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If the Software does not require an Activation Key and provided that You comply with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HP grants You a non-exclusive, non-transferable (except as provided in Section 16), worldwide (except for the countries referenced in Section 12) license under HP's copyrights, to install, copy on as many computers as you need for your business, use, execute, make archival or backup copies, and display ("Use") the object code version of the Product on the computer(s) on which this Product is installed and in the operating environment as identified by HP in the accompanying materials. b. IF SOFTWARE REQUIRES AN ACTIVATION KEY. If the Software requires an Activation Key, and provided that You comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, then depending upon the specific hardware configuration You employ, HP grants You the following license ("License Type") and rights: Authorized Copies. 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By accepting this Agreement You confirm that You are not (i) located in (or a national resident of) any country under U.S. economic embargo, (ii) identified on any U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List, Entity List or Treasury Department Designated Nationals exclusion list, and (iii) directly or indirectly involved in the development or production of nuclear, chemical, biological weapons or in missile technology programs as specified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. 13. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically disclaimed. If the Product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply. 14. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms or provisions herein will remain valid and in full force and effect. Failure or delay in enforcing any right or provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision with respect to any subsequent breach. Provisions herein, which by their nature extend beyond the termination of the license in the Product, will remain in effect until fulfilled. 15. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that HP may collect and use technical information that You provide in connection with Your Use and request for technical support of the Product from HP, however, HP will not use this information in a form that personally identifies You. 16. ASSIGNMENT. You may not assign, sublicense or transfer this Agreement, the Product, or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of HP. Any such attempted assignment, sublicense, or transfer will be null and void, and in such event, HP may terminate this Agreement immediately. Notwithstanding the foregoing, You may assign this Agreement and the rights granted hereunder with the transfer of all or substantially all of Your business. The right to assign or transfer Ancillary Software is governed by the terms and conditions of the Ancillary Software Licenses. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including all Ancillary Software Licenses in the ANCILLARY SOFTWARE list, is the final, complete and exclusive agreement between You and HP relating to the Product, and supersedes any previous communications, representations, or agreements between the parties, whether oral or written, regarding the subject matter hereof. Any additional or different terms and conditions not expressly set forth herein will not apply. This Agreement may not be changed except by an amendment signed by an authorized representative of both You and HP. To the extent the terms of any HP policies or programs for support services conflict with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control. 18. WARRANTY a. NO ACTIVATION KEY REQUIRED SOFTWARE - AS-IS WARRANTY STATEMENT: DISCLAIMER. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES, IF ANY, ARE PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, ACCURACY OF INFORMATIONAL CONTENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, RESULTS, OR WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, LACK OF VIRUSES, AND LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. IN ADDITION, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION AND CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY HP, HP"S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES, OR ANY OTHER PARTY SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR AMEND THIS "AS IS" WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to You to the extent prohibited by such local laws. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. b. ACTIVATION KEY REQUIRED SOFTWARE - LIMITED WARRANTY. HP warrants that the Product will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. If an implied warranty or condition is created by Your state/jurisdiction and federal or state/provincial law prohibits disclaimer of it, You also have an implied warranty or condition, BUT ONLY AS TO DEFECTS FOR WHICH CLAIMS ARE MADE WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. AS TO ANY DEFECTS DISCOVERED FOR WHICH A CLAIM IS NOT MADE WITHIN THE NINETY-DAY PERIOD, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. DISCLAIMER. The Limited Warranty that appears above is the only express warranty made to You and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties or implied warrantees (if any) created by any documentation, packaging or otherwise. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HP AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE PRODUCT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY (IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF TITLE, OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT, AND THE PROVISIONS OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT. 19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. a. FOR ALL SOFTWARE WHETHER OR NOT AN ACTIVATION KEY IS REQUIRED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE, THE INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT HP WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE IN THE PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, OR OPERATION OF A NUCLEAR FACILITY, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS (COLLECTIVELY "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS"). YOU ARE SOLELY LIABLE IF THE PRODUCT IS USED FOR HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS, AND YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HP HARMLESS FROM ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH USE. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY SUCH LOCAL LAWS. b. FOR SOFTWARE REQUIRING AN ACTIVATION KEY Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation, all damages referenced above and all direct or general damages), the entire liability of HP and any of its suppliers under any provision of this EULA and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing (except for any remedy of repair or replacement if elected by HP with respect to any breach of the Limited Warranty) shall be limited to the greater of the amount actually paid by You for the Product or U.S. $5.00. The foregoing limitations, exclusions and disclaimers (including Warranty above) shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, even if any remedy fails of its essential purpose. REV08/51/03 End User License Agreement