End User License Agreement

Western Digital End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you, either as an individual or a single entity (“you”), and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (“WDT”), governing your use of the WDT software and related online or electronic documentation (such software and the documentation collectively referred to herein as the “Software”).

YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WESTERN DIGITAL’S PRIVACY POLICY INCORPORATED HEREIN (SEE SECTION 4), BY INSTALLING, ACTIVATING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT INSTALL, ACTIVATE, COPY, OR USE THE SOFTWARE. This Agreement may be amended from time to time by notices posted on WDT’s website (www.wdc.com/company/legal/) and you agree that by such notices you are given the opportunity to review any amendments to this Agreement and you agree to be bound to any changes to this Agreement if you continue to use the Software after such modification is posted.

1. LICENSE GRANT

The Software is licensed to you and not sold. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, WDT hereby grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable (subject to Section 12), non-sublicensable, and revocable license to use the Software for your personal or internal purposes solely in connection with your use of WDT hardware, and to make a reasonable number of copies of the Software for your personal or internal backup purposes for such use.

2. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

You acknowledge that the Software is protected by copyrights and other intellectual property and proprietary rights. WDT and its third party licensors (“Licensors”) reserve all such rights with respect to the Software, except for the license expressly granted to you in Section 1. Except for such express license, no right, title, interest or license in or to the Software, whether by implication, estoppel or otherwise, is granted, assigned or transferred to you. You agree not to take any action that interferes, in any manner, with WDT or its Licensors’ rights with respect to the Software. In addition, title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to any content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other law. This Agreement gives you no rights to such content.

Your use of the Software may allow you to download and use Third-Party software and/or link to third-party content accessed through the Software (such software and content collectively, “Third-Party Content”). You also acknowledge that all Third-Party Content is the property of the applicable Third-Party Content owners and may be protected by applicable copyright and other intellectual property rights. Neither this Agreement nor your use of the Software to access Third-Party Content gives you any rights to such Third-Party Content. You may not use any Third-Party Content in any manner that has not been authorized by the applicable service provider (“Service Provider”) or content owner. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the Software to access, reproduce, display or otherwise use Third-Party Content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights. You acknowledge that you may be required to enter into a separate agreement with a Service Provider or content owner, or comply with a Service Provider’s terms or conditions of use in order to access or have the right to access certain Third-Party Content.

3. RESTRICTIONS

You acknowledge and agree that you will not: (a) reproduce the Software, except as expressly permitted under Section 1; (b) modify, adapt, translate or create any derivative works of the Software; (c) attempt to circumvent or disable the Software or any technology features or measures in the Software by any means or in any manner; (d) attempt to decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Software; (e) distribute, encumber, sell, rent, lease, sublicense, or otherwise transfer, publish or disclose the Software to any third party (except as permitted under Section 12); (f) remove or alter any trademark, logo, copyright or other proprietary notices, legends, symbols or labels in or on the Software or used in connection with the Software; or (g) use the Software in any manner to aid in the violation of any third party Intellectual Property, including but not limited to another’s copyrights, trade secrets, and patents.

In some instances, the Software may operate with non-WDT storage devices. You acknowledge and agree that WDT makes no representations or warranties with respect to the quality or capability of any such storage device. You acknowledge that WDT may offer support for some non-WDT storage devices and not others; WDT makes no guarantees that the Software is, will be, or will remain compatible with any such non-WDT storage device.

4. UPDATES; NON-PERSONALLY-IDENTIFYABLE INFORMATION

You acknowledge that WDT has no obligation to provide you with any support for Updates (as defined below) to the Software. However, WDT may, from time to time, issue updated versions of the Software and the Software may automatically connect to WDT or third-party servers via the Internet to check for available updates to the Software, such as bug fixes, patches, upgrades, enhanced functions, plug-ins and new versions (collectively, “Updates”) and may either (1) automatically electronically update the version of the Software that you are using on your computer or (2) give you the option of downloading it. By installing the Software and not disabling any automated check for Updates, if applicable, you hereby agree to automatically request and receive Updates from WDT or third-party servers. You consent to such automatic upgrading, and agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement will apply to all such Updates.

The Software may contain automatic communications features which relay certain non- personally-identifiable information to WDT in connection with the operation of the Software. This information may include your Software settings and what version of the Software you are using. WDT may use this information for research purposes including statistical analysis of aggregate customer behavior. You further acknowledge that WDT is not responsible for, nor makes any representations or warranties with respect to, any information (including personally identifiable information) you may share with a Service Provider or content owner. Safekeeping of the information you provide to the Service Provider or content owner is the responsibility of such Service Provider or content owner.

For more information on the use of collected information, please read the WDT Privacy Policy at http://www.wd.com/en/company/corporateinfo/privacy.aspx. You agree to the terms of the WDT Privacy Policy, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

5. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

As part of any product registration process, WDT may request registration-related information, including your name and e-mail address. By providing this information, you consent to its collection and use by WDT to provide non-promotional communications regarding the product purchased with the Software (the “Product”), including notices of availability of any free Updates, notices of Product recalls or notices regarding safety concerns. You will also have the opportunity to opt-in to receive promotional e-mails and materials from WDT and its business partners. By choosing the opt-in option, you give your consent to receive such promotional materials from WDT and its business partners until you exercise your option to unsubscribe from such communications. WDT will not, at any time, share your registration information with third parties unless (a) specifically authorized by you, (b) as required by law or court order, (c) to third-parties providing related services for WDT under appropriate obligations of confidentiality, (d) in connection with a legal process or (e) to an acquirer of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of WDT or of the WDT division to which this Agreement relates.

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO YOU “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WDT AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR LACK OF VIRUSES. WDT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE LICENSED SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE ERROR FREE. FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY, WDT DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR THE ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF A SERVICE PROVIDER OR CONTENT OWNER. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE REMAINS WITH YOU. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY SOFTWARE, MATERIAL OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER, SYSTEM OR NETWORK, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA.

7. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WDT OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILURE, MALFUNCTION OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF WDT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL WDT’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE EXCEED $25. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS WILL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

WDT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INFECTIONS OR CONTAMINATION OF YOUR SYSTEM, DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM, OR DELAYS, INACCURACIES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS OR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MACHINES OR ANY OTHER MACHINES IN WHICH CASE THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE.

8. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The Software is provided with restricted rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (b)(3)(i) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause of DFARS 252.227- 7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Western Digital Technologies, Inc., 3355 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612.

9. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS

WDT makes no representation that the Software is appropriate for use in your country of use. You acknowledge that none of the Software or underlying information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported into (or to a national or resident of) any countries subject to U.S. trade embargo, currently the countries on the U.S. trade embargo list are Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Sudan; or anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders. By using the Software, you are agreeing to the foregoing, and are representing and warranting that you are not located in or under the control of a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.

10. INDEMNITY

You hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold WDT and its Licensors harmless from and against any and all liabilities, damages, claims, fines and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of any breach of this Agreement by you.

11. TERMINATION

Without prejudice to any other WDT rights, this Agreement will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with your obligations under this Agreement. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies of the Software. In addition to any other remedy available to WDT, you agree that WDT may seek immediate injunctive relief in the event of a breach of this Agreement by you.

12. TRANSFER

You may not assign or otherwise transfer, by operation of law or otherwise, this Agreement or the Software. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may permanently transfer all your rights under this Agreement to a buyer of the WDT hardware with which this Software was bundled, provided (a) such buyer agrees to assume all of your obligations under this Agreement, and (b) you transfer all copies of the Software to such buyer and cease all use of the Software. This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.

13. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE

The Software licensed hereunder may include “Open Source” software (computer software that is distributed under a licensing arrangement, which provides that the computer code can be shared, viewed, and modified by the public). The Restrictions of Section 3 of this Agreement only apply to any such Open Source software when and to the extent that they do not conflict with any terms of the Open Source software’s respective license(s).

14. MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflicts of law provisions, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the State of California. This Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. If any provision of this Agreement should be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be modified to the extent necessary to render it enforceable without losing its intent or severed from this Agreement if no such modification is possible, and other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. A waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach thereof, in any one instance, will not waive such term or condition or any subsequent breach thereof. The provisions of this Agreement that require or contemplate performance after the termination of this Agreement will be enforceable notwithstanding such termination. Neither party will be in default or be liable for any delay, failure in performance (excepting the obligation to pay), or interruption of service resulting directly or indirectly from any cause beyond its reasonable control. If any dispute arises under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be reimbursed by the other party for any and all legal fees and costs associated therewith.

4078-705022-A06 May 2013