Opposing Prior Restraint of words by Microsoft Computers
This is posted here by Ms. Gloria Poole, RN of Denver Colorado to protest illegal censorship in the US.
This is the Microsoft Agreement I had to agree under duress too in order to be
able to use the software that came preinstalled on my own computer. I am
beginning to think that Microsoft software is the curse of the world,and
not the betterment of it. Also, they have that little trick about the product
key and when I tried to type in the product key that shows on the
computer details there were all kind of hindrances like can't put in the
OEM letters, and the number 1 is not part of it [the trick says] but the
computer info says it is. If Microsoft keeps on with their lunacy, they will
end their dominance in the world market, I am certain I am more patient
than the average business person, and I am tired of Microsoft tricks to
censor and control the use of my own computer! This requirement of a forced agreement to be able to unblock my own computer popped up when I downloaded a file. The message from Microsoft popped up, demanding I agree to their terms in order to be able to access the software that came on this computer when I bought it from an office supply company. The Microsoft message blocked my computer page, and would not let me read the file until I "agreed" to the Microsoft forced 'agreement." Are contracts that are forced upon one, under duress, legally binding? If a contract is entered into unwillingly in order not to be harassed,is it real? signed Gloria Poole, RN. {Note the double spacing ended of its own accord --I guess to attempt to embarrass me but I don't let that stop me!] I did notify Microsoft several times about their efforts to censor my work and now I am posting this message publicly.
9:53 AM 1/7/2008
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
2007 MICROSOFT OFFICE SYSTEM DESKTOP APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
Below are three separate sets of License Terms. Only one set applies to
you. To determine which License Terms apply to you check the license
designation printed either on your product key, near the product name
on your Certificate of Authenticity, or on the download page if you
obtained your product key online. If your designation is FPP, then the
Retail License Terms below apply to you. If your designation is OEM,
then the OEM License Terms below apply to you. If your designation is
MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms below apply to you.
If you need assistance finding your license type, please go to:
www.microsoft.com/office/eula to determine which license you have.
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based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them.
They apply to the software that accompanies these license terms, which
includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply
to any Microsoft
• updates,
• supplements,
• Internet-based services, and
• support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those
terms apply.
BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO
NOT ACCEPT THEM, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, RETURN
IT TO THE RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. If you cannot obtain
a refund there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft affiliate serving your
country for information about Microsoft’s refund policies. See
www.microsoft.com/worldwide. In the United States and Canada, call
(800) MICROSOFT or see www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm.
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YOUR CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN COMPUTER
INFORMATION DURING ACTIVATION, VALIDATION AND FOR
INTERNET-BASED SERVICES.
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of a copy of the software on three devices, along with other rights, all as
described below.
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. Before you use the
software under a license, you must assign that license to a device. That
device is a “licensed device.” A hardware partition or blade is
considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed Device. You may install one copy of the software on
three licensed devices in your household for use by people who reside
there. The software is not licensed for use in any commercial, non-profit,
or revenue-generating business activities.
b. Separation of Components. The components of the software
are licensed as a single unit. You may not separate the components and
install them on different devices.
3. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE
RIGHTS.
a. Remote Access. The single primary user of a licensed device
may access and use the software installed on the licensed device
remotely from any other device. You may allow other users to access the
software to provide you with support services. You do not need
additional licenses for this access. No other person may use the software
under the same license at the same time for any other purpose.
b. Media Elements and Templates. You may copy and use
images, clip art, animations, sounds, music, shapes, video clips and
templates provided with the software and identified for such use in
documents and projects that you create. You may distribute those
documents and projects non-commercially. If you wish to use these
media elements or templates for any other purpose, go to
www.microsoft.com/permission to learn whether that use is allowed.
c. Font Components. While the software is running, you may use
its fonts to display and print content. You may only
• embed fonts in content as permitted by the embedding restrictions in
the fonts; and
• temporarily download them to a printer or other output device to help
print content.
d. Multiplexing. Hardware or software you use to
• pool connections, or
• reduce the number of devices or users that directly access or use the
software
(sometimes referred to as “multiplexing” or “pooling”), does not reduce
the number of licenses you need.
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licensed on a trial basis. Your rights to use trial software are limited to
the trial period. The trial software and length of the trial period are set
forth during the activation process. You may have the option to convert
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expiration of any trial period without conversion, most features of the
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view and print any documents you created with the trial software.
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running. At that time you can continue to open, view and print any
documents you created with the software.
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Visual Studio Tools for Applications or other development tools. You
may use any development tools included in the software only to design,
develop, test, use and demonstrate your programs with the software.
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send information about the software and the device to Microsoft. This
information includes the version, the license version, language and the
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information derived from the hardware configuration. For more
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THE SOFTWARE, YOU CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS
INFORMATION. After the time recommended for activation expires,
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software by Internet or telephone; Internet and telephone service
charges may apply. Some changes to your computer components or the
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software may be affected. For example, you may need to reactivate the
software, or receive reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the
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accompanying a service, it may change or cancel them at any time.
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USING THESE FEATURES, YOU CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF
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or contact you.
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which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as
your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser
and name and version of the software you are using, and the language
code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this
information to make the Internet-based services available to you.
• Web Content Features. Features in the software can retrieve related
content from Microsoft and provide it to you. Examples of these features
are clip art, templates, online training, online assistance and Appshelp.
You may choose not to use these web content features.
• Digital Certificates. The software uses digital certificates. These digital
certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X.509
standard encrypted information. They also can be used to digitally sign
files and macros to verify the integrity and origin of the file contents.
The software retrieves certificates and updates certificate revocation
lists using the Internet, when available.
• Information Rights Management. The software contains a feature that
allows you to create content that cannot be printed, copied or sent to
others without your permission. You may need to connect to Microsoft to
use this feature for the first time. Once a year, you may need to re-
connect to Microsoft to update it. For more information, go to
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010397891033.aspx. You
may choose not to use this feature.
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and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software.
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read them. They apply to the software that accompanies these license
terms, which includes the media on which you received it, if any. Printed
paper license terms, which may come with the software, take the place of
any on-screen license terms. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
• updates,
• supplements,
• Internet-based services, and
• support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those
terms apply. If you obtain updates or supplements directly from MS,
then these terms apply except that Microsoft, not the manufacturer or
installer, licenses those to you.
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do not use the software. Instead, contact the manufacturer or installer to
determine their return policy for a refund or credit.
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the transmission of certain computer information during activation,
validation, and for Internet-based services.
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each license you acquire.
1. OVERVIEW. These license terms permit installation and use of one
copy of the software on one device, along with other rights, all as
described below.
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. The software license is
permanently assigned to the device with which you acquired the
software. That device is the “licensed device.” A hardware partition or
blade is considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed Device. You may install one copy of the software on the
licensed device in your household for use by people who reside there.
The software is not licensed for use in any commercial, non-profit, or
revenue-generating business activities.
b. Separation of Components. The components of the software are
licensed as a single unit. You may not separate the components and
install them on different devices.
3. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.
a. Remote Access. The single primary user of the licensed device may
access and use the software installed on the licensed device remotely
from any other device. You may allow other users to access the software
to provide you with support services. You do not need additional
licenses for this access. No other person may use the software under the
same license at the same time for any other purpose.
b. Media Elements and Templates. You may copy and use images, clip
art, animations, sounds, music, shapes, video clips and templates
provided with the software and identified for such use in documents and
projects that you create. You may distribute those documents and
projects non-commercially. If you wish to use these media elements or
templates for any other purpose, go to www.microsoft.com/permission
to learn whether that use is allowed.
c. Font Components. While the software is running, you may use its
fonts to display and print content. You may only
• embed fonts in content as permitted by the embedding restrictions in
the fonts; and
• temporarily download them to a printer or other output device to help
print content.
d. Multiplexing. Hardware or software you use to
• pool connections, or
• reduce the number of devices or users that directly access or use the
software
(sometimes referred to as “multiplexing” or “pooling”), does not reduce
the number of licenses you need.
e. Trial and Conversion. Some or all of the software may be licensed on
a trial basis. Your rights to use trial software are limited to the trial
period. The trial software and length of the trial period are set forth
during the activation process. You may have the option to convert your
trial rights to subscription or perpetual rights. Conversion options will
be presented to you at the expiration of your trial period. After the
expiration of any trial period without conversion, most features of the
trial software will stop running. At that time you can continue to open,
view and print any documents you created with the trial software.
f. Development Tools. The software may contain Microsoft Visual
Studio Tools for Applications or other development tools. You may use
any development tools included in the software only to design, develop,
test, use and demonstrate your programs with the software.
g. Language Version Selection. If the computer manufacturer provides
you with a one-time selection between language versions, you may use
only the one language version you select. If the computer manufacturer
provides you with a “MLP” or “LIP”, your use of language versions is not
limited. A “MLP” is a Multi-language Pack. A “LIP” is a Language
Interface Pack. MLPs and LIPs offer additional language version support
of the software. The MLP and LIP are a part of the software, and may not
be used separately.
4. MANDATORY ACTIVATION. Activation associates the use of the
software with a specific device. During activation, the software will send
information about the software and the device to Microsoft. This
information includes the version, language and the product ID of the
software, Internet protocol address of the device and information
derived from the hardware configuration of the device. For more
information, see www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation.mspx. By using
the software, you consent to the transmission of this information. Before
you activate, you have the right to use the version of the software
installed during the installation process. After the time recommended
for activation expires, your rights to use the software will be limited
until the software is activated. This is to prevent its unlicensed use. You
will not be able to continue using the software after that time if you do
not activate it. If the device is connected to the Internet, the software
may automatically connect to Microsoft for activation. You can activate
the software by Internet or telephone; Internet and telephone service
charges may apply. Some changes to your computer components or the
software may require you to reactivate the software. The software will
remind you to activate until you do. If the manufacturer or installer
activated the software for you, you may not be asked to activate the
software when you first use it.
5. VALIDATION.
a. The software will from time to time update or require download of
the validation feature of the software. Validation verifies that the
software has been activated and is properly licensed. Validation also
permits you to use certain features of the software or to obtain
additional benefits. For more information, see
www.microsoft.com/genuine/office/WhyValidate.aspx.
b. During a validation check, the software will send information about
the software to Microsoft. This information includes the version of the
software and the product key. Microsoft does not use the information to
identify or contact you. By using the software, you consent to the
transmission of this information. For more information, see
www.microsoft.com/genuine/office/PrivacyInfo.aspx.
c. If the software is not properly licensed, the functionality of the
software may be affected. For example, you may need to reactivate the
software, or receive reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the
software, or not obtain certain updates, upgrades or services from
Microsoft.
d. You may only obtain updates or upgrades for the software from
Microsoft or authorized sources. For more information on obtaining
updates from authorized sources, see
www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx.
6. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based
services with the software. It may change or cancel them at any time.
a. Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software features described
below connect to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over
the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when
they connect. Unless otherwise noted, you may switch off these features
or not use them. For more information about these features, see
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. BY USING
THESE FEATURES, YOU CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS
INFORMATION. Microsoft does not use the information to identify or
contact you.
Computer Information. The following features use Internet protocols,
which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as
your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser
and name and version of the software you are using, and the language
code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this
information to make the Internet-based services available to you.
• Web Content Features. Features in the software can retrieve related
content from Microsoft and provide it to you. Examples of these features
are clip art, templates, online training, online assistance and Appshelp.
You may choose not to use these web content features.
• Digital Certificates. The software uses digital certificates. These digital
certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X.509
standard encrypted information. They also can be used to digitally sign
files and macros to verify the integrity and origin of the file contents.
The software retrieves certificates and updates certificate revocation
lists using the Internet, when available.
• Information Rights Management. The software contains a feature that
allows you to create content that cannot be printed, copied or sent to
others without your permission. You may need to connect to Microsoft
servers to use this feature for the first time. Once a year, you may need to
re-connect to Microsoft servers to update it. For more information, go to
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010397891033.aspx. You
may choose not to use this feature.
b. Misuse of Internet-based Services. You may not use these services in
any way that could harm them or impair anyone else’s use of them. You
may not use the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any
service, data, account or network by any means.
7. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This
agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. The
manufacturer or installer and Microsoft reserve all other rights. Unless
applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use
the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so,
you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only
allow you to use it in certain ways. For more information, see the
software documentation. You may not:
• work around any technical limitations in the software;
• reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and
only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite this
limitation;
• make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or
allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation;
• publish the software for others to copy;
• use the software in any way that is against the law;
• rent, lease or lend the software; or
• use the software for commercial software hosting services.
8. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the software
media. You may use it only to reinstall the software.
9. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your
computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for
your internal, reference purposes.
10. NOT FOR RESALE SOFTWARE. You may not sell software marked
as “NFR” or “Not for Resale.”
11. MILITARY APPRECIAION EDITION SOFTWARE. You must be a
“Qualified Military User” to use software marked as “Military
Appreciation Edition.” To be a Qualified Military User, you must be:
• Active U. S. Military personnel with valid Military identification;
• Retired U.S. Military personnel with valid Military identification; or
• Dependent of U.S. Military personnel meeting one of the above criteria
with a valid Military identification.
12. UPGRADE OR CONVERSION. To upgrade or convert software, you
must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade or
conversion. Upon upgrade or conversion, this agreement takes the place
of the agreement for the software you upgraded or converted from. After
you upgrade or convert, you may no longer use the earlier version of the
software you upgraded or converted from.
13. PROOF OF LICENSE.
a. Proof of License. If you acquired the software on a
device, or on a disc or other media, a genuine Microsoft Certificate of
Authenticity label with a genuine copy of the software identifies licensed
software. To be valid, this label must be affixed to the device or appear
on the manufacturer’s or installer’s packaging. If you receive the label
separately, it is invalid. You should keep the label on the device or
packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the software.
b. To identify genuine Microsoft software, see
www.howtotell.com.
14. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. You may transfer the software
directly to a third party only with the licensed device, the Certificate of
Authenticity label, and this agreement. Before the transfer, that party
must agree that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the
software. You may not retain any copies. Military Appreciation Edition
software is only transferable to other Qualified Military Users.
15. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States
export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and
international export laws and regulations that apply to the software.
These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use.
For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
16. SUPPORT SERVICES. For the software generally, contact the
manufacturer or installer for support options. Refer to the support
number provided with the software. For updates and supplements
obtained directly from Microsoft, Microsoft provides support as
described at www.support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement (including the warranty
below), any addendum or amendment included with the software, and
the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support
services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and
support services.
18. APPLICABLE LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States,
Washington state law governs the interpretation of this agreement and
applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles.
The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including
claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws,
and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other
country, the laws of that country apply.
19. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You
may have other rights under the laws of your state or country. You may
also have rights with respect to the party from whom you acquired the
software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of
your state or country if the laws of your state or country do not permit it
to do so.
20. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. EXCEPT FOR
ANY REFUND THE MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER MAY PROVIDE,
YOU CANNOT RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
This limitation applies to
• anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on
third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and
• claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or
condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent
permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if
• repair, replacement or a refund for the software does not fully
compensate you for any losses; or
• the manufacturer or installer, or Microsoft knew or should have known
about the possibility of the damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. They also may not apply to you because your country may
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or
other damages.
*****************************************************************************
LIMITED WARRANTY
A. LIMITED WARRANTY. If you follow the instructions, the software will
perform substantially as described in the Microsoft materials that you
receive in or with the software.
B. TERM OF WARRANTY; WARRANTY RECIPIENT; LENGTH OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS THE
SOFTWARE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER ACQUIRED BY THE FIRST USER. IF
YOU RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTS, UPDATES, OR REPLACEMENT
SOFTWARE DURING THOSE 90 DAYS, THEY WILL BE COVERED FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THE WARRANTY OR 30 DAYS, WHICHEVER IS
LONGER. If you transfer the software, the remainder of the warranty
will apply to the recipient.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS LAST ONLY DURING THE TERM OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations may not apply to you.
They also might not apply to you because some countries may not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty, guarantee or condition
lasts.
C. EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY. This warranty does not cover
problems caused by your acts (or failures to act), the acts of others, or
events beyond the reasonable control of the manufacturer or installer, or
Microsoft.
D. REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER OR
INSTALLER WILL, AT ITS ELECTION, EITHER (I) REPAIR OR REPLACE
THE SOFTWARE AT NO CHARGE, OR (II) REFUND THE AMOUNT PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT, IF ANY. THE MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER
MAY ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE SUPPLEMENTS, UPDATES AND
REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE, OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE AMOUNT
YOU PAID FOR THEM, IF ANY; CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR
INSTALLER ABOUT ITS POLICY. THESE ARE YOUR ONLY REMEDIES
FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
E. CONSUMER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL
CONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS, WHICH THIS
AGREEMENT CANNOT CHANGE.
F. WARRANTY PROCEDURES. Contact the manufacturer or installer to
find out how to obtain warranty service for the software. For a refund,
you must comply with the manufacturer’s or installer’s return policies.
G. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY
DIRECT WARRANTY FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER, OR
MICROSOFT. THE MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER, AND MICROSOFT
GIVE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR
CONDITIONS. WHERE ALLOWED BY YOUR LOCAL LAWS, THE
MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER, AND MICROSOFT EXCLUDE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. If your local laws
give you any implied warranties, guarantees or conditions, despite this
exclusion, your remedies are described in the remedy for breach of
warranty clause above, to the extent permitted by your local laws.
H. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY. THE LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CLAUSE ABOVE APPLIES TO BREACHES OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY
TO COUNTRY.
3. MEDIA-LESS LICENSE KIT TERMS
These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or
based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them.
They apply to the software that accompanies these license terms, which
includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply
to any Microsoft
• updates,
• supplements,
• Internet-based services, and
• support services
for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those
terms apply.
IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE LICENSE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE
SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, RETURN YOUR MEDIA-LESS LICENSE KIT TO
YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT.
If you cannot obtain a refund there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft
affiliate serving your country for information about Microsoft’s refund
policies. See www.microsoft.com/worldwide. In the United States and
Canada, call (800) MICROSOFT or see
www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm.
AS DESCRIBED BELOW, USING THE SOFTWARE ALSO OPERATES AS
YOUR CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN COMPUTER
INFORMATION DURING ACTIVATION, VALIDATION AND FOR
INTERNET-BASED SERVICES.
IF YOU COMPLY WITH THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU HAVE THE
RIGHTS BELOW FOR EACH LICENSE YOU ACQUIRE.
1. OVERVIEW. These license terms permit installation and use of one
copy of the software on one device, along with other rights, all as
described below.
2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. The software license is
permanently assigned to the device with which you acquired the
software. That device is the “licensed device.” A hardware partition or
blade is considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed Device. You may install one copy of the software on the
licensed device in your household for use by people who reside there.
The software is not licensed for use in any commercial, non-profit, or
revenue-generating business activities.
b. Separation of Components. The components of the software are
licensed as a single unit. You may not separate the components and
install them on different devices.
3. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.
a. Remote Access. The single primary user of the licensed device may
access and use the software installed on the licensed device remotely
from any other device. You may allow other users to access the software
to provide you with support services. You do not need additional
licenses for this access. No other person may use the software under the
same license at the same time for any other purpose.
b. Media Elements and Templates. You may copy and use images, clip
art, animations, sounds, music, shapes, video clips and templates
provided with the software and identified for such use in documents and
projects that you create. You may distribute those documents and
projects non-commercially. If you wish to use these media elements or
templates for any other purpose, go to www.microsoft.com/permission
to learn whether that use is allowed.
c. Font Components. While the software is running, you may use its fonts
to display and print content. You may only
embed fonts in content as permitted by the embedding restrictions in the
fonts; and
temporarily download them to a printer or other output device to help
print content.
d. Multiplexing. Hardware or software you use to
• pool connections, or
• reduce the number of devices or users that directly access or use the
software
(sometimes referred to as “multiplexing” or “pooling”), does not reduce
the number of licenses you need.
e. Trial and Conversion. Some or all of the software may be licensed on a
trial basis. Your rights to use trial software are limited to the trial
period. The trial software and length of the trial period are set forth
during the activation process. You may have the option to convert your
trial rights to subscription or perpetual rights. Conversion options will
be presented to you at the expiration of your trial period. After the
expiration of any trial period without conversion, most features of the
trial software will stop running. At that time you can continue to open,
view and print any documents you created with the trial software.
f. Subscription Software. If you licensed the software on a subscription
basis, your rights to use the software are limited to the subscription
period. You may have the option to extend your subscription or convert
to a perpetual license. If you extend your subscription, you may
continue using the software until the end of your extended subscription
period. See the software activation screens or other accompanying
materials for subscription details. After the expiration of your
subscription, most features of the software will stop running. At that
time you can continue to open, view and print any documents you
created with the software.
g. Development Tools. The software may contain Microsoft Visual Studio
Tools for Applications or other development tools. You may use any
development tools included in the software only to design, develop, test,
use and demonstrate your programs with the software.
h. Language Version Selection. If you are provided with a one-time
selection between language versions, without a MLP or LIP, you may use
only the one language version you select. If you are provided with a MLP
or LIP, your use of language versions is not limited. A “MLP” is a Multi-
language Pack. A “LIP” is a Language Interface Pack. MLPs and LIPs
offer additional language version support of the software. The MLP and
LIP are a part of the software, and may not be used separately.
4. MANDATORY ACTIVATION. Activation associates the use of the
software with a specific device. During activation, the software will send
information about the software and the device to Microsoft. This
information includes the version, the license version, language and the
product ID of the software, Internet protocol address of the device and
information derived from the hardware configuration. For more
information, see www.microsoft.com/piracy/activation.mspx. BY USING
THE SOFTWARE, YOU CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS
INFORMATION. After the time recommended for activation expires,
your rights to use the software will be limited until the software is
activated. This is to prevent its unlicensed use. You can activate the
software by Internet or telephone; Internet and telephone service
charges may apply. Some changes to your computer components or the
software may require you to reactivate the software. THE SOFTWARE
WILL REMIND YOU TO ACTIVATE UNTIL YOU DO.
5. VALIDATION.
a. The software will from time to time update or require download of the
validation feature of the software. Validation verifies that the software
has been activated and is properly licensed. Validation also permits you
to use certain features of the software or to obtain additional benefits.
For more information, see
www.microsoft.com/genuine/office/WhyValidate.aspx.
b. During a validation check, the software will send information about
the software to Microsoft. This information includes the version of the
software and the product key. Microsoft does not use the information to
identify or contact you. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU CONSENT TO
THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION. For more information,
see www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx.
c. If the software is not properly licensed, the functionality of the
software may be affected. For example, you may need to reactivate the
software, or receive reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the
software, or not obtain certain updates, upgrades or services from
Microsoft.
d. You may only obtain updates or upgrades for the software from
Microsoft or authorized sources. For more information on obtaining
updates from authorized sources, see
www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx.
6. INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based
services with the software. Except as otherwise noted in materials
accompanying a service, it may change or cancel them at any time.
a. Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software features described
below connect to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over
the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when
they connect. Unless otherwise noted, you may switch off these features
or not use them. For more information about these features, see
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. BY USING
THESE FEATURES, YOU CONSENT TO THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS
INFORMATION. Microsoft does not use the information to identify or
contact you.
Computer Information. The following features use Internet protocols,
which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as
your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser
and name and version of the software you are using, and the language
code of the device where you installed the software. Microsoft uses this
information to make the Internet-based services available to you.
• Web Content Features. Features in the software can retrieve related
content from Microsoft and provide it to you. Examples of these features
are clip art, templates, online training, online assistance and Appshelp.
You may choose not to use these web content features.
• Digital Certificates. The software uses digital certificates. These digital
certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X.509
standard encrypted information. They also can be used to digitally sign
files and macros to verify the integrity and origin of the file contents.
The software retrieves certificates and updates certificate revocation
lists using the Internet, when available.
• Information Rights Management. The software contains a feature that
allows you to create content that cannot be printed, copied or sent to
others without your permission. You may need to connect to Microsoft to
use this feature for the first time. Once a year, you may need to re-
connect to Microsoft to update it. For more information, go to
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010397891033.aspx. You
may choose not to use this feature.
www.office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/FX101153391033.aspx for
more information.
b. Misuse of Internet-based Services. You may not use these services in
any way that could harm them or impair anyone else’s use of them. You
may not use the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any
service, data, account or network by any means.
7. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This
agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft and
if applicable your manufacturer, reserve all other rights. Unless
applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use
the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so,
you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only
allow you to use it in certain ways. For more information, see
www.microsoft.com/licensing/userights. You may not:
• work around any technical limitations in the software;
• reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and
only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite this
limitation;
• make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or
allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation;
• publish the software for others to copy;
• use the software in any way that is against the law;
• rent, lease or lend the software; or
• use the software for commercial software hosting services.
8. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the media. You
may use it only to reinstall the software.
9. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your
computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for
your internal, reference purposes.
10. NOT FOR RESALE SOFTWARE. You may not sell software marked as
“NFR” or “Not for Resale.”
11. MILITARY APPRECIAION EDITION SOFTWARE. You must be a
“Qualified Military User” to use software marked as “Military
Appreciation Edition.” To be a Qualified Military User, you must be:
• Active U. S. Military personnel with valid Military identification;
• Retired U.S. Military personnel with valid Military identification; or
• Dependent of U.S. Military personnel meeting one of the above criteria
with a valid Military identification.
12. UPGRADE OR CONVERSION. To upgrade or convert software, you
must first be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade or
conversion. Upon upgrade or conversion, this agreement takes the place
of the agreement for the software you upgraded or converted from. After
you upgrade or convert, you may no longer use the earlier version of the
software you upgraded or converted from.
13. PROOF OF LICENSE.
a. Genuine Proof of License. If you acquired the software on a
disc or other media, a genuine Microsoft proof of license label with a
genuine copy of the software identifies software licensed under the
terms of this agreement. To be valid, this label must appear on Microsoft
packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is invalid. You should
keep the packaging that has the label on it to prove that you are licensed
to use the software. If you acquire the software without a disc or other
media, your proof of purchase and any accompanying collateral from
your merchant identifying the software is your proof of license. Proof of
purchase may be subject to verification by your merchant’s records.
b. Upgrade or Conversion License. If you upgrade or convert the
software, your proof of license is identified by
• the genuine Microsoft proof of license for the software you upgraded or
converted from; and
• proof of purchase and any accompanying collateral from a merchant
identifying the software you upgraded or converted to. Proof of purchase
may be subject to verification by your merchant’s records.
c. To identify genuine Microsoft software, see
www.howtotell.com.
14. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY. You may transfer the software
directly to a third party only with the licensed device. You may not
retain any copies. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must
agree that this agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.
The transfer must include the proof of license. If the software is an
upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the
software. Military Appreciation Edition software may only be
transferred to other Qualified Military Users.
15. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States
export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and
international export laws and regulations that apply to the software.
These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use.
For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
16. SUPPORT SERVICES. Microsoft provides support services for the
software as described at
www.support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement (including the warranty
below), any addendum or amendment included with the software, and
the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support
services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and
support services.
18. APPLICABLE LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States,
Washington state law governs the interpretation of this agreement and
applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles.
The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including
claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws,
and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other
country, the laws of that country apply.
19. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You
may have other rights under the laws of your state or country. You may
also have rights with respect to the party from whom you acquired the
software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of
your state or country if the laws of your state or country do not permit it
to do so.
20. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. YOU CAN
RECOVER FROM MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS ONLY DIRECT
DAMAGES UP TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE. YOU
CANNOT RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING
CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
This limitation applies to
• anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on
third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and
• claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or
condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent
permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if
• repair, replacement or a refund for the software does not fully
compensate you for any losses; or
• Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the
damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. They also may not apply to you because your country may
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or
other damages.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
A. LIMITED WARRANTY. If you follow the instructions, the software will
perform substantially as described in the Microsoft materials that you
receive in or with the software.
B. TERM OF WARRANTY; WARRANTY RECIPIENT; LENGTH OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES. THE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS THE
SOFTWARE FOR ONE YEAR AFTER ACQUIRED BY THE FIRST USER. IF
YOU RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTS, UPDATES, OR REPLACEMENT
SOFTWARE DURING THAT YEAR, THEY WILL BE COVERED FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE WARRANTY OR 30 DAYS, WHICHEVER IS
LONGER. If the first user transfers the software, the remainder of the
warranty will apply to the recipient.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS LAST ONLY DURING THE TERM OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations may not apply to you.
They also might not apply to you because some countries may not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty, guarantee or condition
lasts.
C. EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY. This warranty does not cover
problems caused by your acts (or failures to act), the acts of others, or
events beyond Microsoft’s reasonable control.
D. REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. MICROSOFT WILL REPAIR
OR REPLACE THE SOFTWARE AT NO CHARGE. IF MICROSOFT
CANNOT REPAIR OR REPLACE IT, MICROSOFT WILL REFUND THE
AMOUNT SHOWN ON YOUR RECEIPT FOR THE SOFTWARE. IT WILL
ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE SUPPLEMENTS, UPDATES AND
REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE AT NO CHARGE. IF MICROSOFT CANNOT
REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM, IT WILL REFUND THE AMOUNT YOU
PAID FOR THEM, IF ANY. YOU MUST UNINSTALL THE SOFTWARE
AND RETURN ANY MEDIA AND OTHER ASSOCIATED MATERIALS TO
MICROSOFT WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE TO OBTAIN A REFUND.
THESE ARE YOUR ONLY REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
E. CONSUMER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL
CONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS, WHICH THIS
AGREEMENT CANNOT CHANGE.
F. WARRANTY PROCEDURES. You need proof of purchase for warranty
service.
1. United States and Canada. For warranty service or information about
how to obtain a refund for software acquired in the United States and
Canada, contact Microsoft at
• (800) MICROSOFT;
• Microsoft Customer Service and Support, One Microsoft Way,
Redmond, WA 98052-6399; or
• visit www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm.
2. Europe, Middle East and Africa. If you acquired the software in
Europe, the Middle East or Africa, Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
makes this limited warranty. To make a claim under this warranty, you
should contact either
• Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited, Customer Care Centre, Atrium
Building Block B, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin
18, Ireland; or
• the Microsoft affiliate serving your country (see
www.microsoft.com/worldwide).
3. Outside United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa. If you
acquired the software outside the United States, Canada, Europe, the
Middle East and Africa, contact the Microsoft affiliate serving your
country (see www.microsoft.com/worldwide).
G. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY
DIRECT WARRANTY FROM MICROSOFT. MICROSOFT GIVES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS.
WHERE ALLOWED BY YOUR LOCAL LAWS, MICROSOFT EXCLUDES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. If your local laws
give you any implied warranties, guarantees or conditions, despite this
exclusion, your remedies are described in the Remedy for Breach of
Warranty clause above, to the extent permitted by your local laws.
H. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY. THE LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
CLAUSE ABOVE APPLIES TO BREACHES OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY
TO COUNTRYen
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