BIC Software End User License Agreement




 

This End User License Agreement, including the Purchase Agreement which incorporated by reference herein (this "Agreement"), is a binding agreement between Bourgault Industries Limited ("Licensor") and you as the licensee of the Software ("Licensee"). This Agreement governs your use of the Software (as defined hereinafter).

LICENSOR PROVIDES THE SOFTWARE SOLELY ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT AND ON THE CONDITION THAT LICENSEE ACCEPTS AND COMPLIES WITH THEM. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE OR BY ACTIVATING OR OTHERWISE CONNECTING THE APP SOFTWARE TO THE IMPLEMENT SOFTWARE, YOU ARE (A) ACCEPTING AND AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE APP SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN DOWNLOADED AND INSTALLED ON YOUR DEVICE AND THE IMPLEMENT SOFTWARE TO WHICH THE APP SOFTWARE CONNECTS ON THE IMPLEMENT; AND (B) REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT: (I) YOU ARE OF LEGAL AGE TO ENTER INTO A BINDING AGREEMENT; AND (II) IF LICENSEE IS A CORPORATION, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, POWER, AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF LICENSEE AND BIND LICENSEE TO ITS TERMS. IF LICENSEE DOES NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, LICENSOR WILL NOT AND DOES NOT LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO LICENSEE AND YOU MUST NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, OR USE THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT OR YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, NO LICENSE IS GRANTED (WHETHER EXPRESSLY, BY IMPLICATION OR OTHERWISE) UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND THIS AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY RIGHT CONCERNING ANY SOFTWARE THAT LICENSEE DID NOT ACQUIRE LAWFULLY OR THAT IS NOT A LEGITIMATE, AUTHORIZED COPY OF LICENSOR'S SOFTWARE.

1.                  Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

1.1                        Additional GPS Services” means services provided by the Licensor or third party that enhance the GPS capabilities which may include, but are not limited to, high precision correction services.

1.2                        Additional GPS Services Fee” means the amount listed on the applicable Purchase Agreement for which Licensee subscribed to receive Additional GPS Services to the extent such services are provided by Licensor.

1.3                        App Software” means the wireless iOS-based Bourgault Intelligent Control application that may be downloaded by the Licensee from the Apple Store and installed on a tablet display.

1.4                        "Documentation" means reference guides, user manuals, technical manuals, and any other materials provided by Licensor, in printed, electronic, or other form, that describe the installation, operation, use, or technical specifications of the Software.

1.5                        Implement” means the agricultural implement or equipment manufactured by or on behalf of Licensor which is compatible with the Implement Software.

1.6                        "Implement Software" means the backend software running on the internal personal computer of the Implement which controls, monitors, and coordinates the operations and functionality of the Implement.

1.7                        "Intellectual Property Rights" means any and all registered and unregistered rights granted, applied for, or otherwise now or hereafter in existence under or related to any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, database protection, or other intellectual property rights laws, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection, in any part of the world.

1.8                        "Fees" means the license fees, including all taxes thereon, paid or required to be paid by Licensee for portions of the Software as set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

1.9                        "Licensee" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

1.10                    "Licensor" has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

1.11                    "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, governmental authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association, or other entity.

1.12                    Purchase Agreement” means the agreement pursuant to which the Licensee purchased or leased the Implement from Licensor or its authorized dealers or distributors.

1.13                    Software” means both the App Software and the Implement Software.

1.14                    "Third Party" means any Person other than Licensee or Licensor.

1.15                    "Update" has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.

2.                  License. Subject to and conditional on Licensee's purchase of the Implement and Licensee's strict compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable limited license to use the Software solely as set forth in this Section 2, in accordance with the Documentation, and subject to all conditions and limitations set forth in Section 4 or elsewhere in this Agreement. This license grants Licensee the right to download, install, and use in accordance with the Documentation, the App Software on a device as an application for the Licensee’s own internal or personal use. This License also grants Licensee the right to use the Implement Software as pre-installed in the purchased implement (for greater certainty, the Licensee is not permitted to download or install the Implement Software).

3.                  Third-Party Materials. The Software may include software, content, data, or other materials, including related documentation, that are owned by Persons other than Licensor and that are provided to Licensee terms that are in addition to and/or different from those contained in this Agreement ("Third-Party Licenses"). A list of all materials, if any, included in the Software and provided under Third-party Licenses can be found at https://bic.bourgault.com/third-party/ and the applicable Third-party Licenses are accessible via links therefrom. Ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in such Third-Party Materials remains with the respective owners thereof. Licensee is bound by and shall comply with all Third-party Licenses. Any breach by Licensee of any Third-party License is also a breach of this Agreement.

4.                  Use Restrictions.

4.1                        Licensee shall not, directly or indirectly:

(a)               use (including make any copies of) the Software or Documentation beyond the scope of the license granted under Section 2;

(b)               modify, correct, translate, adapt, enhance, further develop, or otherwise create derivative works, enhancements or improvements, whether or not patentable, of the Software or Documentation or any part thereof;

(c)               combine the Software or any part thereof with, or incorporate the Software or any part thereof in, any other programs;

(d)               reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source code of the Software or any part thereof;

(e)               remove, delete, efface, alter, obscure, translate, combine, supplement, or otherwise change any trademarks or any copyright, trademark, patent, or other intellectual property or proprietary rights or other symbols, notices, marks, or serial numbers on or relating to any copy provided on or with the Software or Documentation, including any copy thereof;

(f)                rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Software and Documentation, or any features or functionality of the Software, to any Third Party for any reason, whether or not over a network or on a hosted basis, including in connection with the internet or any web hosting, wide area network (WAN), virtual private network (VPN), virtualization, time-sharing, service bureau, software as a service (SaaS), cloud, or other technology or service;

(g)               use the Software or Documentation in, or in association with or in connection with any equipment or function other than the Implement, or the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of any hazardous environments or systems, or applications, any safety response systems or other safety-critical applications, or any other use or application in which the use or failure of the Software could lead to personal injury or severe physical or property damage including:

(i)                 power generation systems;

(ii)              aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control systems, or any other transport management systems;

(iii)            safety-critical applications, including medical or life-support systems, vehicle operation applications, or any police, fire, or other safety response systems; and

(iv)             military or aerospace applications, weapons systems, or environments;

(h)               use the Software or Documentation in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights or other right of any Person, or in violation of any applicable law, regulation, or rule; or

(i)                 use the Software or Documentation for purposes of benchmarking or competitive analysis of the Software, developing, using, or providing of a software product or service that competes with the Software or any other purpose that is to the Licensor's commercial disadvantage.

4.2                        No Implied Rights. 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 license, nor other right, title, or interest in or to the Software or Documentation, and Licensor's Confidential Information.

5.                  Responsibility for GPS and Use of Software.

5.1                        Licensee is responsible and liable for all uses of the Software and Documentation through access thereto provided by Licensee, directly or indirectly. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Licensee is responsible and liable for all actions and failures to take required actions with respect to the Software and Documentation by any Person to whom Licensee may provide access to or use of the Software or Documentation, whether such access or use is permitted by or in violation of this Agreement.

5.2                        Licensee acknowledges that Software requires GPS services to function. In the event the Implement is not equipped with a Bourgault GPS receiver, Licensee shall be responsible for obtaining an adequate GPS solution for use in connection with the Software at the Licensee’s sole cost. Licensees with an Implement equipped with a Bourgault GPS receiver shall receive basic GPS services compatible with such receiver pursuant to the terms of this License, and for which Licensor disclaims all liability. Any Additional GPS Services may be subject to an additional cost as described in Section 10.2.

6.                  Compliance Measures.

6.1                        The Software may contain technological copy protection or other security features designed to prevent unauthorized use of the Software, including features to protect against any use of the Software that is prohibited under Section 4. Licensee shall not, and shall not attempt to, remove, disable, bypass, circumvent, or otherwise create or implement any workaround to, any such copy protection or security features.

6.2                        Licensor may, in Licensor's sole discretion, audit Licensee's use of the Software to ensure Licensee's compliance with this Agreement. Such audits will be conducted through Licensor’s remote connection to the Implement Software. The Licensee shall cooperate with Licensor's personnel conducting such audits and provide all access requested by the Licensor to records, systems, equipment, information, and personnel, including machine IDs, serial numbers, and related information.

6.3                        If any of the measures taken or implemented under this Section 6 determines that the Licensee's use of the Software (a) exceeds or exceeded the use permitted by this Agreement, or (b) is not is full compliance with this Agreement, then Licensee shall, within three (3) days following the date of Licensor's written notification thereof, pay to Licensor any applicable retroactive Fees for such excess use and cure any breaches under this Agreement to bring Licensee’s use into compliance.

6.4                        Licensor shall also have the right to terminate this Agreement and the license granted hereunder, effective immediately upon written notice to Licensee, if Licensee fails to comply with this Section 6. Licensor's remedies set forth in this Section 6.3 are cumulative and are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies the Licensor may have at law or in equity, whether under this Agreement or otherwise.

7.                  Maintenance and Support.

7.1                        Subject to Section 7.3, the license granted hereunder entitles Licensee to basic software maintenance and support services.

7.2                        Maintenance and support services will include provision of such updates, upgrades, bug fixes, patches, and other error corrections (collectively, "Updates") as Licensor makes generally available free of charge to all licensees of the Software then entitled to maintenance and support services. Licensor may develop and provide Updates in its sole discretion, and Licensee agrees that Licensor has no obligation to develop any Updates at all or for particular issues. Licensee further agrees that all Updates will be deemed Software, and related documentation will be deemed Documentation, all subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. Licensor may cancel or change the availability of the Software and any related services at any time with or without notice. Maintenance and support services do not include any new version or new release of the Software that Licensor may issue as a separate or new product, and Licensor may determine whether any issuance qualifies as a new version, new release, or Update in its sole discretion.

7.3                        Licensor has no obligation to provide maintenance and support services, including Updates:

(a)               for any but the most current or immediately preceding version or release of the Software;

(b)               for any copy of Software for which all previously issued Updates have not been installed;

(c)               if Licensee is in breach under this Agreement; or

(d)               for any Software that has been modified other than by or with the authorization of Licensor, or that is being used with any hardware, software, configuration, or operating system not specified in the Documentation or expressly authorized by Licensor in writing.

8.                  Collection and Use of Information.

8.1                        Licensee acknowledges that Licensor may, directly or indirectly through the services of Third Parties, collect and store information regarding use of the Software and about the usage, control, performance, and location of the Implement and equipment on which the Software is installed or through which it otherwise is accessed and used, through:

(a)               Licensee’s ongoing usage of the Software;

(b)               the provision of maintenance and support services; and

(c)               security measures included in the Software as described in Section 6.

8.2                        Licensee agrees that the Licensor may use such information for any purpose, including but not limited to:

(a)               improving the design, functionality, or performance of the Software and existing or successor models of the Implement and associated equipment, or developing Updates;

(b)               verifying Licensee's compliance with the terms of this Agreement and enforcing the Licensor's rights, including all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Software; and

(c)               collaborating with OEMs whose equipment is used in connection with the Implement for any purpose such OEM deems appropriate, in their sole discretion.

9.                  Intellectual Property Rights. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that all right, title, and interest in and to the Software and Documentation are owned by Licensor. Licensee does not acquire any ownership interest in the Software or Documentation under this Agreement, or any other rights thereto, other than to use the same in accordance with the license granted and subject to all terms, conditions, and restrictions under this Agreement. Licensor reserves and shall retain their entire right, title, and interest in and to the Software and all Intellectual Property Rights arising out of or relating to the Software, except as expressly granted to the Licensee in this Agreement. Licensee shall safeguard all Software (including all copies thereof) from infringement, misappropriation, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access. Licensee shall promptly notify Licensor if Licensee becomes aware of any infringement of the Licensor's Intellectual Property Rights in the Software and fully cooperate with Licensor in any legal action taken by Licensor to enforce its Intellectual Property Rights.

10.              Fees.

10.1                    All Fees are payable in advance in the manner set forth in the Purchase Agreement and are non-refundable. Licensor reserves the right to charge additional Fees for access to supplementary services provided through the Software.

10.2                    Notwithstanding Section 10.1, in the event Licensee elects to subscribe for Advanced GPS Services provided by Licensor, Licensee shall pay to Licensor the Advanced GPS Services Fee in the manner and amount prescribed by Licensor. Licensee shall be solely responsible for fees associated with Advanced GPS Services the Licensee subscribes to that are not provided by Licensor.  

11.              Termination.

11.1                    Licensee may terminate this Agreement and/or Licensee’s use of Software at any time.

11.2                    Licensor may terminate this Agreement by (i) ceasing to make the Software generally available; or by (ii) giving notice of termination to the Licensee.

11.3                    Upon termination of this Agreement, the license granted hereunder shall also terminate, in which event Licensee will not be entitled to a refund or credit of unused Fees (if any) pre-paid by Licensee for access to the Software. No termination shall affect Licensee's obligation to pay all Fees that may have become due before such termination.

12.              DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED TO LICENSEE "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS WITHOUT CONDITION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, LICENSOR, ON ITS OWN BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET POSSESSION AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND WARRANTIES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE LICENSOR PROVIDES NO CONDITION, WARRANTY, OR UNDERTAKING, AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND THAT THE LICENSED SOFTWARE WILL MEET THE LICENSEE'S REQUIREMENTS, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULTS, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE, APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS, OR SERVICES, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, MEET ANY PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY STANDARDS OR BE ERROR FREE OR THAT ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS CAN OR WILL BE CORRECTED

13.              LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LICENSOR, ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE SOFTWARE; ANY PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE; PERFORMANCE, NONPERFORMANCE OR DELAYS IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, WARRANTY OR REPAIRS OF THE SOFTWARE, DAMAGES FOR CROP LOSS, DAMAGE TO LAND, DAMAGE TO MACHINES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES OR DAMAGES TO BUSINESS OR REPUTATION ARISING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF ANY ASPECT OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT LICENSOR, ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR'S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, DEMANDS, OR ACTIONS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO USE OF THE SOFTWARE EXCEED YOUR TOTAL PAYMENT FOR THE LICENSE OF THE SOFTWARE.

14.              Miscellaneous.

14.1                    Governing Law and Forum. This Agreement and all related documents and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute, are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Saskatchewan and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. The Parties hereby agree to irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Saskatchewan in respect of all legal proceedings concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, agree that any such court is a proper venue therefor, and irrevocably waive the defense of an inconvenient forum.

14.2                    Notices. Each Party shall deliver all notices and other communications under this Agreement (each, a "Notice") in writing and addressed to the other Party. Notices sent in accordance with this Section will be conclusively deemed validly and effectively given: (a) on the date of receipt, if delivered by personal delivery, or by a nationally recognized same day or overnight courier (with all fees prepaid); (b) upon the sender's receipt of an acknowledgment from the intended recipient (such as by the "read receipt" function, as available, return email or other form of written acknowledgment), if delivered by email; (c) on the third day after the date mailed by certified or registered mail by the Canada Post Corporation, return receipt requested, postage prepaid.

14.3                    Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Purchase Order, constitutes the sole and entire agreement between Licensee and Licensor with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

14.4                    Assignment. Licensee shall not assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights, or delegate or otherwise transfer any of its obligations or performance, under this Agreement, in each case whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Licensor's prior written consent, which consent Licensor may give or withhold in its sole discretion.

14.5                    Successors and Assigns; No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

14.6                    Amendments and Modifications. Licensor may amend, modify, or supplement this Agreement from time to time at its sole discretion. Licensor shall make any such amendments, modifications, or supplements available to the Licensee at no cost.

14.7                    Waiver. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.

14.8                    Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.