LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you, either as
an individual or a single entity ("Developer"), and Catalyst
Development Corporation ("Catalyst") for the software product
identified as "SocketWrench .NET Edition" ("Software" or "Software
Product"). This license agreement also encompasses products
included individually or collectively as part of the "SocketTools
Subscription". The Software Product includes executable programs,
redistributable modules, controls, and dynamic link libraries
("Components" or "Software Components"), electronic documentation,
and may include associated media and printed materials.
Installing this Software Product on to a hard disk or any other storage device of a computer, or loading any of the Components into the memory of any computer, constitutes use of the Software and shall acknowledge your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this License Agreement and your agreement to bound thereby.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
Catalyst Development grants you as an individual, a personal,
non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install the Software
Product using an authorized serial number. If you are an entity,
Catalyst grants you the right to appoint an individual within your
organization to use and administer the Software Product subject to
the same restrictions enforced on individual users. You may not
network the Software or otherwise use it on more than one
workstation or computer at the same time. Contact Catalyst for more
information regarding multi-developer site licensing.
You may install the Software Product on one or more workstations or computers expressly for the purposes of evaluating the performance of the Software for a period of no more than thirty (30) days. If continued use of the Software is desired after the evaluation period has expired, then the Software Product must be purchased and/or registered with Catalyst Development for each computer or workstation. The Software Product must be removed from all unregistered workstation(s) or computer(s) after the evaluation period has expired.
2. COPYRIGHT
Except for the licenses granted by this agreement, all right,
title, and interest in and to the Software Product (including, but
not limited to, all copyrights in any executable programs, modules,
controls, libraries, electronic documentation, text and example
programs), any printed materials and copies of the Software Product
are owned by Catalyst Development. The Software Product is
protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
Therefore you must treat the Software Product like any other
copyrighted material except that you may (a) make one copy of the
Software solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer
the Software to a single hard disk, provided you keep the original
solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy any
printed materials that may accompany the Software Product.
3. REDISTRIBUTION
3a. In addition to the rights granted in Section 1, Catalyst
Development grants you the right to use and modify those portions
of the Software designated as "example code" for the sole purposes
of designing, developing, and testing your software product(s), and
to reproduce and distribute the example code, along with any
modifications thereof, only in object code form, provided that you
comply with Section 3.c.
3b. In addition to the rights granted in Section 1, Catalyst Development grants you a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to reproduce and distribute the object code version of any portion of the Software Product, along with any modifications thereof, in accordance with the above stated conditions.
3c. If you redistribute the sample code or redistributable components, you agree to: (i) distribute the redistributables in object code only, in conjunction with and as a part of a software application product developed by you which adds significant and primary functionality to the Software; (ii) not use Catalyst Development's name, logo, or trademarks to market your software application product; (iii) include a valid copyright notice on your software product ; (iv) indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Catalyst Development from and against any claims or lawsuits, including attorney's fees, that arise or result from the use or distribution of your software application product; (v) not permit further distribution of the redistributables by your end user.
4. TRADE SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
4a. The Software contains information or material which is
proprietary to Catalyst Development ("Confidential Information"),
which is not generally known other than by Catalyst, and which you
may obtain knowledge of through, or as a result of the relationship
established hereunder with Catalyst. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Confidential Information includes, but
is not limited to, the following types of information, and other
information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing
or still in development): designs, concepts, ideas, inventions,
specifications, techniques, discoveries, models, data, object code,
documentation, diagrams, flow charts, research, development,
methodology, processes, procedures, know-how, new product or new
technology information, strategies and development plans (including
prospective trade names or trademarks).
4b. Such Confidential Information has been developed and obtained by Catalyst by the investment of significant time, effort and expense, and provides Catalyst with a significant competitive advantage in its business.
4c. You agree that you shall not make use of the Confidential Information for your own benefit or for the benefit of any person or entity other than Catalyst, except for the expressed purposes described in the paragraph hereof entitled "REDISTRIBUTION", in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and not for any other purpose.
4d. You agree to hold in confidence, and not to disclose or reveal to any person or entity, the Software, other related documentation, your product Serial Number or any other Confidential Information concerning the Software other than to such persons as Catalyst shall have specifically agreed in writing to utilize the Software for the furtherance of the expressed purposes described in the paragraph hereof entitled "REDISTRIBUTION", in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and not for any other purpose.
4e. You acknowledge the purpose of this section entitled "TRADE SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIALITY" is to protect Catalyst Development's ability to limit the use of the data and the Software generally to licensees, and to prevent use of Confidential Information concerning the Software by other developers or vendors of software.
5. OTHER RESTRICTIONS
You may not rent, lease or transfer the Software. You may not
reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software, except to
the extent applicable law expressly prohibits the foregoing
restriction. Without prejudice to any other rights, Catalyst
Development may terminate this License Agreement if you fail to
comply with the terms and conditions of the agreement. In such
event, you must destroy all copies of the Software Product.
6. LIMITED WARRANTY
If within 30 days of your purchase of this software product, you
become dissatisfied with the Software for any reason, you may
return the software to Catalyst Development (or your dealer, if you
did not purchase it directly from Catalyst) for a refund of your
purchase price. To return the Software, you must contact Catalyst
Development and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number. Catalyst will not accept returns of opened or installed
software without an RMA number. Returns are subject to the
deduction from your purchase price of a 20% restocking fee and all
shipping costs.
7. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
CATALYST DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE,
THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING
HARDWARE.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL CATALYST OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITH LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY OF THIS CATALYST PRODUCT, EVEN IF CATALYST HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES.
APART FROM THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED "AS-IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAMS IS WITH THE PURCHASER. CATALYST DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. CATALYST ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND FOR ERRORS IN THE PROGRAMS OR DOCUMENTATION, OF/FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY SUCH ERRORS. THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERN THIS AGREEMENT.
9. GOVERNMENT-RESTRICTED RIGHTS
United States Government Restricted Rights. The Software and
related documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use,
duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to the
restrictions set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in
Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013
or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software
- Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.
Manufacturer for such purposes is Catalyst Development Corporation,
56925 Yucca Trail, PMB254, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
10. EXPORT CONTROLS
You agree to comply with all relevant regulations, including but
not limited to those, of the United States Department of Commerce
and with the United States Export Administration Act to insure that
the Software is not exported in violation of United States law. You
acknowledge that the Software is subject to export regulations and
agree that you will not export, re-export, import or transfer the
software in violation of any United States or other applicable
laws, whether directly or indirectly, and you will not assist or
facilitate others in doing so. You acknowledge that you have the
responsibility to obtain any export classifications and licenses as
may be required to comply with such laws.
11. PROHIBITED DESTINATIONS
The exportation, re-exportation, sale or supply of Catalyst
products, software components or documentation, directly or
indirectly, from the United States or by a United States citizen
wherever located, to Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, or any
other country to which the United States has embargoed goods, is
strictly prohibited without prior authorization by the United
States Government. You represent and warrant that neither the
United States Bureau of Export Administration nor any other federal
agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges.
Catalyst products, software components or documentation may not be
exported or re-exported to anyone on the United States Treasury
Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United
States Department of Commerce Denied Person's List or Entity
List.
12. GOVERNING LAW
This License is governed by the laws of the State of California,
without reference to conflict of laws principles. The exclusive
jurisdiction and venue for any action arising from or relating to
this agreement shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in San
Bernardino County, California. In addition to any other relief
granted the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its
attorney's fees and costs. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO
A TRIAL BY JURY. The parties acknowledge that any breach of this
agreement may result in irreparable harm to Catalyst Development
Corporation, thereby entitling Catalyst to injunctive relief for
any such breach in addition to any other rights or remedies that
Catalyst may have. This Agreement is the entire agreement between
you and Catalyst and supersedes any other communications or
advertising with respect to the Software and documentation. If any
provision of this License is held invalid, the remainder of this
License shall continue in full force and effect.