What
are the conditions
of the standard SMPCS Site Licence?
Below is the generic software licence we use. Where you see The
Program,
the name of the specific application is substituted. This is a simple
licence, the spirit of which is that there is no limit to the number of
copies you can make provided each copy is for use only by staff
employed by the school. At home use is allowed and for more details see
Answer 8. As is typical
there are
disclaimers which are important, but which we don't use as an excuse to
not fix a bug if you find one.
SMPCS Site
Licence
The Program is software protected by Australian and International
copyright laws. As a site licence, the holder of the licence is
entitled to make as many copies as required for the software to be used
on the premises of the licensed institution.
By saying "as many copies as required", this means there is no upper
limit to the number of copies of the program that can be installed.
Provided each copy can only be used by staff of the licensed
institution.
A special provision of this licence is the authorisation of staff
employed by the licensed institution to install a copy of The Program
on a computer in their home. Provided the copy can only be used by the
staff member of the licensed institution.
Topics from the online Help can be printed for use by staff of the
licensed institution.
Restrictions
Copies of the software must be for use by the holder of the licence and
its employees only.
The software must not be modified, tampered with, or have the copyright
and license notices changed in any way.
Of course, individuals covered by this licence are not entitled to
sell, give away, or distribute the software in a way that is contrary
to the intent of this licence.
Technical Support
Individuals covered by the licence are entitled to technical support of
the software. By saying "technical support", Scott McDonald PC Services
will provide answers to questions and when possible provide fixes to
faulty software.
This technical support is free during the first twelve months after the
issuing of this licence.
Limited Warranty
The Program is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied.
Although great care has been used in the production of this software
and documentation, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or
omissions that may occur.
End of Licence
