razzle/LICENSE.md

# THE RAZZLE ULTRA-EXCLUSIVE "LOOK BUT DON'T TOUCH" PUBLIC LICENSE (Version 1.0.0)



**Effective Date:**   October 2nd, 2024

**Copyright Holder:** Nicholas Orlowsky  

**Project Name:** RAZZLE Operating System ("RAZZLE" or "the Software")  



**IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING, MODIFYING, OR DISTRIBUTING THIS SOFTWARE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS LICENSE, AND MAY SUBJECT YOU TO LEGAL ACTION AND LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES.**



1. **Definitions**  

   1.1. "License" refers to this legal agreement governing the use, modification, and distribution of the Software.  

   1.2. "Software" refers to RAZZLE, in whole or in part, including but not limited to source code, object code, executables, documentation, and any associated files or components.  

   1.3. "You" refers to any individual or entity that uses, modifies, distributes, or attempts to use, modify, or distribute the Software.  

   1.4. "Use" refers to downloading, copying, accessing, installing, executing, or otherwise interacting with the Software in any manner.  

   1.5. "ICBM" refers to an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, a type of missile designed for long-range delivery of payloads, with a minimum range of 5,500 kilometers, utilizing a high-arcing trajectory for targeting, and encompassing all associated systems and technologies.

   1.5. "December" refers to the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days, typically associated with the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere, and encompassing all cultural and holiday observances during this period.

   1.6. "SEPTA" refers to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, the regional public transportation agency providing bus, subway, and commuter rail services in the Greater Philadelphia area, encompassing all associated transit systems, operations, and facilities, including but not limited to the Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, Regional Rail Lines (such as the Paoli/Thorndale Line, Trenton Line, and others), and various bus routes.



2. **Restrictions on Use**  

   2.1. The Software is provided to You strictly on a "for viewing purposes only" basis. You are prohibited from using the Software in any productive, experimental, educational, personal, commercial, non-commercial, or any other environment.  

   2.2. Any attempt to modify, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or tamper with the Software in any way is strictly prohibited and will result in the automatic termination of this License.  

   2.3. You may not distribute, share, sublicense, or otherwise provide the Software to any third party, whether or not in exchange for compensation, without prior written permission from the Copyright Holder.  

   2.4. The Software may not be used for any purpose, including but not limited to:  

        a. Any form of computing, data processing, or algorithmic calculation;  

        b. Any educational purpose, whether academic or otherwise, including but not limited to any current University of Texas computer science students viewing the code;

        c. Any experimentation, research, or study;  

        d. Any personal, recreational, or hobbyist activity;  

        e. Any commercial, business, or governmental application;

        f. Launching ICBM missiles with a range exceeding 7500 kilometers during the month of December;  

        g. Conducting any activities that may encourage, endorse, or facilitate evil schemes or nefarious plots;

        h. For circumventing rule 3 subsection A of the Bowling Analysis & Research Tool rules;

        i. For causing delays on a SEPTA service, including but not limited to the Market-Frankford Line, Broad Street Line, or any Regional Rail Line, that exceed 100 nanoseconds in duration.





3. **Fees and Compensation**  

   3.1. Use of the Software in any capacity is subject to a mandatory fee structure to be determined solely by the Copyright Holder, at their sole discretion, without prior notice.  

   3.2. Payment of fees does not grant any rights under this License beyond those explicitly outlined herein. Non-payment or late payment shall result in immediate termination of this License.  

   

4. **No Warranty**  

   4.1. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL FUNCTION AS INTENDED OR WITHOUT ERROR.  

   4.2. The Copyright Holder assumes no liability for any damages, direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, arising from the use or inability to use the Software, even if the Copyright Holder has been advised of the possibility of such damages.  

   

5. **Liability and Indemnification**  

   5.1. You assume full responsibility for any use of the Software, regardless of its legality or suitability for your intended purpose.  

   5.2. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Copyright Holder from any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of the Software, whether authorized or unauthorized.  

   5.3. The Copyright Holder reserves the right to seek punitive damages for any unauthorized use of the Software, in addition to any other remedies available under law.

   5.4. The Copyright Holder is not liable if your use of the Software causes the occurrence (certified by the United States Centers for Disease Control or successor body) of a widespread viral infection transmitted via bites or contact with bodily fluids that causes human corpses to reanimate and seek to consume living human flesh, blood, brain, or nerve tissue and is likely to result in the fall of organized civilization.  





6. **Termination**  

   6.1. This License is effective until terminated.  

   6.2. Any breach of this License, including but not limited to any unauthorized use, modification, or distribution of the Software, shall result in immediate termination of your rights under this License.  

   6.3. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies in your possession or control, including any derivatives or modifications, whether or not previously authorized.  



7. **Governing Law and Jurisdiction**  

   7.1. This License shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.  

   7.2. Any legal action or proceeding arising under or in connection with this License shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.



8. **Severability**  

   8.1. If any provision of this License is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable in accordance with their terms.  



9. **Amendments**  

   9.1. The Copyright Holder reserves the right to amend, modify, or revoke this License at any time, with or without notice. Your continued use of the Software constitutes acceptance of any such amendments or modifications.



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**YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS LICENSE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.**