END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR  MICROSOFT SOFTWARE (INCLUDING PRE-RELEASE/BETA SOFTWARE)

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software  (including pre-release/beta software) accompanying this EULA, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.  If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not  install, copy, or otherwise use the SOFTWARE.

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE (INCLUDING PRE-RELEASE/BETA SOFTWARE

NOTE:  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALID END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SQL SERVER, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE AND YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS EULA.

1.  GRANT OF LICENSE.

    (a)  Rights to Tools.  The SOFTWARE contains two software tools identified as sscheck.exe and sqlscan.exe (the "Tools").  Microsoft grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferrable, royalty-free license to install and use an unlimited number of copies of the pre-release/beta Tools accompanying this EULA on computers residing on your premises, solely for your internal use in analyzing and troubleshooting other Microsoft software which is installed on your computers.

    (b)  Rights to Patch Software.  That portion of the SOFTWARE which is not the Tools is referred to as the "Patch Software."  The Patch Software is provided to you by Microsoft to update, supplement, or replace existing functionality of Microsoft SQL Server.  Microsoft grants you a license to use the Patch Software under the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement under which you have validly licensed Microsoft SQL Server ("SQL EULA") and the terms and conditions set forth in this EULA.  To the extent that any terms in this EULA conflict with terms in the SQL EULA, the terms of this EULA control with respect to the Patch Software.

    (c)  Ownership.  Microsoft and its suppliers shall retain title and all ownership rights to the SOFTWARE, and this EULA shall not be construed in any manner as transferring any rights of ownership or license to the SOFTWARE or to the features or information therein, except as specifically stated herein.

2.  PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE; UPDATES AND MAINTENANCE.  The Tools are pre-release software and are not at the level of performance and compatibility of a final, generally available product offering.  The Tools may not operate correctly and may be substantially modified in the future.  Microsoft may provide updates to the SOFTWARE from time to time, but Microsoft shall have no obligation to provide maintenance or updates to you for SOFTWARE licensed under this Agreement.

3.  RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP.  Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA.  The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties. Microsoft or its suppliers own the title, copyright, and other intellectual property rights in the Software.  The Software is licensed, not sold.

4.  LIMITATIONS ON REVERSE ENGINEERING, DECOMPILATION, AND DISASSEMBLY.  You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

5.  NO RENTAL/COMMERCIAL HOSTING. You may not rent, lease, lend or provide commercial hosting services with the SOFTWARE.

6.  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES (IF ANY) AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER 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, OF RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY, 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 SOFTWARE, AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OR OTHER SERVICES, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, AND RELATED CONTENT THROUGH THE SOFTWARE OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.  ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE.

7.  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 special, incidental, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits or confidential or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, for loss of privacy, for failure to meet any duty including of good faith or of reasonable care, for negligence, and for 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, the provision of or failure to provide support or other services,  information, software, and related content through the SOFTWARE or otherwise arising out of the use of the SOFTWARE, or otherwise under or in connection with any provision of this EULA, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, 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.

8.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES.  NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED HEREIN AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES IN CONTRACT OR ANYTHING ELSE), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF MICROSOFT AND ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE ACTUAL DAMAGES YOU INCUR IN REASONABLE RELIANCE ON THE SOFTWARE UP TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE OR US$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.

9.  TERMINATION.  Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.

10.  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 commercial license 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.

11.  EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.  Recipient acknowledges that the SOFTWARE is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction.  Recipient agrees to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, 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/>.

12.  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.

13.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY.  This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between Microsoft and you 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.  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Si vous avez acquis votre produit Microsoft au CANADA, la garantie limitée suivante s’applique :

DÉNI DE GARANTIES.  DANS LA MESURE MAXIMALE PERMISE PAR LES LOIS APPLICABLES, LE LOGICIEL ET LES SERVICES DE SOUTIEN TECHNIQUE (LE CAS ÉCHÉANT) SONT FOURNIS TELS QUELS ET AVEC TOUS LES DÉFAUTS PAR MICROSOFT ET SES FOURNISSEURS, LESQUELS PAR LES PRÉSENTES DÉNIENT TOUTES AUTRES GARANTIES ET CONDITIONS EXPRESSES, IMPLICITES OU EN VERTU DE LA LOI, NOTAMMENT, MAIS SANS LIMITATION, (LE CAS ÉCHÉANT) LES GARANTIES, DEVOIRS OU CONDITIONS IMPLICITES DE QUALITÉ MARCHANDE, D’ADAPTATION À UNE FIN PARTICULIÈRE,  DE FIABILITÉ OU DE DISPONIBILITÉ, D’EXACTITUDE OU D’EXHAUSTIVITÉ DES RÉPONSES, DES RÉSULTATS, DES EFFORTS DÉPLOYÉS SELON LES RÈGLES DE L’ART, D’ABSENCE DE VIRUS ET D’ABSENCE DE NÉGLIGENCE, LE TOUT À L’ÉGARD DU LOGICIEL ET DE LA PRESTATION OU DE L’OMISSION DE LA  PRESTATION DES SERVICES DE SOUTIEN TECHNIQUE OU À L’ÉGARD DE LA FOURNITURE OU DE L’OMISSION DE LA FOURNITURE DE TOUS AUTRES SERVICES, RENSEIGNEMENTS, LOGICIELS, ET CONTENU QUI S’Y RAPPORTE  GRÂCE AU LOGICIEL OU PROVENANT AUTREMENT DE L’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL . PAR AILLEURS, IL N’Y A AUCUNE GARANTIE OU CONDITION QUANT AU TITRE DE PROPRIÉTÉ, À LA JOUISSANCE OU LA POSSESSION PAISIBLE, À LA CONCORDANCE À UNE DESCRIPTION NI QUANT À UNE ABSENCE DE CONTREFAÇON CONCERNANT LE LOGICIEL.

EXCLUSION DES DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES, INDIRECTS ET DE CERTAINS AUTRES DOMMAGES. DANS LA MESURE MAXIMALE PERMISE PAR LES LOIS APPLICABLES, EN AUCUN CAS MICROSOFT OU SES FOURNISSEURS NE SERONT RESPONSABLES DES DOMMAGES SPÉCIAUX, CONSÉCUTIFS, ACCESSOIRES OU INDIRECTS DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT (NOTAMMENT, LES DOMMAGES À L’ÉGARD DU MANQUE À GAGNER OU DE LA DIVULGATION DE RENSEIGNEMENTS CONFIDENTIELS OU AUTRES, DE LA PERTE D’EXPLOITATION, DE BLESSURES CORPORELLES, DE LA VIOLATION DE LA VIE PRIVÉE, DE L’OMISSION DE REMPLIR TOUT DEVOIR, Y COMPRIS D’AGIR DE BONNE FOI OU D’EXERCER UN SOIN RAISONNABLE, DE LA NÉGLIGENCE ET DE TOUTE AUTRE PERTE PÉCUNIAIRE OU AUTRE PERTE DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT) SE RAPPORTANT DE QUELQUE MANIÈRE QUE CE SOIT À L’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL OU À L’INCAPACITÉ DE S’EN SERVIR, À LA PRESTATION OU À L’OMISSION DE LA PRESTATION DE SERVICES DE SOUTIEN TECHNIQUE OU À LA FOURNITURE OU À L’OMISSION DE LA FOURNITURE DE TOUS AUTRES SERVICES, RENSEIGNEMENTS, LOGICIELS, ET CONTENU QUI S’Y RAPPORTE  GRÂCE AU LOGICIEL OU PROVENANT AUTREMENT DE L’UTILISATION DU LOGICIEL OU AUTREMENT AUX TERMES DE TOUTE DISPOSITION DE LA PRÉSENTE CONVENTION OU RELATIVEMENT À UNE TELLE DISPOSITION, MÊME EN CAS DE FAUTE, DE DÉLIT CIVIL (Y COMPRIS LA NÉGLIGENCE), DE RESPONSABILITÉ STRICTE, DE VIOLATION DE CONTRAT OU DE VIOLATION DE GARANTIE DE MICROSOFT OU DE TOUT FOURNISSEUR ET MÊME SI MICROSOFT OU TOUT FOURNISSEUR A ÉTÉ AVISÉ DE LA POSSIBILITÉ DE TELS DOMMAGES.

LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITÉ ET RECOURS. MALGRÉ LES DOMMAGES QUE VOUS PUISSIEZ SUBIR POUR QUELQUE MOTIF QUE CE SOIT (NOTAMMENT, MAIS SANS LIMITATION, TOUS LES DOMMAGES SUSMENTIONNÉS ET TOUS LES DOMMAGES DIRECTS OU GÉNÉRAUX OU AUTRES), LA SEULE RESPONSABILITÉ DE MICROSOFT ET DE L’UN OU L’AUTRE DE SES FOURNISSEURS AUX TERMES DE TOUTE DISPOSITION DE LA PRÉSENTE CONVENTION ET VOTRE RECOURS EXCLUSIF À L’ÉGARD DE TOUT CE QUI PRÉCÈDE SE LIMITE AU PLUS ÉLEVÉ ENTRE LES MONTANTS SUIVANTS : LE MONTANT QUE VOUS AVEZ RÉELLEMENT PAYÉ POUR LE LOGICIEL OU 5,00 $US. LES LIMITES, EXCLUSIONS ET DÉNIS QUI PRÉCÈDENT (Y COMPRIS LES CLAUSES CI-DESSUS), S’APPLIQUENT DANS LA MESURE MAXIMALE PERMISE PAR LES LOIS APPLICABLES, MÊME SI TOUT RECOURS N’ATTEINT PAS SON BUT ESSENTIEL.

À moins que cela ne soit prohibé par le droit local applicable, la présente Convention est régie par les lois de la province d’Ontario, Canada. Vous consentez à la compétence des tribunaux fédéraux et provinciaux siégeant à Toronto, dans  la province d’Ontario.

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