END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RAUTARUUKKI DESIGN PROGRAMS

As a SUBSCRIBER to the Rautaruukki design programs I agree to the following:

1RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1

The SUBSCRIBER is responsible for the use of the program. A precondition for the use of the program is, that the user is capable to perform corresponding dimensioning design without the aid of the program. The use of the program and the results requires good expert knowledge in the field of the used program (structural designer).

1.2

The function of the program and the accuracy of the dimensioning has been carefully tested. Rautaruukki Oyj and the authors take no responsibilities for direct or indirect costs incurred by faults in the program or in its applications.

2PURPOSE OF PROGRAMMES

2.1

Rautaruukki Oyj CRD unit has developed several design programs for steel construction.  The aim is to facilitate the design and dimensioning of steel constructions.  The programs support the use of products of Rautaruukki Oyj. The programs are mainly intended to be used by building designers. The use of these programs requires adequate theoretical knowledge of construction mechanics and dimensioning of steel-, thin sheet-, concrete- and composite structures.  Also qualified knowledge of the chosen dimensioning code is required.  

3THE PROGRAMS

3.1

Terms of this agreement are the same for all Rautaruukki design programs that are as follows:

ComSlab- composite slab program

ComCol- composite column program

ComBeam- composite beam program

Poimu- dimensioning program for profiled steel sheet

PurCalc- purling program

TrayPan- liner tray program

Profbeam- program for cold formed sections

4TERMS OF USE

4.1

The right to use the program applies only to one (site) office and every (site) office should have their own license.

4.2

The subscriber must notify Rautaruukki Oyj name of the contact person.  The contact person is entitled to get advice from Rautaruukki Oyj in matters concerning the program. Rautaruukki Oyj will send information about programs and updates to the contact person.

4.3

The SUBSCRIBER has the right to use the program only in the agreed business premises. The program must not be used outside the registered business location.

4.4

It is not allowed to copy or edit the program code. Program must not be used for other purposes than the one it is originally meant for.

4.5

The SUBSCRIBER should keep the program in such a way, that unauthorized persons cannot access it.

4.6

The right to use the program cannot be transferred to a third person without the written consent of Rautaruukki.

5USER ENVIRONMENTS

5.1

Program works in the Windows operating systems. Computer hardware requirements are outlined in the brochures for each program. Rautaruukki is not responsible for possible errors caused by the operation system.

6CONFIRMATION OF CONTRACT

6.1

This agreement will come into force when the SUBSCRIBER has accepted this agreement.

6.2

The contract is in force until further notice.

7TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

7.1

SUBSCRIBER can terminate this contract by sending written notification to Rautaruukki Oyj.

7.2

If SUBSCRIBER neglects to fulfill the terms of use Rautaruukki has right instantly to terminate this agreement. In that case Rautaruukki sends notification to SUBSCRIBER about the matter.

7.3

Civil actions concerning this agreement are aimed to be agreed during 1 month from written notification. If contracting parties do not enter to an agreement during that time it will be solved using conciliation procedure.