vqServer Legal
Summary
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vqServer version 1.8 can be used free of charge.
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vqServer version 1.8 can be copied and distributed free of charge
provided that any copies which are distributed include only the entire unmodified
contents of the vqServer distribution archive released by
vqSoft.
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Persons or organisations redistributing vqServer or whose publications
(which includes web sites and shareware CD-ROMs) include vqServer
are required to ensure that they are redistributing or publishing the most
recent version of vqServer and are required to
inform vqSoft by email so that
they can be notified of any updates or upgrades.
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Persons or organisations who wish to include or redistribute vqServer
with or as part of other software or hardware products or who wish to
redistribute customised versions of vqServer or of the vqServer
distribution archive must obtain a license agreement from (and usually pay
a licensing fee to) vqSoft. Contact
vqSoft by email for further
information.
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vqServer is supplied "as-is" without any warranty of fitness for any
purpose whatsoever. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that
vqServer functions as described in its documentation, neither
Steve Shering nor vqSoft can be held liable for any loss (financial
or otherwise) incurred as a result of distributing, publishing, installing
or using vqServer.
Copyright
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vqServer versions 1.01 to 1.8 and its documentation are copyright
and are the intellectual property of Steve Shering and vqSoft.
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The vqServer distribution archive contains some elements (the
servlet classes) which are copyright Sun Microsystems and are redistributed
in accordance with the terms of Sun Microsystems' license.
License
This document contains rights and restrictions associated with use of
vqServer version 1.8. Acquisition, installation and use of
vqServer version 1.8 implies acceptance of these conditions.
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Definitions.
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The software: vqServer version 1.8.
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The vqServer distribution archive: computer file containing the
vqServer object code, the vqServer documentation and associated
sample web pages, CGI scripts and Java servlets.
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The servlet classes: software in Java Virtual Machine object code format
supplied with the vqServer distribution archive and redistributed
under the terms of Sun Microsystems' license.
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The licensee: any person or organisation acquiring, installing or using the
software
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Limited License Grant. vqSoft grants the licensee a non-exclusive,
non-transferable limited license to use the software without fee.
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License to redistribute the vqServer distribution archive.
The licensee is granted a royalty-free right to reproduce and distribute
the vqServer distribution archive provided that the licensee: (i)
distributes the vqServer distribution archive complete and unmodified
and for the sole purpose of running vqServer version 1.8; (ii) does
not distribute additional software intended to replace any component(s) of
the vqServer distribution archive; (iii) agrees to distribute the
most current version of the vqServer distribution archive available
from vqSoft; (iv) does not remove or alter any proprietary legends
or notices contained in the vqServer distribution archive, object
code or documentation.
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Restrictions. The software is confidential copyrighted information
of Steve Shering and vqSoft and title to all copies is retained by
vqSoft. The licensee shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt,
extract, or otherwise reverse engineer the software. The software may not
be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part. The licensee warrants
that it will not use or redistribute the software for such purpose.
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Trademarks and Logos. This license does not authorize the licensee
to use any vqSoft name, trademark or logo. The licensee acknowledges
that vqSoft owns any and all vqSoft and vqServer related
trademarks, logos and icons and agrees to assist vqSoft in protecting
those rights.
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Disclaimer of Warranty. The software is provided "as is," without
a warranty of any kind. All express or implied representations and warranties,
including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose of non-infringement are hereby excluded.
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Limitation of Liability. vqSoft shall not be liable for any
damages suffered by the licensee or any third party as a result of usng or
distributing the software. In no event will vqSoft be liable for any
lost revenue, profit or data, or for direct, indirect, special, consequential,
incidental or punitive damages, however caused and regardless of the theory
of liability, arising out of the use or inability to use the software, even
if vqSoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Termination. The licensee may terminate this license at any time by
destroying all copies of the software. This license will terminate immediately
without notice from vqSoft if the licensee fails to comply with any
provision of this license. Upon such termination, the licensee must destroy
all copies of the software.
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Governing Law. Any action related to this license will be governed
by the law of England and Wales. No choice of law rules of any jurisdiction
will apply.
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Severability. If any of the above provisions are held to be in violation
of applicable law, void, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such
provisions are herewith waived to the extent necessary for the license to
be otherwise enforceable in such jurisdiction. However, if in vqSoft's
opinion deletion of any provisions of the license by operation of this paragraph
unreasonably compromises the rights or increase the liabilities of
vqSoft, vqSoft reserves the right to terminate the license.
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Servlet classes: Restrictions. the servlet classes are confidential
copyrighted information of Sun Microsystems and title to all copies is retained
by Sun and/or its licensors. The licensee shall not modify, decompile,
disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer the servlet
clases. The servlet classes may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed,
in whole or in part. The servlet classes are not designed or intended for
use in on-line control of aircraft, air traffic, aircraft navigation or aircraft
communications; or in the design, construction, operation or maintenance
of any nuclear facility. The licensee warrants that it will not use or
redistribute the servlet classes for such purposes.
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Sun Microsystems: Trademarks and Logos. This license does not authorize
licensee to use any Sun name, trademark or logo. The licensee acknowledges
that Sun owns the Java trademark and all Java-related trademarks, logos and
icons including the Coffee Cup and Duke ("Java Marks") and agrees to: (i)
to comply with the Java Trademark Guidelines at http://java.com/trademarks.html;
(ii) not do anything harmful to or inconsistent with Sun's rights in the
Java Marks; and (iii) assist Sun in protecting those rights, including assigning
to Sun any rights acquired by the licensee in any Java Mark.
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Servlet classes: Limitation of Liability. Sun and its licensors shall
not be liable for any damages suffered by the licensee or any third party
as a result of using or distributing the servlet classes. In no event will
Sun or its licensors be liable for any lost revenue, profit or data, or for
direct, indirect, special, consequential or punitive damages, however caused
and regardless of the theory of liability, arising out of the use of or inability
to use the servlet classes, even if Sun has been advised of the possibility
of such damages.
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Servlet classes: Export Regulations. The servlet classes, including
technical data, are subject to U.S. export control laws, including the U.S.
Export Administration Act and its associated regulations, and may be subject
to export or import regulations in other countries. The licensee agrees to
comply strictly with all such regulations and acknowledges that it has the
responsibility to obtain licenses to export, re-export, or import the servlet
classes. The servlet classes may not be downloaded, or otherwise exported
or re-exported (i) into, or to a national or resident of, Cuba, Iraq, Iran,
North Korea, Libya, Sudan, Syria or any country to which the U.S. has embargoed
goods; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially
Designated Nations or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders.
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Servlet classes: Restricted Rights. Use, duplication or disclosure
or the servlet classes by the United States government is subject to the
restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
Clauses in DFARS 252.227-7013(c) (1) (ii) and FAR 52.227-19(c) (2) as applicable.
vqServer version 1.8. Copyright © 1997-99
Steve Shering and
vqSoft. Last updated 26 March
1999. |
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