
License
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Since February 15th 2024, SimpleBLE is now available under the GNU General Public License
version 3 (GPLv3), with the option for a commercial license without the GPLv3 restrictions
available for a fee. You can find more information on pricing and commercial terms of service
on our `website`_.

For further enquiries, please contact us at ``contact at simpleble dot org``.

Likewise, if you are using SimpleBLE in an open-source project and would
like to request a free commercial license or if you have any other
questions, please reach out at ``contact at simpleble dot org``.

Licensing FAQ
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I'm already using SimpleBLE. What happens to my project?
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Please reach out at ``contact at simpleble dot org`` and we can discuss the specifics of your
situation. It is my intention to make this transition as smooth as possible for existing users,
and I'm open to finding a solution that works for everyone.

If you are using SimpleBLE in an open-source project and would like to request
a free commercial license or if you have any other questions, do not hesitate to reach out.

Why are you making this change?
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So far, SimpleBLE has been a labor of passion with over 4000 hours invested in multiple iterations.
The decision to transition SimpleBLE to a dual-licensing model is mainly driven by the kind
of products that have been built around it, in particular around notable names in the medical
and industrial sectors, which has been both surprising and encouraging. Providing robust support for
these diverse and critical use cases is a resource-intensive endeavor which can't be achieved on
goodwill alone, especially so when the underlying APIs are also evolving and life having its own
plans. By introducing a commercial license, we're opening a pathway to dedicate more resources to
enhance SimpleBLE. Some of the things on the roadmap include:

- Bindings into more languages and frameworks.
- Hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure.
- Offering bounties and revenue sharing with other developers who contribute.
- Providing more comprehensive documentation and tutorials.

Despite this transition, We remain firmly committed to the open-source philosophy. SimpleBLE was grown
a lot thanks to the feedback of the open-source community, and that foundation will always be a part
of the project. The GPLv3 license option ensures continued accessibility for open-source projects,
and we pledge to actively contribute to and collaborate with the community whenever possible.

Ultimately, the success of SimpleBLE has been fueled by its open nature, and we believe this
dual-licensing model strengthens that success by enabling both community-driven growth and
targeted enhancements that benefit everyone.

What does the GPLv3 license imply for my commercial project?
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The GPLv3 license ensures that end users have the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software.
It requires that any modified versions of SimpleBLE, or any software incorporating it, also be
distributed under the GPLv3. Essentially, if your project incorporates SimpleBLE and is distributed,
the entire codebase must be open-source under the GPLv3.

You can find the full text of the GPLv3 license at https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html.


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SimpleBLE Commercial License Agreement
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Version 1.2 - 2024-06-28

Copyright © 2024 - THE CALIFORNIA OPEN SOURCE COMPANY LLC

Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this
license document, but changing it is not allowed.

0. Definitions
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

-  **“Licensed Technology”** shall mean the software, documentation,
   code, materials, and any other intellectual property specified in
   Appendix A as provided by the Licensor to the Licensee under this
   Agreement, as well as any updates, modifications, or improvements
   thereto made by either the Licensor or the Licensee.

-  **“Licensor”** shall mean the individual, corporation, or other legal
   entity that owns or controls the intellectual property rights in the
   Licensed Technology and grants the Licensee a license to use the
   Licensed Technology under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

-  **“Licensee”** shall mean the individual, corporation, or other legal
   entity that is granted a license to use the Licensed Technology under
   the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

-  **“Parties”** shall mean the Licensor and the Licensee collectively,
   and “Party” shall mean either the Licensor or the Licensee
   individually, as the context requires.

-  **“Affiliate”** shall mean, with respect to a Party, any entity that
   directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common
   control with such Party. For purposes of this definition, “control”
   means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management
   and policies of an entity, whether through the ownership of voting
   securities, by contract, or otherwise.

-  **“Employee”** shall mean any individual who is employed by either
   Party or any of its Affiliates on a full-time, part-time, or
   temporary basis, and who is subject to the direction and control of
   the employing Party or Affiliate with respect to the time, place, and
   manner of their work. The term “Employee” shall not include
   Contractors.

-  **“Contractor”** shall mean any individual or entity that is not an
   Employee of either Party or any of its Affiliates, but is engaged by
   a Party or its Affiliate to perform services on their behalf.
   Contractors may include, but are not limited to, consultants,
   advisors, or outsourced service providers.

-  **“Intellectual Property Rights”** means any form of protection
   afforded anywhere in the world by law to inventions, works, designs,
   software, trade secrets, confidential information, know-how and other
   proprietary information and data, including without limitation
   patents (including re-issues, divisions, continuations and extensions
   thereof), copyrights, database rights, registered and not-registered
   design rights, utility models, mask works, as well as applications
   for any such rights.

-  **“Application”** shall mean a product, service, or solution
   developed by the Licensee that incorporates the Licensed Technology
   and adds primary and substantial functionality, features, or
   improvements that are distinct from those provided by the Licensed
   Technology itself. An Application must have a clear and distinctive
   goal that goes beyond merely serving as a wrapper, modification, or
   adaptation of the Licensed Technology.

-  **“Derivative Work”** shall mean any modification, adaptation,
   translation, improvement, enhancement, or other work based on or
   derived from the Licensed Technology that does not add primary and
   substantial functionality, features, or improvements distinct from
   those provided by the Licensed Technology itself. This includes,
   without limitation, any product, service, or solution that
   integrates, incorporates, bundles, wraps, interfaces with, or adapts
   the Licensed Technology without significantly changing or enhancing
   its original functionality, features, or purpose.

-  **“Documentation”** shall mean any user manuals, technical manuals,
   specifications, or other written materials provided by the Licensor
   that describe the features, functions, or operation of the Licensed
   Technology.

-  **“Feedback”** shall mean any suggestions, comments, ideas, or other
   information provided by the Licensee to the Licensor regarding the
   Licensed Technology, including but not limited to bug reports,
   feature requests, and performance evaluations.

-  **“Compatible Open-Source Licenses”** shall mean open-source software
   licenses allowing for the free use, modification, and distribution of
   the Licensed Technology, without imposing conflicting or additional
   restrictions. The only valid licenses are: (a) MIT License (b) Apache
   License 2.0 (c) BSD 3-Clause “New” or “Revised” License.

-  **“Non-Compatible Open-Source Licenses”** shall mean any license
   terms that are inconsistent with or conflict with the terms of this
   Agreement, including but not limited to the GNU General Public
   License (GPL), Lesser GPL (LGPL), or the Creative Commons
   Attribution-ShareAlike License.

-  **“Fees”** shall mean the amounts payable by the Licensee to the
   Licensor in consideration for the rights and licenses granted under
   this Agreement.

-  **“Term”** shall mean the duration of this Agreement, as specified in
   Appendix A, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing until the
   expiration or termination of this Agreement in accordance with its
   terms.

-  **“Effective Date”** shall mean the date on which this Agreement
   comes into force, as specified in Appendix A or as determined by the
   mutual execution of this Agreement by both parties.

-  **“Force Majeure Event”** shall have the meaning set forth in Section
   13.

-  **“End User”** shall mean any individual, corporation, or other legal
   entity that is not a party to this Agreement, but obtains and uses
   the Application developed by the Licensee, either under the terms of
   a Compatible License or through a commercial arrangement with the
   Licensee.

1. Object of the Agreement
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

1.1 The primary purpose of this Agreement is to delineate the terms
under which the Licensor grants the Licensee specific rights pertaining
to the use of the Licensed Technology. It is explicitly stated and
understood that this Agreement does not grant any rights, privileges, or
licenses to any third parties not explicitly mentioned herein.

1.2 Under the terms outlined in this Agreement, contingent upon the
Licensee’s timely payment of Fees as specified in Appendix A, and strict
adherence to all other terms and conditions herein, the Licensor grants
the Licensee a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and
non-transferable license to use or modify the Licensed Technology, for
the sole purposes of creating Application based on the Licensed
Technology for and marketing, promoting, licensing, maintaining and
supporting such Applications to/for End-User,, subject to the
limitations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement.

1.3 All rights bestowed upon the Licensee under this Agreement are
conferred solely through licensing and not by sale. These rights are
also circumscribed and governed by the terms of this Agreement. This
Agreement does not grant any license or other rights in any intellectual
property other than the Licensed Technology. No license or rights will
arise under this Agreement by implication, estoppel, or any other means.
Any attempt at sublicensing that contradicts the terms of this Agreement
will be deemed invalid and without effect.

1.4 The effective period of this Agreement commences both Parties
signing this Agreement and the subsequent payment of the Fee by the
Licensee. This initiation is contingent upon these dual conditions being
met, marking the start of the Term as indicated in Appendix A and
continuing for the Term as indicated in Appendix A. Following the
conclusion of this Term, the Agreement may be subject to renewal, based
on mutual consent of both Parties and contingent upon the Licensee’s
payment of any applicable renewal fees, as well as their continued
compliance with the terms set forth herein.

1.5 The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that any use of the Licensed
Technology or any Derivative Work by the Licensee outside the scope of
this Agreement shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and
may result in the immediate termination of the license granted herein.
The Licensee shall promptly notify the Licensor of any unauthorized use
or disclosure of the Licensed Technology and take reasonable steps to
prevent further breach of this Agreement.

2. Intellectual Property
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

2.1 The Licensor retains all right, title, and interest, including all
Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the Licensed Technology. This
Agreement does not grant the Licensee any ownership rights in the
Licensed Technology, but only the limited license rights expressly set
forth herein. The Licensed Technology is protected by copyright laws,
international copyright treaties, and other Intellectual Property Laws
and treaties. Any unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or
use of the Licensed Technology is strictly prohibited and may subject
the Licensee to legal action.

2.2 The Licensee shall own the Intellectual Property Rights in any
Application developed by the Licensee, excluding the Licensed Technology
and any Derivative Works. The Licensee is hereby granted the privilege
to alter, adapt, and modify the Licensed Technology as necessary to meet
specific requirements or objectives. Any Derivative Work based on or
derived from the Licensed Technology shall be owned by the Licensor and
considered part of the Licensed Technology, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The Licensee shall have no ownership
rights in Derivative Works.

2.3 End Users may use, modify, and distribute the Application in
accordance with the terms of the applicable Compatible License or
commercial agreement, with the licensee, but shall have no rights to the
Licensed Technology except as expressly granted in this Agreement.

3. Fees and Taxes
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

3.1 The Licensee shall pay the Licensor the fees specified in Appendix A
(the “Fees”) in accordance with the payment terms set forth therein. If
the Licensee fails to pay the Fees within the agreed payment term, the
Licensee shall owe Late Payment Charges as specified in Appendix A.

3.2 All Fees are non-refundable, and the Licensor shall have no
obligation to refund any Fees paid by the Licensee, except as expressly
provided in this Agreement. The Licensee shall not be entitled for any
reason to any set-off, counter-claim, abatement, or other similar
deduction to withhold payment of any amount due to the Licensor.

3.3 All Fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, levies, or duties,
including but not limited to value-added tax, sales tax, or withholding
tax. The Licensee shall be responsible for paying all such taxes,
levies, or duties associated with the Fees, except for those based on
the Licensor’s income.

3.4 If the Licensor is required to pay or collect any such taxes,
levies, or duties on behalf of the Licensee, the amount payable by the
Licensee shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that the
Licensor receives a sum equal to the Fees it would have received had no
such deduction or withholding been required. The Licensor shall provide
the Licensee with appropriate tax invoices or receipts evidencing the
payment of any such taxes, levies, or duties. The Licensee shall furnish
the Licensor with any relevant tax exemption certificates or other
documentation required to minimize or eliminate any applicable taxes,
levies, or duties.

4. General Provisions
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4.1 **Entire Agreement.** This Agreement, together with Appendix A,
collectively forms the complete and exclusive terms of the arrangement
between the Parties. It supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
discussions, representations, contracts, including but not limited to
previous License Agreements and similar agreements, as well as
proposals, whether written or oral, concerning the subject matters
herein.

4.2 **Severability.** In the event any portion of this Agreement is
deemed invalid or unenforceable, such portion shall not limit or
otherwise modify or affect any other portion of this Agreement Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, if the scope of any provision
contained in this Agreement is too broad to permit enforcement to its
fullest extent, such covenant shall be enforced to the maximum extent
permitted by law, and the Parties hereby agree that such scope may be
judicially modified accordingly.

4.3 **Modification Waiver.** This Agreement is furnished ‘as-is’ and no
amendments to its terms are permissible. The failure of either Party to
enforce any provision of this Agreement may not be deemed a waiver of
that or any other provision of this Agreement.

4.4 **Marketing.** Licensee agrees that the Licensor may use the
Licensee’s name, trade name, and trademark in the Licensor’s marketing
materials and on its website, solely for the purpose of identifying the
Licensee as a customer of the Licensor. Such use shall be in accordance
with the Licensee’s brand guidelines and shall not imply any endorsement
or affiliation beyond the scope of this Agreement. The Licensor shall
promptly cease any such use upon written request from the Licensee.

4.5 **Compliance with Applicable Laws.** In the course of employing the
Licensed Technology pursuant to this Agreement, the Licensee shall
ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The Licensee
is prohibited from engaging in the renting, leasing, or similar disposal
of the Licensed Technology in any manner that contradicts this
Agreement. Additionally, the Licensee must refrain from any
misappropriation or unauthorized utilization of other products or
services offered by the Licensor.

4.6 **Trademarks.** The Licensee shall not remove or alter any
copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice(s) contained in
any portion of the Licensed Technology. Applications must add primary
and substantial functionality to the Licensed Technology so as not to
compete with the Licensed Technology.

4.7 **Prohibited Activities.** The Licensee shall not use the Licensed
Technology for any unlawful purpose, including without limitation the
infringement of any third party’s Intellectual Property Right or other
proprietary rights. The Licensee agrees that it shall not claim any
right to or license (except for the license granted pursuant to Section
1.2 above) with respect to the Licensed Technology nor shall the
Licensee contest or assist in contesting the Licensor’s right, title and
interest in and to such the Licensed Technology. Further, the Licensee
shall not partake in activities that contribute to or support claims,
whether made by the Licensee or any third party, alleging that the
Licensed Technology infringes on any patents. The sale of the Licensed
Technology or the establishment of a security interest over it is
strictly prohibited. Moreover, the distribution of any product,
inclusive of the Licensed Technology, shall be conducted strictly in
accordance with the permissions explicitly granted by this Agreement.

4.8 **Assignment.** The Licensee is barred from assigning or
transferring any rights, benefits, or obligations under this Agreement,
unless such transfer is part of the sale of its relevant business or
assets, or is done with the Licensor’s prior written consent, which is
not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. In contrast, the Licensor
retains the unencumbered right to assign or transfer any of its rights,
benefits, or obligations under this Agreement.

4.9 **Injunctive Relief.** The Licensee hereby acknowledges that
unauthorized disclosure and/or use of any of the Licensed Technology
could cause irreparable harm and significant injury to the Licensor that
may be difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, the Licensee agrees that, in
addition to any other rights and remedies it may have, the Licensor will
have the right to seek immediate injunctive relief to enforce the
obligations under this Agreement without the necessity of posting a bond
or any other security.

4.10 **No Representation.** The Licensee shall not represent itself as
an agent of the Licensor for any purpose, nor give any condition or
warranty or make any representation on the Licensor’s behalf or commit
the Licensor to any contracts. Further, the Licensee shall not make any
representations, warranties, guarantees or other commitments with
respect to the specifications, features or capabilities of the Licensed
Technology or otherwise incur any liability on behalf of the Licensor in
any circumstances.

4.11 **Audits.** The Licensor has the right to audit the Licensee
compliance with its obligations under this Agreement. The Licensee shall
provide to the Licensor and its personnel, auditors and inspectors such
assistance, access and co-operation as they may need and reasonably
require.

4.12 **Cumulative Remedies.** Any remedies specified in this Agreement
are cumulative and are not intended to be exclusive of any other
remedies to which the Licensor may be entitled at law or equity in case
of any breach or threatened breach by the Licensee of any provision of
this Agreement, unless such remedies are specifically limited or
excluded by the terms of any provision of this Agreement.

4.13 **Survival.** Certain provisions of this Agreement are designed to
outlast its termination. These provisions, due to their inherent nature
or as specifically indicated, will continue to be valid and enforceable
even after the termination of this Agreement.

5. Feedback and Updates
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

5.1 The Licensee hereby grants to the Licensor the unrestricted right to
freely utilize and disclose any Feedback that the Licensee provides
concerning the Licensed Technology. The Licensee acknowledges and agrees
that all Feedback may be employed by the Licensor for any purpose,
whether commercial, developmental, or otherwise, without any obligation
for acknowledgment, compensation, or other consideration to the
Licensee. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to develop,
copy, publish, modify, enhance, or otherwise make improvements to the
Licensed Technology, at the sole discretion of the Licensor. The
Licensee recognizes that all Feedback shall be considered
non-confidential and the Licensor is free to use such Feedback without
any restriction or obligation of confidentiality.

5.2 During the Term, the Licensor may develop and release updates,
upgrades, or new versions of the Licensed Technology. The Licensee shall
have the right to receive and use such updates, upgrades, or new
versions, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

5.3 The Licensee’s right to receive and use updates, upgrades, or new
versions shall continue until the termination of this Agreement, as
outlined in Section 8. Upon termination, the Licensee shall have no
further right to receive any updates, upgrades, or new versions of the
Licensed Technology.

5.4 All updates, upgrades, or new versions of the Licensed Technology
provided to the Licensee shall be considered part of the Licensed
Technology and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
unless otherwise specified by the Licensor in writing.

5.5 Notwithstanding the Licensee’s right to receive updates, upgrades,
or new versions, the Licensor is under no obligation to develop or
release any such updates, upgrades, or new versions. The development and
release of updates, upgrades, or new versions shall be at the sole
discretion of the Licensor.

6. End User Rights and Obligations
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

6.1 End Users who obtain the Application, either under a Compatible
Open-Source License or through a commercial arrangement with the
Licensee, may use, modify, and distribute the Application, subject to
the terms and conditions of the applicable Compatible Open-Source
License or commercial agreement. However, End Users shall have no right
to use, modify, or distribute the Licensed Technology, or any part
thereof, except as incorporated in the Application and subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6.2 The Licensee shall include a prominent notice in the Application’s
documentation, user interface, and source code, stating the following:

::

   IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Application is built upon the [Licensed Technology Name], which is owned by [Licensor Name] and used under license. As an End User of this Application, you are prohibited from using, modifying, or distributing the [Licensed Technology Name], or any part thereof, except as incorporated in this Application. Specifically, you may not:

   a) Extract, isolate, or separate the [Licensed Technology Name] from this Application;
   b) Use the [Licensed Technology Name] for any purpose other than as part of this Application;
   c) Modify, adapt or translate the [Licensed Technology Name];
   d) Create any Derivative Works based on the [Licensed Technology Name];
   e) Distribute, sublicense, rent, lease, lend, or transfer the [Licensed Technology Name] to any third party;
   f) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the [Licensed Technology Name];
   g) Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices contained within the [Licensed Technology Name].

   Your use of this Application is subject to your compliance with these restrictions. If you have any questions about these terms, please contact [Licensee Name].

The Licensee shall include a copy of this notice in all copies or
substantial portions of the Application.

6.3 End Users must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and
third-party rights when using, modifying, or distributing the
Application.

6.4 The Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor
from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses
arising out of or in connection with any use of the Application by End
Users, including any use that breaches the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.

7. Use of Non-Compatible Open-Source Licenses
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In adherence to the terms of this Agreement, the Licensee is expressly
prohibited from, and shall not permit any third party or End User to,
integrate, distribute, or otherwise utilize the Licensed Technology in
conjunction with any code, software, or content that is subject to a
license incompatible with the terms of this Agreement, hereafter
referred to as “Non-Compatible Open-Source Licenses”. Such prohibitive
action includes, but is not limited to, any combination or use that
would necessitate, either directly or indirectly, that the Licensed
Technology be subject or conform to any licensing terms other than those
explicitly set forth in this Agreement.

8. Termination
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

8.1 This Agreement may be terminated without cause by either Party upon
written notice to the other Party, provided such notice period is no
less than three (3) months.

8.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect, if
the other Party commits a material breach of the terms of this Agreement
and has not remedied such breach upon the non-breaching Party’s written
notice within a reasonable timeframe, which shall be no less than thirty
(30) days).

8.3 The Licensor may also immediately terminate this Agreement upon
written notice to the Licensee if the Licensee becomes bankrupt,
insolvent, enters into liquidation, or undergoes debt restructuring.

9. Rights and Duties upon Termination
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

9.1 Upon termination of this Agreement, the Licensee’s rights to use or
modify the Licensed Technology, and to create Derivative Works based on
the Licensed Technology, shall immediately cease, except as provided in
Section 9.2.

9.2 In the event that this Agreement is terminated by either Party
without cause pursuant to Section 8.1, or by the Licensor due to the
Licensee’s bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, or debt restructuring
pursuant to Section 8.3, or upon the conclusion of the Term as specified
in Section 1.4, the Licensee shall retain the right to continue using
the Licensed Technology, limited to the version in use immediately prior
to the termination date, solely for the purpose of maintaining and
supporting existing Applications. The Licensee shall have no right to
receive any updates, modifications, or improvements to the Licensed
Technology made by the Licensor after the termination date.

9.3 In the event that this Agreement is terminated by either Party due
to a material breach by the other Party pursuant to Section 8.2, the
Licensee’s right to continue using the Licensed Technology as described
in Section 9.2 shall not apply, and all rights granted to the Licensee
under this Agreement shall immediately terminate.

9.4 Expiry or termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the
Licensee of its obligation to pay any Fees accrued or payable to the
Licensor prior to the effective date of termination, and the Licensee
shall pay to the Licensor all such Fees within 30 days from the
effective date of termination.

9.5 The Licensee acknowledges and agrees that, following the termination
of this Agreement, it shall remain bound by its obligations under this
Agreement with respect to any use of the Licensed Technology, including
in Applications already distributed, and shall ensure that such use
remains in compliance with the terms of this Agreement.

10. Notices
^^^^^^^^^^^

Any notice given by one Party to the other shall be deemed properly
given and deemed received if specifically acknowledged by the receiving
Party in writing. Additionally, any notice issued by the Licensor to the
Licensee using the email address provided by the Licensee to the
Licensor will be effective from the moment it was sent. Each
communication and document made or delivered by one Party to the other
Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the language specified in
Appendix A.

11. Warranty Disclaimers
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING ALL SOFTWARE, DOCUMENTATION,
INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, CODE, AND RELATED SERVICES, ARE
PROVIDED BY THE LICENSOR ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE
LICENSOR AND ITS AFFILIATES HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. SPECIFICALLY, THE LICENSOR
AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM
COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. THE LICENSOR AND ITS
AFFILIATES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE LICENSED TECHNOLOGY, OR ANY PRODUCTS
OR RESULTS OF THE USE THEREOF, WILL MEET LICENSEE’S OR ANY OTHER
PERSON’S REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY
INTENDED RESULT, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY SOFTWARE, SYSTEM, OR
OTHER SERVICES, OR BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE,
OR ERROR-FREE AT THE TIME OF THIS AGREEMENT OR AT ANY TIME IN THE
FUTURE. FURTHER, THE LICENSOR AND ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE
LICENSED TECHNOLOGY IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. THE
PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE FOREGOING WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS
ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN SETTING CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

12. Limitation of Liability
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE LICENSOR WILL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF
DATA, LOSS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION,
CLAIMS MADE BY ANY END-USER OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, OR ANY OTHER
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE COSTS,
DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS AGREEMENT. FURTHER, THE LICENSOR’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID (IF ANY) TO THE
LICENSOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY
PRECEDING THE EVENTS GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY. SEEKING DAMAGES AS
LIMITED BY THIS SECTION SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO THE
LICENSEE FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE LICENSOR. THESE LIMITATIONS OF
LIABILITY AND EXCLUSIONS OF POTENTIAL DAMAGES WERE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT
IN SETTING CONSIDERATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

13. Force Majeure
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any delay or
non-performance of its obligations hereunder in the event and to the
extent that such delay or non-performance is due to an event beyond a
Party’s reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of such
Party. Such causes may include, but are not limited to, any God,
terrorist attack, destruction of all available copies of the Licensed
Technology, governmental actions such as changes in law or embargoes,
cyberattacks including but not limited to significant DDoS attacks or
other cybersecurity breaches that disrupt services, critical
infrastructure failure involving essential utilities including but not
limited to electricity or internet services, but in every case the
failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or
negligence of the affected Party and cannot be avoided or circumvented
by such party (“Force Majeure Event”). In the occurrence of any such
event, the affected Party shall notify the other Party as soon as
reasonably possible and shall use all reasonable endeavors to mitigate
the effects of the Force Majeure Event. If the Force Majeure Event
results in a delay or non-performance of a Party for a period of three
(3) months or longer, then either Party shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement with immediate effect without any liability
(except for the obligations of payment arising prior to the Force
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If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions
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choose that version for the Program.

Later license versions may give you additional or different permissions.
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15. Disclaimer of Warranty.
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THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT
HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF
THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME
THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION.

16. Limitation of Liability.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING
WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MODIFIES AND/OR
CONVEYS THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES,
INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES
SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE
WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16.
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If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provided above
cannot be given local legal effect according to their terms, reviewing
courts shall apply local law that most closely approximates an absolute
waiver of all civil liability in connection with the Program, unless a
warranty or assumption of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in
return for a fee.

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