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SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Software End User License Agreement is a legal agreement between Amazon
Digital Services, Inc. (�Amazon� and, together with Amazon�s Affiliates, �we� or
�us�) and the individual or entity accepting this Agreement (�you�).

Please read this Agreement, all rules and policies related to the publisher
software tools, and the Amazon.com Privacy Notice (located at
http://www.amazon.com/privacy) (collectively, the �Agreement�) carefully before
downloading or using the publisher software tools. This Agreement applies to the
publisher software tools and to any and all updates, modifications and enhancements
to the publisher software tools that we may provide, as well as any associated
printed and online documentation (collectively, the �Software�).

If you download or use the Software, you will be bound by the terms of this
Agreement. If you do not or cannot agree to the terms of this Agreement, do not
attempt to download or use the Software.

LICENSE
The Software allows you to do one or more of the following: (i) convert documents
existing in certain file types or formats into Kindle-compatible formats (such
Kindle-compatible files, the �Content�), or (ii) preview Content from a personal
computer to evaluate how that Content may appear on Kindle products. Subject to
your compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Amazon
grants to you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-assignable, non-sublicensable and
non-transferable license to download, install and use the Software on a server,
desktop or laptop computer for your use (which may be personal or commercial) for
the purpose of converting documents into Content and previewing the Content, as
applicable.

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE


The Software may include third party software that is subject to different license
terms than are contained in this Agreement. Please refer to the Software�s
installation directory to review any applicable third party terms.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS; NO REVERSE ENGINEERING, DECOMPILATION OR DISASSEMBLY


You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software,
whether in whole or in part, create any derivative works from or of the Software,
or combine the Software with other products, except that you may make one copy of
the Software for back-up purposes. You may not separate any individual component of
the Software for use on another device or computer, may not transfer it for use on
another device or use it, or any portion of it, over a network and may not sell,
rent, lease, lend, distribute or sublicense or otherwise assign any rights to the
Software in whole or in part. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved
by Amazon.

NO ILLEGAL USE
The Software may be used only for lawful purposes and in a lawful manner, and you
agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Amazon may investigate
any reported violation of its policies and take any action it deems appropriate,
including terminating your license to use the Software without notice.

COPYRIGHT
The Software is the exclusive property of Amazon and is protected by U.S. and
international copyright laws. All content included on the Software, such as text,
graphics, logos, button icons, and images, is the property of Amazon or our content
suppliers and licensors, and is separately and in the aggregate protected by United
States and international copyright laws.
TRADEMARKS
AMAZON, the AMAZON logo, Kindle, and other marks indicated on the Software or
herein are trademarks of Amazon or its affiliates in the United States and other
countries. Other Amazon graphics, logos, button icons, scripts, and service names
are trademarks or trade dress of Amazon or its affiliates. Amazon's trademarks and
trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not
Amazon's, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among users, or in any
manner that disparages or discredits Amazon or its affiliates. All other trademarks
not owned by Amazon or its affiliates that appear on the Software are the property
of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or
sponsored by Amazon or its affiliates.

PATENTS
The Software and/or methods used in association with the Software may be covered by
one or more patents or pending patent applications.

EXPORT REGULATIONS
You will comply with all applicable export and re-export restrictions and
regulations, and you will not transfer, or encourage, assist, or authorize the
transfer of the Software to a prohibited country or otherwise in violation of any
such restrictions or regulations.

TERMINATION
Your rights under this Agreement will automatically terminate without notice from
Amazon if you fail to comply with any term of this Agreement. In case of such
termination, you must cease all use of the Software.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE
GIVEN BY AMAZON OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF AMAZON CREATES A WARRANTY, AND
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND �AS AVAILABLE,� WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. AMAZON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS LICENSORS, AND ANY OF THEIR
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, SUCH AS THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET
ENJOYMENT, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS. AMAZON, ITS SUPPLIERS, AND
ITS LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL
COMPONENTS. THE LAWS OF CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE
DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, AMAZON, ITS SUPPLIERS, ITS LICENSORS, AND ANY
OF THEIR AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THE SOFTWARE,
SUCH AS ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE OF THE
SOFTWARE OR ANY ASSOCIATED PRODUCT, EVEN IF AMAZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, AMAZON'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO FIVE DOLLARS (US $5.00). THE LAWS OF CERTAIN
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE
EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

GOVERNING LAW
The laws of the state of Washington, without regard to principles of conflict of
laws, will govern this Agreement and any dispute of any sort that might arise
between you and Amazon.
DISPUTES
Any dispute relating in any way to the Software in which the aggregate total claim
for relief sought on behalf of one or more parties exceeds $7,500 shall be
adjudicated in any state or federal court in King County, Washington, and you
consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS


The Software is provided to the U.S. Government as �commercial items,� �commercial
computer software,� �commercial computer software documentation,� and �technical
data,� as defined in the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation and the U.S. Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, with the same rights and restrictions
customarily provided to end users.

AMENDMENT
We may amend any of the terms of this Agreement in our sole discretion by posting
the revised terms on the Amazon.com website. Your continued use of the Software
after the effective date of any such amendment constitutes your agreement to be
bound by such amendment.

NO WAIVER
Amazon's failure to enforce the strict performance of any provision of this
Agreement will not constitute a waiver of Amazon's right to subsequently enforce
such provisions or any other provisions of this Agreement. No waiver of any
provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY


This is the entire agreement between Amazon and you regarding the Software and
supersedes all prior understandings regarding such subject matter. If any term or
condition of this Agreement is deemed invalid, void, or for any reason
unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity
and enforceability of any remaining term or condition.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For communications concerning this Agreement, you may contact Amazon by writing to
Amazon.com, Attn: Legal Department, 410 Terry Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109-5210
USA.

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