NO HARDSTOP OR PASSIVE LICENSE MONITORING Sample Clauses
The "No Hardstop or Passive License Monitoring" clause prohibits the use of technical measures that automatically restrict or disable access to software based solely on license status or usage monitoring. In practice, this means the licensor cannot implement features that lock users out or limit functionality if the system detects a potential license issue, nor can they rely on passive monitoring tools to enforce compliance. This clause ensures that users maintain uninterrupted access to the software, preventing sudden disruptions to business operations due to automated enforcement mechanisms.
NO HARDSTOP OR PASSIVE LICENSE MONITORING. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the Licensee, the Product and all upgrades shall not contain any computer code that would disable the Product or upgrades or impair in any way its operation based on the elapsing of a period of time, exceeding an authorized number of copies, advancement to a particular date or other numeral, or other similar self-destruct mechanisms (sometimes referred to as “time bombs,” “time locks,” or “drop dead” devices) or that would permit Contractor to access the Product to cause such disablement or impairment (sometimes referred to as a “trap door” device). Any Contractor access to the Product agreed to by Licensee as provided above shall be in accordance with Licensee’s security or other requirements. Contractor agrees that in the event of a breach of this provision that Licensee shall not have an adequate remedy at law, including monetary damages, and that Licensee shall consequently be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order, injunction, or other form of equitable relief against the continuance of such breach, in addition to any and all remedies to which Licensee shall be entitled.