Apple's “Mac Logo” Trademark License Agreement
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Mac Logo License Apple’s “Mac Logo” Trademark License Agreement Apple is pleased to grant you a limited worldwide license to use its Mac Logo to tell the world your product works with Mac OS X, provided you agree to the following (the “License”): 1. All use of the Mac Logo will be in compliance with the terms below and the Mac Logo Usage Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), as may be modified from time to time, and found at http://developer.apple.com/mkt/maclogo/mac_logo_guidelines.pdf. 2. Each version of each product type (the “Product”) that uses the Mac Logo must (a) be separately authorized to use the Mac Logo using this license and (b) be compatible with Apple’s Mac OS X system software version 10.0 or later, and must be able to be verified by Apple as such by operating without error in at least one of the Mac OS X application environments. 3. Apple can list the name of your company (or your name, if an individual) in an index of products that work with Apple’s Macintosh computers. 4. So that users may identify the Mac OS X application environment in which the Product operates, Apple recommends that the following wording be included in the Product’s “System Requirements” or other section detailing requirements for Product functionality: A. For Products that operate in the Classic environment of Mac OS X only, the wording used should be: “Requires Mac OS v9.1 or later; and supported in Mac OS X Classic environment.” B. For Products that operate on Mac OS 8.1 through 9.x and also operate natively on Mac OS X, the wording used should be: “Requires Mac OS [insert appropriate version(s)]; built for Mac OS X.” C. For Products that only operate natively in Mac OS X, the wording used should be: “Requires Mac OS X v10.0 or later.” 5. The Mac Logo is a trademark owned solely and exclusively by Apple, and you acknowledge the value of the goodwill associated with the Mac Logo and that any goodwill from your use of the Mac Logo exclusively inures to the benefit of and belongs to Apple. You have no rights of any kind in the Mac Logo, except to the extent granted by this license. You agree that this license does not grant to you any rights with respect to any other Apple trademarks. You will not do anything inconsistent with Apple’s ownership of the Mac Logo, such as filing any trademark application for an identical or similar logo anywhere in the world, now or in the future. You will not use the Mac Logo in any manner that suggests Apple’s endorsement or recommendation of your Product or otherwise creates a false association with Apple, or on or in connection with anything that is unlawful or encourages unlawful conduct. 6. This license is revocable at will by Apple at Apple’s sole discretion. However, in the event Apple revokes your right to use the Mac Logo, you may deplete existing inventory, provided it’s in compliance with the terms of this License and the Guidelines. 7. You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Apple against losses, liability, SWL130-051701 - 1 - Mac Logo License damage, cost and/or expense (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of any claims or suits, whatever their nature and however arising, because of your use of the Mac Logo in any manner except as expressly permitted by this License, or for any personal injury, product liability or other claim arising from the prodcution, promotion, distribution, sale and/or offer for sale, and/or the performance of your Product. 8. Apple has no obligation to provide any type of support for your Product. 9. The Mac Logo is provided to you on an “AS IS” basis. Apple makes no warranties whatsoever regarding the Mac Logo, such as noninfringement. In no event will Apple be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or distribution of the Mac Logo. 10. This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California. If any provision of this license is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of this license will remain in full force and effect. This license and the Guidelines constitute the entire agreement between you and Apple concerning the Mac Logo. Any waiver or amendment of any part of this license or the Guidelines is effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of both you and Apple. Any proposals for additional or different terms are hereby rejected. 11. You must complete and sign the license registration page at end of this agreement, and submit the signed agreement in its entirety to the address below. And aside from what’s stated here, Apple grants you no other rights in the Mac Logo, and any other use such as on promotional merchandise like mugs or tee shirts is a violation of this agreement. 12. The Agreement is valid for one (1) year from the effective date of execution, unless otherwise terminated as per the provisions noted above. In order to renew this Agreement for an additional year, you must submit a written request within thirty (30) days prior to the Agreement’s expiration. If you agree to the terms of this License, please complete the registration information requested below and return one signed copy of this agreement in its entirety to the following address. You will then be able to download the Mac Logo from our web site and use it in accordance with the terms of the Guidelines. Apple Computer, Inc. Attn: Software Licensing 2420 Ridgepoint Drive Austin, TX 78754 ************************* SWL130-051701 - 2 - Mac Logo License Logo License Registration List Product(s) Using Mac Logo (include version numbers):____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Company Name:________________________________________________________________ Company Address:______________________________________________________________ City : ____________________________________ State: _____________________________ Zip/Postal Code:_________________________ Country :_____________________________ Email Address:_________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________________ Fax Number:_____________________ I have read and agree to the terms of the Mac Logo Trademark License Agreement. Name (Signature):_______________________________ Name (Print):__________________________________ Title:_________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________ SWL130-051701 - 3 -.