YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. USING THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT.

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you and Sony Corporation ("SONY") relating to the (i) software which is furnished on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM and bundled with the hardware device that is sold by SONY or its affiliates and (ii) software which is made available for downloading and use from the website designated by SONY or its affiliates ((i) and (ii) are collectively referred to as, "SOFTWARE"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, software having a separate end user license agreement shall be covered by such a separate end user license agreement and shall be expressly excluded from SOFTWARE. By installing, copying, downloading 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, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the SOFTWARE, and you should promptly contact SONY for instructions.

SOFTWARE LICENSE

The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.

GRANT OF LICENSE

This EULA grants you the following non-exclusive rights:
Software. You may install and use one copy of the SOFTWARE on the computer. Unless otherwise specified in the documentation provided with the SOFTWARE or on SONY- designated web site, you may install and use such SOFTWARE on one unit of computer at a time.
Personal Use. You may use the SOFTWARE for personal use only.
Back-up Copy. You may make one back-up copy of the SOFTWARE solely for recovery purposes.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

Limitation on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE in whole or in part.
Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product. Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer unless expressly authorized by Sony.
Data Files. The SOFTWARE may create data files automatically for use with the SOFTWARE. Any such data files will be deemed as part of the SOFTWARE.
Storage/Network Use. You may not use the SOFTWARE over a network or distribute the SOFTWARE to other computers over a network except as specifically described in documentation provided with the SOFTWARE.
Rental. You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE.
SOFTWARE Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this EULA, provided you retain no copies, transfer all of the SOFTWARE (including all copies, component parts, the media and printed materials, all versions and any upgrades of the SOFTWARE and this EULA), and the recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA.
Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, SONY may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy and/or erase all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts within two weeks and provide SONY with proof of such destruction and/or erasure. The provisions of the following captions shall survive any termination of this EULA;
Termination,
COPYRIGHTS
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE,
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY,
SOFTWARE DATA COLLECTION AND MONITORING,
SEVERABILITY, and
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

Dependent Software. The software, network services or other products other than SOFTWARE upon which the SOFTWARE's performance depends might be interrupted or discontinued at the discretion of the suppliers (software suppliers, service providers, or SONY). SONY and its suppliers do not warrant that those software, network services or other products will continue to be available, or will operate without interruption or modification.

COPYRIGHT

All title and copyright in and to the SOFTWARE (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, text and "applets", incorporated into the SOFTWARE), and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY or its suppliers. All rights not specifically granted under this EULA are reserved by SONY.

USE OF SOFTWARE WITH COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS

The SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

The SOFTWARE is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the SOFTWARE could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage ("High Risk Activities"). SONY and its suppliers specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CD-ROM/DVD-ROM MEDIA

In situations where the SOFTWARE is furnished on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media, SONY warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of its delivery to you the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media on which the SOFTWARE is furnished to you will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This limited warranty extends only to you as the original licensee. SONY's entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media not meeting SONY's limited warranty and which is returned to SONY with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM media is within the warranty period). SONY will have no responsibility to replace a disk damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE

You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS" and without warranty of any kind and SONY and SONY's licensors (hereinafter, SONY and SONY's licensor's shall be collectively referred to as "SONY") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SONY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHERMORE, SONY DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. SHOULD THE SOFTWARE PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU (AND NOT SONY OR A SONY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

SONY provides no warranty that any computer hardware and software will not be damaged by the SOFTWARE or any data you download using the SOFTWARE. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk and you are responsible for installation of the SOFTWARE and use of the SOFTWARE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

HEREINAFTER, SONY, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSOR'S SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SONY", SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS SOFTWARE. SUCH DAMAGES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, DOWN TIME AND USER'S TIME, EVEN IF SONY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, SONY'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS EULA SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID ALLOCABLE TO THE ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

SOFTWARE DATA COLLECTION AND MONITORING

The SOFTWARE contains features which may allow SONY and/or third parties to collect data from, control and/or monitor computers and devices running or interacting with the SOFTWARE. You hereby agree that such activities may occur. Please contact applicable contact address of each country for SONY's current privacy policy.

AUTOMATIC UPDATE FEATURE

From time to time, SONY or third parties may automatically update or otherwise modify the SOFTWARE, for example, but not limited to, for purposes of enhancement of security functions, error correction and improvement of functions, at such time as you interact with SONY's or third parties' servers, or otherwise. Such updates or modifications may delete or change the nature of features or other aspects of the SOFTWARE, including functions you may rely upon. You hereby agree that such activities may occur at SONY's sole discretion and that SONY may condition continued use of the SOFTWARE upon your complete installation or acceptance of such update or modifications. Any updates/modifications shall be deemed and shall constitute part of the SOFTWARE for purposes of this EULA. By acceptance of this EULA, you consent to such update/modification.

EXPORT

You shall comply with all applicable export, import and customs laws and regulations if you use the SOFTWARE outside the country in which you reside.

SEVERABILITY

If any part of this EULA is held invalid or unenforceable, the other parts will remain valid.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This EULA shall be governed by the laws of Japan, without regards to conflict of laws provisions. The parties hereby consent to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.

MODIFICATION

SONY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE LICENSE REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION BY NOTICE TO YOU AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS YOU HAVE PROVIDED TO SONY AS PART OF YOUR REGISTRATION, BY POSTING AMENDING TERMS AT SONY'S SITE, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY RECOGNIZABLE FORM OF NOTICE. If you do not agree to the terms to be amended, which shall be notified to you by SONY before they take effect, you must stop using the SOFTWARE. Your continued use of the SOFTWARE after notice shall be deemed agreement to be bound by such amendment.

THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY

For all purposes of this EULA, each of SONY's third party licensors of any of the SOFTWARE shall be expressly deemed an intended third party beneficiary of this EULA and shall have the right to enforce the terms and conditions of this EULA.

Should you have any questions concerning this EULA or this limited warranty, you may contact SONY by writing to SONY at applicable contact address of each country.

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Additional Provisions 1

The following data of users' Sony products as well as PCs will be submitted to Sony's server to verify the products.
- The model numbers and serial numbers (converted to the irreversible random digits) of Sony products connected to your PC by a USB.
- The country, area and language settings of the user's PC.
*No information to be able to identify the users will be included.