Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC

End-User License Agreement

 

Copyright 2008 Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved worldwide.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION -- READ CAREFULLY:  This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC for the software product entitled, “eForms Express™” which includes eForms Express Custom Applications, eForms Express WS, eForms Express SBS computer software and associated media and printed materials (if any), and may include online or electronic documentation (the "Software"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.  Accordingly, if you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement, you are not authorized to install, copy or use the Software.  Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC encourages you to print and retain this EULA for your records.

 

As described more fully below, the Software is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.  The Software is licensed for your use, and is not sold to you.  Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC specifically retains all right, title and interest in and to the Software.

 

1.                  GRANT OF LICENSE IN SOFTWARE.  The Software is comprised of various components including the executable computer programs, the source code and any related printed, electronic and online documentation, all of which are licensed as specified below.  Subject to the terms and restrictions set forth in this EULA, Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC grants to you and you hereby accept the non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use duly licensed copies of the Software only as specified in this EULA.  You may install and use one (1) licensed copy of the Software as follows: The Software (eForms Express Custom Applications, eForms Express WS) may be loaded onto a single computer or workstation providing a single user with access to the Software.  In addition the Software (eForms Express SBS) may be loaded onto a maximum of two total computers.  eForms Express client licenses may be purchased.   The client licenses are only available when eForms Express SBS version is purchased. You may install and use the Software on other computers only if you have purchased and are running validly licensed copies of the applicable Software server or workstation product, and provided that you use such additional copies of such Software in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein.  You may also make a single copy of the Software for backup and archival purposes. You shall reproduce and maintain the copyright notice on any copy made of the Software.

2.                  LICENSE OF Third-Party Software.  The Software may incorporate and/ or use certain licensed third-party software to provide additional functionality to the Software.  By accepting this Software license, you are further accepting the terms and conditions of any licensed third-party software contained within the Software.

3.                  RESTRICTIONS.  You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the Software.  You shall not distribute copies of the Software to third parties, except as expressly provided in Section 1.  You shall not, and you shall not permit any third party to, merge the Software into any other software, reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble all or any part of the Software, without the prior written approval of Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC.  Without limiting the foregoing, you shall not: (a) lease, license, use, make available, or distribute to any third party, nor modify all or any part of the Software, nor allow any third party to do so, except as otherwise expressly permitted herein; (b) use the Software to operate in, or as, a time-sharing, outsourcing, service bureau, application service provider, or managed service provider environment; (c) lease, license, sublicense, use, make available, or distribute the Software as a general SQL server, as a stand alone application or with applications other than the Software as licensed herein; (d) copy the Software onto any public or distributed network; (e) distribute integrated products pursuant to a public or open source license; (f) port the Software to any operating system other than that for which the Software is originally licensed; or (g) change any proprietary rights notices which appear as part of the Software, or its medium.           

4.                  TERMINATION.  Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC may immediately terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA.  In the event that you liquidate, dissolve, bankrupt, or become insolvent, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC shall have the right to terminate this License immediately.  In any such event, you must destroy all copies of the Software.

5.                  COPYRIGHT AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.  All right, title, and interest, including copyright(s), in and to the Software and any copies thereof are owned by Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC, its licensors, or its suppliers.  All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Software is the property of the respective content owner and is protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. You agree that the copyright, patent, trade secrets and all other intellectual proprietary rights of whatever nature in the Software and related documentation, including derivative works, are and shall remain the exclusive property of Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC, its licensors, and its suppliers.  Nothing in this EULA should be construed as transferring any aspects of such rights to you or to any third-party.  Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC reserves any and all rights not expressly granted herein.  eForms Express is a trademark of Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC.  Other marks are the properties of their respective owners.  You may not use any portion of the Software without the express written authorization of Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC

6.                  EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.  You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software to any country, person, entity, or end user subject to U.S.A. export restrictions.  You warrant and represent that neither the U.S.A. Bureau of Export Administration nor any other federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges.

7.                  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS LICENSORS, AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE TO YOU THE SOFTWARE, AND ANY (IF ANY) SUPPORT SERVICES RELATED TO THE SOFTWARE (“SUPPORT SERVICES”) AS-IS AND WITH ALL-FAULTS; AND BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS LICENSORS, AND ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES ALL WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY (IF ANY) WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF OR RELATED TO TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, LACK OF VIRUSES OR BUGS, LACK OF ERRORS OR OMISSIONS, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, RESULTS, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, AND CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION.  THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND ANY SUPPORT SERVICES REMAINS WITH YOU.  BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC MAY, FROM TIME-TO-TIME, REVISE THE SOFTWARE AND, IN SO DOING, SHALL INCUR NO OBLIGATION TO FURNISH SUCH REVISIONS TO YOU.

8.                  EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS MEMBERS, ITS LICENSORS, OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, 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 SOFTWARE OR THE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, EVEN IF BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS LICENSORS, OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.                  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES.  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 BITS AND BYTES DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, ITS LICENSORS, AND ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE OR U.S. $5.00.  THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

10.              MISCELLANEOUS.

Interpretation.  No failure, delay or any course of conduct by any party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.  You may not bring action arising out of this EULA more than one year after the cause of action has accrued or reasonably should have been discovered.

Modification.  If any term of this EULA shall be held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction then such provision shall be without effect, and, it is the intention of the parties that the remaining terms hereof shall constitute their agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all such remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.

Binding Nature.  This EULA will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, and permitted assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, without the prior written consent of Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC, you may not assign this EULA or its rights or obligations under this EULA to any person or party, whether by operation of law or otherwise; and, any attempt to so assign this EULA without Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC’s prior written consent shall be null and void.

Governing Law; Attorney Fees.  This EULA shall be deemed to have been executed in the USA and shall be governed by and construed in accor­dance with the law of the State of Georgia, without regard to the conflict of laws rules of such state.  The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the USA in Gwinnett County, Georgia or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division and the appropriate appellate courts therefrom.  You shall, at all times, comply at your own expense with all relevant and applicable laws related to use and distribution of this Software as permitted in this EULA.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any jurisdiction in order to protect its intellectual property rights.  You shall be responsible for Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC’s attorneys fees and other expenses associated with the enforcement of this EULA or the collection of any amounts due under this EULA.   

Notice.  Any notice under this EULA shall be delivered and addressed to Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC at 2752 Scouts Court, Dacula, Georgia USA 30019, or such other address as Bits and Bytes Document Solutions, LLC may designate from time-to-time.

Entire Agreement.  This EULA contains the entire agreement between the par­ties with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement and super­sedes and merges all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements and understandings, whether electronic, oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of the EULA. This Agreement may be amended or modified only in a writing executed by both parties.                .

USE OF THE SOFTWARE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS EULA, UNDERSTANDS IT, REPRESENT YOU HAVE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS EULA AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.