TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING USE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
This document concerns the use of Microsoft software, which includes computer software provided to you by Centerpoint Resources, LLC. ("Centrilius") as described below, and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation (individually and collectively "SOFTWARE PRODUCTS"). Centrilius does not own the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and the use thereof is subject to certain rights and limitations which Centrilius needs to inform you. Your right to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is subject to your agreement with Centrilius, and to your understanding of, compliance with and consent to the following terms and conditions, which Centrilius does not have the authority to vary, alter or amend.
- Definitions
"Client Software" means software that allows a Device to access or utilize the services or
functionality provided by the Server Software.
"Device" means each of a computer, workstation,
terminal, handheld PC, pager, telephone, personal digital assistant, "smart phone," or other electronic
device.
"Server Software" means software that provides services or functionality on a computer
acting as a server.
"Redistribution Software" the software described in Paragraph 4 (Use of
Redistribution Software") below.
- Ownership of Software Products
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are licensed to Centrilius from an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft").
All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS (and the constituent elements thereof,
including but not limited to images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and "applets"
incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS) are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers. The Licensed Products are
protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and
treaties. Your possession, access, or use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS does not transfer any ownership of the SOFTWARE
PRODUCTS or any intellectual property rights to you.
- Use of Client Software
You may use the Client Software installed on your Devices by Centrilius only in accordance with the
instructions, and only in connection with the services, provided to you by Centrilius.
- Use of Redistribution Software
In connection with the services provided to you by Centrilius, you may have access to certain "sample,"
"redistributable" and/or software development ("SDK") software code and tools (individually and
collectively called "Redistribution Software"). YOU MAY NOT USE, MODIFY, COPY, AND/OR DISTRIBUTE
ANY REDISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE UNLESS YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE TO AND COMPLY WITH SERVICES PROVIDER USE RIGHTS ("SPUR")
APPLICABLE TO Centrilius, WHICH TERMS MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOU BY Centrilius. Microsoft does not permit you to
use any Redistribution Software unless you expressly agree to and comply with such additional terms, as provided to
you by Centrilius.
- Copies
You may not make any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS; provided, however, that you may (a) make one (1) copy of
Client Software on your device as expressly authorized by Centrilius; and (b) you may make copies of certain
Redistribution Software in accordance with Paragraph 4 (Use of Redistribution Software). You must erase or destroy
all such Client Software and/or Redistribution Software upon termination or cancellation of your agreement with
Centrilius or upon transfer of your Device to another person or entity, whichever occurs first. You may not copy any
printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
- Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly
You may not reverse, engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, except and only to the extent
that applicable by law, notwithstanding this limitation expressly permits such activity.
- No Rental
You may not rent, lease, lend, pledge, or directly or indirectly transfer or distribute the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
to any third party, and you may not permit any third party to have access to and/or use the functionality of the
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
- Termination
Without prejudice to any other rights, Centrilius may terminate your rights to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS if you
fail to comply with these terms and conditions. In the event of termination or cancellation, you must stop using
and/or accessing the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, and destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and all of its component
parts.
- No Warranties, Liabilities or Remedies by Microsoft
ANY WARRANTIES, LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES AND REMEDIES, IF ANY, ARE PROVIDED SOLELY BY Centrilius AND NOT BY
MICROSOFT OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBSIDIARIES.
- Product Support
Any product support for the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is provided to you by Centrilius and is not provided by Microsoft
or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
- Not Fault Tolerant
THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN TECHNOLOGY THAT IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, OR
INTENDED FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTS OR APPLICATIONS IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCTS COULD LEAD TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVER PHYSICAL, PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.
- Export Restrictions
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are of U.S. origin for purposes of U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with
all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other
governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft .com/exporting/.
- Liability for Breach
In addition to any liability you may have to Centrilius, you agree that you will also be legally
responsible directly to Microsoft for any breach of these terms and conditions.
Microsoft Services Provider Agreement (MSLI) v2.0 11/01/01