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In connection with this transaction, API delivers the purchased Publication(s), which may include any of API’s reports (technical reports, datasheets, statistical reports, studies) and any of API’s recommended practices, standards, bulletins and specifications, to the Purchaser (“you”) in electronic format, on the condition that you accept the following terms and conditions of use (“Agreement”).
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1.LicenseA. Where a single user PDF is purchased, API hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access the Publication in electronic format, provided for your single use only and only on a single unique computer or device. You may install one copy of each Publication on, and permit access to it by, a single computer or device owned, leased or otherwise controlled by you.
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C. API Datasheet Plus License Agreement (Retail Purchase via API Webstore)
Whereas, the Licensee has purchased individual API Datasheets through the API Webstore, an authorized distribution channel of the American Petroleum Institute (API); Whereas, the Licensee intends to use the API Datasheets in connection with a specification or tender requirement for external submission to a third party; Whereas, the Licensee agrees to the terms and conditions contained in this License Agreement; The parties agree as follows:
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B. If at any time an allegation of infringement of any rights of any third party is made, or in the Indemnified Parties’ opinion is likely to be made, with respect to any of the Publications, API may, at its option and at its own expense (i) obtain for you the right to continue using the Publication(s), (ii) modify or replace the Publication(s) or any portion thereof so as to avoid any such claim of infringement, or (iii) refund to you the fees paid under this transaction. The Indemnified Parties shall have no liability to you if any claim of infringement would have been avoided except for your refusal to use any modified or replacement Publication(s) supplied or offered to be supplied pursuant to this Section 6(B) or to otherwise cease using the Publication(s).
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