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JAVA RESEARCH LICENSE
Version 1.2
I. DEFINITIONS.
"Licensee " means You and any other party that has entered into and has in effect a version of this License.
"Modifications" means any (a) change or addition to the Technology or (b) new source or object code implementing any portion of the Technology.
"Sun" means Sun Microsystems, Inc. and its successors and assignees.
"Research Use" means research, evaluation, or development for the purpose of advancing knowledge, teaching, learning, or customizing the Technology or
Modifications for personal use. Research Use expressly excludes use or distribution for direct or indirect commercial (including strategic) gain or
advantage.
"Technology" means the source code, object code and specifications of the technology made available by Sun pursuant to this License.
"Technology Site" means the website designated by Sun for accessing the Technology.
"You" means the individual executing this License or the legal entity or entities represented by the individual executing this License.
II. PURPOSE.
Sun is licensing the Technology under this Java Research License (the "License") to promote research, education, innovation, and development using the
Technology.
COMMERCIAL USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND MODIFICATIONS IS PERMITTED ONLY UNDER THE JAVA DISTRIBUTION LICENSE OR A SUN COMMERCIAL LICENSE AVAILABLE
AT http://www.sun.com/software/communitysource.
III. RESEARCH USE RIGHTS.
A. License Grant. Subject to the conditions contained herein, Sun grants to You a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, and royalty-free license to do
the following for Your Research Use only:
1. Reproduce, create Modifications of, and use the Technology alone, or with Modifications;
2. Share source code of the Technology alone, or with Modifications, with other Licensees;
3. Distribute object code of the Technology, alone, or with Modifications, to any third parties for Research Use only, under a license of Your choice that
is consistent with this License; and publish papers and books discussing the Technology which may include relevant excerpts that do not in the aggregate
constitute a significant portion of the Technology.
B. Residual Rights. You may use any information in intangible form that you remember after accessing the Technology, except when such use violates Sun's
copyrights or patent rights.
C. No Implied Licenses. Other than the rights granted herein, Sun retains all rights, title, and interest in Technology, and You retain all rights, title,
and interest in Your Modifications and associated specifications, subject to the terms of this License.
IV. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
As a condition to Your License, You agree to comply with the following restrictions and responsibilities:
A. Notices. You will not remove or alter any copyright or other proprietary notices in any Technology that You distribute. The statement, "Use and
Distribution is subject to the Java Research License available at http://java3d.dev.java.net/jrl.html," must appear prominently in the source code and
specifications of the Technology and Your Modifications, and in the same file as all Your copyright and other proprietary notices for object code.
B. Licensee Exchanges. Any Technology and Modifications You receive from any Licensee are governed by this License.
V. GENERAL TERMS.
A. Disclaimer Of Warranties.
THE TECHNOLOGY IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES THAT THE TECHNOLOGY
IS FREE OF DEFECTS, MERCHANTABLE, FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGING OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. YOU AGREE THAT YOU BEAR THE ENTIRE RISK IN
CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY AND ALL TECHNOLOGY UNDER THIS LICENSE.
B. Infringement; Limitation Of Liability.
1. If any portion of, or functionality implemented by, the Technology becomes the subject of a claim or threatened claim of infringement ("Affected
Materials"), Sun may, in its unrestricted discretion, suspend Your rights to use and distribute the Affected Materials under this License. Such suspension
of rights will be effective immediately upon Sun's posting of notice of suspension on the Technology Site.
2. IN NO EVENT WILL SUN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF
THIS LICENSE (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA, OR ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE OF ANY SORT), HOWEVER IT ARISES AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY (including negligence), WHETHER OR NOT SUN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. LIABILITY UNDER THIS SECTION V.B.2 SHALL BE SO
LIMITED AND EXCLUDED, NOTWITHSTANDING FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY.
C. Termination.
1. You may terminate this License at any time by notifying Sun in writing.
2. All Your rights will terminate under this License if You fail to comply with any of its material terms or conditions and do not cure such failure within
thirty (30) days after becoming aware of such noncompliance.
3. Upon termination, You must discontinue all uses and distribution of the Technology, and all provisions of this Section V ("General Terms") shall survive
termination.
D. Miscellaneous.
1. Trademark. You agree to comply with Sun's Trademark & Logo Usage Requirements, as modified from time to time, available at the Technology Site. Except as
expressly provided in this License, You are granted no rights in or to any Sun trademarks now or hereafter used or licensed by Sun.
2. Integration. This License represents the complete agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof.
3. Severability. If any provision of this License is held unenforceable, such provision shall be reformed to the extent necessary to make it enforceable
unless to do so would defeat the intent of the parties, in which case, this License shall terminate.
4. Governing Law. This License is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, as applied to contracts entered into and performed
in California between California residents. In no event shall this License be construed against the drafter.
5. Export Control. As further described at http://www.sun.com/its, you agree to comply with the U.S. export controls and trade laws of other countries that
apply to Technology and Modifications.
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