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This page concerns vqServer. The licensing terms for vqBase are different, even though vqServer is supplied with vqBase. See the vqBase license page.

Summary

  • vqServer version 1.9 can be used free of charge.
  • vqServer version 1.9 can be copied and distributed free of charge provided that any copies which are distributed include only the entire unmodified contents of the vqServer distribution archive released by vqSoft.
  • Persons or organisations redistributing vqServer or whose publications (which includes web sites and shareware CD-ROMs) include vqServer are required to ensure that they are redistributing or publishing the most recent version of vqServer and are required to inform vqSoft by email so that they can be notified of any updates or upgrades.
  • Persons or organisations who wish to include or redistribute vqServer with or as part of other software or hardware products or who wish to redistribute customised versions of vqServer or of the vqServer distribution archive must obtain a license agreement from (and usually pay a licensing fee to) vqSoft. Contact vqSoft by email for further information.
  • vqServer is supplied "as-is" without any warranty of fitness for any purpose whatsoever. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that vqServer functions as described in its documentation, neither Steve Shering nor vqSoft can be held liable for any loss (financial or otherwise) incurred as a result of distributing, publishing, installing or using vqServer.

Copyright

vqServer versions 1.01 to 1.9 and its documentation are copyright and are the intellectual property of Steve Shering and vqSoft.

License

This document contains rights and restrictions associated with use of vqServer version 1.9. Acquisition, installation and use of vqServer version 1.9 implies acceptance of these conditions.

  1. Definitions.
    1. The software: vqServer version 1.9.
    2. The vqServer distribution archive: computer file containing the vqServer object code, the vqServer documentation and associated sample web pages, CGI scripts and Java servlets.
    3. The licensee: any person or organisation acquiring, installing or using the software
  2. Limited License Grant. vqSoft grants the licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable limited license to use the software without fee.
  3. License to redistribute the vqServer distribution archive. The licensee is granted a royalty-free right to reproduce and distribute the vqServer distribution archive provided that the licensee: (i) distributes the vqServer distribution archive complete and unmodified and for the sole purpose of running vqServer version 1.9; (ii) does not distribute additional software intended to replace any component(s) of the vqServer distribution archive; (iii) agrees to distribute the most current version of the vqServer distribution archive available from vqSoft; (iv) does not remove or alter any proprietary legends or notices contained in the vqServer distribution archive, object code or documentation.
  4. Restrictions. The software is confidential copyrighted information of Steve Shering and vqSoft and title to all copies is retained by vqSoft. The licensee shall not modify, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, extract, or otherwise reverse engineer the software. The software may not be leased, assigned, or sublicensed, in whole or in part. The licensee warrants that it will not use or redistribute the software for such purpose.
  5. Trademarks and Logos. This license does not authorize the licensee to use any vqSoft name, trademark or logo. The licensee acknowledges that vqSoft owns any and all vqSoft and vqServer related trademarks, logos and icons and agrees to assist vqSoft in protecting those rights.
  6. Disclaimer of Warranty. The software is provided "as is," without a warranty of any kind. All express or implied representations and warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose of non-infringement are hereby excluded.
  7. Limitation of Liability. vqSoft shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the licensee or any third party as a result of usng or distributing the software. In no event will vqSoft be liable for any lost revenue, profit or data, or for direct, indirect, special, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, however caused and regardless of the theory of liability, arising out of the use or inability to use the software, even if vqSoft has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  8. Termination. The licensee may terminate this license at any time by destroying all copies of the software. This license will terminate immediately without notice from vqSoft if the licensee fails to comply with any provision of this license. Upon such termination, the licensee must destroy all copies of the software.
  9. Governing Law. Any action related to this license will be governed by the law of England and Wales. No choice of law rules of any jurisdiction will apply.
  10. Severability. If any of the above provisions are held to be in violation of applicable law, void, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provisions are herewith waived to the extent necessary for the license to be otherwise enforceable in such jurisdiction. However, if in vqSoft's opinion deletion of any provisions of the license by operation of this paragraph unreasonably compromises the rights or increase the liabilities of vqSoft, vqSoft reserves the right to terminate the license.


vqServer version 1.9. Copyright © 1997-2000 Steve Shering and vqSoft. Last updated 12 June 2000.

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