MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL LICENSE TERMS

SQL SERVER BACKWARD-COMPATIBILITY FILES FOR MICROSOFT SQL SERVER

Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) licenses this supplement to you.  If you are licensed to use Microsoft SQL Server software (for which this supplement is applicable) (the "software"), you may use this supplement.  You may not use it if you do not have a license for the software.  You may use a copy of this supplement with each validly licensed copy of the software.

The following license terms describe additional use terms for this supplement.  These terms and the license terms for the software apply to your use of the supplement.  If there is a conflict, these supplemental license terms apply.

By using this supplement, you accept these terms.  If you do not accept them, do not use this supplement.

If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below.

1.  DISTRIBUTABLE CODE.  You are permitted to distribute the supplement in programs you develop if you comply with the terms below.

  a.  Right to Use and Distribute.  The supplement is "Distributable Code."

    *  Distributable Code.  You may copy and distribute the object code form of the software.  You may not modify the supplement, and your programs must include a complete copy of the supplement, including set-up.

    *  Third Party Distribution.  You may permit distributors of your programs to copy and distribute the Distributable Code as part of those programs.

  b.  Distribution Requirements.  For any Distributable Code you distribute, you must

    *  add significant primary functionality to it in your programs;

    *  require distributors to agree to terms that protect it at least as much as this agreement;

    *  display your valid copyright notice on your programs; and

    *  indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Microsoft from any claims, including attorneys' fees, related to the distribution or use of your programs.

  c.  Distribution Restrictions.  You may not

    *  alter any copyright, trademark or patent notice in the Distributable Code;

    *  use Microsoft's trademarks in your programs' names or in a way that suggests your programs come from or are endorsed by Microsoft;

    *  distribute Distributable Code to run on a platform other than the Windows platform; or

    *  include Distributable Code in malicious, deceptive or unlawful programs.

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