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This is a legal agreement ("Agreement") between
you (either an individual or an entity), the end user
("Recipient"), and Microsoft Corporation
("Microsoft"). BY
INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE PRODUCT (AS DEFINED BELOW), YOU
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT
INSTALL, COPY OR USE THE PRODUCT. NOTE: IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE FOR EXCHANGE SERVER 2000, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO
INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SERVICE PACK AND YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT. MICROSOFT CORPORATION LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BETA PRODUCTS EXCHANGE SERVER 2000 SERVICE PACK 2 Accompanying this Agreement is a pre-release copy of the
Microsoft product identified above, which may include software (the
"Software"), hardware devices (the "Hardware") and
related documentation and information (collectively the "Product").
The Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright
treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The
Product is licensed, not sold. 1. GRANT OF
LICENSE. This Agreement grants
Recipient the following rights provided that Recipient complies with all
terms and conditions of this Agreement: (a) Microsoft grants to Recipient a
limited, non-exclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free license to install and
use an unlimited number of copies of the executable code of the Product on
any computer residing on Recipient's premises on which a validly licensed
copy of Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 is running, solely to test the
compatibility of Recipient's application or other product(s) which operate in
conjunction with the Product and to evaluate the Product for the purpose of
providing feedback thereon to Microsoft.
All other rights are reserved to Microsoft. Recipient shall not rent, lease, sell, sublicense, assign, or
otherwise transfer any portion of the Product. Recipient may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble
any portion of the Product, except and only to the extent that this
limitation is expressly prohibited by applicable law notwithstanding this
limitation. (b) Recipient agrees to provide reasonable
feedback to Microsoft, including but not limited to usability, bug reports
and test results, with respect to Product testing. All bug reports, test
results and other feedback provided to Microsoft by Recipient shall be the
property of Microsoft and may be used by Microsoft for any purpose. Due to the nature of the development work,
Microsoft provides no assurance that any specific errors or discrepancies in
the Product will be corrected. (c) Recipient may disclose the Product
only to its employees who have a need to know in order to accomplish the
purposes identified in Section 1(a), and such employees' use of the Product
shall take place solely at Recipient's site.
Recipient will have executed appropriate written agreements with its
employees sufficient to enable it to comply with the terms of this Agreement. (d) Recipient agrees that, for a period of
up to six (6) months after commercial release of the Product, it will
maintain a list of all employees who have had access hereunder to the Product
or related information and provide such list to Microsoft upon Microsoft's
request. (e) In the event Microsoft, in its sole
discretion, elects to provide deliveries of Product to more than one
individual employed by Recipient (if Recipient is not a single individual),
each such recipient shall be entitled to exercise the rights granted in this
Agreement, and shall be bound by the terms and conditions herein. 2. IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC ERROR REPORTING. You can configure an Exchange server to automatically send
fatal service error reports to Microsoft. If a fatal error occurs, the server
sends information about the error over a secure (https) connection to
Microsoft, where it is stored with limited access. Microsoft uses the reports
only to improve Exchange, and treats all information as confidential. The report contains the following
information: (i) the condition of Exchange when the problem occurred; (ii)
the operating system version and computer hardware information; (iii) your
Digital Product ID, which could be used to identify your license; and (iv)
your computer's IP address. Microsoft
does not intentionally collect your files, name, address, e-mail address, or
any other form of personal information. However, the report may contain
customer-specific information from files that were open when the error
occurred. Although this information could potentially be used to determine
your identity, Microsoft does not use this information. For the Microsoft
Error Reporting data collection policy, see
http://watson.microsoft.com/dw/1033/dcp.asp.
By default, error reporting is disabled. To enable error reporting,
set general properties on the Server object from Exchange System Manager. 3. TERM OF
AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date accepted by
Recipient and shall continue until terminated by Microsoft in writing at any
time, with or without cause. This
Agreement will terminate without notice upon the earlier of (i) commercial
release of the Software or Hardware contained in the Product or (ii) one year
after the last date Recipient receives the Product or any Update thereto,
unless terminated earlier by Microsoft.
Upon the termination of this Agreement (or upon request by Microsoft),
Recipient shall promptly return to Microsoft, or certify destruction of, all
full or partial copies of the Product provided by Microsoft. The following Sections shall survive
termination or expiration of this Agreement:
Sections 1(b), 1(d), 8, 9, 10, and 11; and Section 6 with respect to
any information that has not been made public by Microsoft as of the commercial
release of the Product, provided that in no case shall Section 6 survive
longer than one year from receipt of the Product. 4. COST OF
TESTING. There is no charge to
Recipient for testing of the Product.
Microsoft shall bear all direct freight expenses relating to the
shipment of the Product to Recipient's place of business and Recipient will
pay any return freight expenses. 5. PRODUCT
MAINTENANCE/UPDATES. Microsoft is not
obligated to provide maintenance, technical support or updates to Recipient
for the Product provided to Recipient pursuant to this Agreement. However, Microsoft may, in its sole
discretion, provide further pre-release versions, technical support, updates
and/or supplements of the Product and/or related information
("Updates") to Recipient hereunder, in which case such Updates
shall also be deemed to be included in the "Product" and the
"Software" and "Hardware," and therefore governed by this
Agreement, unless other terms of use are provided by Microsoft with such
Updates. In no event shall Microsoft
be obligated to provide Recipient a copy of the commercial release version of
the Product in connection with Recipient's participation in the testing
program. Microsoft is not obligated
to make the Product commercially available. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY. The Product, including its existence and
features, and related information are proprietary and confidential information
to Microsoft and its suppliers.
Recipient agrees not to disclose or provide the Product,
documentation, or any related information (including the Product features or
the results of use or testing) to any third party, for a period of one year
following receipt of the Product or commercial release of the Product,
whichever occurs first. However,
Recipient may disclose confidential information in accordance with judicial
or other governmental order, provided Recipient shall give Microsoft
reasonable written notice prior to such disclosure and shall comply with any
applicable protective order or equivalent.
Further, Recipient shall not be liable to Microsoft for disclosure of
information which Recipient can prove (a) is already known to Recipient without
an obligation to maintain the same as confidential; (b) becomes publicly
known through no wrongful act of Recipient; (c) is rightfully received from a
third party without breach of an obligation of confidentiality owed to
Microsoft; or (d) is independently developed by Recipient. 7. INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the
Product (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations,
video, audio, music, text and "applets" incorporated into the
Software and any features incorporated into the Hardware), and any copies of
the Product that Recipient is expressly permitted to make herein, are owned
by Microsoft or its suppliers. All
title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be
accessed through use of the Product are the property of the respective
content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other
intellectual property laws and treaties.
This Agreement grants Recipient no rights to use such content. If the Product contains documentation
which is provided only in electronic form, Recipient may print one copy of
such electronic documentation.
Recipient may not copy the printed materials accompanying the Product. All rights not expressly granted are reserved
by Microsoft. 8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. THE PRODUCT IS DEEMED ACCEPTED BY
RECIPIENT. THE PRODUCT CONTAINS
PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE AND/OR PRE-RELEASE HARDWARE AND MAY BE CHANGED
SUBSTANTIALLY BEFORE COMMERCIAL RELEASE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT AND ITS
SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT AND ANY (IF ANY) SUPPORT SERVICES RELATED TO
THE PRODUCT ("SUPPORT SERVICES") AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND
HEREBY DISCLAIM WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES ALL WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY (IF ANY) WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATED TO:
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, LACK OF VIRUSES, ACCURACY
OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, RESULTS, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT AND LACK OF
NEGLIGENCE. ALSO, THERE IS NO
WARRANTY, DUTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION,
CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT AND ANY SUPPORT SERVICES, REMAINS WITH
RECIPIENT. 9. EXCLUSION
OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR: LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF PRIVACY, FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY (INCLUDING OF GOOD
FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE), NEGLIGENCE, AND ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER
LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR SUPPORT SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY
PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF MICROSOFT
OR ANY SUPPLIER, AND EVEN IF MICROSOFT OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO RECIPIENT. 10. LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT RECIPIENT MIGHT
INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES
REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF
MICROSOFT AND ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND
RECIPIENT'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING SHALL BE LIMITED TO
ACTUAL DAMAGES INCURRED BY YOU BASED ON REASONABLE RELIANCE UP TO THE GREATER
OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY RECIPIENT FOR THE PRODUCT OR FIVE DOLLARS
(US$5.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS,
EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS (INCLUDING SECTIONS 8 AND 9 ABOVE) SHALL APPLY TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. 11. GOVERNING
LAW/JURISDICTION/ATTORNEYS' FEES. This Agreement shall be construed and
controlled by the laws of the State of Washington, and Recipient consents to
exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the federal courts sitting in King
County, Washington, unless no federal jurisdiction exists, in which case
Recipient consents to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court
of King County, Washington. Recipient
waives all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non
conveniens. Process may be served on
either party in the manner authorized by applicable law or court rule. If either party employs attorneys to
enforce any rights arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees,
costs and other expenses. 12. U.S.
GOVERNMENT RIGHTS. All Software provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to
solicitations issued on or after December 1, 1995 is provided with the rights
and restrictions described elsewhere herein.
All Software provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations
issued prior to December 1, 1995 is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS as
provided for in FAR, 48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR
252.227-7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable. 13. EXPORT
RESTRICTIONS. Recipient acknowledges
that Product is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. Recipient agrees to
comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the
Product, 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/. 14. ENTIRE
AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes
the complete and exclusive agreement between Microsoft and Recipient with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior or
contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals, representations,
understandings, or agreements not specifically incorporated herein. This Agreement may not be amended except
in a writing duly signed by an authorized representative of Microsoft and
Recipient. |