1.15 Portable Application Description, or PAD for short, is a data set that is used by shareware authors to disseminate information to anyone interested in their software products. To find out more go to http://www.asp-shareware.org/pad PixieWare Software PO Box 15865 New Lynn Auckland New Zealand http://www.pixieware.com John Calder john@pixieware.com Dave Johnstone dave@pixieware.com dave@pixieware.com sales@pixieware.com (519) 571 1432 PixieRobot 2.1.0.14 10 14 2002 120 Shareware Major Update Install and Uninstall Win95,Win98,WinME,WinNT 3.x,WinNT 4.x,WinXP,Windows2000,Windows CE English PixieRobot 2.0 Y 30 Days Audio web scraping, web mining, off-line browsing, web robot, internet utilities n/a N Y N web, scraping, mining, browser, scriptable, off-line, robot, html, extract, data, pictures PixieRobot - a web scraping robot PixieRobot - a scriptable internet robot browser PixieRobot is a scriptable internet robot browser that can: - scrape web-sites - save data and images - submit batch forms for processing - behaves like an off-line Web-browser and connects to the Web-server in the conventional way PixieRobot can grab images and data from targeted Web pages and save them on your local disk. It's batch form submission capability allows data to be inserted into Web-sites for subsequent processing (e.g. auction submissions). PixieRobot can operate in two modes: 1) With a stand-alone Windows interface (.EXE version), or, 2) As embedded routines (.DLL version) which are invoked from other applications and scripts. PixieRobot is a scriptable web scraping robot which can grab images and data from targeted Web pages and save them on your local disk. It's batch form submission capability allows data to be inserted into Web-sites for subsequent processing (e.g. auction submissions). PixieRobot is a Visual Basic program used to automatically retrieve (Screen Scrape) specified data from target Web Pages. For example consider retrieving off the Web current product prices from a number of your suppliers, or stock prices, or parcel delivery status. PixieRobot can operate in two modes: 1) With a stand-alone Windows interface (.EXE version), or, 2) As embedded routines (.DLL version) which are invoked from other applications and scripts. The .EXE version of PixieRobot once invoked is under the control of a user written VBScript. Function calls are provided for both versions to allow: - Web pages to be retrieved - Batch forms to be submitted - Widows files to be written - Picture images and data to be saved. To instruct PixieRobot on how to scrape the required pages the user writes a script or program to search for specific data strings embedded within the HTML. The resulting HTML string may then be manipulated by the script. PixieRobot harnesses the IE browser to do the work, so you are free from concerns about hidden fields and cookies. It connects to the Web-server in the conventional way. Processes the resulting Web page (HTML text stream) as it arrives on the users computer, and searches for data using the provided script. Extracted data or images are stored in the nominated folder. The ability to "Log" processing events is provided. http://www.pixieware.com/extractprices.htm http://www.pixieware.com/robot2.gif http://www.pixieware.com/XanaduRedirectionExBase/PixieRobot.zip On-Line Sales and "Software" Licence Agreement (SLA) 1. APPLICABILITY 2. EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, WARRANTIES 3. PRICING 4. PAYMENT TERMS 5. OWNERSHIP OF "SOFTWARE" 6. "SOFTWARE" LICENCING TERMS 7. PRIVACY 8. NOT FOR RESALE COPIES 1. APPLICABILITY 1.1 The Conditions of Sale set out in this SLA govern the supply of PixiewareŽ Software ("Software") from Pixie Partners Limited, trading as Pixieware Software ("PIXIE"), to the Customer ("Customer"). 1.2 This SLA contains the whole of the sales and licence agreement (SLA), and represents the complete understanding between "PIXIE" and the "Customer", and that there are no other conditions, warranties or understandings affecting the arrangements between the parties other than those set out herein. This SLA replaces all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter of this SLA. This SLA may not be modified or amended except by a writing that has been signed by both parties. 1.3 The "Customers" acceptance of this SLA must be acknowledged before any "Software" transfer from "PIXIE" to the "Customer" can take place. This is a contract. Do not install or use the "Software" until you have read and accepted all of the sales and licence terms. Permission to use the "Software" by "PIXIE" is conditional upon this acceptance. Acceptance will bind you to these terms and conditions, and by installing the "Software" you accept all of the terms and conditions of this SLA. 1.4 The parties agree that this SLA shall be governed by the laws of New Zealand and shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts. 1.5 If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision will be severed and the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force. 2. EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, WARRANTIES 2.1 The following is without prejudice to any rights that the "Customer" may have at law, which cannot legally be excluded or restricted. 2.2 The "Software" is being delivered to the "Customer" "as is" and with a free trial period available. The "Customer" is responsible for, and used their own endeavours to select the "Software", therefore "PIXIE" cannot warrant the performance or results obtained by the "Customer" by using the "Software". If the "Software" is found to be defective or irregular under normal use, then the total liability under any provision of this SLA will be limited to the amount actually paid by the "Customer" for the "Software" (refer Paragraph 2.5). 2.3 Service to, or replacement of "Software" that is covered by a warranty under this SLA will be attended to by "PIXIE", during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, New Zealand time, public holidays excluded). 2.4 If any of the "Software" supplied by "PIXIE" has been tampered with by the "Customer" in any way whatsoever, either maliciously or unintentionally, then all warranties will become null and void. 2.5 All warranties will have a limit on the period in which claims will be accepted (60 days in relation to PixieWareŽ "Software"). To make a warranty claim the "Software" must be returned to "PIXIE" within 60 days of the date of the initial installation stating the reason, in writing, why the "Software" is found to be defective or irregular. 2.6 Except as to the extent provided in this SLA (paragraph 2.2), "PIXIE" will not in any circumstances be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business, business interruption, loss of business information, or other indirect or consequential loss) arising out of the use, or inability to use, or supply, or non-supply, of the "Software" purchased. 3. PRICING 3.1 Any quotation provided by "PIXIE" will be based on, amongst other things, the costs of materials, hourly charge rates, taxes, and freight costs ruling at the date on the quotation. These costs in all cases shall be subject to the terms of clauses 3.2 and 3.3. 3.2 In the event of any increase of costs relating the formulation of the quote including those of materials, taxes, and freight, during the execution of any contract resulting from a quotation, then all such increases which are beyond the control of "PIXIE" shall be passed on to a "Customer". 3.3 Any quotation provided by "PIXIE" will expire in twenty (21) days from the date on the quotation. "PIXIE" also reserves the right to withdraw a quotation from a "Customer" at any time after it has been issued. 3.4 Payment is always within the Payment Terms of "PIXIE" (Refer Section 4.0) unless otherwise stipulated at time of invoicing. 3.5 All prices are quoted exclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated. 3.6 All prices are quoted in USA Dollars. N.Z. residents should contact "PIXIE" for pricing information. 3.7 Local taxes will not be charged on "Software" sold to "Customers" purchasing from outside of New Zealand. 3.8 "Software" sold over the Internet that has a free trial period available must be paid for in full before the expiry of the free trial period, when continuous use beyond 30 days is required. Failure to pay for the "Software" will cause the "Software" to become inoperable for use at the expiry of the free trial period. "PIXIE" regrets that subsequent free trials will not be granted for the same items of "Software", to the same customer, unless payment is made before the next down load is requested. 4. PAYMENT TERMS 4.1 For Customers Ordering Within New Zealand: 4.1.1 Cheque or Money Order made payable to Pixieware Software. 4.1.2 VISA or MasterCard Credit Card. If this method of payment is used the "Customer" agrees that all charges incurred through the use of the credit card will be honoured by the "Customer". 4.1.3 Direct Deposit credited to the Pixieware Software bank account, details will be supplied on request. Please fax copy of deposit receipt to 64 9 828 1406 4.1.4 Pre-arranged open account with Pixieware Software 4.1.5 If paying by Credit Card please supply the following details by phone or fax: Card type: VISA _____ MasterCard _____ Credit Card No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry date: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _ Cardholder name (please print): ______________________________________ Cardholder signature: ______________________________ FOR SECURITY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND US YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS BY ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. "PIXIE" WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR BREACHES OF SECURITY IN RESPECT OF CREDIT CARD USAGE, AND DOES NOT PROTECT THE "Customer" FOR UNAUTHORISED USE OF A CREDIT CARD. 4.2 For Customers Ordering From Outside Of New Zealand: 4.2.1 Bank draft or Telegraphic Transfer to the credit of the Pixieware Software bank account, details will be supplied on request. 4.2.2 VISA or MasterCard Credit Card. If this method of payment is used the "Customer" agrees that all charges incurred through the use of the credit card will be honoured by the "Customer". FOR SECURITY REASONS, PLEASE DO NOT SEND US YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS BY ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. "PIXIE" WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR BREACHES OF SECURITY IN RESPECT OF CREDIT CARD USAGE, AND DOES NOT PROTECT THE "Customer" FOR UNAUTHORISED USE OF A CREDIT CARD. 4.3 Open Account Customers 4.3.1 Trading terms are the 20th of the month following the date of an invoice for items of service. 5. OWNERSHIP OF "SOFTWARE" 5.1 All "Software" is subject to a Licence-to-use Agreement, and the title and copyright of the "Software" will not ever pass to the "Customer", but ownership of any Licence-to-use Agreement supplied to a "Customer" remains the property of "PIXIE" until payment is made in full by the "Customer". Payment is due within the Payment Terms (Refer Section 4.0) as defined in this SLA. 5.2 Payment within the terms of this SLA means "in receipt of cleared funds". 5.3 Notwithstanding that the Licence-to-use does not pass to a "Customer" until payment is made in full, the "Customer" is responsible for any damage made to the "Software" from the time it leaves the premises of "PIXIE" or any third party Distributor. 6. "SOFTWARE" LICENCING TERMS 6.1 This SLA applies to the "Software" in which "PIXIE" has a proprietary interest (i.e. the PixiewareŽ "Software" range). (Note: "Software" sold by "PIXIE" on behalf of other manufactures will be subject to their own Licence Agreements and is outside of the scope of this SLA.) 6.2 Upon payment in full from a "Customer", "PIXIE" will execute a Licence-to-use Agreement which grants to the customer a limited non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use, solely by the "Customer" at the location specified, for the number of users specified, and for the duration specified. The Licence-to-use does not permit republication, distribution, assignment, sub-licence, sale, or preparation of derivative works or other such use of the licenced "Software". 6.3 Subject to the warranty conditions in this SLA, "PIXIE" warrants that all "Software" will perform substantially in accordance with the "Software" specifications. For a period identified in paragraph 2.5, "PIXIE" will at its discretion either: a) replace the defective "Software", or b) fully refund the purchase price, c) rectify the problem at its own cost, provided that in all circumstances the defect or irregularity was encountered under the specified normal conditions of use. 6.4 Termination of a Licence-to-use by the "Customer" may be at any time, by destroying, or returning to "PIXIE", any copies of the "Software" on a hard disk, or any other media, including the documentation belonging to the "Software". 6.5 "PIXIE" may terminate the Licence-to-use if the "Customer" fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this SLA. Upon termination in writing, all copies of the "Software" and documentation must be destroyed or returned to "PIXIE". 6.6 Title and copyright of the "Software" remains with "PIXIE". This SLA only transfers a licence to use, and does not transfer the title, copyright, trademarks, or trade secrets to the "Customer". 6.7 The "Customer" is not licenced to rent, lease, sell, or distribute the licenced "Software" to any other party. 6.8 The "Customer" must not reverse engineer, translate, disassemble or de-compile, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the licensed "Software" in whole or in part, including the installer and activation programs. 6.9 The Customer is permitted to make one copy of the licenced "Software" for backup purposes only. 7. PRIVACY 7.1 "PIXIE" will not use or disclose personal information obtained about the "Customer" for any reason, other than to maintain sufficient records for "accounting" and account-management purposes. 8. NOT FOR RESALE COPIES 8.1 "PIXIE" has the right to distribute "Software" for "Not For Resale" evaluation purposes, and may grant, at its discretion, a non-exclusive Licence-to-use, to a "Customer". The "Customer" should be a Software House or an Educational Institution. The price paid for this licence will be a discounted retail price, and the price will be set at the discretion of "PIXIE". 8.2 The "Customer" accepts one copy of the "Software" for their own use only, and also accepts a non-transferable licence for the use of the "Software" solely by the "Customer". The "Customer" is not permitted to replicate or distribute the "Software" in executable form, and furthermore agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions in this SLA Agreement, as if the "Software" was purchased at undiscounted prices. 8.3 The "Customer" will refrain from, and not permit any other person or entity to reverse engineer, translate, disassemble or decompile the "Software" in whole or in part, and will refrain from permitting or encouraging any other person or entity to copy the "Software" for distribution or use. 8.4 "PIXIE" shall retain ownership of the copyright and trademarks of the "Software" and subject to the terms of this Agreement all intellectual property rights which may subsist in the "Software" and any associated documentation shall remain with "PIXIE". 8.5 This Agreement commences on the "Software" installation date and continues indefinitely unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this SLA. 8.6 Upon termination of this SLA, the "Customer" must destroy or return to the "PIXIE" the copy of the "Software" on hard disk or any other media, including documentation. 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