Venture Software License
This license is between you and KDSC and applies to the "Venture" Software (as defined below).
This license explains your rights to use and modify the Software.
1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this license:
- 1.1. "Contribution" means any work derived from the Software by a Contributor, including, without limitation, any modification, addition, or deletion made to the Software by KDSC, another Contributor, or you.
- 1.2. "Contributor" means any party that develops a Contribution to the Software and includes, but is not limited to, KDSC and you.
- 1.3. "Venture" means KDSC, a Nebraska based corporation and owner of the Software.
- 1.4. "KDSI" means KDSC, a Nebraska based corporation and owner of the Software.
- 1.5. "Software" means the Venture software, all accompanying documentation, and any Contributions added to the Venture Software or its User Guide.
2. Rights Granted. KDSC licenses you to do the following with the Software:
- 2.1. Copy, install, and modify the sourcecode version of the Software;
- 2.2. Use the Software for your own internal business purposes as an end-user of the Software.
- 2.3. This license is world-wide, non-exclusive, perpetual
(unless terminated) and non-transferable.
3. Licensee Obligations. You are required to do the following when using or modifyingthe Software:
- 3.1. Include all original copyright and trademark notices and disclaimers;
- 3.2. Include the text of this license; and
- 3.3. Deliver to KDSC or its authorized reseller in digital or electronic format all Contributions that you make to the Software.
4. Prohibitions. You are not permitted to do any of the following with the Software:
- 4.1. Distribute a source code version of the Software, including those containing your Contributions;
- 4.2. Distribute your Contributions to any party other than kDSC or its authorized reseller;
- 4.3. Distribute or redistribute any version of the Software in its original or modified form;
- 4.4. Process or permit to be processed any other party’s data for a fee or other consideration;
- 4.5. Use the Software in the operation of a service bureau;
- 4.6. Provide consulting services related to developing, installing, implementing, or training for the use, modification, or distribution of the Software to any party outside of your business for a fee;
- 4.7. Develop or contribute to the development of a software application that competes with the Software.
Parties interested in reselling the Software, or providing services related to the Software, are encouraged to contact KDSC about a reseller or consultant arrangement, which would include a separate agreement and license (VAR, OEM and others as necessary).
5. No Additional Services. Under the terms of this license, KDSC is not responsible
for installing, supporting, maintaining, or updating the Software, for training
you to install, use, support, maintain, update, or modify the Software, or for
converting, entering, or verifying any data. KDSC and its authorized resellers
provide maintenance, support, training, and consulting services for a fee under
separate written agreements.
6. Ownership. KDSC owns all right,
title, interest, copyright, and patent rights in and to the original
and all modified versions of the Software, including,
without limitation, all Contributions made by you or any other party.
To the extent that KDSC does not own your Contributions, you hereby
transfer to KDSC all right, title, interest, copyright, and patent
rights in and to your Contributions. KDSC reserves the right to
sell or license for a fee the Software and any Contributions in
connection with a license to use the Software and the Contributions
in connection with support, maintenance, or consulting services.
7. Limitations on Liability. In no event will KDSC
or any other Contributor be liable for any damages whatsoever, including,
but not limited to,
lost revenue or profits or other direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages, even if they have been advised of the possibility
of such damages, except to the extent any applicable law prohibits
this disclaimer.
8. NO WARRANTIES. The Software and this license
document are provided AS IS with NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF DESIGN, TITLE, ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY,
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. Choice of Law. This license
is governed by the laws of Nebraska. Disputes must be settled
in the state or federal courts located
in Lincoln, Nebraska.
10. Termination. If you breach any term
or condition of this license or fail to perform any of your obligations
under this
license,
then this license will automatically terminate, unless you
have cured your
breach or failure to KDSC's satisfaction within 30 days after
KDSC or its authorized reseller has notified you of it. Upon
termination,
you must immediately stop using, modifying, and distributing
the Software, deliver to KDSC or its authorized reseller all
of your
Contributions
(whether or not completed), and delete all versions of the
Software and Contributions from your systems. KDSC may seek injunctive
relief and money damages against you if you breach this license
or fail
to perform your obligations.
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