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Apple Computer, Inc.
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 Introduction
The materials ("Materials") contained in Apple Computer, Inc’s ("Apple") web sites are provided by Apple and may be used for informational purposes only. By downloading any of the Materials contained in any of Apple’s sites, you agree to the terms and provisions as outlined in this legal notice. If you do not agree to them, do not use this site or download Materials.
Trademark Information
Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, GeoPort, HyperCard, Light Bulb logo, ImageWriter, LaserWriter, Mac, Mac logo, Macintosh, MessagePad, Newton, OpenDoc, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, QuickTake, QuickTime, QuickTime logo and StyleWriter are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Other Apple product or service names or logos referenced in the Apple Web site are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. The absence of a product or service name or logo from this list does not constitute a waiver of Apple’s trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo.
All other products and company names mentioned in the Apple Web site may be trademarks of their respective owners.
For a current list of Apple’s trademarks and service marks, as well as trademarks licensed to Apple by third parties, refer to the Public Trademark List at <http://www.apple.com/legal/publictmlist.html>.
Use of the "keyboard" Apple Logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Use of any other Apple trademark in commerce may be prohibited by law except by express license from Apple.
If you use Apple products and technology for publishing on the World Wide Web, tell the world about it. You’ll find guidelines, artwork and other info on the Apple Web Badges page.
Ownership of Materials
The information contained in this site is copyrighted and may not be distributed, modified, reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc. The images from this site may not be reproduced in any form without the prior advance written consent of Apple Computer, Inc.
Software and Documentation Information
Software
Use of the software from this site is subject to the software license terms set forth in an Apple Computer, Inc. Software License. The software license agreement is available for review whenever software is downloaded at this site.
Documentation
Any person is hereby authorized to: a) store documentation on a single computer for personal use only and b) print copies of documentation for personal use provided that the documentation contains Apple’s copyright notice.
Third Party Companies and Products
Mention of third-party products, companies and web sites on the Apple Web site is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or use of these products or vendors. Apple provides this only as a convenience to our users. Apple has not tested any software found on these sites and makes no representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software found there. There are dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance of use of these products. Make sure that you completely understand the risks before retrieving any software on the Internet. All third party products must be ordered directly from the vendor, and all licenses and warranties, if any, take place between you and the vendor.
Links to Other Web Sites
Apple makes no representation whatsoever regarding the content of any other web sites which you may access from the Apple Web site. When you access a non-Apple web site, please understand that it is independent from Apple and that Apple has no control over the content on that web site. A link to a non-Apple web site does not mean that Apple endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such web site.
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
Apple actively and aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law. Apple works closely with the Software Publishers Association to combat Software Piracy worldwide.
Software Piracy
In the United States and many other countries, copyright law provides for severe civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted material. Copyrighted material includes, but is not limited to, computer programs and accompanying sounds, images and text. Under U.S. law, infringement may result in civil damages of up to $100,000 and/or criminal penalties of up to five years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine.
For more information, contact the Software Publishers Association at 202-452-1600 in the U.S., or visit the SPA website for international phone numbers.
Feedback and Information
Any feedback you provide at this site shall be deemed to be non-confidential. Apple shall be free to use such information on an unrestricted basis.
Warranties and Disclaimers
Apple Computer, Inc. intends for the information and data contained in the Apple Web site to be accurate and reliable, however, since the information and data have been compiled by Apple from a variety of sources, it is provided "AS IS." APPLE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER RELATING TO OR REFERENCED BY THE APPLE WEB SITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT.
Apple provides access to Apple international data and, therefore, may contain references or cross references to Apple products, programs and services that are not announced in your country. Such reference does not imply that Apple in your country intends to announce such products, programs or services.
For More Information
Apple Trademark List at <http://www.apple.com/legal/publictmlist.html> Updated between the 1st and the 5th of each month.
Guidelines for Third Parties Using Apple Trademarks at <http://www.apple.com/legal/guidelinesfor3rdparties.html/>
Software Licensing Programs online at <http://developer.apple.com/mkt/registering/swl/agreements.html;
FileMaker Legal Information found at <http://www.claris.com/legal/trademarks-claris.html;
NeXT Legal Information found at <http://www.apple.com/legal/nexttmlist.html>
Legal Contacts
Trademark:
If you have any questions concerning the usage or licensing of Apple trademarks, contact the trademark department by email at "appletm@apple.com" or by phone at 408-974-6638.
Patent:
If you have any questions concerning licensing of Apple patents, contact the patent department by e-mail at "iplaw@apple.com"
Copyright:
If you have any questions concerning the usage or licensing of Apple copyrighted materials, contact the copyright department by email at "copyright@apple.com" or by phone at 408-974-2205.
*The information contained in this web site is subject to change without notice.
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