
DirectX Software Development Kit END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE 

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software product identified above, which includes computer software and associated media and printed materials, and may include "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE").  By installing, copying or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.  If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT was purchased by you, you may return it to your place of purchase for a full refund.

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.  The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.

1.GRANT OF LICENSE.

This EULA grants you the following limited, non-exclusive rights:

SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  You may install and use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to design, develop, and test software application products for use with Microsoft operating system products including Windows 95 and subsequent releases thereto ("Application").  You may install copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on up to ten (10) computers provided that you are the only individual using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT on each such computer.  If you are an entity, Microsoft grants you the right to designate one individual within your organization to have the right to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT in the manner provided above.

SAMPLE CODE.  You may modify the sample source code located in the SOFTWARE PRODUCT's "(SDK Path)\Samples\Multimedia" directory ("Sample Code") to design, develop and test your Application.  You may also reproduce and distribute the Sample Code in object code form along with any modifications you make to the Sample Code, provided that you comply with the Distribution Requirements described below.  For purposes of this Section, "modifications" shall mean enhancements to the functionality of the Sample Code.

REDISTRIBUTABLE CODE.  The directories containing the Redistributable Code are identified in the redist.txt file located in the directory named \LICENSE.  Such directories are identified as either "Core Directories" or "Optional Directories".  If you choose to distribute the Redistributable Code, you must include all Core Directories, and you may include any or all of the Optional Directories as part of such distribution.  No other modifications, additions, or deletions to the Redistributable Code are permitted without written permission from Microsoft Corporation.  Your rights to distribute the Redistributable Code are subject to the Distribution Requirements described below.

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.  You may copy and redistribute the Sample Code and/or Redistributable Code, (collectively "REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS") either integrated with your Application, or separately for use with your Application as follows:  

If you distribute the REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS integrated with your Application: (a) you must use the setup utility included with the REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS to install the REDISTRIBUTABLE CODE; (b) your Application must add significant and primary functionality to the REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS; (c) the REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS may only operate in conjunction with Microsoft operating system products; and (d) you must include an end user license agreement with your Application that grants a limited license to use the Redistributable Code only with Microsoft operating system products and otherwise protects Microsoft's and its suppliers’ intellectual property rights in the Redistributable Code.  
If you distribute the Redistributable Code separately for use with your Application (such as on your Web site or as part of an update to your Application), you must include an end user license agreement in the install program for the Redistributable Code in the form of \redist\directx\license.txt.  

For all distributions of the Redistributable Code, you must: (a) include the Core Directories and the files contained therein (either in your Application, or separately for use with your Application) in the same order as they appear on the SOFTWARE PRODUCT CD; (b) not use Microsoft's name, logo, or trademarks to identify or market your Application; (c) include a valid copyright notice on your Application and the Redistributable Code; and (d) indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Microsoft from and against any claims or lawsuits, including attorney's fees, that arise or result from the use or distribution of your Application and/or the Redistributable Code.  

Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.

Contact Microsoft for the applicable royalties due and other licensing terms for all other uses and/or distribution of the REDISTRIBUTABLE COMPONENTS.

2.    COPYRIGHT.

All right, title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and "applets," incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCT), and any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers.  The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE PRODUCT like any other copyrighted material except, that for each computer on which you install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you may make one copy of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT solely for backup or archival purposes.  You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. 

3.    DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly.  You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

Rental.  You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Software Transfer.  You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.  If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is an upgrade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. If the SOFTWARE PRODUCT is received as part of a subscription, any transfer must include all prior deliverables of SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all other subscription deliverables.

Termination.  Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA.  In such event, you must cease all use or distribution and destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT and all of its component parts.

4    EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.

You agree that neither you nor your customers intend to or will, directly or indirectly, export or transmit (a) the SOFTWARE PRODUCT or related documentation and technical data or (b) your Application as described in Section 1 of this Agreement (or any part thereof), or process, or service that is the direct product of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable U.S. regulation or statute, without the prior written consent, if required, of the Bureau of Export Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce, or such other governmental entity as may have jurisdiction over such export or transmission.

NO WARRANTIES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MICROSOFT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY FOR THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.  THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.  THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT REMAINS WITH YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  MICROSOFT'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS EULA SHALL NOT EXCEED US$5.00.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFIT, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MICROSOFT PRODUCT, EVEN IF MICROSOFT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The SOFTWARE PRODUCT and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS.  Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software -- Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19,as applicable.  Manufacturer is Microsoft Corporation/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA 98052-6399.

If you acquired this product in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.

If you acquired this product in Canada, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada.  Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any litigation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario.

If this product was acquired outside the United States, then local law may apply.

Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Microsoft for any reason, please contact the Microsoft subsidiary serving your country, or write: Microsoft Customer Sales and Service/One Microsoft Way/Redmond, WA  98052-6399.

Si vous avez acquis votre produit Microsoft au CANADA, la garantie limitée suivante vous concerne : 

GARANTIE LIMITÉE

EXCLUSION DE GARANTIES.  Microsoft renonce entièrement à toute garantie pour le LOGICIEL.  Le LOGICIEL et toute autre documentation s'y rapportant sont fournis « comme tels » sans aucune garantie quelle qu'elle soit, expresse ou implicite, y compris, mais ne se limitant pas aux garanties implicites de la qualité marchande ou un usage particulier.  Le risque total découlant de l'utilisation ou de la performance du LOGICIEL est entre vos mains.

RESPONSABILITÉ LIMITÉE.  La seule obligation de Microsoft et votre recours exclusif concernant ce contrat n'excèderont US$5.00.

ABSENCE DE RESPONSABILITÉ POUR LES DOMMAGES INDIRECTS.  Microsoft ou ses fournisseurs ne pourront être tenus responsables en aucune circonstance de tout dommage quel qu'il soit (y compris mais non de façon limitative les dommages directs ou indirects causés par la perte de bénéfices commerciaux, l'interruption des affaires, la perte d'information commerciale ou toute autre perte pécuniaire) résultant de l'utilisation ou de l'impossibilité d'utilisation de ce produit, et ce, même si la société Microsoft a été avisée de l'éventualité de tels dommages.  Certains états/juridictions ne permettent pas l'exclusion ou la limitation de responsabilité relative aux dommages indirects ou consécutifs, et la limitation ci-dessus peut ne pas s'appliquer à votre égard.

La présente Convention est régie par les lois de la province d'Ontario, Canada.  Chacune des parties à la présente reconnaît irrévocablement la compétence des tribunaux de la province d'Ontario et consent à instituer tout litige qui pourrait découler de la présente auprès des tribunaux situés dans le district judiciaire de York, province d'Ontario.

Au cas où vous auriez des questions concernant cette licence ou que vous désiriez vous mettre en rapport avec Microsoft pour quelque raison que ce soit, veuillez contacter la succursale Microsoft desservant votre pays, dont l'adresse est fournie dans ce produit, ou écrire à : Microsoft Customer Sales and Service, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, Washington 98052-6399."