The Agreement defines the Software use terms and conditions. Any first use of the Software implies complete acceptance of the terms of Agreement. If you disagree with any terms of the Agreement, you shall immediately cease to use the Software and delete the Software.
1. Terms and Definitions
1.1. “Administrator” means CADSoftTools.
1.2. “Website” means the Administrator's websites www.cadsofttools.com and www.3d-viewers.com, including subdomains.
1.3. “User” means a legal entity, an individual entrepreneur, or a private individual.
1.4. “Agreement” means this document, the Administrator's offer.
1.5. “License Contract” means a contract which allows the Administrator to entitle the User to use the Software for a fee. The License Contract may be concluded by signing an agreement in the form of a document or by accepting the Administrator's/Administrator's partner's offer on the Website by the User (by clicking the buttons Buy, Continue, Submit Order, ticking a checkbox, etc.) or in any other form as required by the law.
1.6. “Software Trial Version” means the Software with limited functionality used by the User for free for the purposes of testing.
1.7. “Software” means the software placed on the Website, including:
1.7.1. Applications:
- ABViewer is the software for viewing, editing, converting, measuring, printing DWG and other CAD files, 3D models, and raster images. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- Fluchtplan Creator is the software for creating evacuation plans according to DIN ISO 23601 2010. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- CST CAD Navigator is the software for importing and exporting 2D/3D formats, measuring and creating section views, converting PDF files to DWG/DXF, generating G-code for CNC machines. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
1.7.2. Web Applications:
- ShareCAD is the software for viewing CAD files and 3D models. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- PDF to DWG Online Converter is the software for PDF to DWG conversion. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
1.7.3. Computer Software Development Kits (hereinafter referred to as the SDK):
- CAD VCL Multiplatform is the software for derivative computer program development in Delphi and C++Builder development environments. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- CAD DLL is the software for adding CAD functionality to applications in different languages that support DLL technology. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- CAD .NET is the software for derivative computer program development in .NET environment. It supports AutoCAD® DWG, DXF, PLT and other CAD formats. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- Web CAD SDK is the software for viewing DWG and CAD drawings on the Internet, Intranet, SharePoint, Office 365 and other online HTML5 enabled technologies. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- libcad.so is the software for Linux platforms. It enables to add CAD functionality to applications in different programming languages. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
1.7.4. ActiveX:
- CADEditorX is a component for adding CAD functionality to a web page or to an application under development in any development environment supporting ActiveX and COM technology. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
- CADViewX is the software designed to work with vector and raster graphics in any development environment that supports ActiveX technology. It enables to add the ability to view, import, export and print files to the User's application or on a web page. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the link.
1.7.5. Plugins:
- CAD Image DLL is the software that supports AutoDesk DWG, DXF, Hewlett-Packard HPGL, SVG, CGM. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CS_DWG.DLL is the software that supports AutoDesk DWG. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CS_DXF.DLL is the software that supports AutoDesk DXF. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CS_HPGL.DLL is the software that supports Hewlett-Packard HPGL. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CS_SVG.DLL is the software that supports SVG format. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CS_CGM.DLL is the software that supports CGM format. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
- CAD View plugin for Total Commander is the software for viewing AutoCAD® DWG, DXF, DWF, Hewlett-Packard HPGL/HPGL2, SVG and CGM in TC Lister and exporting them to JPEG and TIFF. Description and functional capabilities of the Software are available at the the link.
2. Subject of the Agreement
2.1. The Administrator entitles the User to use the Software on the terms of the simple (nonexclusive) license for free or for a fee according to the License Contract.
2.2. When the License Contract is signed, the Software shall be used according to its terms and conditions, while the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall apply to the extent not conflicting with the License Contract.
2.3. The User is entitled to use the Software Trial Versions for free according to the Agreement only for the purposes of testing within the following period of time:
2.3.1. for ABViewer - 30 calendar days since installation.
2.3.2. for Fluchtplan Creator – 15 calendar days since installation.
2.3.3. for CST CAD Navigator - 30 calendar days since installation. The User is entitled to request an additional trial period for a period not exceeding 15 calendar days.
2.3.4. for CAD DLL, CAD .NET, Web CAD SDK, libcad.so, CADEditorX - 45 calendar days since installation.
2.3.5. for CAD View Plugin for Total Commander - 30 calendar days since installation.
2.3.6. for CAD VCL Multiplatform, CADViewX, CAD Image DLL, CS_DWG.DLL, CS_DXF.DLL, CS_HPGL.DLL, CS_SVG.DLL, CS_CGM.DLL - for an unlimited time.
2.4. The User is entitled to use Web Applications for free only for non-commercial purposes.
3. Acceptance of Terms
3.1. Any use of the Software implies complete and unconditional acceptance of the Agreement terms by the User (Agreement acceptance).
4. Gaining Access
4.1. Within 10 business days since the license fee is received by the Administrator according to the License Contract, the Administrator delivers the Software to the User by sending a download link and activation code or an installation file to the User's email. The User shall install the Software and configure the environment on its own account.
4.2. Gaining Access to the Application Trial Version:
4.2.1. The User shall download a Software distribution kit that contains an installation file from the Administrator's website.
4.2.2. The User shall install the Software and configure the environment on its own account.
4.3. Gaining Access to the Web Application:
4.3.1. The User is entitled to use the Software on the website https://sharecad.org/ or on the Website.
4.4. Gaining Access to the SDK Trial Version:
4.4.1. The User shall download a Software distribution kit from the Website.
4.4.2. The distribution kit includes the following elements:
- for CAD VCL Multiplatform - executable files of demo applications in the form of .exe files, files with demo application source codes, drawing samples, library demo version in the form of .dcu, .obj, .hpp, .o files, readme file;
- for CAD DLL, CAD .NET - executable files of demo applications in the form of .exe files, files with demo application source codes, drawing samples, library demo version in the form of .dll files, readme file;
- for Web CAD SDK - files with demo application source codes, library demo version in the form of .dll files, additional installer for CADService component, readme file;
- for libcad.so- executable files of demo applications in the form of .elf files, files with demo application source codes, drawing samples, library demo version in the form of .so files, readme file.
4.4.3. The User shall install the Software on its own account.
4.5. Gaining Access to the ActiveX Trial Version:
4.5.1. The User shall download a Software distribution kit from the Website.
4.5.2. The distribution kit includes the following elements: executable files of demo applications in the form of .exe files, files with demo application source codes, drawing samples, library demo version in the form of .ocx files, readme file.
4.5.3. The User shall install the Software on its own account.
4.6. Gaining Access to the Plugin Trial Versions:
4.6.1. The User shall download a Software distribution kit from the Website.
4.6.2. The distribution kit includes an installation file, an AppExtension file and setup information.
4.6.3. The User shall install the Software on its own account.
5. License Types
5.1. The Administrator grants the right to use the Software according to one of the following license types:
5.1.1. The User is granted with a one-user license which implies that the Software is used by one designated user. The Software may be used on several computers if the Software is used only by the designated user.
5.1.2. The User is granted with a server license which implies that the Software is installed on the User's server and may be used simultaneously by a definite number of people.
5.1.3. The User is granted with a license which implies that the Software is installed on the User's server and may be used simultaneously by the User's employees on computers connected to the User's server.
5.1.4. The User is granted with a license for local server projects which implies that the Software is used on a definite number of User's servers and may be used simultaneously by indefinite number of people on the computers connected to the User's server.
5.1.5. The User is granted with a license for cloud projects which implies that the Software is installed on the User's server and may be used simultaneously by an indefinite number of people on computers connected to the User's server.
5.2. The license type is specified in the License Contract.
5.3. A Software Trial Version user is granted with one user license.
6. Terms of Use
For Applications
6.1. Software territory of use: worldwide.
6.2. License term:
6.2.1. for the Software which is used according to the License Contract - within the duration of the exclusive right, unless otherwise is provided by the License Contract.
6.2.2. for the Software Trial Version:
- ABViewer - 30 calendar days since installation.
- Fluchtplan Creator – 15 calendar days since installation.
- CST CAD Navigator - 30 calendar days since installation; after the additional trial period request - 15 calendar days since the start of the additional trial period.
6.3. When the license term is over, the User is entitled to enter into a license contract with the Administrator. Otherwise, the access to the Software is blocked.
6.4. The User is entitled to use the Software only in the following ways:
6.4.1. to recall it by way of installation, to launch the Software according to the license type;
6.4.2. to customize the Software, including making changes to the Software in order to make it work properly on the User's hardware;
6.4.3. to make Software copies for archive purposes;
6.4.4. to make Software copies in the User's backup IT system.
6.5. The User is not entitled to grant the right to use the Software to any third parties.
6.6. The Software Trial Version contains warning messages and warning texts on images after saving, copying and printing. Files created in the Trial Version of Fluchtplan Creator may not be compatible with other computer programs.
For Web Application
6.7. Software territory of use: worldwide.
6.8. License term: throughout the functioning of https://sharecad.org/ or the Website.
6.9. The User is entitled to use the Software only in the following ways:
6.9.1. to recall the Software only for non-commercial purposes.
6.10. The Software usage implies that the User uploads files to https://sharecad.org/ or to the Website. Supported file formats and sizes are determined by the Administrator and specified on https://sharecad.org/ or the Website.
6.11. In order to use the PDF to DWG Online Converter Web Application, the User is entitled to upload up to two files per day to the Website.
6.12. The User is solely liable if provided files violate the law or any third-party rights.
6.13. The Administrator is entitled to delete the User's files in the following cases:
6.13.1. the Agreement is terminated;
6.13.2. User's files violate the law;
6.13.3. User's files violate any third-party rights;
6.13.4. User's files contradict principles of morality, righteousness and ethics;
6.13.5. User's files require a disproportional amount of storage;
6.13.6. 24 hours after the files are uploaded to the Web Application.
6.14. The Administrator is entitled to cancel the uploading of User's files to the Web Application at its discretion and without giving any reason.
For SDK, ActiveX
6.15. Software territory of use: worldwide.
6.16. License term:
6.16.1. for the Software which is used according to the License Contract - within the duration of the exclusive right, unless otherwise is provided by the License Contract.
6.16.2. for the Software Trial Version:
- CAD VCL Multiplatform, CADViewX - within the duration of the exclusive right.
- CAD DLL, CAD .NET, Web CAD SDK, libcad.so, CADEditorX - 45 calendar days since installation.
6.17. When the license term is over, the User is entitled to enter into a license contract with the Administrator. Otherwise, the access to the Software is blocked.
6.18. The User is entitled to use the Software only in the following ways:
6.18.1. to recall it by way of installation, to launch the Software according to the license type;
6.18.2. to modify (re-engineer) the Software by way of expanding its functionality in order to create a derivative computer program;
6.18.3. to use it as part of its own derivative computer program only in the form of run-time packages or compiled executable modules. This method does not apply to the Software Trial Version.
6.18.4. to customize the Software, including making changes to the Software in order to make it work properly on the User's hardware;
6.18.5. to make Software copies for archive purposes;
6.18.6. to make Software copies in the User's backup IT system;
6.18.7. to distribute a definite number of copies of a derivative computer program created by the User as a result of the Software modification. This method does not apply to the Software Trial Version.
6.19. The User is entitled to grant the right to use the Software, except for the Software Trial Version, as part of the computer derivative program if the Software is used in the derivative computer program only in the form of run-time packages or compiled executable modules. In that case, the User is entitled to grant the right to use the Software on the terms of the simple (nonexclusive) license. Administrator's permission for such usage is not required.
6.20. In other cases, the User is not entitled to grant the right to use the Software, including as part of computer derivative program, to any third party.
6.21. If the License Contract gives User the right to use CAD .NET Software for 1 year, the User is entitled to continue distribution of the computer derivative program created by the User as a result of CAD .NET Software modification within the license duration, when the 1-year period is over, subject to the limitations and restrictions stated by the Agreement. This right is not granted to the Users of other Software, Software Trial Versions.
6.22. The Software Trial Version contains warning messages and warning texts on images after saving, copying and printing, a registration window.
For Plugins
6.23. Software territory of use: worldwide.
6.24. License term:
6.24.1. for the Software which is used according to the License Contract - within the duration of the exclusive right, unless otherwise is provided by the License Contract.
6.24.2. for the Software Trial Version:
- for CAD Image DLL, CS_DWG.DLL, CS_DXF.DLL, CS_HPGL.DLL, CS_SVG.DLL, CS_CGM.DLL - within the exclusive right duration.
- for CAD View Plugin for Total Commander - 30 calendar days since installation.
6.25. When the license term is over, the User is entitled to enter into a license contract with the Administrator. Otherwise, the access to the Software is blocked.
6.26. The User is entitled to use the Software only in the following ways:
6.26.1. to recall it by way of installation, to launch the Software according to the license type;
6.26.2. to customize the Software, including making changes to the Software in order to make it work properly on the User's hardware;
6.26.3. to make Software copies for archive purposes;
6.26.4. to make Software copies in the User's backup IT system;
6.27. the User is not entitled to grant the right to use the Software to any third parties.
6.28. The Software contains warning messages and warning texts on images after saving, copying and printing, a registration window.
7. Prohibited Actions
7.1. The User has no right:
7.1.1. to use the Software in a way which is not covered by the Agreement;
7.1.2. to carry out actions, including technical ones, aimed at deranging the Software proper functioning;
7.1.3. to make attempts to get around the Software technical restrictions;
7.1.4. to decompile the Software;
7.1.5. to analyze the Software with disassembler or try to discover the Software source code;
7.1.6. to delete any information about the Administrator's copyright, trademarks or exclusive right from the Software code, interface and documents;
7.1.7. to modify the Software in order to create a derivative computer program which will engage in competition with computer programs placed on the Website.
7.1.8. to grant the right to make changes in the source code and to grant access to the Software source code and/or solutions contained in it, to any third party.
7.2. Moreover, the Web Application User is prohibited:
7.2.1. to test reliability of the Web Application;
7.2.2. to interfere with the work of any other user of the Web Application or the network, including but not limited to the intentional attempts to overload the Web System or flooding;
7.2.3. to carry out activities leading to an excessive load of the Web Application.
8. Updates and Upgrades
8.1. The Administrator releases the following Software updates and upgrades:
8.1.1. Major upgrades (indicated as Х.х);
8.1.2. Minor updates (indicated as х.Х).
Release of Software updates and upgrades is not mandatory for the Administrator.
8.2. The Administrator grants the User with the right to use Software minor updates:
8.2.1. within 1 year since the License Contract is signed - without additional payment. 1 year after the License Contract is signed, Software minor updates are provided for an additional fee according to a separate contract.
8.2.2. The Administrator grants the User with the right to use Software minor updates of the Software Trial Version within the duration of the license, without any additional fees.
8.3. The Administrator grants the User with the right to use Software major upgrades for an additional fee according to a separate contract. If a new major version of the Software is released within 3 months after the License Contract is signed, the Administrator grants the User with the right to use Software major upgrades without additional payment.
8.4. The Administrator places up-do-date major versions of Software Trial Versions on the Website for testing purposes. The User is entitled to gain access to them according to the Agreement.
8.5. The Administrator grants the User with the right to use Software updates and upgrades on the same terms and conditions as for the Software according to the Agreement.
8.6. The User shall follow the Software update and upgrade publications on the Website at its own discretion. Meanwhile, the Administrator is entitled to inform the User about the Software updates and upgrades by sending a notification to the User's email.
8.7. The User shall download and install a new Software version at its own discretion.
8.8. The Administrator does not update or upgrade the Software if the User has made any changes in the Software source code on its own and/or through third parties, including any changes made upon the Administrator's recommendation.
9. Technical Support
9.1. The Administrator provides technical support for the Software, except for the Web Applications.
9.2. The Administrator provides technical support:
9.2.1. within the duration of the License Contract, except for the cases when the right to use the Software is provided for the whole duration of the exclusive right;
9.2.2. since the License Contract is signed until a new major version of the Software is released, when the right to use the Software is provided for the whole duration of the exclusive right;
9.2.3. within the trial period. If a trial period is not limited in time, the Administrator provides technical support within 45 calendar days after the Software installation.
9.3. Technical support includes User's consultations with managers (administrators and moderators).
9.4. The Administrator provides technical support by answering User's written inquiries via email.
10. Exclusive Right
10.1. The Administrator owns the legal rights to the Software.
10.2. The Administrator is entitled:
10.2.1. to change, enhance and update the Software without User's permission or notification;
10.2.2. to place any limitations on the Software use;
10.2.3. to collect information about the Software, to conduct surveys for statistics purposes and for improving Software performance.
10.3. The Administrator provides the right to use the Software as is. The Administrator does not guarantee that all functional capabilities of the Software shall meet the User's expectations or be applicable for its specific goal.
10.4. The Administrator is entitled to use components that are distributed on open licensing terms and provide them to the User as is.
10.5. Granting the User with the right to use the Software does not imply that the User has a right to use the Administrator's means of identification, including trademarks, company name, trade name.
11. Representations
11.1. The User represents and warrants that:
11.1.1. the User has examined the functional capabilities and intended use of the Software;
11.1.2. the User shall not violate intellectual and other rights of the Administrator and third parties;
11.1.3. the information stated in the contact form is true and does not violate the law.
12. Liability of the Parties
12.1. The User is liable for their actions in the Software according to the law.
12.2. If the User carries out prohibited actions and violates the representations provided according to the Agreement, they shall be liable for any damage caused by such violation and shall compensate for such damage.
12.3. If the Administrator receives any complaints, claims or actions for infringement of any third-party rights caused by the User while using the Software, the User shall regulate them at its own discretion and compensate for the Administrator's damage, if any.
13. Limitation of Liability
13.1. The Administrator shall not be liable for any losses, including but not limited to losses related to lost profit, interruption of commercial or production activities, loss of information, negligence, or any other losses, arising from the use of or inability to use the Software.
13.2. The User is solely liable for the Software use risks, including but not limited to the consequences of legal and technical restrictions and protection of third-party exclusive rights in a foreign jurisdiction.
13.3. The Administrator shall not be liable and shall not compensate for the User's losses:
13.3.1. for possible failures and interruptions in the Software operation, its malfunction and the loss of any information caused by them;
13.3.2. for any action/inaction of service, network, software or hardware providers;
13.3.3. for any type of losses caused by the use of the Software or its parts/features;
13.3.4. if the Software is not compatible with other computer programs;
13.3.5. before the User or any third parties, for any lost data which were placed in the Software;
13.3.6. for any damage or problems with the User's computer, mobile device, other device, arising during the Software use;
13.3.7. for any errors and/or violations connected to the Software use and arising as a result of wrongful actions of the User or third parties;
13.3.8. for the consequences caused by the fact that the User has granted access to the Software to third parties;
13.3.9. for failures and interruptions in the Software operation caused by the actions of state authorities;
13.3.10. for harm to honor, dignity or business reputation caused by the use of the Software and the contents that have been accessed by the User or other parties through the Software;
13.3.11. for the inability to use the Software for reasons beyond the Administrator's control;
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1. Relations between the Administrator and the User are regulated according to the law.
14.2. Any disputes arising between the Administrator and the User shall be resolved through a complaint procedure. Any claim shall be responded within 30 calendar days upon receipt thereof by the addressee.
14.3. If it is impossible to resolve a dispute though a complaint procedure, the dispute shall be referred to the Arbitration Court.
15. Exchange of Information and Documents
15.1. The User shall keep the email password credentials confidential.
15.2. The Administrator is entitled to send Software operation notifications to the User and answers to the User's inquiries to the User's email address.
15.3. Email for exchange of information and documents:
15.3.1. Administrator's email is specified in the Agreement;
15.3.2. User's email is specified in the License Contract, in the contact form, or provided to the Administrator in any other way.
16. Inquiry Process
16.1. In case of any questions concerning the Software operation, the User is entitled to send them to the Administrator's email.
16.2. While sending an inquiry to the Administrator, the User shall provide all information required for the Administrator to address and solve the issue, including the User's identification data.
16.3. The Administrator addresses the User's issues on first-come, first-served basis. Inquiry response time depends on the type of inquiry and the total number of inquiries.
16.4. The Administrator does not give consultations upon the issues which are not connected to the Software, require professional evaluation, or are beyond the Administrator's competence.
16.5. The Administrator is entitled to not address the following User's inquiries:
16.5.1. which lack information which allows the Administrator to address the inquiry properly;
16.5.2. which contain false or incorrect information;
16.5.3. in case when a response to the inquiry has already been sent to the User (repetitive inquiries);
16.5.4. which contain insulting or threatening language or inquiries in aggressively negative form, with profane (obscene) language;
16.5.5. which have been made in violation of the inquiry process specified by the Agreement.
17. Agreement Amendment Term and Procedure
17.1. The Agreement shall be effective upon its acceptance by the User and until the end of the access period.
17.2. The Administrator is entitled to unilaterally amend the Agreement at any time.
17.3. The new version of the Agreement shall come into force from the date of its publication on the Administrator's website. By using the Software after the Agreement is amended, the User accepts the terms and conditions of the new version.
17.4. If any provision of the Agreement becomes null and void according to the law, the remaining provisions remain in full force and the Agreement shall be fulfilled by the parties without reference to such provision.
Contact Details
CADSoftTools
Tel: +1 800 469-9789
Email: info@cadsofttools.com