Terms and Conditions for Use
This RMC documentation was developed with U.S. Federal Government resources and is therefore in the public domain. It may be used, copied, distributed, or redistributed freely. However, it is requested that RMC be given appropriate acknowledgment in any subsequent use of this work.
Use of the software described by this document is controlled by certain terms and conditions. The user must acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of usage before the software can be installed or used. For reference, a copy of the terms and conditions of usage are included below so that they may be examined before obtaining the software. The software described by this document can be downloaded for free from the RMC website.
RMC cannot provide direct user assistance or support for its software to non-USACE users. In the past, for non-USACE users, RMC had provided a list of possible vendors for assistance or support for RMC software. By direction of USACE counsel RMC has discontinued this practice and has removed the list from our web site. Non-USACE individuals should use any internet search engine to locate a vendor that can provide support for the RMC software of interest.
However, we will respond to all documented instances of program errors. Documented errors are bugs in the software due to programming mistakes not model problems due to user-entered data.
This document contains references to product names that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Use of specific product names does not imply official or unofficial endorsement. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying products available in the public market place.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
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Terms and Conditions for Use
Use of the software described by this document is controlled by certain terms and conditions. The user must acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of usage before the software can be installed or used.
The United States Government, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Risk Management Center ("RMC") grants to the user the rights to install LifeSim Life Loss Estimation (LifeSim) "the Software" (either from a disk copy obtained from RMC, a distributor, or another user or by downloading it from a network) and to use, copy and/or distribute copies of the Software to other users, subject to the following Terms and Conditions for Use:
- All copies of the Software received or reproduced by or for user pursuant to the authority of this Terms and Conditions for Use will be and remain the property of RMC.
- User may reproduce and distribute the Software provided that the recipient agrees to the Terms and Conditions for Use noted herein.
RMC is solely responsible for the content of the Software. The Software may not be modified, abridged, decompiled, disassembled, obfuscated, or reverse engineered. The user is solely responsible for the content, interactions, and effects of any and all amendments, if present, whether they be extension modules, language resource bundles, scripts, or any other amendment.
The name "LifeSim" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from the Software. Products derived from the Software may not be called "LifeSim" nor may any part of the "LifeSim" name appear within the name of derived products.
No part of this Terms and Conditions for Use may be modified, deleted, or obliterated from the Software.
No part of the Software may be exported or re-exported in contravention of U.S export laws or regulations.
Waiver of Warranty
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES, OFFICIALS, REPRESENTATIVES. AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, PROVIDE LIFESIM "AS IS," WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION. EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. Depending on state law, the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you, and you may also have other legal rights that vary from state to state
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES, OFFICIALS. REPRESENTATIVES, AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF LIFESIM, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE.
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S LIABILITY, AND THE LIABILITY OF ITS AGENCIES. OFFICIALS. REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTIES IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE IS LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF LIFESIM WITH IDENTIFIED ERRORS CORRECTED. Depending on state law, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Indemnity
As a voluntary user of LifeSim, you agree to indemnify and hold the United States Government, and its agencies, officials, representatives, and employees, including its contractors and suppliers, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of LifeSim or breach of this Agreement or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.
Assent
By using this software, you voluntarily accept these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, uninstall the program and return any program materials to RMC. If you downloaded the program and do not have disk media, please delete all copies, and cease using the program.