Software Evaluation
Agreement
Use this Software Evaluation Agreement if you/company wish to grant
ocstoc Legal Agreements
license to use the software particularly for evaluation purposes.
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SOFTWARE EVALUATION AGREEMENT
This Software Evaluation Agreement and the Schedules attached hereto (collectively, the
"Agreement") is made as of this ________ [Month] __ [Date], 20__, (“Effective Date”) by and
between ______________________ [Instruction: Insert the name of Licensor] (the
“Licensor”), having its principal place of business at _______________________________
[Instruction: Insert the address of Licensor], and ______________________
[Instruction: Insert the name of Licensee] (the “Licensee”), having its principal place of
business at_______________________________ [Instruction: Insert the address of Licensee],
hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
a) The term "Software" used herein is defined as machine-readable, machine-executable
versions of the Software specified in Schedule A and related materials, including
Documentation, media, binders, and printed materials, and any copies or portions thereof.
b) The term "Documentation" refers to all manuals, specifications, drawings, and
instructions furnished to Licensee for use with the Software.
c) The term "Designated Site" used herein shall mean the address where the Licensee is
authorized to use the Software, as identified in Schedule A.
d) The term "License Fees" means the license fee(s) payable by Licensee pursuant to
Section 5 of this Agreement.
2. LICENSE GRANT
In consideration for the license and the rights granted herein, Licensee agrees to the terms
and conditions set forth herein.
Licensor grants to Licensee a personal, non-transferable, limited License to use the Software
at the "Designated Site", as specified in Schedule A.
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3. TERM
The evaluation period shall begin as of the date this License is executed by Licensor, and
shall remain in effect for the term specified in Schedule A hereto, unless terminated as
provided herein.
Licensee may request an extension to the evaluation period, which Licensor may grant at its
sole discretion.
4. TITLE
This Agreement does not give Licensee any title or interest in the software. Licensor
represents and Licensee agrees that the software and all copyright, patent, and other
intellectual proprietary rights therein are the sole property of Licensor.
5. LICENSE FEES
As consideration for the evaluation license to use the Software granted to Licensee herein,
Licensee shall pay to Licensor the License Fees set forth in Schedule A.
6. PROTECTION
Licensee shall not disclose any Software in any form to any third party without permission
from Licensor.
Licensee agrees to protect the Software in a manner consistent with the protection afforded
its own proprietary information.
Licensee agrees to maintain and reproduce if necessary all Licensor’ trademarks, proprietary
notices, and copyright legends appearing on the Software and related materials.
The existence of any trademark or copyright notice on the Software products, their containers
or on terminal screens shall not be construed as an admission or presumption that the
software products have been made publicly available.
Licensee agrees that access to and use of Software will be restricted to those persons who
require it in the course of evaluation.
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7. USE OF SOFTWARE
The Software is to be used only enable Licensee to determine whether the Software meets the
requirements of the Licensee and/or its customers.
Licensee shall not print, or copy, in whole or in part, any Software licensed under this
Agreement, except for safekeeping and backup purposes.
All copies and modified versions of the Software shall be subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
Licensee agrees not to reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the Software in whole or
in part or otherwise attempt to reproduce the source code thereof or its equivalent.
8. EXPIRATION/TERMINATION
Within ___________ (___) [◊ ten (10)] days of termination or expiration of this Agreement,
Licensee will at its expense, return to Licensor all materials provided under this Agreement.
If materials cannot be returned, Licensee shall notify Licensor in writing, and shall pay to
Licensor the fair market value for such materials.
Any breach by Licensee of the obligations imposed by this license shall be deemed to be a
default. In the event of default, this license may be terminated. Such termination shall
become effective upon Licensee’s receipt of notification from Licensor. Within
___________ (___) [◊ ten (10)] days of such notice, Licensee shall provide written
certification that the Software and all information and data relating to said Software stored in
any CPU or other storage medium or facility which cannot be delivered to Licensor has been
purged.
9. LIMITED WARRANTY
Licensor warrants that (a) it is presently the true and lawful owner of the Software and that it
does not infringe upon the rights of anyone, and, (b) During the term of this Agreement,
Licensor will have the full power and authority to license the Software to Licensee and
convey all other rights and licenses granted to Licensee under this Agreement.
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EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE
OR RESULTS
LICENSEE MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED MATERIALS
LICENSED HEREUNDER.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LICENSOR WILL NOT BE OBLIGATED OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SUCH AS INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS
OR PROFITS, OR ANY EXPENSE EXPERIENCED BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD
PARTY ARISING OUT OF ANY DEFECT IN OR FAILURE OR INADEQUACY OF
PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE FURNISHED BY LICENSOR
HEREUNDER. THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION
OF THIS AGREEMENT.
11. CHOICE OF LAW; ATTORNEY’S FEES
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of United States of America. . The parties agree that any legal action or proceeding with
respect to this Agreement may be initiated only in the courts located at Alaska. By execution
of this Agreement, the parties submit to and accept with regard to any such action or
proceedings the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts. If any legal action or proceeding is
initiated, the prevailing party shall be entitled to all attorney fees, court costs, and expenses in
addition to any other relief to which such prevailing party may be entitled. The United
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods shall not apply to this
Agreement.
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12. ASSIGNMENT
Licensee may not assign this agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior
written consent of Licensor. Subject to the above restriction on assignment, this agreement shall
inure to the benefit of and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
13. MISCELLANEOUS
a) Publicity Rights. Client expressly grants Service Provider the right to include Client as a
customer on Service Provider’s website or other promotional material in relation to the
Software for marketing purposes. Client can deny Service Provider this right at any time by
submitting a written notice, requesting to be excluded from promotional material. Upon
receipt of such notice, Service Provider will remove any reference to Client from such
promotional material within ___________ (___) [◊ thirty (30)] days and make no further
reference to Client.
b) Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this agreement is held invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of the provisions shall continue in full force
and effect as if this agreement had been executed with the invalid portion thereof eliminated.
c) No Waiver. The failure by any party to exercise any right provided for herein shall not be
deemed a waiver of any right hereunder.
d) Effect of Termination. Sections 9 (Limited Warranty), 10 (Limitation of Liability),
11(Choice of Law; Attorney’s fees), and this Section 13 shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Agreement.
e) Entire agreement; Modifications. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
Client and Service Provider with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all
proposals, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties with respect to
such subject matter. This Agreement shall not be modified, except by written agreement
signed by the parties hereto.
f) Force Majeure. Service Provider shall not be liable for and shall be excused from any
failure to deliver or perform or for delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable
control, including but not limited to, work stoppages, shortages, civil disturbances, terrorist
actions, transportation problems, interruptions or power or communications, failure or
suppliers or subcontractors, natural disasters or other acts of Nature.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective the date first
stated above.
LICENSOR: LICENSEE:
Name: ______________________ Name: ____________________
Address: ____________________ Address: __________________
____________________ ____________________
Signature: __________________ Signature: _________________
E-mail: ____________________ E-mail: _________________
Date: ______________________ Date: _________________
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SCHEDULE A
a. The following Software is to be provided under this Agreement:
Name ____________________________________________
Brief Description
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
b. DESIGNATED SITE(S):
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________.
c. Term: __________ (__) days.
d. License fees: FREE
ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED HEREUNDER IS TO BE DESTROYED OR PURGED
FROM LICENSEE’S SYSTEM UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS
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to meet your specific needs and the laws of your state
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INFORMATION AND FORMS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
DOCSTOC, INC., OR ITS AGENTS, OFFICERS, ATTORNEYS, ETC., BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE
MATERIALS, EVEN IF DOCSTOC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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