License Agreement for the "yalst LiveSupportTool"
(Hosted Version)
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY USING THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE YOU AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKE ANY WRITTEN NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SIGNED BY YOU. THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST YOU AND ANY LEGAL ENTITY THAT OBTAINED THE LICENSE AND ON WHOSE BEHALF IT IS USED: FOR EXAMPLE, IF APPLICABLE, YOUR EMPLOYER. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE.
1. PREFACE
Visisoft owns all intellectual property in the Software.
The Software is licensed on a hosted basis. Visisoft permits
you to use, or otherwise benefit from the functionality
or intellectual property of the Software only in
accordance with the terms of this agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS
"Visisoft" means the Visisoft GbR, Lise-Meitner-Ring 7,
18059 Rostock, Germany.
"Server" means a computer device that accepts information in digital
or similar form and manipulates it for a specific result based on a
sequence of instructions.
"Permitted number" means one (1) unless otherwise indicated under a
valid license granted by Visisoft.
"Software" means
(1) all of the information with which this Agreement is provided,
including but not limited to
- Visisoft or third party software files and other computer information
- sample and stock photographs, images, sounds, clip art and other artistic works
- related explanatory written materials and files ("Documentation")
(2) any modified versions and copies of, and upgrades, updates and
additions to, such information, provided to you by Visisoft
at any time, to the extent not provided under a separate Agreement
(collectively, "updates").
3. SOFTWARE LICENSE
As long as you rented the Software from Visisoft or one of
its authorized licensees and as long as you comply with the terms of
this Agreement, Visisoft grants you a non-exclusive license
to use the Software in the manner and for the purposes described in
the Documentation, as further set forth below.
(1) Security-relevant Systems. The software is not designed, licensed
or intended for use in nuclear facilities, aircrafts, communication
systems, flight control system or security-relevant monitoring systems
and its licensors disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness
for such uses.
(2) Deaf persons. This software may not be used to provide
support for deaf persons exclusively.
4. TEST ACCESS AND ONLINE DEMO
If the Software is a tryout ("Test Access") or an online demo,
then the following section applies. The tryout or
demo software versions may contain limited functionality and is to be
used for demonstration and evaluation purposes only and not for your
commercial purposes. Your use of the trial or demo software versions
is at your own risk.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
The Software is the intellectual property of and is owned by Visisoft.
The structure, organization and code of the Software are the valuable
trade secrets and confidential information of Visisoft.
The Software is protected by law, including but not limited to the
copyright laws of Germany and other countries, and by international
treaty provisions. This agreement does not grant you any intellectual
property rights in the Software and all rights not expressly granted
are reserved by Visisoft.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
(1) Unless specified in this agreement, all express or implied
conditions, representations and warranties, including any implied
warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or
non-infringement are disclaimed, except to the extent that these
disclaimers are held to be legally invalid.
(2) The manufacturer Visisoft draws attention to the fact
that in view of the current state of the art, it is not possible
to create computer Software such that it functions free from error
in all applications and combinations. The subject of the Agreement
is merely a Software product which is fundamentally fit for use as
stated in the description of the program and in the documentation.
In particular, Visisoft does not guarantee that the Software
will fulfill the your needs and purposes or will work together with
your other programs. You bear the responsibility for the correct
selection and the consequences of using the Software, in as far as
intended or achieved results are concerned. The same applies to the
printed material which accompanies the Software. Visisoft
is not liable for damages except in the circumstances that damage
has been caused by intent or through gross negligence on the behalf
of Visisoft. The liability with respect to traders for gross
negligence is also excluded. Any liability resulting from a property
assured by Visisoft remains unaffected by this. Liability for
consequential harm caused by a defect, which is not covered by the
warranty is excluded.
(3) To the extent not prohibited by law, in no event will
Visisoft or its affiliates or suppliers be liable to you for
any loss, damages, claims or costs whatsoever including any
consequential, indirect or incidental damages, any lost profits
or lost savings, any damages resulting from business interruption,
personal injury or failure to meet any duty of care, or claims by
a third party, even if an adobe representative has been advised of
the possibility of such loss, damages, claims or costs. the foregoing
limitations and exclusions apply to the extent permitted by applicable
law in your jurisdiction. Visisoft's aggregate liability and
that of its affiliates and suppliers under or in connection with this
agreement will be limited to the amount paid for the software, if any.
This limitation will apply even in the event of a fundamental or
material breach or a breach of the fundamental or material terms
of this Agreement.
7. GOVERNING LAW
Any action related to this Agreement will be governed by the laws of
Germany. The courts of Rostock, Germany will have exclusive jurisdiction
and venue over any dispute arising out of this agreement, and you hereby
consents to the jurisdiction of such courts. No choice of law rules and
of any jurisdiction will apply.
8. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, this
Agreement will remain in effect with the provision omitted, unless
omission would frustrate the intent of the parties, in which case
this Agreement will immediately terminate.
9. INTEGRATION
This Agreement, including any terms contained in your entitlement,
is the entire agreement between you and Visisoft relating
to its subject matter. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
oral or written communications, proposals, representations and
warranties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of
any quote, order, acknowledgment, or other communication between the
parties relating to its subject matter during the term of this
Agreement. No modification of this Agreement will be binding, unless
in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party.