SECTION 1 - Intended usage

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SECTION 2 - Licensed products

Select the Borg scale that you would like to obtain a license for. In addition to the base license you can select an additional language.

Base license for the Borg RPE scale®
Borg RPE scale English & Swedish

Base license for Borg CR scale® (CR10)
Borg CR10 scale English Swedish

Base license for Borg centiMax scale® (CR100)
Borg centiMax scale English Swedish

There is no fee for this license.

SECTION 3 - Licensee details

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SECTION 4 - Terms and Conditions

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This license is only for usage as selected above i.e. not for commercial usage.
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It is not allowed to modify the scale e.g. add colors or change words.
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The scale must look like the pdf version also when integrated in an App.
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If the Scale is published in an article or used in an app, a proper reference is required including a link to borgperception.se.
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Complete agreement

THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (<Agreement>) is entered into by the Swedish company BorgPerception AB, Hantverksvagen 81, SE-184 32 Akersberga, Sweden (<BorgPerception AB>) and person as stated above (<Licensee>). This Agreement is entered as of the date when both parties have approved this agreement (<Agreement Date>). WHEREAS, BorgPerception AB has the exclusive right to market, license, and sell the products and services of Dr. Gunnar Borg, including the Scale (as defined below), to end users all over the world. WHEREAS, Licensee seeks to obtain a license to use the Scale (as defined below) with instructions certified by Dr. Gunnar Borg and Dr. Elisabet Borg (together, the <Scale>) in the languages as stated above. WHEREAS, BorgPerception AB desires to provide such license subject to and in accordance with the terms hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. License. BorgPerception AB hereby grants to Licensee a limited, fully paid-up, non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide right and license to use the Scale in the language(s) as stated above for usage as stated above. Other than the license set forth herein, Licensee obtains no ownership or other interest in the Scale or other rights, technology, or products of Dr. Borg. 2. Copies of the Scale. In connection with such license, BorgPerception AB agrees to provide Licensee with pdf-files of the Scale in the language(s) as stated above as necessary for usage as stated above. Printed copies shall be used solely for usage as stated above and pdf-files shall thereafter be destroyed. After termination of the agreement, only a printed archive copy may be kept for future reference. The same applies for electronic versions. Licensee shall not, nor shall it permit its affiliates to, resell any printed or electronic copies or derivations thereof. 3. Publications. If the Scale is to be presented in any publication, a proper reference is required. Also, modifying the Scale instruction is not permitted. Upon publication Licensee shall add the following text in the Figure text or in close connection to the Scale (use applicable text depending on used scale): <The Borg CR scale (R) (CR10) ((C) Gunnar Borg, 1982, 1998, 2004).> or <The Borg centiMax scale (R) (CR100) ((C) Gunnar Borg & Elisabet Borg, 2001, 2002, Elisabet Borg,2007).> or <The Borg RPE scale (R) ((C) Gunnar Borg, 1970, 1998, 2017).> plus <Scale printed with permission. The scale and full instruction can be obtained through BorgPerception www.borgperception.se> 4. Education. If the scale is to be used as a part of a curriculum or in teaching materials, a proper reference is required (see above). Students may also obtain one printed copy of the scale and instruction for personal usage during the course. 5. Ownership and Restrictions. The Scale and associated products and technology are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international conventions. Licensee shall not, and shall not engage or knowingly permit others to: (a) use the Scale other than in its business work as described herein; (b) modify or otherwise amend the Scale; (c) prepare any derivative works based upon the Scale; (d) contest or challenge Dr. Gunnar Borg s intellectual property rights in the Scale; (e) sell, assign, sublicense, transfer, or distribute the Scale or any rights of Licensee hereunder; or (f) modify, obscure, or remove any proprietary notices on the files described herein or any printed copies thereof. 7. Warranties and Disclaimers. BorgPerception AB represents and warrants to Licensee that BorgPerception AB (i) is under no obligation to any third party that would interfere with or limit the grant of the license or provision of the Scale described herein or require the consent of any third party for such grant of the license or provision of the Scale, and (ii) has right to grant the license to use the Scale to Licensee as set forth in this Agreement. BorgPerception AB represents and warrants that the copyright and other intellectual property rights to the Scale are owned by BorgPerception AB. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, BORGPERCEPTION AB MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE SCALE, ITS USE, OR ANY RESULTS OBTAINED THEREBY, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 8. Indemnification. BorgPerception AB agrees to indemnify and defend Licensee against any claims, allegations, judgments, costs, liabilities, penalties, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees), or other losses resulting from a claim or allegation by a third party that Licensee s use of the Scale in a manner consistent with the terms of this Agreement violates the copyright or other intellectual property rights of such third party. Licensee agrees to indemnify and defend BorgPerception AB against any claims, allegations, judgments, costs, liabilities, penalties, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees), or other losses resulting from a claim or allegation by a third party that Licensee s use of the Scale in any manner, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement (other than in connection with an intellectual property issue described in the preceding sentence) violates the rights of such third party. 9. Relationship of the Parties. In fulfilling its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, each party will be acting as an independent contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will be construed to place the parties in a relationship of employee and employer, partners, joint ventures, or principal and agent. The parties further agree that this Agreement shall not constitute a franchise agreement under Swedish or any other law. If the parties relationship is deemed to be a franchise by a court or other judicial body, the parties hereto expressly agree to waive all rights and remedies which either of them may have due to any status as a franchisor or franchisee or pursuant to the application of any franchise laws, rules, or regulations. 10. Other Transactions. Nothing contained herein shall preclude BorgPerception AB from developing, using, licensing, or selling products or services to third parties that are similar in function, design, or otherwise to those provided hereunder. 11. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall BorgPerception AB be liable for any damages arising out of this agreement, other than damages arising out of any breach by BorgPerception AB of its warranties under Section 7 of this Agreement. 12. Miscellaneous. In performing this Agreement, each party covenants that it will comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations, rules, orders, and other governmental decrees. Any failure by a party to require strict compliance with any term of this Agreement will not constitute a future waiver of such term. No waiver will be enforceable unless embodied in a writing signed by the waiving party. This Agreement may not be modified except by a written instrument signed by the parties. The invalidity of any term of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of any other term and such invalid term shall be subject to partial enforcement to the extent permitted under applicable law. No party shall have the right to assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their permitted successors and assigns. In the event of any suit or proceeding regarding this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of its attorneys fees in connection with same. No suit, action, or other proceeding, regardless of form, arising out of this Agreement, may be brought by either party more than three (3) years from the Agreement Date. BorgPerception AB shall not disclose to any third party the details of this Agreement or the reason for which the Licensee has entered into this Agreement. 13. Definitions of usage categories. Free academic: For non-commercial academic research. Valid thru 3 years. Education: Valid until usage type or scope is changed. For educational usage. Print in publication: Valid for specified publication. Students: For students. Valid during studies. 14. Governing law and jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Sweden. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be finally settled by the public courts of Sweden with the District Court of Stockholm as the court of first instance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date when both parties have approved this agreement.

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SECTION 5 - Submission of form

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Please answer the following question (spam protection). See sample scales if you are unsure: https://borgperception.se/obtain-a-license/
Which number represents Extremely hard on the Borg RPE scale(R)?