Adaptec RAID 2045 User Manual

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● 3Software License AgreementPLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF ADAPTEC, INC. AND OTHERLICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT.BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OFTHAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLETO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.In return for acquiring a license to use the Adaptec software, which may include software from third party licensors and patches made available byAdaptec (“Software”), and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions:1. License. This Agreement grants you, the Licensee, a license to:a. Use the Software on a single computer system, which is not intended for use by more than five (5) users; and:b. Make one copy of the Software in machine readable form solely for back-up purposes, provided you reproduce Adaptec's copyright proprietarylegends. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Software may be used on the home, laptop or other secondary computer of the principal user of theSoftware, and an additional copy of the Software may be made to support such use. As used in this license, the Software is “in use” when it iseither loaded into RAM or installed on a hard disk or other permanent memory device. The Software may be “in use” on only one computer atany given time. (Different license terms and fees are applicable for networked or multiple user applications.) As a specific condition of thislicense, you agree to use the Software in compliance with all applicable laws, including copyright laws, and that you will not copy, transmit,perform or distribute any audio or other content using the Software without obtaining all necessary licenses or permissions from the owner ofthe content.2. 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Adaptec will have the right to terminate our licenseimmediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you mustdestroy the Software (including the related documentation), together with all copies or modifications in any form.6. Special Terms Applicable to Databases. Where a database is included with the Software, you acknowledge that it is licensed only in connection withthe use of the Software to perform disc creation, and that the database and all data derived therefrom must be maintained in confidence inaccordance with the provisions of Section 4. This license does not grant you any rights to distribute or disclose such database or data.7. Limited Warranty. Adaptec and its Licensor warrant only that the media upon which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in materialor workmanship under normal use and service for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery to you. 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The replacement of any media not meeting the above limited warranty which is returned to Adaptec; or:b. if Adaptec or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement media which is free from defects in materials or workmanship, you may terminatethis Agreement by returning the Software and your money will be refunded.9. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL ADAPTEC OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIALOR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF ADAPTEC OR A LICENSOR HASBEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Some states do not allow theexclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.10. Export. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States and other countries may restrict the export and re-export of theSoftware. 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