New submission from Carl Eugen Hoyos <[email protected]>:
Ideal DVD Software, Inc. sells DVD to iPhone/PSP/avi converters for $29.97 each.
The installer (IdealDVD2iPod252.exe, size 2259842, md5sum
8649333e45720ef4652fcb78724ef109, will upload to incoming/issuennnn) contains
code from x264 and FFmpeg, making no attributions and not offering source code.
Incompatible EULA attached.
Contact: [email protected]
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files: Ideal.txt
messages: 12073
priority: normal
status: open
substatus: open
title: Ideal DVD Software, Inc.violates the (L)GPL
topic: (L)GPL violation
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Ideal DVD to iPod Converter End User License Agreement
READ CAREFULLY: This Ideal DVD to iPod Converter End User License Agreement
("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity)
and Ideal DVD Software, Inc. ("Ideal") for the Ideal's software product
identified above, which may include user documentation provided in online or
electronic form ("SOFTWARE"). By installing, copying, or otherwise using the
SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree
to the terms of this EULA, do not install or use the SOFTWARE.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
(a) Evaluation
The SOFTWARE is a shareware program and is provided at no charge to the user
for evaluation. The purpose of shareware software is to provide personal
computer users with quality software on a "try before you buy" basis, however
payment is still required for continued use of the product. If you find this
program useful, you must make a registration payment (see the registration
instructions for details).
(b) Redistribution of Evaluation Copy
If you are using SOFTWARE on an evaluation basis you are hereby licensed to
make copies of the evaluation SOFTWARE as you wish; give exact copies of the
original evaluation SOFTWARE to anyone; and distribute the evaluation SOFTWARE
in its unmodified form via electronic means (Internet, BBS's, Shareware
distribution libraries, CD-ROMs, etc.). You may not charge any distribution fee
for the copy or use of the evaluation SOFTWARE itself, but you may charge a
distribution fee that is reasonably related to any cost you incur distributing
the evaluation SOFTWARE (e.g. packaging). You must not represent in any way
that you are selling the software itself. Your distribution of the evaluation
SOFTWARE will not entitle you to any compensation from Ideal.
(c) Registered Copy
After you have purchased the license for SOFTWARE, and have received the file
enabling the registered copy, you are licensed to copy the SOFTWARE only into
the memory of the number of computers corresponding to the number of licenses
purchased. The primary user of the computer on which each licensed copy of the
SOFTWARE is installed may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a
portable computer. Under no other circumstances may the SOFTWARE be operated
at the same time on more than the number of computers for which you have paid a
separate license fee. You may not duplicate the SOFTWARE in whole or in part,
except that you may make one copy of the SOFTWARE for backup or archival
purposes. You may terminate this license at any time by destroying the
original and all copies of the SOFTWARE in whatever form. You may permanently
transfer all of your rights under this EULA provided you transfer all copies of
the SOFTWARE (including copies of all prior versions if
the SOFTWARE is an upgrade) and retain none, and the recipient agrees to the
terms of this EULA.
2. RESTRICTIONS
Prohibition on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not
reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to
the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law
notwithstanding this limitation. You may not rent, lease, or lend the SOFTWARE.
You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided the
recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.
3. TERMINATION
Without prejudice to any other rights, Ideal may terminate this EULA if you
fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you
must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE.
4. COPYRIGHT
The SOFTWARE is owned by Ideal DVD Software, Inc. and is protected by United
States Of America copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may
not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE (if any), nor print
copies of any user documentation provided in on-line or electronic form. You
must not redistribute the registration codes provided, neither on paper nor
electronically.
5. LIMITED WARRANTY
THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR or AUTHORS BE LIABLE TO
YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OF THE PROGRAM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LICENSE, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY ITS TERMS AS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN US, SUPERSEDING ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND
ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN US RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS
LICENSE.
6. MISCELLANEOUS
The Ideal DVD to iPod Converter is provided to the user to convert his/her DVD
only. The end user should have the legal copy of the DVD he/she want to convert
by this software. The creator of Ideal DVD to iPod Converter will have no
responsibility for the end user who make illegal copy of the DVD video/audio.
Any legal issue between the end user and the software creator needs should be
judged by the court indicated by the software creator.
