Copyright and condition of use of Virtual Apparatus Framework Specification Version 1.0

1. Objective of this document. This document sets out the conditions of use and disclaimers for the use of the Virtual Apparatus model, specification version 1.0.
2. Copyright. The "Virtual Apparatus Model Specification Version 1.0", referred to as "VA spec 1.0" is an original work, is protected by copyright and remains the intellectual property of its creator, Mr Albert Ip. VA spec 1.0 is part of Mr Ip’s effort towards a PhD degree at the University of Melbourne. All rights reserved by Albert Ip, 1997.
3. Agreement. You are granted, without paying a fee, a non-exclusive right to implement one or more educational software components based on VA spec 1.0, on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions in this agreement. By implementing any educational software component meeting the "VA spec 1.0", you indicate your explicit consent to this agreement and you will to be bound by this agreement.
4. Condition of Use. Distribution, redistribution and use of the "VA spec 1.0" is permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
   1. Distribution or redistributions of educational software components written to the "VA spec 1.0" must include this file without modification and the file containing the actual "VA spec 1.0"
   2. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this "VA spec 1.0" must display the following acknowledgement:
      1. This product complies with the "VA spec 1.0" developed by Albert Ip at the University of Melbourne.
   3. Neither the name of the University nor the name of Albert Ip may be used to endorse or promote products written to the "VA spec 1.0" without specific prior written permission from both parties.
5. Disclaimer. The "VA spec 1.0" is provided "as is" and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event, Albert Ip and/or the University of Melbourne be made liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this "VA spec 1.0", even if advised of the possibility of such damage.