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\centerline{ AIPS USER AGREEMENT}
 
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\centerline{ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC.}
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\centerline{NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY}
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\centerline {BASIC RESEARCH IN ASTRONOMY} \vskip 0.5in
\vbox{\hbox{\qquad THIS AGREEMENT, made this \vbox{\vfill\hrule width 0.25in}
day of \vbox{\vfill\hrule width 1.25in}, 19\vbox{\vfill\hrule width 0.25in},
between ASSOCIATED}
\vskip 0.1in\hbox{UNIVERSITIES, INC./NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY,
Charlottesville, Virginia,}
\vskip 0.1in\hbox{hereinafter called the
Developer; and \vbox{\vfill\hrule width 4.1in}}
\vskip 0.1in\hbox {hereinafter called the User.}}
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      WHEREAS, the Developer has developed an Astronomical Image
Processing System (AIPS) under agreement with the National Science
Foundation; and
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     WHEREAS, the Developer desires to promote basic research,
particularly in astronomy, throughout the world; and
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     WHEREAS, the Developer has determined that distribution of AIPS
to User will further such research.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
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\item{1.} For no charge, Developer hereby grants to the User a
non-exclusive right to use the Astronomical Image Processing System
(AIPS).\parskip 5pt

\item{2.}  User acknowledges that the AIPS software/system, including
all documentation, will be used primarily by User for basic research. 

\item{3.}  The Developer agrees that it will make available to User
updates and modifications to AIPS; however, Developer is under no
obligation to do so.

\item{4.}  The AIPS software/documentation shall not be transfered,
sold, or assigned to a third party.

\item{5.}  AIPS shall not be copied or duplicated except as
follows:

\itemitem{a.} AIPS may be copied for backup purposes.

\itemitem{b.} AIPS may be duplicated and run on all systems supported
by the User's AIPS Manager, who will be the designated operational
contact person between the User and Developer, provided that its use
on all such systems is in accordance with the dictates of this agreement.

\item{6.}  The obligation to use, install, and run AIPS shall be the
sole responsibility of the User.  It IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE DEVELOPER
MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CLAIMS, OR OTHER ASSERTIONS, IMPLIED OR
OTHERWISE, CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OR INTEGRITY OF AIPS OR THE
SUITABILITY OF AIPS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


\item{7.}  User acknowledges that any data, tapes, or containers
received from the Developer are and shall remain Developer's property
and shall be returned upon request of the Developer, when updated
materials are requested by User or at termination of this agreement.

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\item{8.}  This Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of five
(5) years from the date hereof.\parskip 0pt
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\noindent {YOUR INSTITUTION} \hskip 1.7in {ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES, INC./}
\par \noindent \vskip 2pt \hskip 2.9in {NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY
OBSERVATORY\hfill}
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\noindent{Institution}\hskip 2.6in {Signature}\par\noindent
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\noindent{Signature}\hskip 2.65in {Print Name} \par\noindent
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\noindent{Title}\hskip 2.95in{Title}\par\noindent

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\noindent {Date} \hskip 2.9in {Date} \par\noindent

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\noindent{\it Please indicate technical contact person (i.e. AIPS
Manager):}\par\noindent
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\hskip 5.3in{Rev. 05/16/91\hfill}
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