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SUNREL™ - Individual End User License Agreement

NOTICE TO USER; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.  THIS END USER LICENSE IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, AS AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSEE (AS DEFINED BELOW), AND THE ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLC ("ALLIANCE"), OPERATOR OF THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY ("NREL").  BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLLING, USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE LIKE ANY WRITTEN NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SIGNED BY YOU, AND YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.  IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

1.  Definitions. "Software" means (a) copies of the computer program commonly known as SUNREL™, and all of the contents of files, disk(s), CD-ROM(s) or other media with which this Agreement is provided, including but not limited to:  (i) digital images, stock photographs, clip art sounds or other artistic works; and (ii) related explanatory written materials ("Documentation").

1.1 "Use" or "Using" means to access, install, download, copy or otherwise benefit from using the functionality of the Software in accordance with the Documentation.

1.2 "Computer" means an electronic device that accepts information in digital or similar form and manipulates it for a specific result based on a sequence of instructions.

1.3 "Individual Licensee" means a license granted by Alliance to a single, authorized person, company, government or institution (hereinafter collectively referred to as the  "Authorized Company") where the license grant allows a single Authorized Company to Use the Software on a single computer."

1.4 "Licensee" means the Individual Licensee.

1.5 "Licensed Single Site" means a localized site comprising a single Authorized Company, or multiple sites comprising corresponding branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates (collectively referred to as "Subsidiaries") within a single city, which are part of the single Authorized Company, and which are administered centrally thereby.

1.6 "United States" mean the United States of America, its territories and possessions.

2.  License Grant for Individuals.  This Article 2 is applicable for the grant of an Individual License.  
Upon payment of the fifty dollars ($50.00) license fee, and as long as the Individual Licensee complies with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Alliance grants the Individual Licensee a: (i) nonexclusive, nontransferable, nonassignable, revocable, personal license to Use the Software, in executable code format only, for purposes described in the Documentation.

2.1 For general Use, the Individual Licensee may install and Use a copy of the Software on a single compatible computer.

2.2 For server Use, the Individual Licensee may install one copy of the Software on the Individual Licensee’s computer file server for the purpose of downloading and installing the Software onto a single computer within the Individual Licensee’s internal network, or the Individual Licensee may install one copy of the Software on a computer file server within the aforesaid internal network for the sole and exclusive purpose of Using the Software through commands, data or instructions (e.g. scripts) from another computer on said internal network for access by a single User.  No other network Use is permitted, including but not limited to, Using the Software either directly or through commands, data or instructions from or to a computer not a part of the internal network for internet or web hosting services or by any User not licensed to Use this copy of the Software through a valid license from Alliance.

2.3 For home Use, the Individual Licensee, as the primary User of the computer on which the Software is installed, may also install the Software on one of the Individual Licensee’s home computers. However, the Software may not be Used on the home computer at the same time the Software on the primary computer is being Used.

3.  Additional Authorized Use Licensee.  In addition to the authorized Use set forth in paragraph 2, Licensee may copy the Software for backup and archival purposes; provided however, that (i) Licensee must reproduce all copyright notices, trademark notices, and other proprietary notices on any copies of the Software and (ii) all copies of the Software are subject to this Agreement.

4.  Additional Restrictions-Licensee.  Licensee may not transfer the Software to any third party without the prior written consent of Alliance. Licensee may not allow the Software to be accessed or Used over the Internet by any third party. Licensee may not modify, alter, or create derivative works of the Software in any manner.  Licensee may not rent, lease, loan, sublicense, distribute or otherwise transfer the Software to any third party, nor Use the Software for commercial time-sharing or service bureau Use. Licensee may not transfer education, pre-release, or not-for-resale copies of the Software This Agreement describes permitted Uses. Any other Use is prohibited and is considered infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Sect. 101 et seq. A prohibited Use can result in immediate termination of this License.

5. Copyright and Trademark: Retentions of Rights. Licensee hereby acknowledges that the Software is protected by both United States copyright and trademark laws and international treaty provisions, and that the copyright and trademark are owned by Alliance as permitted by the Department of Energy ("DOE").

5.1 The source code of SUNREL™   is considered to comprise protected information, which is equivalent to tradesecret information, in accordance with DOE Data Policy. Licensee agrees not to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software, except to the extent Licensee may be expressly permitted under applicable law, or it is essential to do so in order to achieve operability of the Software with another software program, and Licensee has first requested Alliance to provide the information necessary to achieve such operability, and Alliance has not made such information available. Alliance has the right to impose reasonable conditions and to request a reasonable fee before providing such information.

5.2 The SUNREL™ trademark shall be Used in accordance with accepted trademark practice, including identification of trademarks owner’s names.  The SUNREL™ trademark can only be Used to identify printed output produced by the Software, and such Use of the SUNREL™ does not give Licensee any right of ownership therein.

5.3 Alliance hereby reserve all rights, title and interest in and to the Software and SUNREL™ trademark which are not explicitly granted to Licensee herein, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Alliance retains all title, copyright, trademark, and other proprietary interests in the Software and any copies thereof, and Licensee does not acquire any rights, express or implied, in the Software and in the SUNREL™ trademark, other than those specifically set forth in this Agreement.

6.  No Maintenance or Support. Alliance shall be under no obligation whatsoever to: (i) provide maintenance or support for the Software; or (ii) to notify Licensee of bug fixes, patches, or upgrades to the Software (if any). If, in its sole discretion, Alliance makes a Software bug fix, patch or upgrade available to Licensee and does not separately enter into a written license agreement with Licensee relating to such bug fix, patch or upgrade, then it shall be deemed incorporated into the Software and subject to this Agreement.

7.   U.S. Government Rights. The Software was developed under funding from the DOE, and the U.S. Government consequently retains certain rights as follows: the U.S. Government has been granted for itself and others acting on its behalf a paid-up, nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license in the Software to reproduce, prepare derivative works, and perform publicly and display publicly. Beginning five (5) years after the date permission to assert copyright is obtained from the DOE, and subject to any subsequent five (5) year renewals, the U.S. Government is granted for itself and others acting on its behalf a paid-up, nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license in the Software to reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public, perform publicly and display publicly, and to permit others to do so.

8. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Alliance AND THE DOE, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES: (1) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT, (2) DO NOT ASSUME ANY LEGAL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF THE SOFTWARE, (3) DO NOT REPRESENT THAT USE OF THE SOFTWARE WOULD NOT INFRINGE PRIVATELY OWNED RIGHTS, AND (4) DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, THAT IT IS ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.

9.   LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL Alliance AND THE DOE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF DATA, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF Alliance AND THE DOE HAVE BEEN WARNED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL Alliance AND THE DOE’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE FOR THE SOFTWARE.

10.  Indemnity. Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Alliance, the DOE, and their agents, officers, and employees, against any and all claims, suits, losses, damage, costs, fees, and expenses arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. Licensee shall pay all costs incurred by Alliance and the DOE in enforcing this provision, including reasonable attorney fees.

11. Term and Termination. The license granted herein under this Agreement will continue perpetually unless terminated by Alliance in accordance with this Agreement. If Licensee breaches any term of this Agreement, and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days of the date of written notice, this Agreement shall immediately terminate. Upon any such termination, Licensee shall immediately cease using the Software, return it to Alliance, or destroy all copies of the Software and provide Alliance with written certification of Licensee’s compliance with the foregoing. Termination shall not relieve Licensee from its obligations arising prior to such termination, including but not limited to the responsibility to pay previously accrued fees. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Sections 8 through 11 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

12. Export Controls. Licensee shall observe all applicable United States and foreign laws and regulations (if any) with respect to the export, re-export, diversion or transfer of the Software  and related technical data and direct products thereof, including, without limitation, the Export Administration Regulations.

13. General. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, excluding its rules governing conflicts of laws. No provision in either party's purchase orders, or in any other business forms employed by either party will supersede the terms of this Agreement, and no modification or amendment of this Agreement is binding, unless in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party. This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Alliance, its successors and assignees. This Agreement represents the entire understanding of the parties, and supersedes all previous communications, written or oral, relating to the subject of this Agreement. If you have any questions concerning this license, contact National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Technology Transfer Office 1617 Cole Boulevard, Mail Stop 1635, Golden, Colorado 80401-3393, Attn: Richard Bolin- via e-mail  at technology.transfer@nrel.gov.

13.1 If any part of this Agreement is found void and unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of the Agreement, which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by Alliance.  Alliance may license updates to Licensee with additional or different terms.  This is the entire Agreement between Licensee and Alliance relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings communications or advertising relating to the Software.

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, AND/OR CLICKING THE "I AGREE" BUTTON, YOU ARE INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN.

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