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processed or used by the SOFTWARE. Such measures include, but
are not limited to, counting the frequency of your backup and
restoration through certain SOFTWARE features, refusal to accept
your request to enable restoration of data, and termination of this
EULA in the event of your illegitimate use of the SOFTWARE.
CONTENT SERVICE
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT THE SOFTWARE MAY BE DESIGNED TO BE
USED WITH CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH ONE OR MORE CONTENT
SERVICES ("CONTENT SERVICE"). USE OF THE SERVICE AND THAT
CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE OF THAT CONTENT
SERVICE. IF YOU DECLINE TO ACCEPT THOSE TERMS, YOUR USE OF
THE SOFTWARE WILL BE LIMITED. You acknowledge and agree that
certain content and services available through the SOFTWARE may
be provided by third parties over which SONY has no control. USE OF
THE CONTENT SERVICE REQUIRES AN INTERNET CONNECTION. THE
CONTENT SERVICE MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME.
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND THIRD PARTY SERVICES
You acknowledge and agree that access to certain SOFTWARE
features may require an Internet connection for which you are solely
responsible. Further, you are solely responsible for payment of any
third party fees associated with your Internet connection, including
but not limited to Internet service provider or airtime charges.
Operation of the SOFTWARE may be limited or restricted depending
on the capabilities, bandwidth or technical limitations of your
Internet connection and service. The provision, quality and security
of such Internet connectivity are the sole responsibility of the third
party providing such service.
EXPORT AND OTHER REGULATIONS
You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export
restrictions and regulations of the area or country in which you
reside, and not to transfer, or authorize the transfer, of the
SOFTWARE to a prohibited country or otherwise in violation of any
such restrictions or regulations.
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, each of the
THIRD-PARTY SUPPLIERS, and each of their respective affiliates
specifically disclaim any express or implied warranty, duty or
condition of fitness for HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
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sole risk and that you are responsible for use of the SOFTWARE. The
SOFTWARE is provided "AS IS," without warranty, duty or condition
of any kind.
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CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS (A) THAT THE FUNCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ANY OF THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR
REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEY WILL BE UPDATED, (B) THAT THE
OPERATION OF ANY OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECT OR
ERROR-FREE OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, (C) THAT
THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT DAMAGE ANY OTHER SOFTWARE,
HARDWARE OR DATA, (D) THAT ANY SOFTWARE, NETWORK
SERVICES (INCLUDING THE INTERNET) OR PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN
THE SOFTWARE) UPON WHICH THE SOFTWARE'S PERFORMANCE
DEPENDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE, UNINTERRUPTED OR
UNMODIFIED, AND (E) REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE
USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
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