Embedded Software License Agreement

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CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. ANY ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL NOT APPLY.


This is a legal agreement concerning the use of Software (as defined below) between you, the end user, as an authorized representative of the company acquiring the license, and Mentor Graphics Corporation and Mentor Graphics (Ireland) Limited (collectively “Mentor Graphics”). Except for license agreements related to the subject matter of this Agreement which are physically signed by you and an authorized representative of Mentor Graphics, this Agreement and the applicable quotation contain the parties’ entire understanding related to the subject matter and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements.  If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, promptly return or, if received electronically, certify destruction of Software and all accompanying items within five days after receipt of Software and receive a full refund of any license fee paid.


1. DEFINITIONS. “Software” means the software provided to you by Mentor Graphics with this Agreement and includes: the software that will be used for development and/or embedded and distributed in your product (“Embedded Software”), the software that will be used by you for building, editing, compiling and debugging your product (“Development Tools”), and/or software that is configured for application development on a PC workstation (“Prototyping Tools”), any related printed or electronic material that Mentor Graphics customarily provides or makes available with Software (“Documentation”) and any updates, modifications, revisions, copies, documentation and design data of the foregoing. These terms shall have the following meanings: "Executable Code" is a compiled program translated into machine code in a format that can be loaded into memory and run by a certain processor unit; “Object Code” is the linkable code resulting from the translation, processing, or compiling of Source Code by a computer into machine language or intermediate code and which is suitable for interpretation by a computer; and “Source Code” is the form in which the program logic is readily understandable by a human being.

2. COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Software you are installing, downloading, or have received with this Agreement is copyrighted, trade secret, proprietary and confidential information of Mentor Graphics or its licensors. You shall take appropriate action to protect these rights as applicable and ensure that any person permitted access to Software does not disclose it or use it except as permitted by this Agreement. Mentor Graphics and its licensors maintain exclusive title, including intellectual property rights, to all Software and any modifications to Software made by you and retain all rights not expressly granted by this Agreement. Your rights to use modifications you have made to Embedded Software shall be in accordance with Section 3.

3. GRANT OF LICENSES. Subject to the payment of appropriate license fees, Mentor Graphics grants to you a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use Embedded Software solely: (a) within a specified product or product-line that is solely developed, branded, and manufactured by you with no further product development required (“Your Product”); (b) at a specified development location where Embedded Software is licensed to be used; (c) for a specific microprocessor version (“Processor Unit”), as specifically set forth and described below and in the applicable quotation and purchase order; and (d) within the United States. If you have paid appropriate license fees for use of a Prototyping Tool or Development Tool, Mentor Graphics grants to you a non-exclusive and nontransferable license to use the Prototyping Tools or Development Tools on the specified number of computer work stations and subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable quotation and purchase order. The limited licenses granted under this Agreement shall continue until terminated in accordance with Section 6 below. Mentor Graphics does NOT grant you any right to sublicense or use Software beyond the scope of this section without first signing a separate agreement with Mentor Graphics for such purpose.

  3.1 Right to Develop. If you have paid the appropriate license fees for a Development License for Embedded Software as identified in the applicable quotation, you may study, refer to, modify, compile, assemble and convert the applicable Source Code form of Embedded Software into Object Code and/or Executable Code form.

  3.2 Right to Incorporate. If you have paid the appropriate license fees for a Production License for Embedded Software as identified in the quotation, in addition to the rights granted under Section 3.1, you are also granted the nonexclusive right to incorporate or embed an Executable Code version of the Embedded Software into unlimited copies of Your Product and distribute Your Product to end-users.

4. RESTRICTIONS ON USE / PROTECTION AND SECURITY OF SOFTWARE. You may copy Software only as reasonably necessary to support an authorized use. You will include on each copy all notices and legends embedded in Software and affixed to its medium and container as received from Mentor Graphics. All copies of Software shall remain the property of Mentor Graphics or its licensors. You shall maintain a record of the number and location of all copies of Software, including Software or copies that have been merged with other software, but excluding copies that have been distributed to end-users in Your Product, and will make those records available to Mentor Graphics upon request. You shall not make Software available in any form to any person other than your employees or on-site contractors who are not competitors, whose job performance requires such access and who are under obligations of confidentiality. You acknowledge that the Software provided hereunder may be in Source Code form which is proprietary and its confidentiality is of the highest importance and value to Mentor Graphics. You shall take appropriate action to protect the confidentiality and secrecy of Software and acknowledge that Mentor Graphics will be seriously harmed, with resulting substantial damages, if Software, including in Source Code form, is disclosed in any manner not provided for in this Agreement without Mentor Graphics’ prior written consent. Except as embedded in Executable Code in Your Product and distributed in the ordinary course of business, in no event shall you provide Software to Mentor Graphics' competitors. Except as otherwise permitted for purposes of interoperability as specified by applicable and mandatory local law, you shall not reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise reverse engineer Software in Object Code or Executable Code, in whole or in part. You may not sublicense, assign or otherwise transfer Software, this Agreement or the rights under it, whether by operation of law or otherwise (“attempted transfer”), without Mentor Graphics’ prior written consent and payment of Mentor Graphics’ then-current applicable transfer charges. Any attempted transfer without Mentor Graphics’ prior written consent shall be a material breach of this Agreement and may, at Mentor Graphics’ option, result in the immediate termination of the Agreement and licenses granted under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 4 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5. AUDIT RIGHTS. You will monitor access to, location and use of Software. With reasonable prior notice and during your normal business hours, Mentor Graphics shall have the right to audit such software monitoring system and all records as may contain information regarding your compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Mentor Graphics shall treat as confidential all information gained as a result of any audit and shall only use or disclose such information as required by law or as necessary to enforce its rights under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 5 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

6. TERMINATION AND EFFECT OF TERMINATION. This Agreement and the licenses granted under this Agreement will terminate, and you will discontinue use and distribution of Software if you: (a) file a bankruptcy petition or enter into an agreement to assign your assets for the benefit of creditors; or (b) violate or fail to perform any of your obligations (including payment of any invoiced amount) under this Agreement and such violation or failure is not cured within 30 days after written notice of such failure or violation. Upon termination, you will immediately discontinue use and distribution of Software, and either return all Software and related documentation or erase or destroy all copies of Software in your possession and certify in writing to Mentor Graphics within three days of the termination date, that you no longer possess any copies of Software in any form.

7. LIMITED WARRANTY.

  7.1 During the warranty period, Mentor Graphics warrants that Software, when properly installed, will substantially conform to the functional specifications set forth in the applicable Documentation and that any media provided will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Mentor Graphics does not warrant that Software will meet your requirements or that operation of Software will be uninterrupted or error free. The warranty period is 90 days starting on the date of delivery. You must notify Mentor Graphics in writing of any nonconformity within the warranty period. This warranty shall not be valid if Software has been subject to misuse, unauthorized modification or improper installation. In addition, all third party software is subject to the manufacturer’s original warranty as described in the manufacturer’s license agreement, and is not included in this warranty.

  7.2 MENTOR GRAPHICS' ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT MENTOR GRAPHICS’ OPTION, EITHER: (A) REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID UPON RETURN OF SOFTWARE TO MENTOR GRAPHICS OR (B) MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, PROVIDED YOU HAVE OTHERWISE COMPLIED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. MENTOR GRAPHICS MAKES NO WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO: (i) SERVICES; OR (ii) SOFTWARE WHICH IS LICENSED TO YOU AT NO COST; OR (iii) ANY MODIFICATIONS MADE TO SOFTWARE BY YOU; ALL OF WHICH ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.”

  7.3 THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 7 ARE EXCLUSIVE AND APPLY SOLELY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY END-USER. NEITHER MENTOR GRAPHICS NOR ITS LICENSORS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO Software OR OTHER MATERIAL PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. MENTOR GRAPHICS AND ITS LICENSORS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

8. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE. Mentor Graphics’ standard support policies and programs for Software, which vary depending on the support plan purchased, may include: bug fixes, eligibility to receive telephone support, updates, modifications, and revisions. Current standard policies and programs are available upon request.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT WHERE THIS EXCLUSION OR RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY WOULD BE VOID OR INEFFECTIVE UNDER APPLICABLE STATUTE OR REGULATION, IN NO EVENT SHALL MENTOR GRAPHICS OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS) WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF MENTOR GRAPHICS OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL MENTOR GRAPHICS’ OR ITS LICENSORS' LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. IN THE CASE WHERE NO AMOUNT WAS PAID, MENTOR GRAPHICS AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 9 SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

10. LIFE ENDANGERING APPLICATIONS. NEITHER MENTOR GRAPHICS NOR ITS LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF SOFTWARE IN ANY APPLICATION WHERE THE FAILURE OR INACCURACY OF THE SOFTWARE MIGHT RESULT IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 10 SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

11. INDEMNIFICATION. YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS MENTOR GRAPHICS AND ITS LICENSORS FROM ANY CLAIMS, LOSS, COST, DAMAGE, EXPENSE, OR LIABILITY, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF SOFTWARE AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 10. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 11 SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

12. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.

  12.1 Mentor Graphics will defend or settle, at its option and expense, any action brought against you alleging that Software infringes a patent or copyright or misappropriates a trade secret in the United States, Canada, Japan, or member state of the European Patent Office. Mentor Graphics will pay costs and damages finally awarded against you that are attributable to the infringement action. You understand and agree that as conditions to Mentor Graphics’ obligations under this section, you must: (a) notify Mentor Graphics promptly in writing of the action; (b) provide Mentor Graphics all reasonable information and assistance to settle or defend the action; and (c) grant Mentor Graphics sole authority and control of the defense or settlement of the action.

  12.2 If an infringement claim is made, Mentor Graphics may at its option and expense either: (a) replace or modify the Software so that it becomes noninfringing; or (b) procure for you the right to continue using the Software and, if applicable, sublicensing the Software. If in Mentor Graphics’ sole opinion neither of the foregoing alternatives is financially practicable or otherwise reasonably available, Mentor Graphics may terminate this Agreement, require the return of the Software and, as applicable, the sublicensed Software, and refund to you the applicable license fees, less a reasonable allowance for use.

  12.3 Mentor Graphics shall have no liability if the alleged infringement is based upon: (a) the combination of the Software with any product not furnished by Mentor Graphics to you; (b) the modification of the Software other than by Mentor Graphics or at the direction of Mentor Graphics; (c) the use of other than a current unaltered release of Software; (d) the use of Software as part of an infringing process; (e) any SNMP Research software (SNMPv1/v2/v3) provided under this Agreement; (f) any product designed or marketed by you or any of your end-users; (g) any Software provided by Mentor Graphics’ licensors who do not provide such indemnification to Mentor Graphics’ customers; or (h) infringement by you that is deemed willful. In the case of (h) you shall reimburse Mentor Graphics for its attorney fees and other costs related to the action upon a final judgment.

  12.4 You shall indemnify and hold harmless Mentor Graphics and its licensors, against any damages, costs and fees, including reasonable attorney fees, arising out of or relating to any claims or threatened claims: (a) that Software is used by you or your end-users in connection with any illegal activity; (b) based on misrepresentations made by you; or (c) to the extent liability arises from your specifications or requirements.

  12.5 This Section 12 IS SUBJECT TO SECTION 9 ABOVE AND states MENTOR GRAPHICS’ and its licensors’ entire liability and YOUR sole and exclusive remedy with respect to any alleged patent or copyright infringement OR TRADE SECRET MISAPPROPRIATION by ANY Software LICENSED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

13. EXPORT. Software is subject to regulation by local laws and United States government agencies, which prohibit export or diversion of certain products, information about the products, and direct products of the products to certain countries and certain persons. You agree that you will not export any Software or direct product of Software in any manner without first obtaining all necessary approval from appropriate local and United States government agencies.

14. RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE. Software was developed entirely at private expense and is commercial computer software provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by a U.S. Government entity or a U.S. Government subcontractor is subject to the restrictions set forth in the license agreement under which Software was obtained pursuant to DFARS 227.7202-3(a) or as set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19, as applicable. Contractor/manufacturer is Mentor Graphics Corporation, at 8005 SW Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA.

15. CONTROLLING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Oregon, USA, EXCLUDING CHOICE OF LAW RULES. THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT.

16. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17. PAYMENT TERMS AND MISCELLANEOUS. You will pay amounts invoiced, in the currency specified on the applicable invoice, within 30 days of such invoice. This Agreement contains the parties' entire understanding relating to its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, including but not limited to any purchase order terms and conditions, except valid license agreements related to the subject matter of this Agreement (which are physically signed by you and an authorized agent of Mentor Graphics) either referenced in the purchase order or otherwise governing this subject matter. Software may be provided with other code or software distributed under a third party license agreement which shall be subject to the terms and conditions of such third party license agreement. This Agreement may only be modified in writing by authorized representatives of the parties. Waiver of terms or excuse of breach must be in writing and shall not constitute subsequent consent, waiver or excuse.

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