IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft") for the Microsoft software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation (collectively, "SOFTWARE PRODUCT"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, you may not use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.
INTRODUCTION. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is comprised of the following components: (i) the core cabinet file components which include Microsoft Agent Server, Microsoft Agent Control and Microsoft Agent Provider; (ii) Microsoft Character Animation Data and Image Files; and (iii) Foreign Language .DLL files. The Foreign Language .DLL files provided by Microsoft for use with Microsoft Agent are subject to this EULA, which EULA will only be provided in English. English shall be deemed the language that controls the terms of this EULA.
This EULA describes your rights with respect to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and its components.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights:
* Standard Use. You may install and use one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a single computer.
* Development Use. Microsoft grants you a non-exclusive, limited license, subject to the development use requirements below, to: (i) use the Character Animation Data and Image Files and Foreign Language .DLL files Microsoft has designated at the Microsoft Site (as defined below) for development use with Microsoft Agent, and (ii) create web pages, scripts or programs that call the Microsoft Agent API to animate the character and display the static or animated images that are provided by Microsoft to enable the end-user selection of an animated image.
* Development Use Requirements.
Software Product. If you exercise the Development Use rights described above, you agree to: (a) only exercise the development rights described above for your web site or application that uses the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; (b) only allow access to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT by your end-users by (i) providing instructions or a hyperlink URL so that your end-user customers can download the components from Microsoft's web site located at http://www.microsoft.com/msagent (the "Microsoft Site") or (ii) including the SOFTWARE PRODUCT's CLSID in an HTML Object tag on your web site that will automatically download the SOFTWARE PRODUCT for your end-user customers from the Microsoft Site; (c) place one of the following notices on your web site or application that includes or uses the SOFTWARE PRODUCT: (i) place the notice "Uses Microsoft Agent technology" on your web site on the introductory page where the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is used or (ii) place the notice "Includes Microsoft Agent technology" in your application's copyright information or packaging; (d) not use Microsoft's name, logo, or trademarks to market your web site or application; (e) include a valid copyright notice on your web site or application; and (e) indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Microsoft from and against any claims or lawsuits, including attorney's fees, that arise or result from the use or distribution of your web site or application.
Microsoft Character Animation Data and Image Files. If you use any of the Character Animation Data and Image Files, you agree to: (a) only use the Character Animation Data and Image Files on your web site or application that uses the SOFTWARE PRODUCT; (b) display the character's name with the following copyright notice "(c) 1996-1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved." with the web site's or application's copyright information or adjacent to the character's image; (c) not use the Character Animation Data and Image Files to disparage Microsoft, its products or services or for promotional goods or for products which, in Microsoft's sole judgment, may diminish or otherwise damage Microsoft's goodwill in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT including but not limited to uses which could be deemed under applicable law to be obscene or pornographic, uses which are excessively violent, unlawful, or which purpose is to encourage unlawful activities; (d) not use the Character Animation Data and Image files to imply Microsoft's sponsorship, endorsement or approval of your software application, service or content provided on your Internet site; (e) not alter the Character Animation Data and Image Files in any way; and (f) not combine the Animated Character(s) or Animation data files with any other object, including, but not limited to, other logos, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features or symbols.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
* Support Services. Microsoft may provide you with support services related to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT ("Support Services"). Use of Support Services is governed by the Microsoft polices and programs described in the user manual, in "on line" documentation and/or other Microsoft-provided materials. Any supplemental software code provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. With respect to technical information you provide to Microsoft as part of the Support Services, Microsoft may use such information for its business purposes, including for product support and development. Microsoft will not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies you.
* Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
* Rental. You may not rent, lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
* Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA, and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.
3. ALL RIGHTS NOT EXPRESSLY GRANTED HEREIN ARE RESERVED BY MICROSOFT.
4. TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.
5. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text, and "applets" incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
6. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. All SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations issued on or after December 1, 1995 is provided with the commercial rights and restrictions described elsewhere herein. All SOFTWARE PRODUCT provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations issued prior to December 1, 1995 is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS as provided for in FAR, 48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or FAR, 48 CFR 252.227-7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable.
7. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE PRODUCT licensed hereunder is subject to the export control laws and regulations of the U.S.A., and any amendments thereof. You confirm that with respect to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you will not export or re-export it, directly or indirectly, to any countries that are subject to U.S.A. export restrictions. You further acknowledge that the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may include technical data subject to export and re-export restrictions imposed by U.S.A. law.
MISCELLANEOUS
If you acquired this product in the United States, this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
If you acquired this product in Canada, this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario.
If this product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply.
If you are interested in additional information on licensing or use of Microsoft Agent, please visit the Microsoft Agent web site at http://www.microsoft.com/msagent. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Microsoft for any reason, please contact the Microsoft subsidiary serving your country, or write: Microsoft Sales Information Center/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.
LIMITED WARRANTY
NO WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT, AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, MICROSOFT'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR US$5.00; PROVIDED HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO A MICROSOFT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT, MICROSOFT'S ENTIRE LIABILITY REGARDING SUPPORT SERVICES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Si vous avez acquis votre produit Microsoft au CANADA, la garantie limitΘe suivante vous concerne :
GARANTIE LIMIT╔E
AUCUNE AUTRE GARANTIE - DANS LA MESURE PR╔VUE PAR LA LOI, MICROSOFT ET SES FOURNISSEURS EXCLUENT TOUTE AUTRE GARANTIE OU CONDITION, EXPRESSE OU IMPLICITE, Y COMPRIS MAIS NE SE LIMITANT PAS AUX GARANTIES OU CONDITIONS IMPLICITES DU CARACT╚RE AD╔QUAT POUR LA COMMERCIALISATION OU UN USAGE PARTICULIER EN CE QUI CONCERNE LE LOGICIEL OU CONCERNANT LE TITRE , L'ABSENCE DE CONTREFA╟ON DUDIT LOGICIEL, ET TOUTE DOCUMENTATION ╔CRITE QUI L'ACCOMPAGNE, AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE DISPOSITION CONCERNANT LE SUPORT TECHNIQUE OU LA FA╟ON DONT CELUI-CI A ╔T╔ RENDU. CETTE GARANTIE LIMIT╔E VOUS ACCORDE DES DROITS JURIDIQUES SP╔CIFIQUES.
PAS DE RESPONSABILIT╔ POUR LES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS - MICROSOFT OU SES FOURNISSEURS NE SERONT PAS RESPONSABLES EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE POUR TOUT DOMMAGE SP╔CIAL, INCIDENT, INDIRECT, OU CONS╔QUENT QUEL QU'IL SOIT (Y COMPRIS, SANS LIMITATION, LES DOMMAGES ENTRAIN╔S PAR LA PERTE DE B╔N╔FICES, L'INTERRUPTION DES ACTIVIT╔S, LA PERTE D'INFORMATION OU TOUTE AUTRE PERTE P╔CUNIAIRE) D╔COULANT DE L'UTILISATION OU DE L'IMPOSSIBILIT╔ D'UTILISATION DE CE LOGICIEL AINSI QUE POUR TOUTE DISPOSITION CONCERNANT LE SUPORT TECHNIQUE OU LA FA╟ON DONT CELUI-CI A ╔T╔ RENDU ET CE, M╩ME SI MICROSOFT A ╔T╔ AVIS╔E DE LA POSSIBILIT╔ DE TELS DOMMAGES. LA RESPONSABILIT╔ DE MICROSOFT EN VERTU DE TOUTE DISPOSITION DE CETTE CONVENTION NE POURRA EN AUCUN TEMPS EXC╔DER LE PLUS ╔LEV╔ ENTRE i) LE MONTANT EFFECTIVEMENT PAY╔ PAR VOUS POUR LE LOGICIEL OU ii) US$5.00. ADVENANT QUE VOUS AYEZ CONTRACT╔ PAR ENTENTE DISTINCTE AVEC MICROSOFT POUR UN SUPPORT TECHNIQUE ╔TENDU, VOUS SEREZ LI╔ PAR LES TERMES D' UNE TELLE ENTENTE.
La prΘsente Convention est rΘgie par les lois de la province d'Ontario, Canada. Chacune des parties α la prΘsente reconnaεt irrΘvocablement la compΘtence des tribunaux de la province d'Ontario et consent α instituer tout litige qui pourrait dΘcouler de la prΘsente auprΦs des tribunaux situΘs dans le district judiciaire de York, province d'Ontario.
Au cas o∙ vous auriez des questions concernant cette licence ou que vous dΘsiriez vous mettre en rapport avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, dont l'adresse est fournie dans ce produit, ou Θcrivez α : Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.
