(?:`)?(?:cern`ohl`v1\.1`2011\-07\-08`\-`cern,`geneva,`switzerland`cern`open`hardware`license`v1\.1)?(?:`)?preamble`through`this`cern`open`hardware`license`\(`cern`ohl`\)`version`1\.1,`the`organization`wishes`to`disseminate`its`hardware`designs`\(as`published`on`http:`www\.`ohwr\.`org`\)`as`widely`as`possible,`and`generally`to`foster`collaboration`among`public`research`hardware`designers\.`the`cern`ohl`is`copyright`of`cern\.`anyone`is`welcome`to`use`the`cern`ohl,`in`unmodified`form`only,`for`the`distribution`of`his`own`open`hardware`designs\.`any`other`right`is`reserved\.`1\.`definitions`in`this`license,`the`following`terms`have`the`following`meanings:`“license”`means`this`cern`ohl\.`“documentation”`means`schematic`diagrams,`designs,`circuit`or`circuit`board`layouts,`mechanical`drawings,`flow`charts`and`descriptive`text,`and`other`explanatory`material`that`is`explicitly`stated`as`being`made`available`under`the`conditions`of`this`license\.`the`documentation`may`be`in`any`medium,`including`but`not`limited`to`computer`files`and`representations`on`paper,`film,`or`any`other`media\.`“product”`means`either`an`entire,`or`any`part`of`a,`device`built`using`the`documentation`or`the`modified`documentation\.`“licensee”`means`any`natural`or`legal`person`exercising`rights`under`this`license\.`“licensor”`means`any`natural`or`legal`person`that`creates`or`modifies`documentation`and`subsequently`communicates`to`the`public`and`or`distributes`the`resulting`documentation`under`the`terms`and`conditions`of`this`license\.`a`licensee`may`at`the`same`time`be`a`licensor,`and`vice`versa\.`2\.`applicability`(?:.{,20})`this`license`governs`the`use,`copying,`modification,`communication`to`the`public`and`distribution`of`the`documentation,`and`the`manufacture`and`distribution`of`products\.`by`exercising`any`right`granted`under`this`license,`the`licensee`irrevocably`accepts`these`terms`and`conditions\.`(?:.{,20})`this`license`is`granted`by`the`licensor`directly`to`the`licensee,`and`shall`apply`worldwide`and`without`limitation`in`time\.`the`licensee`may`assign`his`license`rights`or`grant`sublicenses\.`(?:.{,20})`this`license`does`not`apply`to`software,`firmware,`or`code`loaded`into`programmable`devices`which`may`be`used`in`conjunction`with`the`documentation,`the`modified`documentation`or`with`products\.`the`use`of`such`software,`firmware,`or`code`is`subject`to`the`applicable`license`terms`and`conditions\.`3\.`copying,`modification,`communication`to`the`public`and`distribution`of`the`documentation`(?:.{,20})the`licensee`shall`keep`intact`all`copyright`and`trademarks`notices`and`all`notices`that`refer`to`this`license`and`to`the`disclaimer`of`warranties`that`is`included`in`the`documentation\.`he`shall`include`a`copy`thereof`in`every`copy`of`the`documentation`or,`as`the`case`may`be,`modified`documentation,`that`he`communicates`to`the`public`or`distributes\.`(?:.{,20})`the`licensee`may`use,`copy,`communicate`to`the`public`and`distribute`verbatim`copies`of`the`documentation,`in`any`medium,`subject`to`the`requirements`specified`in`section`3\.1\.`(?:.{,20})the`licensee`may`modify`the`documentation`or`any`portion`thereof\.`the`licensee`may`communicate`to`the`public`and`distribute`the`modified`documentation`\(thereby`in`addition`to`being`a`licensee`also`becoming`a`licensor\),`always`provided`that`he`shall:`(?:.{,20})`comply`with`section`3\.1;`(?:.{,20})`cause`the`modified`documentation`to`carry`prominent`notices`stating`that`the`licensee`has`modified`the`documentation,`with`the`date`and`details`of`the`modifications;`(?:.{,20})`license`the`modified`documentation`under`the`terms`and`conditions`of`this`license`or,`where`applicable,`a`later`version`of`this`license`as`may`be`issued`by`cern;`and`(?:.{,20})`send`a`copy`of`the`modified`documentation`to`all`licensors`that`contributed`to`the`parts`of`the`documentation`that`were`modified,`as`well`as`to`any`other`licensor`who`has`requested`to`receive`a`copy`of`the`modified`documentation`and`has`provided`a`means`of`contact`with`the`documentation\.`(?:.{,20})`the`license`includes`a`license`to`those`patents`or`registered`designs`that`are`held`by`the`licensor,`to`the`extent`necessary`to`make`use`of`the`rights`granted`under`this`license\.`the`scope`of`this`section`3\.4`shall`be`strictly`limited`to`the`parts`of`the`documentation`or`modified`documentation`created`by`the`licensor\.`4\.`manufacture`and`distribution`of`products`(?:.{,20})`the`licensee`may`manufacture`or`distribute`products`always`provided`that`the`licensee`distributes`to`each`recipient`of`such`products`a`copy`of`the`documentation`or`modified`documentation,`as`applicable,`and`complies`with`section`3\.`(?:.{,20})`the`licensee`is`invited`to`inform`in`writing`any`licensor`who`has`indicated`its`wish`to`receive`this`information`about`the`type,`quantity`and`dates`of`production`of`products`the`licensee`has`\(had\)`manufactured\.`5\.`warranty`and`liability`(?:.{,20})`disclaimer`–`the`documentation`and`any`modified`documentation`are`provided`as`is`and`any`express`or`implied`warranties,`including,`but`not`limited`to,`implied`warranties`of`merchantability,`of`satisfactory`quality,`and`fitness`for`a`particular`purpose`or`use`are`disclaimed`in`respect`of`the`documentation,`the`modified`documentation`or`any`product\.`the`licensor`makes`no`representation`that`the`documentation,`modified`documentation,`or`any`product,`does`or`will`not`infringe`any`patent,`copyright,`trade`secret`or`other`proprietary`right\.`the`entire`risk`as`to`the`use,`quality,`and`performance`of`a`product`shall`be`with`the`licensee`and`not`the`licensor\.`this`disclaimer`of`warranty`is`an`essential`part`of`this`license`and`a`condition`for`the`grant`of`any`rights`granted`under`this`license\.`the`licensee`warrants`that`it`does`not`act`in`a`consumer`capacity\.`(?:.{,20})`limitation`of`liability`–`the`licensor`shall`have`no`liability`for`direct,`indirect,`special,`incidental,`consequential,`exemplary,`punitive`or`other`damages`of`any`character`including,`without`limitation,`procurement`of`substitute`goods`or`services,`loss`of`use,`data`or`profits,`or`business`interruption,`however`caused`and`on`any`theory`of`contract,`warranty,`tort`\(including`negligence\),`product`liability`or`otherwise,`arising`in`any`way`in`relation`to`the`documentation,`modified`documentation`and`or`the`use,`manufacture`or`distribution`of`a`product,`even`if`advised`of`the`possibility`of`such`damages,`and`the`licensee`shall`hold`the`licensor\(s\)`free`and`harmless`from`any`liability,`costs,`damages,`fees`and`expenses,`including`claims`by`third`parties,`in`relation`to`such`use\.`6\.`general`(?:.{,20})`the`rights`granted`under`this`license`do`not`imply`or`represent`any`transfer`or`assignment`of`intellectual`property`rights`to`the`licensee\.`(?:.{,20})`the`licensee`shall`not`use`or`make`reference`to`any`of`the`names,`acronyms,`images`or`logos`under`which`the`licensor`is`known,`save`in`so`far`as`required`to`comply`with`section`3\.`any`such`permitted`use`or`reference`shall`be`factual`and`shall`in`no`event`suggest`any`kind`of`endorsement`by`the`licensor`or`its`personnel`of`the`modified`documentation`or`any`product,`or`any`kind`of`implication`by`the`licensor`or`its`personnel`in`the`preparation`of`the`modified`documentation`or`product\.`(?:.{,20})`cern`may`publish`updated`versions`of`this`license`which`retain`the`same`general`provisions`as`this`version,`but`differ`in`detail`so`far`this`is`required`and`reasonable\.`new`versions`will`be`published`with`a`unique`version`number\.`(?:.{,20})`this`license`shall`terminate`with`immediate`effect,`upon`written`notice`and`without`involvement`of`a`court`if`the`licensee`fails`to`comply`with`any`of`its`terms`and`conditions,`or`if`the`licensee`initiates`legal`action`against`licensor`in`relation`to`this`license\.`section`5`shall`continue`to`apply\.`(?:.{,20})`except`as`may`be`otherwise`agreed`with`the`intergovernmental`organization,`any`dispute`with`respect`to`this`license`involving`an`intergovernmental`organization`shall,`by`virtue`of`the`latter`s`intergovernmental`status,`be`settled`by`international`arbitration\.`the`arbitration`proceedings`shall`be`held`at`the`place`where`the`intergovernmental`organization`has`its`seat\.`the`arbitral`award`shall`be`final`and`binding`upon`the`parties,`who`hereby`expressly`agree`to`renounce`any`form`of`appeal`or`revision\.