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1 ### CYPRESS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY DEVICES
2 ### DRIVER END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (SOURCE AND BINARY DISTRIBUTION)
3
4 PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") CAREFULLY BEFORE
5 DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THIS SOFTWARE, ANY ACCOMPANYING
6 DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY UPDATES PROVIDED BY CYPRESS ("Software"). BY
7 DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND
8 BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS
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13 Software Provided in Binary Code Form. This paragraph applies to any Software
14 provided in binary code form. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
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16 non-exclusive, non-transferable license under its copyright rights in the
17 Software to reproduce and distribute the Software in object code form only,
18 solely for use in connection with Cypress integrated circuit products
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21 Software Provided in Source Code Form. This paragraph applies to any Software
22 provided in source code form ("Cypress Source Code"). Subject to the terms and
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24 non-transferable license under its copyright rights in the Cypress Source Code
25 to reproduce, modify, compile, and distribute the Cypress Source Code (whether
26 in source code form or as compiled into binary code form) solely for the
27 Purpose. Cypress retains ownership of the Cypress Source Code and any compiled
28 version thereof. Subject to Cypress' ownership of the underlying Cypress
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31 notices from the Cypress Source Code and any modifications thereof. Any
32 reproduction, modification, translation, compilation, or representation of
33 the Cypress Source Code except as permitted in this paragraph is prohibited
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40 FOSS included with the Software, either the source code will be included with
41 the Software or you may obtain the source code at no charge from
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45 please see the Software's installation directory on your computer.
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47 Proprietary Rights. The Software, including all intellectual property rights
48 therein, is and will remain the sole and exclusive property of Cypress or its
49 suppliers. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, you may
50 not: (i) modify, adapt, or create derivative works based upon the Software;
51 (ii) copy the Software; (iii) except and only to the extent explicitly
52 permitted by applicable law despite this limitation, decompile, translate,
53 reverse engineer, disassemble or otherwise reduce the Software to
54 human-readable form; or (iv) use the Software other than for the Purpose.
55
56 No Support. Cypress may, but is not required to, provide technical support for
57 the Software.
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59 Term and Termination. This Agreement is effective until terminated, and either
60 party may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Your
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63 termination, you must destroy all copies of Software in your possession or
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68 "Disclaimer," "Limitation of Liability," and "General."
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70 Compliance With Law. Each party agrees to comply with all applicable laws,
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72 Without limiting the foregoing, the Software may be subject to export control
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76 the Software.
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80 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
81 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Cypress reserves the
82 right to make changes to the Software without notice. Cypress does not assume
83 any liability arising out of the application or use of Software or any
84 product or circuit described in the Software. Cypress does not authorize its
85 products for use as critical components in life-support systems where a
86 malfunction or failure may reasonably be expected to result in significant
87 injury to the user. The inclusion of Cypress' product in a life-support
88 system or application implies that the manufacturer of such system or
89 application assumes all risk of such use and in doing so indemnifies Cypress
90 against all charges.
91
92 Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL CYPRESS OR ITS SUPPLIERS,
93 RESELLERS, OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE, PROFIT, OR DATA,
94 OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
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96 USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF CYPRESS OR ITS SUPPLIERS,
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98 DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CYPRESS' OR ITS SUPPLIERS' RESELLERS', OR
99 DISTRIBUTORS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
100 NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE.
101 THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE-STATED WARRANTY FAILS
102 OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
103 LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
104 LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
105
106 Restricted Rights. The Software under this Agreement is commercial computer
107 software as that term is described in 48 C.F.R. 252.227-7014(a)(1). If
108 acquired by or on behalf of a civilian agency, the U.S. Government acquires
109 this commercial computer software and/or commercial computer software
110 documentation subject to the terms of this Agreement as specified in 48
111 C.F.R. 12.212 (Computer Software) and 12.211 (Technical Data) of the Federal
112 Acquisition Regulations ("FAR") and its successors. If acquired by or on
113 behalf of any agency within the Department of Defense ("DOD"), the U.S.
114 Government acquires this commercial computer software and/or commercial
115 computer software documentation subject to the terms of this Agreement as
116 specified in 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-3 of the DOD FAR Supplement ("DFAR") and its
117 successors.
118
119 General. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of each party's
120 successors and assigns, provided that you may not assign or transfer this
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127 provided however, that nothing in this Agreement will limit Cypress' right to
128 bring legal action in any venue in order to protect or enforce its
129 intellectual property rights. No failure of either party to exercise or
130 enforce any of its rights under this Agreement will act as a waiver of such
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132 remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and
133 effect. This Agreement is the complete and exclusive agreement between the
134 parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, superseding and replacing
135 any and all prior agreements, communications, and understandings (both
136 written and oral) regarding such subject matter. Any notice to Cypress will
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139 Jose, CA 95134 USA.