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te of acquisition the Software, if operated as directed, will substantially achi
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er that your use of the Software will be uninterrupted or that the operation of
the Software will be error-free or secure. RN also warrants that the media cont
aining the Software, if provided by RN, is free from defects in material and wor
kmanship and will so remain for ninety (90) days from the date you acquire the S
oftware.
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d to accident abuse or improper use; or if you violate the terms of this License
Agreement, this warranty shall immediately terminate. This warranty shall not
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er than the unmodified version of hardware and Software with which the Software
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Y GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS; YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STAT
E/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION.
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l be in RN's sole discretion: (i) to replace your defective media; or (ii) to ad
vise you how to achieve substantially the same functionality with the Software a
s described in the Documentation through a procedure different from that set for
th in the Documentation; or (iii) if the above remedies are impracticable, to re
fund the license fee, if any, you paid for the Software. Repaired, corrected or
replaced Software and Documentation shall be covered by this limited warranty f
or the period remaining under the warranty that covered the original Software or
if longer for thirty (30) days after the date RN either shipped to you the repa
ired or replaced Software or advised you as to how to operate the Software so as
to achieve the functionality described in the Documentation, whichever is appli
cable. Only if you inform RN of the problem with the Software during the applic
able warranty period and provide evidence of the date you acquired the Software
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NTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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ER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINE
SS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNI
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RANTEE ANY CONTENT PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH RN.
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rt, or download such media and content. You agree to record, convert, play back
and download only those materials for which you have the necessary patent, copy
right and other permissions, licenses, and/or clearances. You agree to hold har
mless, indemnify and defend RN, its officers, directors and employees, from and
against any losses, damages, fines and expenses (including attorneys' fees and c
osts) arising out of or relating to any claims that you have (i) viewed, downloa
ded, encoded, converted, compressed, copied or transmitted any materials (other
than materials provided by RN) in connection with the Software in violation of a
nother party's rights or in violation of any law, or (ii) violated any terms of
this License Agreement. If you are importing the Software from the United State
s, you shall indemnify and hold RN harmless from and against any import and expo
rt duties or other claims arising from such importation.
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il to comply with any term hereof. No notice shall be required from RN to effec
t such termination. You may also terminate this License Agreement at any time b
y notifying RN in writing of termination. Upon any termination of this License
Agreement, you shall immediately discontinue use of the Software and shall withi
n three (3) days return to RN, or certify destruction of, all full or partial co
pies of the Software, documentation and related materials provided by RN. Your
obligation to pay accrued charges and fees shall survive any termination of this
License Agreement.
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without RN's express written consent. In the event that you are an entity that
merges with another entity or are acquired by another entity during the Term, yo
u shall provide written notice of such merger or acquisition not later than the
date on which any public announcement is made. If RN does not consent to assign
ment of this Agreement to the new or acquiring entity in such merger or acquisit
ion, RN may terminate this Agreement on thirty (30) days' written notice. Both
parties shall perform under this Agreement until such termination is effective.
15. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Technical support for the Software, as made available b
y RN, is described at RN's technical support website: http://service.real.com/r
ealplayer.
16. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS AND EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. U.S. GOVERNMENT
RESTRICTED RIGHTS: This Software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTE
D RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restri
ctions set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Sof
tware--Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19 when applicable, or in subparagraph (c
)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 2
52.227-7013, and in similar clauses in the NASA FAR supplement, as applicable.
Manufacturer is RealNetworks, Inc./2601 Elliott, Suite 1000/Seattle, Washington
98121. You are responsible for complying with all trade regulations and laws bo
th foreign and domestic. You acknowledge that none of the Software or underlyin
g information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-export
ed (i) into Afghanistan (Taliban-controlled areas), Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nor
th Korea, Serbia (except Kosovo), Sudan and Syria or any other country subject t
o a U.S. embargo; or (ii) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Sp
ecially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Denied Parties Li
st or Entity List. By using the Software you are agreeing to the foregoing and
are representing and warranting that (i) no U.S. federal agency has suspended, r
evoked, or denied you export privileges, (ii) you are not located in or under th
e control of a national or resident of any such country or on any such list, and
(iii) you will not export or re-export the Software to any prohibited county, o
r to any prohibited person, entity, or end-user as specified by U.S. export cont
rols. For more information on the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR),
15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774, and the Bureau of Export Administration ("BXA"), please
see the BXA homepage (http://bxa.fedworld.gov).
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a) Arbitration & Jurisdiction. You and RN agree that the exclusive remedy for a
ll disputes and claims relating in any way to, or arising out of, this Agreement
, the Software or Services, or your use of the Software or Services shall be fin
al and binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted under the Commer
cial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") and AAA's
Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes ("AAA Consumer Rules").
The arbitration shall take place in the State of Washington. To the fullest exte
nt permitted by law: no arbitration under this License Agreement shall be joine
d to any other arbitration, including any arbitration involving any other curren
t or former licensee of RN; no class arbitration proceedings shall be permitted;
no finding or stipulation of fact in any other arbitration, judicial or similar
proceeding may be given preclusive or collateral estoppel effect in any arbitra
tion hereunder (unless determined in another proceeding between you and RN); and
no conclusion of law in any other arbitration may be given any weight in any ar
bitration hereunder (unless determined in another proceeding between you and RN)
. Your arbitration fees and your share of arbitrator compensation will be limit
ed to those set forth in the AAA's Consumer Rules with the remainder paid by RN.
If such costs are determined to be excessive, RN will pay all arbitration fees
and arbitrator compensation. You and RN may litigate in court only to compel a
rbitration under this Agreement, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to con
firm, modify, vacate or enter judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s
). You and RN hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and fed
eral courts sitting in the State of Washington to enforce the provisions of this
Section 16 and to resolve any disputes and claims cognizable in court relating
in any way, or arising out of, this Agreement, the Software or Services or your
use of the Software or Services. The court, not the arbitrator, shall determine
arbitrability and enforce the arbitration agreements contained herein, includin
g the prohibition on consolidated arbitrations and class arbitration. This Agre
ement and all disputes and claims relating in any way to, or arising out of, thi
s Agreement, the Software or Services or your use of the Software or Services sh
all be governed by the laws of the State of Washington and the Federal Arbitrati
on Act.
b) Complete Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the complete and exclus
ive agreement between us, notwithstanding any variance with any purchase order o
r other written instrument submitted by you, whether formally rejected by RN or
not. The acceptance of any purchase order you place is expressly made condition
al on your consent to the terms set forth herein. The terms and conditions cont
ained in this Agreement may not be modified by you except in a writing duly sign
ed by you and an authorized representative of RN. If any provision of this Agre
ement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be reform
ed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, and such decision shall
not affect the enforceability of such provision under other circumstances, or of
the remaining provisions hereof under all circumstances. This Agreement will n
ot be governed by the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the Internation
al Sale of Goods, the application of which is hereby expressly excluded.
Copyright (c) 1995-2009 RealNetworks, Inc. and/or its suppliers and licensors.
2601 Elliott Ave., Suite 1000, Seattle, Washington 98121 U.S.A. All rights rese
rved. RealPlayer, RealNetworks, RealSystem, RealPlayer Plus, RealJukebox, RealP
layer for Pocket PC and Real Services are registered trademarks or trademarks of
RealNetworks, Inc.
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EXHIBIT A
REALNETWORKS, INC.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Terms of Service for Real Services
1. PAYMENT & SERVICES.
Following the expiration of a trial period that may be provided to you in the so
le discretion of RealNetworks, you agree to pay RealNetworks the monthly service
charges for your use of the Services using a valid credit card, plus any applic
able taxes, in accordance with the billing terms and prices in effect at the tim
e the fee or charge becomes payable. You authorize RN to automatically bill the
charge card you provide each month, or withdraw funds via electronic transfer f
rom your checking account (depending on what type of charge card you are using),
until you cancel the Services. Payments are billed in advance at the beginning
of the applicable month. All payments are completely non-refundable. You may c
ancel the Services at any time, but RN will not refund any remaining portion of
your subscription fees, including any minimum commitments, already billed to you
r account. You agree to provide RN with a valid credit card and accurate, compl
ete and updated information required by the subscription registration form. Fai
lure to comply may result in the immediate termination of Services.
RN will assess an additional 1.5% (or the highest amount allowed by law, whichev
er is lower) per month late charge if your payment is more than 30 days past due
. That amount is also due immediately. You are responsible and liable for any f
ees, including attorney and collection fees, that RN may incur in its efforts to
collect any remaining balances from you. You also agree that you will be bille
d for and will pay any outstanding balances if you cancel the Services, or the S
ervices are terminated. You agree to notify RN about any billing problems or dis
crepancies within 90 days after they first appear on your account statement. If
you do not bring them to RN's attention within 90 days, you agree that you waiv
e your right to dispute such problems or discrepancies.
During your subscription period, you will be entitled to receive: (1) premium C
ontent (as defined below); (2) any generally available RealPlayer upgrades relea
sed during your subscription period; and (3) RealPlayer support services as desc
ribed at http://service.real.com/international/eu/. You understand that all info
rmation, audio, video, musical compositions, multimedia presentations, images, a
rtwork, data, text, software, sound, photographs, graphics, messages or other ma
terials (collectively, "Content") provided in conjunction with the Services are
the sole responsibility of the entity from which such Content originated and not
RN. You understand that by using the Service and accessing the Content, you ma
y be exposed to Content that you may find objectionable; it is your responsibili
ty to determine which Content meets your standards. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL
RN BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY CONTENT THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO DURING YOUR SUBS
CRIPTION PERIOD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY C
ONTENT, QUALITY OF THE CONTENT, AVAILABILITY OF THE CONTENT, THE SUBJECT MATTER
OF THE CONTENT, OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF TH
E USE OF ANY CONTENT PROVIDED AS PART OF THE SERVICE.
2. YOUR RIGHT TO CANCEL REAL SERVICES
You may cancel the Real Services at any time. You will not receive any refund o
r partial refund for any charges already billed to your account. In the event y
ou signed up for a minimum commitment period, you will be responsible for all ch
arges for the entire minimum commitment period. You may cancel the services by
accessing your RealNetworks account at https://account.real.com/acct/login.html.
Cancellation instructions are available through the 'Manage My Membership' Opt
ions on the My Account Main page. Further, you may contact RealNetworks by phon
e at 1-888-768-3248 (from the United States or Canada), or 1-206-674-2650 from o
ther locations. You understand and agree that cancellation of your subscription
is your sole right and remedy with respect to any dispute with RN. This includ
es, but is not limited to, any dispute related to, or arising out of: (1) any t
erm of this Agreement or RN's enforcement or application of this Agreement; (2)
any policy or practice of RN, including any RN Privacy Policy, or RN's enforceme
nt or application of these policies; (3) the Content available through RN or the
Internet or any change in Content provided through RN; (4) your ability to acce
ss and/or use the Content; (5) any RealNetworks Software or Content provided by
or through RealNetworks; or (6) the amount or type of fees, applicable taxes, bi
lling methods, or any change to the fees, applicable taxes, or billing methods.
3. REALNETWORKS' RIGHT TO TERMINATE OR MODIFY SERVICES
RN may modify the terms of this Agreement or the Services, including but not lim
ited to the price, content or nature of the Services, upon notice to you. In th
e event RN modifies the Agreement or the Services, you may terminate the Service
s. RN may terminate this Agreement and any Services at any time upon notice to
you, provided that you will be entitled to receive the Services for any period f
or which you have already paid, or a pro-rata refund at RN's sole discretion. R
N may provide notice by e-mail or by publishing the changes on its website. This
Agreement will automatically terminate if you fail to comply with any term. No
notice shall be required from RN to effect such termination. Upon any terminati
on of this Agreement (whether by you or RN), you shall immediately discontinue u
se of the Services. Your obligation to pay accrued charges and fees shall survi
ve any termination of this Agreement.
4. SERVICE USE RESTRICTIONS.
a) You agree that you shall only use the Services and Content in a manner that
complies with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which you use the Serv
ices and Content, including, but not limited to, applicable restrictions concern
ing copyright and other intellectual property rights. Except as specifically aut
horized herein, you may not: (i) permit other individuals to use the Content and
Services; (ii) modify, translate, distribute or create derivative works of the
Content or the Services; (iii) copy or redistribute the Content; (iv) rent, leas
e, transfer, or otherwise transfer rights to the Content or the Services; (v) re
move any proprietary notices or labels on the Content or Service; and (vi) add t
o, alter, delete from, or otherwise modify the Content.
b) You may only use the Services and Content for your private, non-commercial u
se. You may not use the Services or Content in any way to provide, or as part o
f, any commercial service or application. All Content, including but not limited
to that is streamed, converted, downloaded or copied using the Services are pro
tected by the U.S. copyright laws and related laws of other jurisdictions, and a
re for your own personal use only. You may not, under any circumstances, distri
bute Content to third parties, or broadcast or perform the Content outside your
normal circle of family and social acquaintances.
c) You may not attempt to, in conjunction with, any device, software program or
service, circumvent technological measures employed to control access to, or th
e rights in, a Content file. The Service embodies a copy management system requ
ired by the laws of the United States, and you may not circumvent or attempt to
circumvent this system by any means.
d) In addition to any other remedies available in equity or law to RN and RN's
Content suppliers, failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions in thi
s Section 4 "Service Use Restrictions" shall immediately terminate your license
to the Content and the Services.
5. PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY
Personal information you provide to RealNetworks is governed by RealNetworks Pri
vacy Policy at http://www.realnetworks.com/company/privacy/index.html. Your elec
tion to use the free or paid Software and Services, indicates your acceptance of
the terms of the RealNetworks Privacy Policy, so please review it carefully if
you have any questions about RealNetworks treatment of personal information you
provide to us. If you have questions about our Privacy Policy, please e-mail us
at privacy@real.com.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and acc
ount information. You are responsible for all activities that occur in your acc
ount and you agree to notify RealNetworks immediately of any unauthorized accoun
t use. RealNetworks is in no way responsible for any loss that you may incur as
a result of any unauthorized use of your user account and password.
6. E-MAIL NOTIFICATION.
To let you know what new Content and Services are available from time to time, R
N will send you e-mail describing the latest Content and how to get access to th
e Content. You agree that as a Service subscriber, RN may send you such e-mail
to the address you provide. Because this e-mail is necessary for you to receive
the Services, you will receive this e-mail even if you have opted out of receiv
ing other e-mail from RN. If you do not want to receive this e-mail, you may ca
ncel the Service at any time as provided in this Agreement, or opt out of the Re
al Service e-mail as provided in each e-mail.
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