Copyright (C) 2013 Gonçalo C. Lopes
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of
this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in
the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to
use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies
of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do
so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.
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This software integrates and makes use of the Opal Kelly FrontPanel programmer
interface, which is subject to the following license agreement:
FrontPanel License Agreement
Copyright © 2005-2011 Opal Kelly Incorporated
IMPORTANT — This product, including the software, firmware, and other electronic data contained within
this product, is licensed, not sold, and available for use only under the terms of this license agreement.
By using this product, you are consenting to be bound by this license agreement. If you do not agree to
the terms of this license agreement, and wish to return this product, please contact us at
support@opalkelly.com.
DEFINITIONS.
(1) “Agreement” shall mean this license agreement, covering Software and Firmware owned by Opal Kelly.
(2) “Opal Kelly” shall refer to Opal Kelly Incorporated, an Illinois corporation, located in Portland, Oregon.
Opal Kelly is the exclusive owner and licensor of both Software and Firmware.
(3) “Firmware” shall mean the device firmware included on the hardware device and provided as binary EEPROM
contents. The firmware includes, but is not limited to, its object code, scripted code, the full or partial
EEPROM contents, the Licensee manuals and all accompanying materials, including any and all revisions and
versions regardless of name. . Firmware also includes any upgrades provided to users, no matter when provided
or how it is acquired
(4) “Software” shall mean the FrontPanel application software and FrontPanel programmer’s interface, as well
as any modifications or derivations to the application or interface. The software includes, but is not limited
to, its object code, scripted code, the Licensee manuals and all accompanying materials, including any and all
revisions and versions regardless of name. Software also includes any upgrades provided to users, no matter
when provided or how it is acquired.
(5) “Licensee” shall refer to the licensee of Software and Firmware. The Licensee shall not abuse the intended
purpose under this Agreement.
OWNERSHIP. Opal Kelly owns all proprietary rights, including all patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark,
trade name and other proprietary rights in and to the Software and Firmware. Licensee acknowledges that the
license granted under this Agreement does not provide Licensee with title to nor ownership of the Software or
Firmware, nor to any error corrections, enhancements, updates or other modifications or derivations to the
Software or Firmware, whether made by Opal Kelly or any third party. Licensee acknowledges that the license
granted under this Agreement only provides the Licensee a right of limited use under the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. Licensee shall keep the Software and Firmware free and clear of all claims, liens and
encumbrances.
SOFTWARE. Opal Kelly hereby grants to the Licensee a temporary, non-exclusive license to install and use
Software. Licensee shall not modify, distribute, resell or otherwise transfer Software for any purpose,
commercial or non-commercial. Licensee may integrate and sub-license Software for distribution but Software
must only be used in conjunction with Opal Kelly devices or devices incorporating Firmware.
FIRMWARE. Opal Kelly hereby grants to the Licensee a temporary, non-exclusive license to use Firmware.
Licensee shall not distribute, resell or otherwise transfer Firmware for any purpose, commercial or
non-commercial. Licensee shall not duplicate, disassemble, reverse engineer, modify, decompile, or
otherwise abuse the intended purpose of the Firmware. Licensee may integrate and sub-license Firmware
for distribution but Firmware must only be used in conjunction with Software.
NO WARRANTY. Software and Firmware are provided to the Licensee in “AS IS-” Condition. Opal Kelly assumes
no risk if Software or Firmware does not function properly or operate error-free. Opal Kelly makes no
warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to Software, Firmware, and/or associated materials
provided to the Licensee. OPAL KELLY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. OPAL KELLY SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT. Licensee shall not make his/her license for Software and/or Firmware available to any
competitor of Opal Kelly in the specific field of FPGA development modules or FPGA integration modules.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Technical support for Opal Kelly products is provided at the Opal Kelly web site
(http://www.opalkelly.com) in the form of a searchable electronic forum. Email support is provided as
a courtesy and at the discretion of Opal Kelly. No technical support will be provided over the telephone.
Technical support is only available to Licensee, not to any sub-licensees.
TERMINATION. Any licenses granted herein are terminated immediately upon material breach of this Agreement
by Licensor, or immediately upon use of the Software or Firmware in violation of applicable law. Additionally,
Opal Kelly shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and the license granted herein upon the occurrence
of any of the following events:
(1) in the event the Licensee fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and such
a default has not been cured within (15) days after written notice; or
(2) in the event the Licensee
a. terminates or suspends its business,
b. becomes subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding under Federal or state statute,
c. becomes insolvent or subject to direct control by a trustee, receiver or similar authority, or
d. has wound up or liquidated, voluntarily or otherwise.
Opal Kelly retains the right to terminate the Agreement with Licensee without cause, after providing written
notice to the Licensee. The termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after date of said notice.
All such notices shall be delivered to Licensor’s last known mailing address and/or email address.
LEGAL NOTICE. This contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
Any claim, action or suit between Licensee and Opal Kelly that arises out of or relates to the performance of
this Agreement shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the circuit court for Washington
County, Oregon. Provided, however, that if any such claim, action or suit may be brought only in a federal forum,
it shall be brought and conducted solely and exclusively within the United States District Court of Oregon.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision
shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining
provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement is the complete statement of the agreement and supersedes any proposal
or prior communications between Opal Kelly and the Licensee relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
If you have any questions regarding this Agreement, please contact:
Opal Kelly Incorporated
13500 SW 72nd Ave, Suite 120
Portland, OR 97223
support@opalkelly.com
