END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE

IMPORTANT—READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft for the Microsoft software product 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 use the Software.

LICENSE to use software – NO LIMITS PROGRAMING CONTEST SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT

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

1. GRANT OF LICENSE.

· SOFTWARE. This EULA grants you the right to install and use the Software on any number of computers for purposes of participating in Microsoft’s No Limits Tour Programming Contest (the "Contest").

· DOCUMENTATION. Solely with respect to the electronic documents ("Documentation"), you may make an unlimited number of copies (either in hardcopy or electronic form), provided that such copies shall be used only for internal purposes and are not republished or distributed beyond the user’s premises

2. 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.

3. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

· Not For Resale Software. You may not resell, or otherwise transfer for value, the Software.

· Rental. You may not sell, rent, or lease the Software.

· Support Services. No technical support will be provided for the Software.

· Software Transfer. You may not transfer the Software or this EULA to a third party.

· 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.

4. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the Software, the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material.

5. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The Software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software—Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Microsoft Corporation/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.

MISCELLANEOUS

This EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Microsoft for any reason, please contact the Microsoft subsidiary serving your country, or write: Microsoft Sales Information Center/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Microsoft and its suppliers provide the Software and any (if any) support services related to the Software ("Support Services") AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions, either express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any (if any) implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose, of lack of viruses, of accuracy or completeness of responses, of results, and of lack of negligence or lack of workmanlike effort, all with regard to the Software, and the provision of or failure to provide Support Services. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY OF OR ARISING OUT OF USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES, IF ANY, REMAINS WITH YOU.

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, 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 Services, or otherwise under or in connection with any provision of Agreement, even in the event of the fault, tort (including negligence), 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.

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 Microsoft and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Agreement 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.

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EXCLUSION DE GARANTIE. dans toute la mesure permise par lE DROIT applicable, Microsoft et ses fournisseurs VOUS fournissent leS COMPOSANTS os, AINSI QUE, LE CAS ÉCHÉANT, TOUT SERVICE D’ASSISTANCE RELATIF à ces COMPOSANTS OS (LES "SERVICES D’ASSISTANCE"), « COMME TELS  ET AVEC TOUS LEURS DEFAUTS ». EN OUTRE, Microsoft et ses fournisseurs excluent par les présentes toute autre garantie légale, expresse ou implicite, RELATIVE AUX COMPOSANTS os ET AUX SERVICES D’ASSISTANCE, notamment (le cas échéant), toute garantie : de PROPriété, d’absence de contrefaçon, DE qualité, d’adAPTAtion à un usage particulier, d’absence de viruS, DE précision, d’exhaustivité des réponses, des résultats obtenus, D’ABSENCE de négligence, ou de défaut de fabrication, de jouissance paisible, d’absence de trouble de possession ET DE conformité à la description. Vous assumez l’ensemble des risques découlant de l’utilisation ou du fonctionnement DES COMPOSANTS os ET DES SERVICES D’ASSISTANCE.

EXCLUSION de responsabilité pour les dommages ACCESSOIRES, INDIRECTS ET CERTAINS AUTRES types de DOMMAGES. dans toute la mesure permise par lE DROIT applicable, Microsoft ou ses fournisseurs ne pourront en aucun cas Être tenus responsables de tout dommage spécial, ACCESSOIRE, INCIDENT OU indirect de quelque nature que ce soit (Y COMPRIS, MAIS NON DE FACON LIMITATIVE, LES pertes de bÉnÉfices, pertes d'informations CONFIDENTIELLES ou autres INFORMATIONS, interruptions d'activitÉ, préjudices corporels, atteintes à la vie privée, manquement à toute obligation (notamment l’obligation de bonne foi et de diligence), négligence, et pour toute perte pécuniaire ou autre DE QUELQUE NATURE QUE CE SOIT), rÉsultant de, ou RELATIFS A, l'utilisation ou l'impossibilitÉ d'utiliser LES COMPOSANTS os OU LES SERVICES D’ASSISTANCE, OU LA FOURNITURE OU LE Défaut de fourniture des services d’assistance, ou AUTREMENT EN VERTU DE, OU RELATIVEMENT A, TOUTE DISPOSITION de ce cluf supplémentaire, mÊme si la société Microsoft ou un quelconque fournisseur a été PRÉVENU de l'ÉventualitÉ de tels dommages.

LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITÉ ET RECOURS. NONOBSTANT TOUT DOMMAGE QUE VOUS POURRIEZ SUBIR POUR QUELQUE MOTIF QUE CE SOIT (NOTAMMENT TOUS LES DOMMAGES énumérés CI-DESSUS ET TOUS LES DOMMAGES DIRECTS OU GÉNÉRAUX), L’ENTIÈRE RESPONSABILITÉ DE MICROSOFT ET DE L’UN QUELCONQUE DE SES FOURNISSEURS AU TITRE DE TOUTE STIPULATION DE CE CLUF SUPPLÉMENTAIRE ET VOTRE SEUL RECOURS EN CE QUI CONCERNE TOUS LES DOMMAGES PRÉCITÉS NE SAURAIENT EXCÉDER LE MONTANT QUE VOUS AVEZ EFFECTIVEMENT PAYÉ POUR LES COMPOSANTS os OU 5 DOLLARS US (US$ 5,00), SELON LE PLUS ÉLEVÉ DES DEUX MONTANTS. LES PRÉSENTES LIMITATIONS ET EXCLUSIONS DEMEURERONT APPLICABLES DANS TOUTE LA MESURE PERMISE par lE DROIT APPLICABLE QUAND BIEN MÊME UN QUELCONQUE REMÈDE À UN QUELCONQUE MANQUEMENT NE PRODUIRAIT PAS D’EFFET.

La présente Convention est régie par les lois de la province d'Ontario, Canada. Chacune des parties à la présente reconnaît irrévocablement la compétence des tribunaux de la province d'Ontario et consent à instituer tout litige qui pourrait découler de la présente auprès des tribunaux situés dans le district judiciaire de York, province d'Ontario.

Au cas où vous auriez des questions concernant cette licence ou que vous désiriez vous mettre en rapport avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, , ou écrire à : Microsoft Sales Information Center, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399.

(last updated 04/22/2003)