LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you, and the Licensor concerning the Product. The Product also includes any updates and supplements to the original Product provided to you.

 

By installing, copying, running, or otherwise using the Product, You agree to be bound by the terms of this License. If you do not agree to the terms of this license, you must remove all of the Product files from your computer.

1. Definitions

1.1  "You" (or "Your" or "Licensee")  means an individual or a legal entity exercising rights under, and complying with all of the terms of, this License or a future version of this License issued under Section 6.1. For legal entities, "You" includes any entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with you. For purposes of this definition, "control" means (a) the power, direct or indirect, to cause the direction or management of such entity, whether by contract or otherwise, or (b) ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares or beneficial ownership of such entity.

 

1.2  "Confidential Information" means any data or information, oral or written,  treated as confidential that relates to either party's past, present, or future research, development or business activities, including any unannounced products  and service(s), and including any information relating to services, developments, inventions, processes, plans, financial information, customer lists, forecasts, and projections. Confidential Information shall also include the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Confidential Information shall not be deemed to include information that: 1) is publicly available or in the public domain at the time disclosed; 2) is or becomes publicly available or enters the public domain through no fault of the party receiving such information; 3) is rightfully communicated to the recipient by persons not bound by confidentiality obligations with respect thereto; 4) is already in the recipient's possession free of any confidentiality obligations with respect thereto at the time of disclosure; 5) is independently developed by the recipient; or 6) is approved for release or disclosure by the disclosing party without restriction.

 

1.3 "Source Code" means the preferred form of the Covered Code for making modifications to it, including all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, scripts used to control compilation and installation of an Executable, or source code differential comparisons against either the Original Code or another well known, available Covered Code of the Contributor's choice. The Source Code can be in a compressed or archival form provided the appropriate decompression or de-archiving software is widely available for no charge.

 

1.4 "Licensor" means the owner of the Product which is currently TelSim, Inc. located at 10012 N Dale Mabry Hwy #219, Tampa FL 33618.

   

1.5 "License" means this document.

 

1.6 "Licensable" means having the right to grant, to the maximum extent possible, whether at the time of the initial grant or subsequently acquired, any and all of the rights conveyed herein.

 

1.7 "Product" or “NOAH” means NOAH (“Navigational Online Animated Helper”) system which includes all the documentation and support files needed for NOAH to properly operate. The ability to utilize the online editing system located at editor.noahx.com is a non tangible item utilized by you to create the support files used by the NOAH engine to operate properly. Also includes any updates and supplements to any of original files provided to you.

   

1.8 "Commercial Use" means distribution or otherwise making the Covered Code available to a third party.

 

1.9 "Avatar" means a Flash(tm) compiled file which is used by the NOAH engine to be a base for displaying the animated characters.

 

1.10 "Stream” is a single Voice Action File playing from the Licensor’s web server to the application you have NOAH performing in.

2. Grant of License

You are granted a non-exclusive right to use the Product including any error corrections, standard enhancements or updates provided automatically by the Licensor, in machine-readable form. This license specifically prohibits of the Product.

3. Limitations on Use

You may not modify the Product or output of product (electronically or otherwise), or make any adaptation or merge any portion thereof, except as expressly authorized by Licensor in a separate written agreement signed by Licensor. You may not reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise translate the Product. Your license may not be transferred, leased, assigned, or sub-licensed without Licensor's prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.  If you modify the Product in any way not expressly authorized by Licensor, your license is automatically terminated.

4. Ownership

    Licensor shall have sole and exclusive ownership of the Product, in both object code and source code, all media and documentation relating to the Product, (including their development, or their operation, testing or use, and all reports and copies thereof), and all intellectual property rights associated therewith (including, without limitation, rights to copyrights, trade secrets, or know-how).

5. Limitation on Warranty

    Licensor makes and you receive no warranties, express, implied, or statutory, or in any other provision of this agreement or any other communication; and Licensor specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.    

6. Exclusion of Consequential Damages

    The cumulative liability of Licensor to you for any and all claims relating to the Product, and any services rendered under this Agreement, in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount of all License Fees paid to Licensor for the Product, or fees paid for services within the prior year. In no event shall Licensor be liable to you for any consequential, indirect, special, or incidental damages, even if Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such potential loss or damage. The foregoing limitation of liability and exclusion of certain damages shall apply regardless of the success or effectiveness of other remedies.

7. U.S. Government End Users

    The Covered Code is a "commercial item," as that term is defined in 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (Oct. 1995), consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation," as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 (Sept. 1995). Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4 (June 1995), all U.S. Government End Users acquire Covered Code with only those rights set forth herein. Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to the restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(iii) of DFARS 252.227-7013 (The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Product) or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of 48 CFR 52.227-19 (Commercial Computer Product – Restricted Rights), as applicable. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Licensee may not assign this Agreement, and any attempted assignment will be null and void.        

8. Account Types

8.1 Free

    This version of the Product is intended for trying the product or for use on small websites including social networks. All files are hosted from the Licensor’s web servers.  This account is limited to 250 Streams per month, after which NOAH will no longer appear.  The account is limited to 30 second audio files.  You just add a single line of javascript (for sites that allow it) or a flash embed object for non javascript supported sites (i.e. My Space) to allow NOAH to work.  To maintain your account, you must log into the NOAH editor at least once every 3 months or your account will be removed from the system along with all voice action files, purchased avatars, and any unused credits you may have.

8.2 Developer Trial

    This version of the Product is intended solely for evaluation purposes. You can freely install and evaluate the Product during the 15 day period. After the trial period has expired, if you wish to continue using the Product, you must upgrade to one of the paid accounts. Your account will automatically be converted to a free account after 30 days and will follow the same rules pertaining to that account type.

8.3 Standard

    This version of the Product is intended for websites, social networks, blogs and other web services which do not allow hosting of the files or if you do not wish to host the files.  This account has 2500 streams per month included in the base price and has a nominal charge for each additional stream.  You just add a single line of javascript (for sites that allow it) or a flash embed object for non javascript supported sites (i.e. My Space) to allow NOAH to work. Upon failure to pay your monthly invoice within 15 days will result in suspension of your account and stop NOAH from performing.  Upon the 3rd month of failure to keep your account paid, your account will be removed from the system along with all voice action files, purchased avatars, and any unused credits you may have.

8.4 Professional

    This version of the Product is intended for websites where you would like to host the Products files.  This eliminates all streaming charges.  A single line of javascript is also used to allow NOAH to perform.  This account is billed monthly, when the bill is paid, you will receive a new NOAH licenses file which will be placed in the NOAH files directory.  This allows NOAH to continue to operate. Upon failure to pay your monthly invoice within 15 days will result in suspension of your account and stop NOAH from performing.  Upon the 3rd month of failure to keep your account paid, your account will be removed from the system along with all voice action files, purchased avatars, and any unused credits you may have.

8.5 Developer

    This version of the Product is intended for any kind of developer that has the ability to utilize the flash player in their application. This type also supports a wrapper for various types of E-Learning authoring systems and PowerPoint® to Flash® converters which allow you to utilize NOAH in the end product.  The voice action files have no expiration and can be distributed royalty free along with the product to allow NOAH to operate. Voice action files may also be purchased in bulk for this account type.  Upon failure to pay your annual maintenance fee invoice within 15 days will result in suspension of your account.  If this invoice is not paid within 3 months, your account will be removed from the system along with all voice action files, purchased avatars, and any unused credits you may have.

9. Indemnification

BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT, LICENSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND OTHERWISE HOLD HARMLESS LICENSOR, ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS AND OTHER PARTNERS FROM ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATING TO, OR RESULTING FROM LICENSEE’S USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE PRODUCT.

10. Termination

    Licensor may immediately terminate this Agreement and the license granted hereunder if Licensee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such termination, Licensee must immediately cease using the Product, destroy or delete all copies of the Product and upon the request of Licensor, certify the destruction or deletion of the Product. Licensee may terminate this Agreement and the license granted hereunder at any time by canceling their account and deleting all copies of the Product except for developer accounts which can continue to utilize the finished product. 

 

ALL DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND ANY OTHER PROVISIONS INTENDED TO SURVIVE TERMINATION WILL SURVIVE ANY TERMINATION AND CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

 11. Governing Law

    The laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflicts of laws principles, govern this Agreement. If applicable law does not permit the parties to agree to the governing law, the laws of the country in which Licensee downloads or acquires the Product govern this Agreement. To the extent permitted by applicable law, any dispute arising under this Agreement or relating to the Product shall be resolved by a court of proper jurisdiction in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. Licensee and Licensor irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any and all objections to jurisdiction a party may have under applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Product is downloaded or acquired in the People’s Republic of China, any dispute arising under this Agreement or relating to the Product shall be resolved by binding arbitration, held in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, under the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) International Arbitration Rules.

12. Legal Effect

    This Agreement describes certain legal rights. Licensee may have other rights under applicable law. This Agreement does not change Licensee’s rights under applicable law    if such laws do not permit the Agreement to do so.

13. Miscellaneous

    This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Licensor and Licensee and    governs Licensee’s use of the Product, superseding any prior agreement between Licensor and Licensee relating to the subject matter hereof. Any change or modification to this Agreement will only be valid if it is in writing and signed on behalf of Licensor and Licensee. A failure by either party to enforce its rights under this Agreement is not a waiver of those rights or any other rights it has under this Agreement. The parties disclaim the application of the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods. The terms of this Agreement are severable. If any term is unenforceable for any reason, that term will be enforced to the fullest extent possible, and the Agreement will remain in effect. The Product and any related technical data are provided with restricted rights. 

COPYRIGHT

All copyrights to the Product and Trademarks are exclusively owned by the Licensor.  All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by the Licensor.

 

This Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Product is licensed, not sold.

 

If you have any questions regarding this license or other uses, please contact support@noahx.com