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CISCO TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSING OR USING THIS PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY!

This is a temporary legal agreement ("Agreement") between you, individually or your business, education or individual entity ("Licensee") and Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco"). The intent of this temporary license program is to encourage the testing and development of a Cisco REST API, which may or may not become a production grade API. By checking the box below, opening the sealed media container, installing, downloading, copying or otherwise using the Application Programming Interface, you signify that you accept and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, do not proceed further. 1.0 DEFINITIONS. 1.1 "API means the REST Application Programming Interface , which may include object code, software libraries, interfaces, software tools, sample source code, published specifications and Documentation. API may include future, updated or otherwise modified version(s) thereof furnished by or on behalf of Cisco (at its sole discretion) to Licensee. Cisco may or may not productize this REST API for production delivery 1.2 "Documentation" includes, but is not limited to REST API programmer guides, CDs, manuals, materials, and information appropriate or necessary for use in connection with the API. 2.0 LICENSE GRANT. 2.1 REST API License. A. Cisco hereby grants Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license (without the right to sublicense) to use or modify the REST API solely for the purpose of Licensee's development of applications to work in conjunction with the Cisco products referenced in the API or for which the API was provided (Approved Products). B. Licensee shall have no right to distribute, license (whether or not through multiple tiers) or otherwise transfer the API or any modifications thereto to any third party except as embedded in or with the Approved Products and only under terms and conditions no less protective of Cisco than the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 2.2 Licensee may copy the API only as necessary to exercise its rights here under; provided, however that Licensee may also make one (1) copy for back-up purposes and any reproduction of the API (including derivatives thereof), either in whole or in part, shall include any Cisco copyright notice that was provided in the API. 2.3 No Reverse Engineering. Licensee shall have no rights to any source code for any of the software in the API. Licensee agrees that it shall not cause or permit the disassembly, decompilation or reverse engineering of the software. 2.4 Licensee acknowledges that effective utilization of the REST API may require the use of a development tool, compiler and other software and technology of third parties. Licensee is solely responsible for procuring such third party software and technology and any necessary licenses for the use thereof. 2.5 U.S. Government End Users. The API is a "commercial item" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101, consisting of "commercial computer software" and commercial computer software documentation" as such items are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, Licensee will provide the API to U.S. Government end users pursuant to the terms and conditions therein. 2.6 All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Cisco and, except as expressly set forth herein, no license is granted by Cisco under this Agreement directly, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, under any patent, copyright, trade secret or trademark or other intellectual property right of Cisco. Nothing herein

shall be deemed to authorize Licensee to use Cisco's trademarks or trade names in Licensee's advertising, marketing, promotional, sales or related materials. 3.0 OWNERSHIP. 3.1 As between Cisco and Licensee, Cisco or its licensors shall own and retain all proprietary rights, including all patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark and other intellectual property rights, in and to the API and any corrections, bug fixes, enhancements, updates, improvements, or modifications thereto, and Licensee hereby irrevocably transfers, conveys and assigns to Cisco all of its right, title, and interest therein. Cisco shall have the exclusive right to apply for or register any patents, mask work rights, copyrights, and such other proprietary protections with respect thereto. Licensee acknowledges that the license granted under this Agreement does not provide Licensee with title or ownership to the API, but only a right of limited use under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 3.2 Licensee may provide suggestions, comments or other feedback to Cisco with respect to Ciscos business, products, solutions, or service offerings, including, without limitation, the REST API (collectively, Feedback). Cisco shall be free to disclose and use the Feedback without any obligations. The provision of all Feedback is entirely voluntary and will not impose any obligation on Cisco to implement any Feedback. 4.0 SUPPORT. Cisco will not provide any support for the REST API under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed to require Cisco to provide support services or updates, upgrades, bug fixes or modifications to the REST API. 5.0 CONFIDENTIALITY. 5.1 Licensee shall take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of the API, the Documentation and other Cisco technical information obtained by it in connection with the API (collectively, the "Confidential Information"), and will not disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without Ciscos written consent. Licensee shall at all times, both during the term of this Agreement and for a period of at least five (5) years after its termination, keep in trust and confidence all such Confidential Information, and shall not use such Confidential Information other than as expressly authorized by Cisco under this Agreement. 5.2 Licensee shall not disclose, advertise, or publish the terms and conditions of this Agreement without the prior written consent of Cisco. Any press release or publication regarding this Agreement or Cisco requires prior review and written approval of Cisco. 6.0 NO WARRANTY. The API and Documentation are provided "AS-IS" without any warranty whatsoever. CISCO SPECIFICALLY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY. CISCO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE API AND DOCUMENTATION ARE SUITABLE FOR LICENSEE'S USE, THAT THE API OR DOCUMENTATION ARE WITHOUT DEFECT OR ERROR, THAT OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPRED, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. FURTHER, CISCO MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE API AND DOCUMENTATION. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 7.0 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WAIVER CISCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO

THIS AGREEMENT OR USE OF THE API, OR FOR THE LOSS OF DATA, INFORMATION OF ANY KIND, BUSINESS, PROFITS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, HOWEVER CAUSED, AND WHETHER OR NOT CISCO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 8.0 HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS SUITABILITY LICENSEE SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRODUCT USE OR APPLICATION DEVELOPED USING THE API THAT MAY FALL UNDER UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REGULATION, OR OTHER SUCH SIMILAR REGULATORY JURISDICTION, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE TO SUCH REGULATION AS MAY BE APPLICABLE. LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CISCO PROVIDES THE API AS A GENERAL PURPOSE DEVELOPMENT TOOL TO LICENSEE. 9.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL CISCO'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO LICENSEE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500). THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. 10.0 INDEMNIFICATION Licensee shall indemnify and hold Cisco and its officers, directors, agents, suppliers, customers and employees harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) incurred by reason of any claim or suit in respect of the distribution, licensing or sale of software or other products (including but not limited to applications, interfaces and application programming interfaces) developed utilizing the API, including but not limited to, products liability claims and claims of infringement of third party intellectual property rights (excluding, however, claims alleging the API or Documentation in unmodified form infringes third party intellectual property rights). 11.0 TERM AND TERMINATION. 11.1 This Temporary Agreement will enter into effect when accepted as set forth below and shall remain in effect until terminated by Cisco orsuperseded by a more permanent license Agreement for the REST API. 11.2 Either party shall have the right to terminate the Agreement, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party for any reason or no reason. 11.3 Notwithstanding language to the contrary, Cisco, at its sole discretion, may terminate this Agreement immediately, upon written notice to Licensee for breach of Section 2 (License Grant), Section 5 (Confidentiality) or Section 13(Export Controls). 11.4 Upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee will immediately cease using the Confidential Information, and Licensee agrees to destroy (or at Ciscos option and expense), return the Confidential Information, including but not limited to any adaptations or modifications thereof. 11.5 The rights and obligations of the parties contained in Sections 1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3, and 5 through 16 (inclusive) shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement. 12.0 ASSIGNMENT. Licensee may not assign this Agreement or any interest or rights granted hereunder to any third party without the prior written consent of Cisco. A change of control or reorganization of Licensee pursuant to a merger, sale of assets or stock shall be deemed to be an assignment under this Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate immediately upon occurrence of any prohibited assignment. 13.0 EXPORT CONTROLS.

Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Act, affecting the export of technology. 14.0 WAIVER. No failure by either party to exercise or enforce any of its rights under this Agreement will act as a waiver of such rights and no waiver of a breach in a particular situation shall be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. 15.0 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in force. 16.0 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Cisco hereby specifically disclaims the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. 17.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, its exhibits and other agreements or documents referenced herein, constitute the full and complete understanding and agreement between the parties and supersede all contemporaneous and prior understandings, agreements (excluding the Cisco Developer Support Program Agreement) and representations relating to the subject matter hereof. No modifications, alterations or amendments shall be effective unless in writing signed by both parties to this Agreement. Click here to download a copy of the agreement document.

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