THIS AGREEMENT is a legal agreement between the individual requesting
access to the Online Evaluation named on this online request form (‘Client") and DST Systems, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. ("DST"). This Agreement governs your access to and
use of AWD Online Trial (“Trial”) described below. You should carefully read these terms and conditions
prior to agreeing to them. By clicking below, you acknowledge that you have read the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and agree to them.
WHEREAS, Client has requested that it be
able to remotely access and use the AWD Intelligent Automation Platform version 20.2 (the “Software”) on
a trial basis only (and not for production);
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
covenants and agreements set forth herein, DST and Client agree as follows:
- Term of Agreement. Client’s right to remotely access and use the Software shall be effective upon
approval by DST (the “Effective Date”) and shall remain in full force for a period of fourteen (14)
days (the “Term”) or until the right to access and use is terminated by Client or DST upon written
notice to the other.
- Right to Use. DST grants Client a personal, non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable, revocable, royalty
free right to remotely access and use the for the Term specified. DST retains all right, title and
interest to the Software, the Trial and any derivatives, modifications and enhancements, including all
intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to you other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
- Environment. During the Term, DST may make its Software available through the SS&C Private Cloud
services for your internal evaluation purposes. You may not use the Trial for developing an application or for
operating any application in production. DST will provide a link which will allow you to access and use
the Trial. You will receive a link to register on www.ssctech.com/awd and will then receive the link to access
and use Trial.
- Fees and Payment Terms. There will be no charge for the Trial, however access to the Software is limited
to a single user at the Client.
- Scope of Right to Use. Client shall have the right to remotely access and use the Software or any portion
thereof only for evaluation and testing the Software. Under no circumstances may Client access and use the
Software or any portion thereof other than for testing and evaluation purposes.
- Obligation of the Parties.
- Computer System. Client is responsible for providing all computer and other equipment and
facilities (including communications and internet access) necessary for the Trial.
- Errors, Problems and Support. During the Term of this Agreement, Client agrees to inform DST of
all errors, difficulties or other problems with the Software. DST will make a reasonable effort to
provide Client with support and consultation concerning the Software as DST, in its sole discretion,
shall determine.
- Software Use: Use the Software and Trial only in accordance with its Documentation and applicable
laws and government regulations.
- Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon five (5) days’ notice to the other
party. Additionally, Client’s right to access and use the Software shall terminate at the end of the
Term set forth in Section 1 hereof. If Client fails to comply with any of its obligations hereunder, DST
shall have the right, at any time, to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect. Upon termination of
this Agreement for any reason, DST may terminate Client’s right to access and use the Software and take
immediate possession of the associated documentation and other DST Confidential Information wherever located and
without demand or notice. DST will have no liability for any damage, liability, or other losses that you
may incur because of any suspension of access to the Trial pursuant to the preceding section.
- Proprietary Rights.
- DST’s Rights. The Software and all copies thereof, and all information relating to the
Software, the SS&C Private Cloud and the Trial regardless of its type or form are proprietary to and
the property of DST, and title thereto remains with DST or its affiliates. All applicable rights
in copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights in the Software and all
information relating to the Software regardless of its type or form are and will remain in DST.
- Client Security. Client shall not sell, transfer, publish, disclose, display, or otherwise make
available the Software, the documentation, or any other DST Confidential Information or copies thereof
in any form whatsoever, including but not limited to flow charts, logic diagrams, object codes,
technical documentation, or other information about the Software to any third parties without prior
written approval of DST. Client agrees to secure and protect the Software, the documentation, or
any other DST Confidential Information and copies thereof in a manner consistent with the maintenance of
DST’s rights therein and to take appropriate action by instruction or agreement with its employees
who are permitted access to the Software to satisfy its obligations hereunder. Client personnel
who have access to, use or work on the Software shall, before being provided access to the Software, be
informed of the confidential nature of the Software.
- Warranty Disclaimer
- DST makes no representations respecting the completeness, accuracy or operation of the Software. Client
acknowledges and agrees that access to the Software is provided to and accepted by, Client “AS
IS” and DST does not warrant the Software in any way. The Software is supplied without
warranties as to performance or merchantability.
THE SOFTWARE IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED
.
- Client shall have the sole responsibility for adequate protection and backup of its testing data used in
connection with the Software.
- IN NO EVENT SHALL DST BE LIABLE TO CLIENT OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFIT
OR LOST SAVINGS, EVEN IF DST HAS BEEN ADVISED, KNOWS OR SHOULD KNOW OF THE POSSIBLILTY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH DST’S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER OR THE SALE, USE OF
INABILITY TO USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED HEREUNDER. IN NO EVENT SHALL DST’S
LIABILITY HEREUNDER BASED ON ANY LEGAL THEORY OR CAUSE OF ACTION EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO DST
BY CLIENT HEREUNDER.
- Confidentiality.
- Client recognizes the proprietary right of DST in and to the Software, the SS&C Private Cloud and
the Trial. Client acknowledges and agrees that the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement
by clicking accept and will apply to the use by Client of the Software.
- Upon completion of its review of the Confidential Information furnished to it by DST (or upon earlier
request by DST or termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 6 above), Client and its employees,
representatives and agents: (i) shall return to DST any tangible materials furnished to Client
hereunder, and any copies thereof; (ii) shall destroy any analyses, compilations, studies or documents
pertaining to the Software and its use or application in whatever form or media made by it or its
employees, representatives, and agents; and (iii) shall provide DST, and cause any of its agents
(consultants) to which any such information is disclosed to provide DST, with a written statement to
that effect. The obligations of confidentiality and non-disclosure set forth in this Agreement
shall survive the return and/or destruction of Confidential Information and the termination or
expiration of this Agreement for a period of ten (10) years. For clarification, upon expiration or
termination of this Agreement, DST will delete any images, documents or data input by Client onto the
Software (“Electronically Stored Documents”) or, if it is not possible or practical to
delete such Electronically Stored Documents, DST will delete any indexes and pointers to such
Electronically Stored Documents and otherwise use commercially reasonable efforts to make such
Electronically Stored Documents irretrievable. DST will NOT return to Client any images, documents
or data input by Client onto the Software hereunder. It is Clients responsibility to ensure Client
retains alternate copies of such Electronically Stored Documents.
- All of the undertakings and obligations relating to confidentiality and nondisclosure, whether contained
in this Section or elsewhere in this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
- Based on the temporary test and shared nature of the AWD environment, DST advises Client not to use
confidential or company-sensitive data in AWD for use in testing.
- Assignment. This Agreement and the right to use granted hereunder may not be assigned or otherwise
transferred, in whole or in part, by Client without the prior written consent of DST.
- Notice. All communications and notices required or permitted hereunder may be sent to the following
addresses:
DST Technologies, Inc.
330 W 9
th Street, 7th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64105
Attn: Vice President
- General. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements concerning the subject matter herein and may not
be changed or terminated except by a written communication signed by the party against whom the same is sought
to be enforced. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid under any applicable
statute or rule of law, such provisions or portions thereof are to that extent deemed to be omitted. The
waiver or failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a
waiver of any further right hereunder. The Client’s remedies in this Agreement are exclusive.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, without regard to conflicts of laws
provisions; and any disputes arising hereunder or in connection with the rights and obligations of this Agreement
may be resolved in the State or Federal Courts of Missouri.
This Agreement shall
be effective upon clicking Accept.