DSC Software EULA

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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
(For Digital Security Controls Software Provided With or Without Products or Components)


IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: DSC Software acquired with or without Products and Components is copyrighted and is licensed under the following license terms:

This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between You (the company, individual or entity who acquired the Software and any related Hardware) and Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. ("DSC"), the manufacturer of the integrated security systems and the developer of the software and any related products or components ("HARDWARE") which You acquired. 

If the DSC software product ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE") is intended to be accompanied by HARDWARE, and is NOT accompanied by new HARDWARE, You may not use, copy or install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  The SOFTWARE PRODUCT includes computer software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation. 

Any software provided along with the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that is associated with a separate end-user license agreement is licensed to You under the terms of that license agreement. 

By installing, copying, downloading, storing, accessing or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, You agree unconditionally to be bound by the terms of this EULA, even if this EULA is deemed to be a modification of any previous arrangement or contract.  If You do not agree to the terms of this EULA, DSC is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to You, and You have no right to use it.


SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, and text incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, are owned by DSC and/or its suppliers. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold. All rights not expressly granted under this EULA are reserved by DSC and its suppliers.


1.  GRANT OF LICENSE.
This EULA grants You the right to install and use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on the HARDWARE or other product or component for which it was made available by DSC solely in the manner set forth in any accompanying documentation or, in the absence of such, solely in the manner contemplated by the nature of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may also include a software code component that is resident in a device as provided by DSC for operating that device.  You may use such component of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT solely in connection with the use of that device, but may not retrieve, copy, or otherwise transfer that software component to any other media or device without DSC's express prior written authorization.

2.  DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

(a)  Software Installation and Use. 
For each license You acquire, You may have only one copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT installed on the HARDWARE.

(b)  Storage/Network Use.
The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may not be installed, accessed, displayed, run, shared or used concurrently on or from different computers, including a workstation, terminal or other digital electronic device ("Device"), unless the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is intended to be operated as a network based solution. In other words, if You have several Devices, You will have to acquire a license for each Device where the SOFTWARE will be used.

(c) Back-up Copy.
You may make back-up copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, but You may only have one copy per license installed at any given time. You may use the back-up copy solely for archival purposes.  Except as expressly provided in this EULA, You may not otherwise make copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, including any associated media, printed materials, or "online" or electronic documentation.

(c) 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, and any attempt to do so shall immediately terminate this license.  You may not make any changes or modifications to the Software, or create any derivative works, without the written permission of an officer of DSC. You may not remove any proprietary notices, marks or labels from the Software Product. You shall institute reasonable measures to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this EULA.

(d) Separation of Components.
The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one HARDWARE unit.

(e) Single INTEGRATED PRODUCT.
If You acquired this SOFTWARE with HARDWARE, then the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed with the HARDWARE as a single integrated product. In this case, the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may only be used with the HARDWARE as set forth in this EULA.

(f)  Rental.
You may not rent, lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. You may not make it available to others or post it on a server or a web site.

(g)  Software Product Transfer.
You may transfer all of Your rights under this EULA only (1) as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the HARDWARE, (2) You transfer all of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including all component parts, the media, associated printed and other materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and this EULA), (3) You do not retain any copies of any portion of the SOFTWARE PROUCT, (4) the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA, (5) You notify DSC of the permanent transfer of the HARDWARE, and (6) if the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

(h)  Termination.
Without prejudice to any other rights, DSC may terminate this EULA if You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, You must immeditely destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.

(i)  Trademarks.
This EULA does not grant You any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of DSC or its suppliers.

(j)  Copyright Notices.
You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

(k)  Subsequent EULA.
DSC may also supersede this EULA with a subsequent EULA pursuant to providing you with any future component, release, upgrade, or other modification or addition to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  Similarly, to the extent that the terms of this EULA conflict with any prior EULA or other agreement between you and DSC regarding the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, the terms of this EULA shall prevail.

(l)  Incorporation of “Open Source” and other Third Party Software. 
Portions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be subject to certain thirty party license agreements governing the use, copy, modification, redistribution, and warranty of that material as set forth the applicable license from such third party, including what is commonly known as “open source” software.  A copy of this and each applicable third party license can be found in the file README.TXT accompanying this SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  By using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you are also agreeing to be bound to the terms of such third party licenses.  If provided for in the applicable third party license, you have a right to receive source code for such software for use and distribution in any program that you create so long as you in turn agree to be bound to the terms of the applicable third party license, and your programs are distributed under the terms of that license.  A copy of such source code may be obtained free of charge by contacting your DSC representative. 


3. COPYRIGHT.
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, and text incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), the accompanying media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation, and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, are owned by  DSC or its suppliers. You may not copy any materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, whether in printed or other form. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT are the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants You no rights to use such content. All rights not expressly granted under this EULA are reserved by DSC and its suppliers.


4.  EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.
You agree that you will not export or re-export any portion of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, or any direct product thereof (the foregoing collectively referred to as the "Restricted Components"), to any country, person or entity subject to Canadian and/or U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree not to export or re-export any of the Restricted Components (i) to any country to which Canada and/or the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which currently include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the Restricted Components back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who you know or have reason to know will utilize the Restricted Components in the design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in Canadian and/or U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the Canadian or U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Export Administration nor any other U.S. or Canadian federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges.

5.  U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS.  The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is Commercial Computer Software provided with "restricted rights" under Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency supplements to them. Any use, duplication or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFAR 255.227-7013 et. seq. or 252.211-7015, or subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable, or similar clauses in the NASA FAR Supplement. Contractor/manufacturer is Tyco Security Products Ltd., 3301 Langstaff Road, Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 4L2.


6. CHOICE OF LAW.
This Software License Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.  The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded from this EULA.


7. ARBITRATION.
All disputes arising in connection with this Agreement shall be determined by final and binding arbitration in accordance with (i) the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario), if You are a resident of Canada or (ii) the International Commercial Arbitration Act, (Ontario), if You are resident outside Canada, or any successor or replacement legislation which may be in force, and the parties agree to be bound by the arbitrator's decision.  The place of arbitration shall be Toronto, Canada.


8. LIMITED WARRANTY.

(a)          NO WARRANTY
DSC PROVIDES THE SOFTWARE "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY. DSC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. DSC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR NON-MISAPPROPRIATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY, CUSTOM, TRADE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT, OR SYSTEM INTEGRATION) AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF DSC.  DSC MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ANY PORTION OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE, FREE OF ANY SECURITY DEFECTS OR IN AN UNINTERRUPTED MANNER. DSC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CHANGES IN THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE(S) UPON WHICH THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS OPERATING, OR FOR PROBLEMS IN THE INTERACTION OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT WITH NON-DSC SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE PRODUCTS.  DSC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON PURPORTING TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER WARRANTY, CONDITION OR LIABILITY CONCERNING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

(b)          EXCLUSION OF SPECIAL AND OTHER DAMAGES
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DSC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES BASED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWN TIME, YOUR TIME, THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, INJURY TO PROPERTY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY SYSTEMS, RECORDS OR DATA, OR LIABILITIES RELATED TO A VIOLATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S PRIVACY RIGHTS, EVEN IF DSC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.  YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR VERIFYING THE SECURITY, ACCURACY AND ADEQUACY OF ANY OUTPUT FROM THE SOFTWARE, AND FOR ANY RELIANCE THEREON.

(c)           LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; WARRANTY REFLECTS ALLOCATION OF RISK
IN ANY EVENT, IF DSC IS HELD TO BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER ANY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, DSC'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND FIVE CANADIAN DOLLARS (C$5.00).  BECAUSE AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ABOVE, THESE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

(d)          CHANGES IN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Without limiting the generality of the other provisions of this section 8, DSC shall not be responsible for problems caused by changes in the operating characteristics of the HARDWARE, or for problems in the interaction of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT with non-DSC-SOFTWARE or HARDWARE PRODUCTS.

WARNING: DSC recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this SOFTWARE PRODUCT to fail to perform as expected.

9.  SEVERABILITY.  
If any term of this agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of that term will not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining terms of this agreement.

10.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. 
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, discussions, undertakings, representations, warranties and understanding, whether written or verbal.            



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