Software License

Conversant ("the software") is offered for free, for evaluation and software development purposes only. This license applies only to, and is include with, the pre-release version of the software, which expires at noon on June 1, 2002.

If you do not agree to the terms of this license, you must not install or use the software.

You must not continue to use the software after the expiration date, without first purchasing a license from Macrobyte Resources. There are a number of commercial licenses available. (See the Conversant web site for more information.)

You must not distribute all or any part of the software as part of another software product, or to work in conjunction with another software product, without prior written permission from an officer of Macrobyte Resources. Contact sales@macrobyte.net.

You may modify the software for your own use, but you must not distribute those modifications in any way.

You may create and distribute modules ("plugins") for use with Conversant, but those modules must not modify Conversant in any way.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL MACROBYTE OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR RESELLERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES. IN NO EVENT WILL MACROBYTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT MACROBYTE RECEIVED FROM YOU FOR A LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF MACROBYTE SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH LIMITATION. FURTHERMORE, SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

The Software is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the Software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). Macrobyte and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

Installation and/or use of the software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.