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<h2>The Code Project Code Usage License
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<h2>Preamble</h2>
<p>This License governs Your use of the Work. This License is
intended to allow developers to use the Source Code and Executable
Files provided as part of the Work in any application in any form.
</p>
<p>The main points subject to the terms of the License are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Source Code and Executable Files can be used in commercial
applications;
</li>
<li>Source Code and Executable Files can be redistributed; and
</li>
<li>Source Code can be modified to create derivative works.
</li>
</ul>
<p>This License is entered between You, the individual or other
entity reading or otherwise making use of the Work licensed pursuant
to this License and the individual or other entity which offers the
Work under the terms of this License ("Author").</p>
<h2>License</h2>
<p>THE WORK (AS DEFINED BELOW) IS PROVIDED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS
CODE PROJECT CODE USAGE LICENSE ("LICENSE"). THE WORK IS PROTECTED
BY COPYRIGHT AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAW. ANY USE OF THE WORK OTHER
THAN AS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS LICENSE OR COPYRIGHT LAW IS
PROHIBITED.</p>
<p>BY EXERCISING ANY RIGHTS TO THE WORK PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU ACCEPT
AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. THE AUTHOR
GRANTS YOU THE RIGHTS CONTAINED HEREIN IN CONSIDERATION OF YOUR
ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE
ACCEPT AND BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, YOU CANNOT MAKE
ANY USE OF THE WORK.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Definitions.</strong> <br>
<br>
<ol style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: lower-alpha">
<li><strong>"Articles"</strong> means, collectively, all
articles written by Author which describes how the Source
Code and Executable Files for the Work may be used by a
user.
</li>
<li><b>"Author"</b> means the individual or entity that
offers the Work under the terms of this License.
</li>
<li><strong>"Derivative Work"</strong> means a work based
upon the Work or upon the Work and other pre-existing works.
</li>
<li><b>"Executable Files"</b> refer to the executables,
binary files, configuration and any required data files
included in the Work.
</li>
<li>"<b>Publisher</b>" means the provider of the website,
magazine, CD-ROM, DVD or other medium from or by which the
Work is obtained by You.
</li>
<li><b>"Source Code"</b> refers to the collection of source
code and configuration files used to create the Executable
Files.
</li>
<li><b>"Standard Version"</b> refers to such a Work if it
has not been modified, or has been modified in accordance
with the consent of the Author, such consent being in the
full discretion of the Author.
</li>
<li><b>"Work"</b> refers to the collection of files
distributed by the Publisher, including the Source Code,
Executable Files, binaries, data files, documentation,
whitepapers and the Articles.
</li>
<li><b>"You"</b> is you, an individual or entity wishing to
use the Work and exercise your rights under this License.
<br>
<br>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Fair Use/Fair Use Rights.</strong> Nothing in this
License is intended to reduce, limit, or restrict any rights
arising from fair use, fair dealing, first sale or other
limitations on the exclusive rights of the copyright owner under
copyright law or other applicable laws. <br>
<br>
</li>
<li><strong>License Grant.</strong> Subject to the terms and
conditions of this License, the Author hereby grants You a
worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual (for the
duration of the applicable copyright) license to exercise the
rights in the Work as stated below: <br>
<br>
<ol style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: lower-alpha">
<li>You may use the standard version of the Source Code or
Executable Files in Your own applications.
</li>
<li>You may apply bug fixes, portability fixes and other
modifications obtained from the Public Domain or from the
Author. A Work modified in such a way shall still be
considered the standard version and will be subject to this
License.
</li>
<li>You may otherwise modify Your copy of this Work
(excluding the Articles) in any way to create a Derivative
Work, provided that You insert a prominent notice in each
changed file stating how, when and where You changed that
file.
</li>
<li>You may distribute the standard version of the
Executable Files and Source Code or Derivative Work in
aggregate with other (possibly commercial) programs as part
of a larger (possibly commercial) software distribution.
</li>
<li>The Articles discussing the Work published in any form
by the author may not be distributed or republished without
the Author's consent. The author retains copyright to any
such Articles. You may use the Executable Files and Source
Code pursuant to this License but you may not repost or
republish or otherwise distribute or make available the
Articles, without the prior written consent of the Author.
</li>
</ol>
<p>Any subroutines or modules supplied by You and linked into
the Source Code or Executable Files this Work shall not be
considered part of this Work and will not be subject to the
terms of this License.</li>
<li><strong>Restrictions.</strong> The license granted in
Section 3 above is expressly made subject to and limited by the
following restrictions: <br>
<br>
<ol style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: lower-alpha">
<li>You agree not remove any of the original copyright
notices and associated disclaimers that may appear in the
Source Code or Executable Files.
</li>
<li>You agree not to advertise or in any way imply that this
Work is a product of Your own.
</li>
<li>The name of the Author may not be used to endorse or
promote products derived from the Work without the prior
written consent of the Author.
</li>
<li>You may distribute the Executable Files and Source Code
only under the terms of this License, and You must include a
copy of, or the Uniform Resource Identifier for, this
License with every copy of the Executable Files or Source
Code You distribute and ensure that anyone receiving such
Executable Files and Source Code agrees that the terms of
this License apply to such Executable Files and/or Source
Code. You may not offer or impose any terms on the Work that
alter or restrict the terms of this License or the
recipients' exercise of the rights granted hereunder. You
may not sublicense the Work. You must keep intact all
notices that refer to this License and to the disclaimer of
warranties. You may not distribute the Executable Files or
Source Code with any technological measures that control
access or use of the Work in a manner inconsistent with the
terms of this License.
</li>
<li>You agree not to use the Work for illegal, immoral or
improper purposes, or on pages containing illegal, immoral
or improper material. The Work is subject to applicable
export laws. You agree to comply with all such laws and
regulations that may apply to the Work after Your receipt of
the Work.<br>
<br>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Representations, Warranties and Disclaimer.</strong>
THIS WORK IS PROVIDED "AS IS", "WHERE IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE",
WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR
GUARANTEES. YOU, THE USER, ASSUME ALL RISK IN ITS USE, INCLUDING
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, PATENT INFRINGEMENT, SUITABILITY, ETC.
AUTHOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE
QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OF
TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE WORK (OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF) IS CORRECT, USEFUL, BUG-FREE OR FREE OF VIRUSES. YOU
MUST PASS THIS DISCLAIMER ON WHENEVER YOU DISTRIBUTE THE WORK OR
DERIVATIVE WORKS.<br>
<br>
</li>
<li><b>Indemnity. </b>You agree to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the Author and the Publisher from and against any
claims, suits, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses
(including reasonable legal or attorneys� fees) resulting from
or relating to any use of the Work by You.<br>
<br>
</li>
<li><strong>Limitation on Liability.</strong> EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR
OR THE PUBLISHER BE LIABLE TO YOU ON ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS LICENSE OR THE USE OF THE WORK OR
OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR OR THE PUBLISHER HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. <br>
<br>
</li>
<li><strong>Termination.</strong> <br>
<br>
<ol style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: lower-alpha">
<li>This License and the rights granted hereunder will
terminate automatically upon any breach by You of any term
of this License. Individuals or entities who have received
Derivative Works from You under this License, however, will
not have their licenses terminated provided such individuals
or entities remain in full compliance with those licenses.
Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 will survive any
termination of this License.
</li>
<li>Subject to the above terms and conditions, this License
is perpetual (for the duration of the applicable copyright
in the Work). Notwithstanding the above, the Author reserves
the right to release the Work under different license terms
or to stop distributing the Work at any time; provided,
however that any such election will not serve to withdraw
this License (or any other license that has been, or is
required to be, granted under the terms of this License),
and this License will continue in full force and effect
unless terminated as stated above. <br>
<br>
</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Publisher</strong>. The parties hereby confirm that
the Publisher shall not, under any circumstances, be responsible
for and shall not have any liability in respect of the subject
matter of this License. The Publisher makes no warranty
whatsoever in connection with the Work and shall not be liable
to You or any party on any legal theory for any damages
whatsoever, including without limitation any general, special,
incidental or consequential damages arising in connection to
this license. The Publisher reserves the right to cease making
the Work available to You at any time without notice<br>
<strong><br>
</strong></li>
<li><strong>Miscellaneous<br>
<br>
</strong><ol style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: lower-alpha">
<li>This License shall be governed by the laws of the
location of the head office of the Author or if the Author
is an individual, the laws of location of the principal
place of residence of the Author.
</li>
<li>If any provision of this License is invalid or
unenforceable under applicable law, it shall not affect the
validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms of
this License, and without further action by the parties to
this License, such provision shall be reformed to the
minimum extent necessary to make such provision valid and
enforceable.
</li>
<li>No term or provision of this License shall be deemed
waived and no breach consented to unless such waiver or
consent shall be in writing and signed by the party to be
charged with such waiver or consent.
</li>
<li>This License constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties with respect to the Work licensed herein. There
are no understandings, agreements or representations with
respect to the Work not specified herein. The Author shall
not be bound by any additional provisions that may appear in
any communication from You. This License may not be modified
without the mutual written agreement of the Author and You.
</li>
</ol>
</li>
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