LODESTAR SOFTWARE IS LICENSED, NOT SOLD. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO LICENSE RESTRICTIONS. CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. USE OF SOFTWARE INDICATES COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.
By clicking “accept” or using the Software (defined below) you are entering into a binding agreement between Lodestar Software Solutions, Inc., a Delaware C Corporation with an address of 101 East 8th Avenue, Suite 302, Conshohocken, PA 19128 (“Licensor”) and you as the person or entity licensing the Software (“Licensee” or “you”); provided that if you are accepting this Agreement on behalf of a legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to this Agreement, in which case the term “Licensee” refers to such entity. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUCH AUTHORITY OR IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, IMMEDIATELY RETURN, OR IF RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY, CERTIFY DESTRUCTION OF SOFTWARE AND ALL ACCOMPANYING ITEMS.
Software. Licensor’s proprietary software, including any upgrades, updates, modifications, revisions, copies, and documentation made available by Licensor (“Software”), is available for use by Licensee at no charge. Licensor will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the Software meets the configuration requirements set forth in Exhibit A.
License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable license to use the Software solely for Licensee’s internal business purposes. Licensee acknowledges that Licensor may discontinue the Software at any time. Under this Agreement, Licensor shall not provide any customization, support, maintenance, upgrades, modifications, or new releases of the Software to Licensee. Licensee acknowledges that the Software may enable title agents who use the Software to contact the user.
Use Restrictions. Licensee shall not use the Software for any purposes beyond the scope of the license granted in this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing and except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, Licensee shall not at any time, directly or indirectly: (a) copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Software, in whole or in part; (b) rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Software to any third party; (c) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source code of the Software, in whole or in part; (d) remove any proprietary notices from the Software; (e) use the Software in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person, or that violates any applicable law; or (f) create software that is substantially similar to the Software or which competes with the Software.
Ownership. Licensee acknowledges that, as between Licensee and Licensor, Licensor owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Software. Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted to Licensee in this Agreement. Except for the limited rights and licenses expressly granted under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants, by implication, waiver, estoppel, or otherwise, to Licensee or any third party any intellectual property rights or other right, title, or interest in or to the Software.
Licensee Responsibilities. Licensee is responsible and liable for all uses of the Software resulting from access provided by Licensee, directly or indirectly, whether such access or use is permitted by or in violation of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Licensee is responsible for all acts and omissions of any individual or entity granted access to the Software by Licensee (“Authorized Users”), and any act or omission by an Authorized User that would constitute a breach of this Agreement if taken by Licensee will be deemed a breach of this Agreement by Licensee. Licensee shall take reasonable efforts to make all Authorized Users aware of this Agreement’s provisions as applicable to such Authorized User’s use of the Software and shall cause Authorized Users to comply with such provisions. Licensee is responsible for safeguarding access to the Software and limiting such access to Authorized Users that are bound by the terms of this Agreement. In addition, Licensee shall be solely liable for all acts or omissions committed by any entity that utilizes the Software via Licensee’s access credentials.
No License Fee. The parties agree that no license fees or other fees will be payable under this Agreement in exchange for the licenses granted under this Agreement. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that this fee arrangement is made in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability set forth herein.
Disclaimers.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND LICENSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. LICENSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE SOFTWARE OR RESULTS OF THE USE THEREOF, WILL MEET LICENSEE’S OR ANY OTHER PERSON’S REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY SOFTWARE, SYSTEM OR OTHER SERVICES, OR BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE, OR ERROR FREE.
LICENSOR DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF THE CALCULATIONS OF FEES FOR THE GIVEN SET OF INPUTS ENTERED INTO THE SOFTWARE. AS USED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, “FEES” INCLUDE TITLE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, TRANSFER TAXES, MUNICIPAL RECORDING FEES AND TITLE AGENT FEES AS THEY WERE PROVIDED TO LICENSOR.
Indemnification. Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from any claim, suit, action, or proceeding based on Licensee’s (a) negligence or willful misconduct or (b) use of the Software, except to the extent such claim arises directly from Licensor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. In the event Licensor seeks indemnification or defense from Licensee under this provision, Licensor shall promptly notify Licensee in writing of the claim(s) brought against Licensor for which Licensor seeks indemnification or defense. Licensor reserves the right, at its option and in its sole discretion, to assume full control of the defense of claims with legal counsel of Licensor’s choice. Licensee may not enter into any third-party agreement, which would, in any manner whatsoever, affect Licensor’s rights, constitute an admission of fault by Licensor or bind Licensor in any manner, without Licensor’s prior written consent.
Limitations of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE, FOR ANY: (A) CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, ENHANCED, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; (B) INCREASED COSTS, DIMINUTION IN VALUE OR LOST BUSINESS, PRODUCTION, REVENUES, OR PROFITS; (C) LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION; (D) USE, INABILITY TO USE, LOSS, INTERRUPTION, DELAY OR RECOVERY OF ANY DATA, OR BREACH OF DATA OR SYSTEM SECURITY; OR (E) COST OF REPLACEMENT GOODS OR SERVICES, IN EACH CASE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LICENSOR WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES OR SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES WERE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE EXCEED $20.
Termination. Licensor may terminate this Agreement, or suspend Licensee’s access to the Software, with or without cause at any time and without any notice, in Licensor’s sole discretion. Upon the expiration of the Software or earlier termination of this Agreement, the license granted hereunder will also terminate and Licensee shall cease using and delete, destroy, or return all copies of the Software.
Miscellaneous.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, and representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.
Waiver. The waiver of one breach hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any other or subsequent breach. Any amendments, modifications or supplements to this Agreement shall be solely in the discretion of the Licensor.
Severability. If any provision or portion thereof of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
Independent Contractors. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed or implied to create an agency, partnership or joint venture between the parties. At no time will either party make commitments or incur any charges or expenses for or on behalf of the other party.
Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the licenses granted hereunder will be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Philadelphia, PA, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding.
Assignment. Licensee may not assign or transfer any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder, in each case whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise.
Export Regulation. The Software may be subject to US export control laws, including the Export Control Reform Act and its associated regulations. Licensee shall not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or release the Software to, or make the Software accessible from, any jurisdiction or country to which export, re-export, or release is prohibited by law, rule, or regulation. Licensee shall comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and rules, and complete all required undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to exporting, re-exporting, releasing, or otherwise making the Software available outside the US.
US Government Rights. The Software is a “commercial item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. § 12.212. Accordingly, if Licensee is an agency of the US Government or any contractor therefor, Licensee only receives those rights with respect to the Software and Documentation as are granted to all other end users under license, in accordance with (a) 48 C.F.R. § 227.7201 through 48 C.F.R. § 227.7204, with respect to the Department of Defense and their contractors, or (b) 48 C.F.R. § 12.212, with respect to all other US Government licensees and their contractors.