A LICENSEE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND THE TITLE, COPYRIGHT AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF METACOMMUNICATIONS AND ITS LICENSORS, IF ANY, AND ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT TREATIES, AS WELL AS OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS AND TREATIES. THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS LICENSED, NOT SOLD.
1. DEFINITIONS:
"Production Server" means the computer used to run the Software Products' server software components in a production environment (general use). "Staging Server" means one computer used to run the Software Products' server software components in a testing environment and for testing purposes only and one computer used to run the Software Products' server software components for back-up disaster recovery purposes only (singly or collectively as appropriate hereinafter, a "Staging Server").
2. LICENSE GRANT:
As long as Customer complies with the limitations and terms of this EULA, MetaCommunications grants to Customer a revocable, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, non-exclusive limited right and license to use the Software Product for the purposes described in the Software Product's accompanying documentation for Customer's internal business purposes only. MetaCommunications shall at all times retain ownership of all of the Software Product. Customer has no right to obtain or use any source code for the Software Product.
The Software Product consists of one of the following software programs, as specified in the License Certificate(s) issued by MetaCommunications for this EULA: "Virtual Ticket™" (also called Virtual Ticket Developer™), "Job Manager™", "Digital Storage Manager™", and/or "Approval Manager™" and in addition one or more of the following add-on software programs: "SQL SDK™", "Spark!™", and/or "PDF Rasterizer". Each software program may be offered in one or more Editions: "Workgroups", "Professional", "Standard", or "Express"and may have various functionality, pricing, and restrictions. MetaCommunications reserves all rights not expressly granted to Customer in this EULA. Customer's use of the Software Product is subject to the following additional terms and conditions:
3. SOFTWARE PRODUCT:
The Software Product may contain some or all of the following types of software: " Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 Express Edition Software" (MSDE Software) that provides database services on a computer called a "Server", class-specific "Server Software" that provides, based on the type of server package purchased from or given by MetaCommunications, specific functionality on a Server, "Agent Software" (also referred to as "InterSync™") which works in conjunction with Server Software to monitor and perform functions on remote file servers, "Client Software" that allows a computer or workstation to access or utilize the client services provided by the Server Software, "Browser Software" that allows a computer or workstation to access the client services provided by the Server Software through a web browser, "Utility Software" that provides installation and setup services to one or more software products, "Solution Libraries" that provide add-in functionality, and "Database and Table Structures" that are created or installed for use with the Software Product. The license granted by this EULA provides Customer with certain rights subject to the limitations and terms specified in this EULA.
4. INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SOFTWARE PRODUCT:
5. USE RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SOFTWARE PRODUCT:
6. META ASSURANCE / UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE:
Customer may choose not to install the version updates offered by MetaCommunications; however Covered Software Programs may not be upgradable directly to future versions, or supported, if Customer chooses not to accept and install upgrades as they are released. MetaCommunications will support the two most recent major version releases of Covered Software Programs.
All other services, including but not limited to, installation & implementation services and training services are not Benefits covered under this Agreement.
7. NO TRANSFER:
CUSTOMER MAY NOT RENT, LEASE, SELL, SUBLICENSE, ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THE CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR PLAN, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Customer may transfer with the prior written consent of MetaCommunications, said consent not to be unreasonably withheld, all Customer's rights to use the Software Product and Plan to another individual or legal entity provided that: (a) Customer also transfers (i) this EULA, and (ii) the License Certificate, the Software Product and all other software bundled, packaged or pre-installed with the Software Product, including all copies, upgrades, updates and prior versions; and (b) Customer retains no upgrades, updates or copies, including backups and copies; and (c) the receiving party accepts in writing the terms and conditions of this EULA and any other terms and conditions under which the Customer purchased this Software Product. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, CUSTOMER MAY NOT TRANSFER EDUCATION, PRE-RELEASE, FREE, EVALUATION, OR NOT FOR RESALE COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE. Prior to a transfer, MetaCommunications will require that Customer and the receiving party confirm in writing compliance with this Section 7, and provide MetaCommunications with information about the Customer and receiving party of the Software Product.
8. TERMINATION:
This EULA is effective until terminated. Any failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA will result in automatic termination of this license. Upon termination of this license for any reason, Customer must destroy and permanently delete from all of Customer's computers and other software storage mediums all of the Software Product, including but not limited to all License Certificate(s), and all documentation or materials related thereto that are in Customer's possession or under Customer's control.
9. LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITED LIABILITY:
LIMITED WARRANTY: MetaCommunications warrants that, for a period of 30 days from the issuance of the License Certificate by MetaCommunications to Customer (the "Warranty Period"), the Software Product will provide the features and functions generally described in the user documentation included with the Software Product and that the media on which the Software Product is furnished, if any, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship (the "Limited Warranty"). The Limited Warranty is void if failure of the physical media or physical documentation has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication by Customer. MetaCommunications and its licensors' entire liability and Customer's exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be, at MetaCommunications' option, either (a) return of the price paid for the Software Product, if any, or (b) repair or replacement of the Software Product that does not meet MetaCommunications' Limited Warranty. In order to pursue such remedy, Customer must return the defective Software Product to MetaCommunications within the Warranty Period. Outside the United States, neither these remedies nor any product support services offered by MetaCommunications are available without proof of purchase from an authorized international source.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, METACOMMUNICATIONS AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF METACOMMUNICATIONS HAS BEEN INFORMED OF SUCH PURPOSE), OF RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY, OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE WITH REGARD TO THIS EULA INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, ANY DOCUMENTATION, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT REMAINS WITH CUSTOMER. NEITHER METACOMMUNICATIONS NOR ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES WARRANT THAT USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT UNDER THIS EULA WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, WORK IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER SOFTWARE OR THAT ALL DEFECTS IN IT ARE CORRECTABLE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL METACOMMUNICATIONS, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SUPPLIERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR DATA, OR FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF THIS EULA OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, WHETHER ALLEGED AS BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, TORTIOUS CONDUCT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF METACOMMUNICATIONS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. FURTHER, IN NO EVENT SHALL METACOMMUNICATIONS, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS OR THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR MISTAKES, INACCURACIES, INCOMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELETION OF FILES, LOSS OF DATA, ERRORS, DEFECTS, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, ANY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE (INCLUDING FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE DUE TO OBSOLESCENCE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT THAT MAY RESULT FROM CHANGES IN CUSTOMER'S REQUIREMENTS), COMPUTER VIRUS (OR OTHER MALICIOUS PROGRAM), COMMUNICATION LINE FAILURE, INCOMPATIBILITY OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WITH OTHER SOFTWARE, WHETHER ALLEGED AS BREACH OF CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT OR UNDER ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF METACOMMUNICATIONS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. METACOMMUNICATIONS' AGGREGATE LIABILITY AND THAT OF ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EULA OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT), SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, IF ANY. THIS SECTION 9 SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THIS EULA.
10. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS:
All title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in the Software Product shall remain with MetaCommunications and/or its licensors, if any. Customer acknowledges such ownership and intellectual property rights and agrees not to take any action to jeopardize, limit, or interfere in any manner with MetaCommunications’ or its licensors' ownership of or rights with respect to the Software Product. The Software Product is protected by copyright, other intellectual property laws, and by international treaties. Title and related rights in the applicable content, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and icons (collectively "Content") accessed through the Software Product or on any accompanying documentation are the property of the respective Content owner and are protected by applicable law. The license granted under this EULA gives Customer no rights in or to such Content. Customer acknowledges that the structure, organization and code of the Software Product are the sole property of and constitute valuable trade secrets and confidential information of MetaCommunications and its licensors and Customer agrees to protect and maintain the confidentiality of such trade secrets and confidential information.
11. EXPORT RULES:
Customer agrees that the Software Product will not be shipped, transferred or exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act or any other export laws, restrictions or regulations (collectively the "Export Laws"). In addition, if the Software Product is identified as export controlled items under the Export Laws, Customer represents and warrants that Customer is not prohibited under the Export Laws from receiving the Software Product, and Customer will comply with all applicable Export Laws that apply to the Software Product, including without limitation end-user, end-use, and destination restrictions. All rights to use the Software Product are granted on condition that such rights are forfeited if Customer fails to comply with the terms of this EULA.
12. GENERAL:
MetaCommunications and Customer agree that this EULA constitutes the entire agreement between MetaCommunications and Customer concerning the license of the Software Product. This EULA supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software Product or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. MetaCommunications and Customer further agree that: (a) This EULA shall not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods; (b) If any provision in this EULA should be held illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to render it enforceable without losing its intent, or severed from this EULA if no such modification is possible, and other provisions of this EULA shall remain in full force and effect; (c) The controlling language of this EULA is English. If Customer has received a translation into another language, it has been provided for Customer's convenience only; (d) To be effective, any waiver of any provision of this EULA must be in writing and signed by the waiving party. No waiver by MetaCommunications of its rights under any provision of this EULA shall constitute a waiver of its rights under such provisions at any other time or a waiver of its rights under any other provision of this EULA. No failure by MetaCommunications to take any action as a result of any breach of this EULA or default by Customer shall constitute a waiver of MetaCommunications' right to enforce any provision of this EULA or to take action as a result of such breach or default or any subsequent breach or default by Customer; (e) The provisions of this EULA which require or contemplate performance after the expiration or termination of this EULA shall be enforceable notwithstanding said expiration or termination; (f) MetaCommunications may transfer its rights and obligations under this EULA, in whole or in part, at any time; (g) Subject to the foregoing, this EULA and the rights set forth herein shall enure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties and each of their respective successors and permitted assigns; (h) Except for the payment of money due to MetaCommunications from Customer, neither party shall be in default or be liable for any delay, failure in performance, or interruption of service resulting directly or indirectly from any cause beyond its reasonable control; (i) The relationship between MetaCommunications and Customer is that of independent contractors, and neither Customer nor Customer's agents shall have any authority to bind MetaCommunications in any way; (j) The headings to the sections of this EULA are used for convenience only and shall have no substantive meaning; (k) Customer is solely responsible for selection of the Software Product to achieve the intended results for Customer's particular purpose; (l) MetaCommunications may recommend or provide third party software as part of its solution for Customer and the rights and licenses with respect to such third party software shall be under terms set for in the respective relevant license agreements between Customer and the vendors of such third party software; and (m) MetaCommunications may enter Customer's premises in order to inspect the Software Product in any reasonable manner during regular business hours to verify Customer's compliance with the terms of this EULA.
13. TAXES:
Customer agrees to pay or reimburse MetaCommunications for all federal, state, provincial or local sales, use, value-added, personal property, excise or other taxes, fees or duties imposed by any jurisdiction which are based on the provision of a Plan, amounts payable to MetaCommunications hereunder or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any related penalties and interest thereon, except for income taxes payable by MetaCommunications in respect of its income.
14. NOTICE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS:
The Software Product and documentation are "Commercial Items," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101, consisting of "Commercial Computer Software" and "Commercial Computer Software Documentation," as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. 227.7202, as applicable. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as applicable, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U.S. Government end users (a) only as Commercial Items and (b) with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
15. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION & WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:
This EULA shall be deemed to be made in the State of Iowa, USA, and shall in all respects be interpreted, construed, and governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, USA, without regard to its choice of law principles. The District Court for Johnson County, State of Iowa, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any dispute arising out of this EULA. Customer hereby consents to such jurisdiction and venue. METACOMMUNICATIONS AND CUSTOMER WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL IN ANY SUIT OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS EULA. This waiver of the right to a jury trial is made to avoid the expense of a jury trial and to expedite any litigation that may arise between the parties with respect to this EULA.
16. NOTICE:
All notices, demands, requests, consents, and approvals which may be or are required to be given or made pursuant to any provisions of this EULA shall be made or given in writing and shall be served personally, by overnight courier, or mailed by prepaid certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address of each of the parties. The date of receipt of such notice, demand or request shall be deemed to be made the day of giving of such notice, demand or request if delivered personally, or if mailed or couriered as aforesaid, the date such notice was delivered to the recipient.
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