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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION
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END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT DESKTOP OPERATING SYSTEMS
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a
legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity)
and the manufacturer ("Manufacturer") of the computer system or computer
system component ("HARDWARE") with which you acquired the Microsoft
software product(s) identified above ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE").
If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is not accompanied by a new computer system or
computer system component, you may not use or copy 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, accessing 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, Manufacturer and Microsoft
Licensing, Inc. ("MS") are unwilling to license the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to
you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, and
you should promptly contact Manufacturer for instructions on return of
the unused product(s) for a refund.
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. The term
"COMPUTER" as used herein shall mean the HARDWARE, if the HARDWARE is a
single computer system, or shall mean the computer system with which the
HARDWARE operates, if the HARDWARE is a computer system component.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following rights:
Software Installation and Use. You may only install and use one copy of
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on the COMPUTER.
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 ("Devices") . Notwithstanding the foregoing and except
as otherwise provided below, any number of Devices, may access or
otherwise utilize the file and print services and peer web services of
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, if included.
If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is Windows 98, you may additionally (i) use the
"Multiple Display" feature of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to expand your
desktop as described in the on-line Help file, without obtaining a
license for each display; and (ii) permit a maximum of five (5)
COMPUTERS to connect to the single COMPUTER running the SOFTWARE PRODUCT
solely to access the Internet using the "Internet Connection Sharing"
feature of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. You may not allow these connected
COMPUTERS to use any other components of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, nor to
invoke application sharing as described below. The five (5) connection
maximum includes any indirect connections made through software or
hardware which pools or aggregates connections.
If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is Windows NT Workstation, you may use the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT on a single COMPUTER as interactive workstation
software, but not as server software. However, you may permit a maximum
of ten (10) Devices to connect to the COMPUTER to access and use
services of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, such as file and print services and
peer web services. The ten-connection maximum includes any indirect
connections made through software or hardware which pools or aggregates
connections.
Back-up Copy. If Manufacturer has not included a back-up copy of the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT with the COMPUTER, you may make a single back-up copy
of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. You may use the back-up copy solely for
archival purposes. Back-up Utility. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT includes a
Microsoft back-up utility, you may use the utility to make the single
back-up copy. After the single back-up copy is made, the backup utility
will be permanently disabled. Except as expressly provided in this EULA,
you may not otherwise make copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, including the
printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE.
2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.
Windows NT Workstation. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is Windows NT
Workstation, the following additional restriction(s) apply. Processor
Limitation - The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be used by no more than the
maximum number of processors of the COMPUTER indicated at the top of
this EULA.
Multiple Processor Version Selection. The CD or diskette(s) on which the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT resides may contain several copies of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT, each of which is compatible with a different microprocessor
architecture, such as the x86 architecture or various RISC architectures
("Processor Version(s)"). You may install and use only one copy of one
Processor Version of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on the COMPUTER.
Language Version Selection. Manufacturer may have elected to provide you
with a selection of language versions for one or more of the Microsoft
software products licensed under this EULA. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is
included in more than one language version, you are licensed to use only
one of the language versions provided. As part of the setup process for
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT you will be given a one-time option to select a
language version. Upon selection, the language version selected by you
will be set up on the COMPUTER, and the language version(s) not selected
by you will be automatically and permanently deleted from the hard disk
of the COMPUTER.
Operating System Selection. Manufacturer may have elected to provide you
with a selection of Microsoft operating system software for the
COMPUTER. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT includes more than one (1) Microsoft
operating system software (i.e. Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT
Workstation, Windows for Workgroups, Windows, MS-DOS, MS-DOS and
Windows, or MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups) ("Microsoft OS"), you are
licensed to use only one of the Microsoft OS selections provided. As
part of the setup process for the SOFTWARE you will be given a one-time
option to select one (1) Microsoft OS. Upon selection, the one Microsoft
OS selected by you will be set up on the COMPUTER, and the other
Microsoft OS(s) not selected by you will be automatically and
permanently deleted from the hard disk of the COMPUTER.
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.
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 computer.
Single COMPUTER. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed with the HARDWARE as a
single integrated product. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may only be used with
the HARDWARE as set forth in this EULA.
Single EULA. The package for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may contain multiple
versions of this EULA, such as multiple translations and/or multiple
media versions (e.g., in the user documentation and in the software). In
this case, you are only licensed to use one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT.
Rental. You may not rent, lease or lend the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
Software Product Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your
rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of
the HARDWARE, 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(s) of Authenticity), and the recipient agrees to the terms
of this EULA. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade, any transfer must
also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Manufacturer or MS
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.
Trademarks. This EULA does not grant you any rights in connection with
any trademarks or service marks of Manufacturer, MS or its suppliers
(including Microsoft Corporation).
Application Sharing. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may contain Microsoft
NetMeeting, a product that enables applications to be shared between two
or more computers, even if an application is installed on only one of
the computers. You may use this technology with all Microsoft
application products for multi-party conferences. For non-Microsoft
applications, you should consult the accompanying license agreement or
contact the licensor to determine whether application sharing is
permitted by the licensor.
3. UPGRADES. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is labeled as an upgrade, you must
be properly licensed to use a product identified by Manufacturer, MS or
Microsoft Corporation as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT ("Eligible Product"). For the purpose of upgrade
products only, "HARDWARE" shall mean the computer system or computer
system component with which you received the Eligible Product. A
SOFTWARE PRODUCT labeled as an upgrade replaces and/or supplements the
Eligible Product which came with the HARDWARE. You may use the resulting
upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this EULA and only
with the HARDWARE. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a component
of a package of software programs that you licensed as a single product,
the SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be used and transferred only as part of that
single product package and may not be separated for use on more than one
computer.
4. COPYRIGHT. All title and intellectual property rights 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 MS or its suppliers
(including Microsoft Corporation). You may not copy the printed
materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. All title and intellectual
property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use
of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is 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 MS and its suppliers (including Microsoft Corporation).
5. DUAL-MEDIA SOFTWARE PRODUCT. You may receive the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in
more than one medium. Regardless of the type or size of medium you
receive, you may use only one medium that is appropriate for the
COMPUTER. You may not use or install the other medium on another
computer. You may not loan, rent, lease, lend or otherwise transfer the
other medium to another user, except as part of the permanent transfer
(as provided above) of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.
6. PRODUCT SUPPORT. Product support for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is not
provided by MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates or
subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to Manufacturer's
support number provided in the documentation for the HARDWARE. Should
you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact
Manufacturer for any other reason, please refer to the address provided
in the documentation for the HARDWARE.
7. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. If this EULA is not labeled and the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT is not identified as "North America Only Version" above, on the
Product Identification Card, or on the SOFTWARE PRODUCT packaging or
other written materials, then the following terms apply: You agree that
you will not export or re-export the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to any country,
person, or entity subject to U.S. export restrictions. You specifically
agree not to export or re-export the SOFTWARE PRODUCT: (i) to any
country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of
goods or services, which as of March 1999 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 SOFTWARE PRODUCT back to such
country; (ii) to any person or entity who you know or have reason to
know will utilize the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or portion thereof 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 U.S. export transactions by any federal agency of the U.S.
government. You warrant and represent that neither the BXA (as defined
below) nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or
denied your export privileges.
If SOFTWARE is labeled "North America Only Version" above, on the
Product Identification Card, or on the SOFTWARE PRODUCT packaging or
other written materials, then the following applies: The SOFTWARE
PRODUCT contains strong encryption features. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT may be
distributed in the United States, its territories, possessions and
dependencies, and Canada without an export license. Export of the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT from the United States is regulated under "EI controls"
of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR, 15 CFR 730-744) of the
U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Export Administration ("BXA"). An
export license or applicable license exception is required to export the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT outside the United States or Canada. For additional
information see
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/. You agree that you
will not directly or indirectly export or re-export the SOFTWARE PRODUCT
(or portions thereof) to any country, other than Canada, or to any
person or entity subject to U.S. export restrictions without first
obtaining a Commerce Department export license or determining that there
is an applicable license exception. You warrant and represent that
neither the BXA nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked
or denied your export privileges.
8. NOTE ON JAVA SUPPORT. THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SUPPORT FOR
PROGRAMS WRITTEN IN JAVA. JAVA TECHNOLOGY IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS
NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ON-LINE
CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE
PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT
NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE
SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS, IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF JAVA
TECHNOLOGY COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE
PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has
contractually obligated Microsoft to make this disclaimer.
FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTIES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO YOUR
PARTICULAR JURISDICTION, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WARRANTY BOOKLET INCLUDED
WITH THIS PACKAGE OR PROVIDED WITH THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT PRINTED
MATERIALS.
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