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RTFC End User License Agreement
Version: August 22, 2025
The most recent version of this license agreement is available at:
You may install RTFC on a standalone PC, a client PC in a network or a
terminal server. Installation on a file server, including web servers,
is generally not permitted. The only exception is the creation of a copy
of the complete program package on a network drive for the purpose of automatic
distribution ("unattended setup") via an internal network.
If multiple users work with the software, a personal license is required
for each user. This applies regardless of whether the software is used
on a standalone PC with multiple user accounts, a client PC in the network
or a terminal server.
For some third party materials included in the Software other terms and
conditions may be valid. For information related to third party products
see the About Box in RTFC.
Please also note the terms and conditions for the use of SAPI voices. Using
such voices is free of charge for private purposes only. An additional
license is required if you intend to publish any materials generated with
the voices, either for free or commercially. Please contact the manufacturer
of your voices for license information.
Demo Version
If you do not have a valid license key for RTFC, you can use the program
as a 30 day demo version. Thereby we give you the opportunity to try the
program before you buy. You may definitely not use the demo version for
any productive or commercial purposes. If you do not decide to buy the
Software after expiration of the demo period, you are obliged to immediately
uninstall the Software from your computer systems.
License Models
For the RTFC Braille Converter, the RTFC Daisy Generator and the RTFC Personal
Edition only single user licenses are available.
The following license models are available for the RTFC Professional Edition:
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Single user license for one workplace.
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Additional licenses for further workplaces.
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Campus license (as from 25 workplaces). Permits the use of up to 50
copies of RTFC in one location of the Licensee including home offices
of his/her staff members.
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District license (as from 50 workplaces). Permits the use of more than
50 copies of RTFC in multiple locations of the Licensee in one country.
§ 1 Object of Agreement
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This agreement covers the computer programs (hereinafter referred to
as the "Software") including modified versions and updates,
documentation and user manuals as well as all accompanying materials,
be it in print or electronic form.
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The user is granted the right to use the Software in accordance with
the license models and conditions mentioned above.
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The Software described in the documentation is "state of the art".
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) W. Hubert (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor")
wishes to point out, however, that the "state of the art" makes
it impossible to develop Software which works properly in all application
scenarios and under all circumstances.
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The Licensor only provides the Software for download from the internet.
He/She does not offer services for installation, configuration, customization
and maintenance of the Software on the users computer.
§ 2 Scope of Use
The Licensor grants the user (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee")
a single, non-exclusive and personal right to install and use the Software
on a single computer and in one place only as detailed below:
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The Licensee is entitled to download and install the Software, load
it into memory and run it on a single personal computer.
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In case of a multi user license the Licensee may copy the complete
Software package to a network drive in order to distribute it through
an internal network for use at multiple workplaces. At the same time
the terms of this agreement in the file "License.txt" may not
be removed. Any other use of the Software on a server or in a network
is prohibited.
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The Licensee is entitled to make a backup copy of the Software.
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In addition to the copies mentioned in subparagraph 2 and 3 the main
user of a computer on which the Software is installed may install and
use another copy exclusively on a mobile computer or a computer in
his home office, provided that he actually is the only one who uses
the Software.
§ 3 Special Limitations
The Licensee is expressly not permitted to:
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make copies of the Software (in whole or in part) beyond the conditions
indicated in paragraph 2;
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separate the components of the Software in order to use it on more
than one computer;
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modify, translate, disassemble, decompile or apply any method of reverse-engineering
to the Software;
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generate works derived from the Software, or to reproduce, translate
or modify the written material or generate works derived there from;
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to pass on, rent or lease the Software to a third party or to use it
in any other form for commercial purposes. This also applies to copies
of the Software;
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distribute the Software on commercial data media (e.g. sampler-CDs,
shareware-CDs, OEM-versions) without express written permission of
the Licensor;
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use the Software for hosting services or to install it on a web server
without express written permission of the Licensor;
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make or transfer copies for teaching, pre-publishing or product samples.
In case of an update you must have a valid license for the previous version
in order to use the updated version. Updates are provided on a license
exchange basis. You acknowledge that you freely refrain from the right
to use the previous version. You confirm that the Licensor is freed from
his obligations to support prior versions as soon as an update is available.
§ 4 Copyright Notice
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The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international
copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and
treaties. All rights resulting from these copyright laws are reserved
for the Licensor. The copyright in particular covers the program code,
documentation, appearance, structure and organization of the program
files, program name, logos and other forms of representation within
the Software.
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The Licensee is only granted the right to individual, private use of
the Software. This does not imply conferral of any rights to the Software
itself. The Software is licensed, not sold.
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The licensee obtains a personal license key for activating the software.
He agrees, that his full name, postal code and city are gathered and
stored for creating it. These data may also be disclosed to distributors
or suppliers based on contractual obligations.
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The Licensor reserves all rights of publication, translation, reproduction,
editing and utilization of the Software. Any use of the Software beyond
the scope of the present agreement requires express written permission
of the Licensor.
§ 5 Transfer of Rights
You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this agreement to
any individual person or single entity, provided that:
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you inform the Licensor about the transfer of the license in order
to obtain a personal license key for the new Licensee,
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you transfer the present agreement and all of the Software, including
all copies, updates and prior versions,
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you retain no copies including backup copies and other copies and
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the recipient agrees to the terms of this agreement and other provisions
by which you became the legal user of the Software.
§ 6 Terms of Validity
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The agreement is concluded for an indefinite period. The Licensee's
right to use the Software shall end automatically without notice in
the event of non-compliance with any of the conditions of this agreement.
At the same time the right to publish works which have been generated
with the Software expires.
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On termination of the right of use, the Licensee is obliged to uninstall
the Software from his/her computer systems. He/she is also obliged
to destroy all copies of the Software together with all written material
and all copies thereof, including any modified copies.
§ 7 Terms of Warranty
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The software is provided "as is". The Licensor makes no warranties
regarding the complete absence of errors, compatibility, or fitness
for a particular purpose, unless explicitly agreed in writing.
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This is standard Software, which has been developed and provided for
common purposes, not for a particular purpose of a certain user.
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The Licensor and his distributors expressly disclaim any warranty of
performance or results you may obtain by using the Software.
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To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensor and
his distributors expressly disclaim any warranty for the SOFTWARE PRODUCT
of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited
to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
§ 8 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
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The Licensor shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use
of the software unless caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.
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Liability for indirect damages, consequential damages, or loss of profit
is excluded to the extent permitted by law.
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The Licensor shall not be liable for damages caused by cyber attacks,
provided the software has been secured against such attacks in accordance
with the current state of the art and is regularly updated.
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Liability for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health
remains unaffected.
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The user is responsible for regularly updating the software and implementing
appropriate security measures. The Licensor shall not be liable for
damages resulting from missed updates or improper use.
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Where the software includes open-source components, the respective
license terms of those components apply. The Licensor assumes no liability
for their functionality or security.
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Except in cases of intent or gross negligence, the Licensors total
liability is limited to the amount paid by the user for the use of
the software within the last 12 months.
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For the claim of a breach of regulations the Licensee is obliged to
provide a proof of purchase upon request.
§ 9 Damage Minimization Obligation
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The Licensee is explicitly reminded that he/she must make backups of
the data on his/her computer at adequate, regular intervals (normally
once a week). Failure to do so shall constitute a breach of the Licensee's
damage minimization obligation, and the Licensor shall not be liable
for any resultant damage.
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The Licensee is explicitly reminded that he/she must not use the Software
in hazardous environments in which non fault-tolerant operation is
imperative (e.g. critical infrastructures or high-risk activities such
as the operation of nuclear power installations, defense systems, air
navigation or communication systems or life-support machines). Failure
to observe this condition shall constitute a breach of the Licensee's
damage minimization obligation, and the Licensor shall not be liable
for any resultant damage.
§ 10 Contractual Amendments and Protective Clause
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These conditions of use apply in the most recent version as published
at www.rtfc.eu
on the internet.
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These conditions of use shall still form part of the contract even
if they differ from those of the Licensee, even where not expressly
contradicted by the Licensor.
§ 11 Choice of Law and Jurisdiction
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All legal relations between the parties, including the law of tort,
shall be subject to the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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The place of jurisdiction shall be Leonberg in the Federal Republic
of Germany.
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All matters relating to the validity, interpretation and fulfillment
of the contractual provisions shall be settled at the legal venue of
the Licensor.
§ 12 Final Provisions
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All supplements to this contract, including this clause, must be made
in writing.
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Should any provision of this agreement be or become invalid or unenforceable,
this shall not affect the legal validity of the other provisions. In
this case, the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced
where possible by a legitimate provision with an equivalent commercial
intent.
Should you have any questions concerning this agreement please contact:
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) W. Hubert
Aichinger Str. 31
D-71277 Rutesheim
Germany
Created: 2013/07/01 16:00 Updated: 2025/13/12 09:00
Author: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) W. Hubert
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