DiscoverStation 4

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Userful's DiscoverStation is the perfect solution to provide "indestructible" computer and Internet access. DiscoverStation's unique design enables customers to deploy a secure, hardened and virus-free cluster of computer workstations that requires virtually no upkeep. Stations can be centrally monitored and customized using a powerful web-based management portal from any web browser. DiscoverStation provides peace of mind for operators of Public Access Computers. It includes all the software and security features needed to assure turnkey worry-free Public Access. It offers the following key features: * Security: DiscoverStation's tamper-proof design and filtering blocks access to undesirable content, downloads, and system changes. It's virtually immune to viruses. * Centralized Control: The Network Personalizer web portal eliminates costly on site service calls by enabling remote customization of all your locations at once. Customers can customize, monitor, and maintain all their DiscoverStation's at once from any web browser. * Privacy Protection: It automatically clears personal information and modifications between users. The auto-timeout protects users who leave the station before logging out. * Legal Protection: A click-through Acceptable Use Policy ensures that all users agree to the customer's terms of use; the configurable content filter can limit the user's exposure to undesirable content. * A Large Selection of Applications: A full office suite, web browser, photo editor, CD-burning software are among the numerous applications included with DiscoverStation. DiscoverStation is a platform for a more competitive IT investment; it provides a simple, stable, and reliable solution to the needs of libraries, academic institutions (schools, universities, colleges), and any public computing environment (Internet cafes, kiosks, etc.).

VERSION HISTORY

  • Version 4 posted on 2007-03-13
    Initial Public Release

Program Details

EULA

End User License Agreement =========================== USERFUL CORPORATION ("USERFUL") IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE ABOUT TO USE ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS (COLLECTIVELY "AGREEMENT"). PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS IS A BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (THE "CUSTOMER") AND USERFUL CORPORATION, ("USERFUL"). YOU MUST AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR SUBSCRIBE (EITHER AS A PURCHASER OR FOR A TRIAL PERIOD) TO USERFUL SERVICES. BY PROCEEDING TO RUN THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. INDICATE ACCEPTANCE BY SELECTING THE "I AGREE" BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AGREEMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS, SELECT THE "I DO NOT AGREE" BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AGREEMENT AND THE PROGRAM WILL NOT RUN. No-Charge 30 Day Trial License TRIAL LICENSE: Userful grants you a no-charge trial license to use the software selected solely for evaluation purposes for a period of 30 days. You may not use the Software for any commercial or production purpose. You must purchase a full-use license if you wish to do any of the following: (a) use the Software after the end of the 30-day trial period, or (b) use the Software for any commercial or production purpose, or (c) distribute the Software for any such use. 1. DEFINITIONS =============== In this Agreement, 1.1. "Software" means the object code version of the computer software licensed by Customer under this Agreement. 1.2. "Documentation" means such manuals, documentation and any other supporting materials relating to the Licensed Software as are currently maintained by Userful and generally provided to its licensee. 1.3. 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Different License Fees apply depending on the type of License: number of Terminals: the duration of the License; and the nature of the support. 1.9. "Term of Validity" means the period set out in the accompanying Customer Agreement throughout which Customer may use the software either on the basis of an Evaluation License or a Software and Support License. 2. LICENSE TERMS ================== 2.1. Software is owned and copyrighted by Userful and/or by third party suppliers. Customers Software and Support License confers no title or ownership and is not a sale of any rights in the Software. Third party suppliers shall have the rights to protect its own proprietary rights to the Software in the event of any infringement. 2.2. 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In addition Customer will take all reasonable steps to ensure that users of Userfuls software in Customers possession do none of the aforementioned. 2.5. The customer shall not: 2.5.1. Remove any product identification, copyright notices, or other notices or proprietary restrictions from the Software; 2.5.2. Disclose results of any benchmark tests of the Software to any third party without Userfuls prior written approval 2.6. Userful may terminate Customers License upon notice for failure to comply with any applicable License terms. 2.7. If Customer does not renew a license agreement with Userful by the termination date all Userful software must be immediately removed from the Customers computers at the Customers expense. 3. LICENSE GRANT ================== 3.1. 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This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplications. 4.3. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, USERFUL AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS. 5. FEES AND TAXES ===================== 5.1. All fees payable to Userful are due at the commencement of the License Period. Customer agrees to pay any sales, value-added or similar taxes imposed by applicable law that Userful must pay based on the services that Customer ordered. 6. INDEMNIFICATION ===================== 6.1. Userful shall defend, at its sole discretion, or settle any action, claim or demand brought against Customer on the basis of infringement of any copyright, trademark, trade secret or patent (the "Intellectual property Rights") by the Software or use thereof. 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Customer agrees that it shall fully indemnify and completely save harmless Userful and any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives of and from any and all liabilities, claims, expenses, damages including reasonable legal fees and disbursements arising out of any claims or suits for damage or injury to person in connection with, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, (i) any negligent act or omission of the Customers employees, agents, contractors, directors, officers or any person for whom it has a legal responsibility or (ii) the failure of Customer to comply with any municipal, provincial or federal law or (iii) any act or omission which is, or can be determined to be, a breach of any term or condition of this Agreement. 8. NON-DISCLOSURE ===================== 8.1. The Software and other proprietary information provided by Userful hereunder contain and constitute trade secrets, information and data proprietary to copyrighted by Userful. 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IN NO EVENT SHALL USERFUL OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SOFTWARE EVEN IF THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 9.2. Any action against Userful must be brought within eighteen (18) months after the cause of action arises. For purposes of this Section, "Userful" includes its directors, officers, employees, subcontractors, agents and suppliers. 10. TERM AND TERMINATION ============================ 10.1. The Software and Support License is subject to renewal at the end of the License Period. Unless renewed under an extension of the Customer Agreement, the License to use the Software will terminate. 10.2. 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Upon termination of any license granted hereunder, Customer will promptly remove all Software from all memory locations, return all copies of the Software and Documentation to Userful, and execute and deliver to Userful a certificate stating that all copies of the Software have been removed and returned or destroyed. 11. GENERAL ===================== 11.1. Customer may not assign any rights or obligations hereunder without prior written consent of Userful, which consent can be unreasonably withheld. 11.2. Customer who exports, re-exports or imports Userful Hardware and Licensed Software, technology or technical data purchased hereunder, assumes responsibility for complying with applicable laws and regulations and for obtaining required export and import authorizations. Userful may suspend performance if Customer is in violation of any applicable laws or regulations. 11.3. If any term or provision herein is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms or provisions herein will remain in full force and effect 11.4. Except as specifically provided in Section 3.1.2, these Userful Software and Support License Terms supersede any previous communications, representations or agreements between the parties, whether oral or written, regarding transactions hereunder. Customers additional or different terms and conditions will not apply. These Userful Software and Support License Terms may not be changed except by an amendment signed by an authorized representative of each party. 12. GOVERNING LAW ===================== 12.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Alberta, Canada, without reference to conflict of law principles. Customer and Userful agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Calgary, Alberta. 13. 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