MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE
TERMS
MICROSOFT VISUAL
STUDIO 2015 ADD-ONs, VISUAL STUDIO SHELLS and C++ REDISTRIBUTABLE
These
license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where
you live, one of its affiliates) and you. They apply to the software named
above. The terms also apply to any Microsoft services or updates for the
software, except to the extent those have different terms.
IF YOU COMPLY WITH
THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU HAVE THE RIGHTS BELOW.
1.
INSTALLATION
AND USE RIGHTS.
a. You may install and use any number of copies of the software.
b. Backup copy. You may make one backup copy of the
software, for reinstalling the software.
2. TERMS FOR SPECIFIC COMPONENTS.
a.
Utilities. The software may contain some items
on the Utilities List at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=615231&clcid=0x409.
You may copy and install those items, if included with the software, on your
machines or third party machines, to debug and deploy your applications and
databases you develop with the software. Please note that Utilities are designed for temporary use,
that Microsoft may not be able to patch or update Utilities separately from the
rest of the software, and that some Utilities by their nature may make it
possible for others to access machines on which they are installed. As a
result, you should delete all Utilities you have installed after you finish
debugging or deploying your applications and databases. Microsoft is not
responsible for any third party use or access of Utilities you install on any
machine.
b.
Microsoft
Platforms. The
software may include components from Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Windows
Server; Microsoft SQL Server; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Office; and
Microsoft SharePoint. These components are governed by separate agreements and
their own product support policies, as described in the license
terms found in the installation directory for that component or in the
“Licenses” folder accompanying the software.
c.
Third Party
Components. The
software may include third party components with separate legal notices or
governed by other agreements, as may be described in the ThirdPartyNotices file
accompanying the software. Even if such components are governed by other
agreements, the disclaimers and the limitations on and exclusions of damages
below also apply.
3.
DATA. The software may collect
information about you and your use of the software, and send that to Microsoft.
Microsoft may use this information to provide services and improve our products
and services. You may opt-out of many of these scenarios, but not all, as
described in the product documentation. There
are also some features in the software that may
enable you to collect data from users of your applications. If you use these features to
enable data collection in your applications, you must comply with applicable
law, including providing appropriate notices to users of your applications. You
can learn more about data collection and use in the help documentation and the
privacy statement at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=528096&clcid=0x409. Your use of the software operates as your consent to these practices.
4.
SCOPE OF
LICENSE. The software
is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the
software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you
more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly
permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical
limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You
may not
·
work around
any technical limitations in the software;
·
reverse
engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent
that applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation;
·
remove,
minimize, block or modify any notices of Microsoft or its suppliers in the software;
·
use the
software in any way that is against the law; or
·
share, publish
or lend the software, or provide the software as a stand-alone hosted as solution
for others to use, or transfer the software or this agreement to any third
party.
5.
EXPORT
RESTRICTIONS. Microsoft software, online services, professional services and related technology
are subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You must comply with all applicable
international and national laws, including the U.S. Export Administration
Regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign
Assets Control sanctions programs, and end-user, end use and destination
restrictions by the U.S. and other governments related to Microsoft products,
services and technologies. For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
6.
SUPPORT
SERVICES. Because this
software is “as is,” we may not provide support services for it.
7.
ENTIRE
AGREEMENT. This
agreement, and the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and
support services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and
support services.
8. APPLICABLE LAW. If you acquired the software in the
United States, Washington law applies to interpretation of and claims for
breach of this agreement, and the laws of the state where you live apply to all
other claims. If you acquired the software in any other country, its laws
apply.
9.
LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain
legal rights. You may have other rights under the laws of your state or country.
This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your state or
country if the laws of your state or country do not permit it to do so. Without limitation of the
foregoing, for Australia, YOU HAVE
STATUTORY GUARANTEES UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND NOTHING IN THESE
TERMS IS INTENDED TO AFFECT THOSE RIGHTS
10.
DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTY. THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED “AS-IS.” YOU BEAR THE RISK OF USING IT.
MICROSOFT GIVES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS. TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS, MICROSOFT EXCLUDES THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
11.
LIMITATION ON
AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. YOU CAN RECOVER
FROM MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS ONLY DIRECT DAMAGES UP TO U.S. $5.00. YOU
CANNOT RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
This limitation applies to (a) anything
related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party
Internet sites, or third party applications; and (b) claims for breach of
contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability,
negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.
It
also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility
of the damages. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because
your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental,
consequential or other damages.