(?:`)?(?:nasa`open`source`agreement`version`1\.3)?(?:`)?this`open`source`agreement`\(`agreement`\)`defines`the`rights`of`use,`reproduction,`distribution,`modification`and`redistribution`of`certain`computer`software`originally`released`by`the`united`states`government`as`represented`by`the`government`agency`listed`below`\(`government`agency`\)\.`the`united`states`government,`as`represented`by`government`agency,`is`an`intended`third\-`party`beneficiary`of`all`subsequent`distributions`or`redistributions`of`the`subject`software\.`anyone`who`uses,`reproduces,`distributes,`modifies`or`redistributes`the`subject`software,`as`defined`herein,`or`any`part`thereof,`is,`by`that`action,`accepting`in`full`the`responsibilities`and`obligations`contained`in`this`agreement\.`government`agency:`(?:.+)`government`agency`original`software`designation:`(?:.+)`government`agency`original`software`title:`(?:.+)`user`registration`requested\.`please`visit`(?:.+)`government`agency`point`of`contact`for`original`software:`(?:.+)`definitions`(?:.{,20})`contributor`means`government`agency,`as`the`developer`of`the`original`software,`and`any`entity`that`makes`a`modification\.`(?:.{,20})`covered`patents`mean`patent`claims`licensable`by`a`contributor`that`are`necessarily`infringed`by`the`use`or`sale`of`its`modification`alone`or`when`combined`with`the`subject`software\.`(?:.{,20})`display`means`the`showing`of`a`copy`of`the`subject`software,`either`directly`or`by`means`of`an`image,`or`any`other`device\.`(?:.{,20})`distribution`means`conveyance`or`transfer`of`the`subject`software,`regardless`of`means,`to`another\.`(?:.{,20})`larger`work`means`computer`software`that`combines`subject`software,`or`portions`thereof,`with`software`separate`from`the`subject`software`that`is`not`governed`by`the`terms`of`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`modification`means`any`alteration`of,`including`addition`to`or`deletion`from,`the`substance`or`structure`of`either`the`original`software`or`subject`software,`and`includes`derivative`works,`as`that`term`is`defined`in`the`copyright`statute,`17`usc`101\.`however,`the`act`of`including`subject`software`as`part`of`a`larger`work`does`not`in`and`of`itself`constitute`a`modification\.`(?:.{,20})`original`software`means`the`computer`software`first`released`under`this`agreement`by`government`agency`with`government`agency`designation`(?:.+)`and`entitled`(?:.+),`including`source`code,`object`code`and`accompanying`documentation,`if`any\.`(?:.{,20})`recipient`means`anyone`who`acquires`the`subject`software`under`this`agreement,`including`all`contributors\.`(?:.{,20})`redistribution`means`distribution`of`the`subject`software`after`a`modification`has`been`made\.`(?:.{,20})`reproduction`means`the`making`of`a`counterpart,`image`or`copy`of`the`subject`software\.`(?:.{,20})`sale`means`the`exchange`of`the`subject`software`for`money`or`equivalent`value\.`(?:.{,20})`subject`software`means`the`original`software,`modifications,`or`any`respective`parts`thereof\.`(?:.{,20})`use`means`the`application`or`employment`of`the`subject`software`for`any`purpose\.`grant`of`rights`(?:.{,20})`under`non\-`patent`rights:`subject`to`the`terms`and`conditions`of`this`agreement,`each`contributor,`with`respect`to`its`own`contribution`to`the`subject`software,`hereby`grants`to`each`recipient`a`non\-`exclusive,`world\-`wide,`royalty\-`free`license`to`engage`in`the`following`activities`pertaining`to`the`subject`software:`(?:.{,20})`use`(?:.{,20})`distribution`(?:.{,20})`reproduction`(?:.{,20})`modification`(?:.{,20})`redistribution`(?:.{,20})`display`(?:.{,20})`under`patent`rights:`subject`to`the`terms`and`conditions`of`this`agreement,`each`contributor,`with`respect`to`its`own`contribution`to`the`subject`software,`hereby`grants`to`each`recipient`under`covered`patents`a`non\-`exclusive,`world\-`wide,`royalty\-`free`license`to`engage`in`the`following`activities`pertaining`to`the`subject`software:`(?:.{,20})`use`(?:.{,20})`distribution`(?:.{,20})`reproduction`(?:.{,20})`sale`(?:.{,20})`offer`for`sale`(?:.{,20})`the`rights`granted`under`paragraph`b\.`also`apply`to`the`combination`of`a`contributor`s`modification`and`the`subject`software`if,`at`the`time`the`modification`is`added`by`the`contributor,`the`addition`of`such`modification`causes`the`combination`to`be`covered`by`the`covered`patents\.`it`does`not`apply`to`any`other`combinations`that`include`a`modification\.`(?:.{,20})`the`rights`granted`in`paragraphs`a\.`and`b\.`allow`the`recipient`to`sublicense`those`same`rights\.`such`sublicense`must`be`under`the`same`terms`and`conditions`of`this`agreement\.`obligations`of`recipient`(?:.{,20})`distribution`or`redistribution`of`the`subject`software`must`be`made`under`this`agreement`except`for`additions`covered`under`paragraph`3h\.`(?:.{,20})`whenever`a`recipient`distributes`or`redistributes`the`subject`software,`a`copy`of`this`agreement`must`be`included`with`each`copy`of`the`subject`software;`and`(?:.{,20})`if`recipient`distributes`or`redistributes`the`subject`software`in`any`form`other`than`source`code,`recipient`must`also`make`the`source`code`freely`available,`and`must`provide`with`each`copy`of`the`subject`software`information`on`how`to`obtain`the`source`code`in`a`reasonable`manner`on`or`through`a`medium`customarily`used`for`software`exchange\.`(?:.{,20})`each`recipient`must`ensure`that`the`following`copyright`notice`appears`prominently`in`the`subject`software:`\[government`agency`will`insert`the`applicable`copyright`notice`in`each`agreement`accompanying`the`initial`distribution`of`original`software`and`remove`this`bracketed`language\.\]`\[the`following`copyright`notice`will`be`used`if`created`by`a`contractor`pursuant`to`government`agency`contract`and`rights`obtained`from`creator`by`assignment\.`government`agency`will`insert`the`year`and`its`agency`designation`and`remove`the`bracketed`language\.\]`copyright`\(c\)`\{year\}`united`states`government`as`represented`by`(?:.+)\.`all`rights`reserved\.`\[the`following`copyright`notice`will`be`used`if`created`by`civil`servants`only\.`government`agency`will`insert`the`year`and`its`agency`designation`and`remove`the`bracketed`language\.\]`copyright`\(c\)`\{year\}`united`states`government`as`represented`by`(?:.+)\.`no`copyright`is`claimed`in`the`united`states`under`title`17,`u\.`s\.`code\.`all`other`rights`reserved\.`(?:.{,20})`each`contributor`must`characterize`its`alteration`of`the`subject`software`as`a`modification`and`must`identify`itself`as`the`originator`of`its`modification`in`a`manner`that`reasonably`allows`subsequent`recipients`to`identify`the`originator`of`the`modification\.`in`fulfilllment`of`these`requirements,`contributor`must`include`a`file`\(e\.`g\.,`a`change`log`file\)`that`describes`the`alterations`made`and`the`date`of`the`alterations,`identifies`contributor`as`originator`of`the`alterations,`and`consents`to`characterization`of`the`alterations`as`a`modification,`for`example,`by`including`a`statement`that`the`modification`is`derived,`directly`or`indirectly,`from`original`software`provided`by`government`agency\.`once`consent`is`granted,`it`may`not`thereafter`be`revoked\.`(?:.{,20})`a`contributor`may`add`its`own`copyright`notice`to`the`subject`software\.`once`a`copyright`notice`has`been`added`to`the`subject`software,`a`recipient`may`not`remove`it`without`the`express`permission`of`the`contributor`who`added`the`notice\.`(?:.{,20})`a`recipient`may`not`make`any`representation`in`the`subject`software`or`in`any`promotional,`advertising`or`other`material`that`may`be`construed`as`an`endorsement`by`government`agency`or`by`any`prior`recipient`of`any`product`or`service`provided`by`recipient,`or`that`may`seek`to`obtain`commercial`advantage`by`the`fact`of`government`agency`s`or`a`prior`recipient`s`participation`in`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`in`an`effort`to`track`usage`and`maintain`accurate`records`of`the`subject`software,`each`recipient,`upon`receipt`of`the`subject`software,`is`requested`to`register`with`government`agency`by`visiting`the`following`website:`(?:.+)\.`recipient`s`name`and`personal`information`shall`be`used`for`statistical`purposes`only\.`once`a`recipient`makes`a`modification`available,`it`is`requested`that`the`recipient`inform`government`agency`at`the`web`site`provided`above`how`to`access`the`modification\.`\[alternative`paragraph`for`use`when`a`web`site`for`release`and`monitoring`of`subject`software`will`not`be`supported`by`releasing`government`agency\]`in`an`effort`to`track`usage`and`maintain`accurate`records`of`the`subject`software,`each`recipient,`upon`receipt`of`the`subject`software,`is`requested`to`provide`government`agency,`by`e\-`mail`to`the`government`agency`point`of`contact`listed`in`clause`5\.`f\.,`the`following`information:`(?:.+)\.`recipient`s`name`and`personal`information`shall`be`used`for`statistical`purposes`only\.`once`a`recipient`makes`a`modification`available,`it`is`requested`that`the`recipient`inform`government`agency,`by`e\-`mail`to`the`government`agency`point`of`contact`listed`in`clause`5\.`f\.,`how`to`access`the`modification\.`(?:.{,20})`each`contributor`represents`that`that`its`modification`is`believed`to`be`contributor`s`original`creation`and`does`not`violate`any`existing`agreements,`regulations,`statutes`or`rules,`and`further`that`contributor`has`sufficient`rights`to`grant`the`rights`conveyed`by`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`a`recipient`may`choose`to`offer,`and`to`charge`a`fee`for,`warranty,`support,`indemnity`and`or`liability`obligations`to`one`or`more`other`recipients`of`the`subject`software\.`a`recipient`may`do`so,`however,`only`on`its`own`behalf`and`not`on`behalf`of`government`agency`or`any`other`recipient\.`such`a`recipient`must`make`it`absolutely`clear`that`any`such`warranty,`support,`indemnity`and`or`liability`obligation`is`offered`by`that`recipient`alone\.`further,`such`recipient`agrees`to`indemnify`government`agency`and`every`other`recipient`for`any`liability`incurred`by`them`as`a`result`of`warranty,`support,`indemnity`and`or`liability`offered`by`such`recipient\.`(?:.{,20})`a`recipient`may`create`a`larger`work`by`combining`subject`software`with`separate`software`not`governed`by`the`terms`of`this`agreement`and`distribute`the`larger`work`as`a`single`product\.`in`such`case,`the`recipient`must`make`sure`subject`software,`or`portions`thereof,`included`in`the`larger`work`is`subject`to`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`notwithstanding`any`provisions`contained`herein,`recipient`is`hereby`put`on`notice`that`export`of`any`goods`or`technical`data`from`the`united`states`may`require`some`form`of`export`license`from`the`u\.`s\.`government\.`failure`to`obtain`necessary`export`licenses`may`result`in`criminal`liability`under`u\.`s\.`laws\.`government`agency`neither`represents`that`a`license`shall`not`be`required`nor`that,`if`required,`it`shall`be`issued\.`nothing`granted`herein`provides`any`such`export`license\.`disclaimer`of`warranties`and`liabilities;`waiver`and`indemnification`(?:.{,20})`no`warranty:`the`subject`software`is`provided`as`is`without`any`warranty`of`any`kind,`either`expressed,`implied,`or`statutory,`including,`but`not`limited`to,`any`warranty`that`the`subject`software`will`conform`to`specifications,`any`implied`warranties`of`merchantability,`fitness`for`a`particular`purpose,`or`freedom`from`infringement,`any`warranty`that`the`subject`software`will`be`error`free,`or`any`warranty`that`documentation,`if`provided,`will`conform`to`the`subject`software\.`this`agreement`does`not,`in`any`manner,`constitute`an`endorsement`by`government`agency`or`any`prior`recipient`of`any`results,`resulting`designs,`hardware,`software`products`or`any`other`applications`resulting`from`use`of`the`subject`software\.`further,`government`agency`disclaims`all`warranties`and`liabilities`regarding`third\-`party`software,`if`present`in`the`original`software,`and`distributes`it`as`is\.`(?:.{,20})`waiver`and`indemnity:`recipient`agrees`to`waive`any`and`all`claims`against`the`united`states`government,`its`contractors`and`subcontractors,`as`well`as`any`prior`recipient\.`if`recipient`s`use`of`the`subject`software`results`in`any`liabilities,`demands,`damages,`expenses`or`losses`arising`from`such`use,`including`any`damages`from`products`based`on,`or`resulting`from,`recipient`s`use`of`the`subject`software,`recipient`shall`indemnify`and`hold`harmless`the`united`states`government,`its`contractors`and`subcontractors,`as`well`as`any`prior`recipient,`to`the`extent`permitted`by`law\.`recipient`s`sole`remedy`for`any`such`matter`shall`be`the`immediate,`unilateral`termination`of`this`agreement\.`general`terms`(?:.{,20})`termination:`this`agreement`and`the`rights`granted`hereunder`will`terminate`automatically`if`a`recipient`fails`to`comply`with`these`terms`and`conditions,`and`fails`to`cure`such`noncompliance`within`thirty`\(30\)`days`of`becoming`aware`of`such`noncompliance\.`upon`termination,`a`recipient`agrees`to`immediately`cease`use`and`distribution`of`the`subject`software\.`all`sublicenses`to`the`subject`software`properly`granted`by`the`breaching`recipient`shall`survive`any`such`termination`of`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`severability:`if`any`provision`of`this`agreement`is`invalid`or`unenforceable`under`applicable`law,`it`shall`not`affect`the`validity`or`enforceability`of`the`remainder`of`the`terms`of`this`agreement\.`(?:.{,20})`applicable`law:`this`agreement`shall`be`subject`to`united`states`federal`law`only`for`all`purposes,`including,`but`not`limited`to,`determining`the`validity`of`this`agreement,`the`meaning`of`its`provisions`and`the`rights,`obligations`and`remedies`of`the`parties\.`(?:.{,20})`entire`understanding:`this`agreement`constitutes`the`entire`understanding`and`agreement`of`the`parties`relating`to`release`of`the`subject`software`and`may`not`be`superseded,`modified`or`amended`except`by`further`written`agreement`duly`executed`by`the`parties\.`(?:.{,20})`binding`authority:`by`accepting`and`using`the`subject`software`under`this`agreement,`a`recipient`affirms`its`authority`to`bind`the`recipient`to`all`terms`and`conditions`of`this`agreement`and`that`that`recipient`hereby`agrees`to`all`terms`and`conditions`herein\.`(?:.{,20})`point`of`contact:`any`recipient`contact`with`government`agency`is`to`be`directed`to`the`designated`representative`as`follows:`(?:.+)\.