A. TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGARDING USE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
This page concerns your use of Microsoft software, which includes computer software provided to you by Hetzner (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “Company”) as described below, and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (individually and collectively, “SOFTWARE PRODUCTS”). Company does not own the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and the use thereof is subject to certain rights and limitations of which Company needs to inform you. Your right to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is subject to your agreement with Company, and to your understanding of, compliance with and consent to the following terms and conditions, which Company does not have authority to vary, alter or amend.
1. Definitions
"Client Software" means software that allows a Device to access or utilize the services or functionality provided by the Server Software.
"Device" means each of a computer, workstation, terminal, handheld PC, pager, telephone, personal digital assistant, "smart phone," or other electronic device.
"Server Software" means software that provides services or functionality on a computer acting as a server.
"Redistribution Software" means the software described in Paragraph 4 ("Use of Redistribution Software") below.
2. Ownership of Software Products
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are licensed to Company from an affiliate of the Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”). All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS (and the constituent elements thereof, including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and “applets” incorporated into the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS) are owned by Microsoft or its suppliers. The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Your possession, access, or use of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS does not transfer any ownership of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS or any intellectual property rights to you.
3. Use of client software
You may use the Client Software installed on your Devices by Company only in accordance with the instructions, and only in connection with the services, provided to you by Company. The terms of this document permanently and irrevocably supersede the terms of any Microsoft End User License Agreement which may be presented in electronic form during your use of the Client Software.
4. Use of redistribution software
In connection with the services provided to you by Company, you may have access to certain “sample,” “redistributable” and/or software development (“SDK”) software code and tools (individually and collectively “Redistribution Software”). You may not use, modify, copy, and/or distribute any redistribution software unless you expressly agree to and comply with certain additional terms contained in the Services Provider Use Rights (“SPUR”) applicable to Company, which terms must be provided to you by Company. Microsoft does not permit you to use any Redistribution Software unless you expressly agree to and comply with such additional terms, as provided to you by Company.
5. Copies
You may not make any copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS; provided, however, that you may (a) make one (1) copy of Client Software on your Device as expressly authorized by Company; and (b) you may make copies of certain Redistribution Software in accordance with Paragraph 4 (Use of Redistribution Software). You must erase or destroy all such Client Software and/or Redistribution Software upon termination or cancellation of your agreement with Company, upon notice from Company or upon transfer of your Device to another person or entity, whichever occurs first. You may not copy any printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
6. License Key
It is a violation to extract the license key from any software leased to you by Company.
7. Limitations on reverse engineering, decompilation and disassembly
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, except and only to the extent that applicable law, notwithstanding this limitation, expressly permits such activity.
8. No rental
You may not rent, lease, lend, pledge, or directly or indirectly transfer or distribute the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS to any third party, and you may not permit any third party to have access to and/or use the functionality of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
9. Termination
Without prejudice to any other rights, Company may terminate your rights to use the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS if you fail to comply with these terms and conditions. In the event of termination or cancellation, you must stop using and/or accessing the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, and destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS and all of its component parts.
10. No warranties, liabilities or remedies by Microsoft
Any warranties, liability for damages and remedies, if any, are provided solely by company and not by Microsoft or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
11. Product Support
Any product support for the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS is provided to you by Company and is not provided by Microsoft or its affiliates or subsidiaries.
12. Not fault tolerant
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS may contain technology that is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use in environments or applications in which the failure of the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical, property or environmental damage.
13. Export restrictions
The SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are of U.S. origin for purposes of U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.
B. MICROSOFT LICENSING SERVICES PROVIDER USAGE RIGHTS
Product usage rights are specific to each version. For detailed usage rights for each Microsoft product, please refer to the Services Provider Use Rights (SPUR) document.
Download PDF: SPUR
Other information
For detailed use rights for each Microsoft product, please refer to the Services Provider Use Rights (SPUR) document.
Pay particular attention to the following sections:
- Universal License Terms: pages 7 to 15
- General License Terms for Processor Licensing: pages 17 to 22
- Specific Terms for Processor Licensing: pages 25 to 28
- General License Terms for SAL Licensing: pages 30 to 42
Customers are required to use Windows licenses responsibly. When Hetzner becomes aware of an alleged violation of the Microsoft terms of use, Hetzner will initiate an investigation. During the investigation, Hetzner may restrict a customer's access in order to prevent further potentially unauthorised activity.
