        READ THIS LICENCE BEFORE ACCEPTING THE DATA

                             DIGITAL DATA LICENCE

For the data contained on this medium (media), or any part thereof,
herein called the DATA

Between the PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA as represented by the
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to
as DNR

and the recipient of the data hereinafter called the USER

For good consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, DNR
licences the non-exclusive use of the digital DATA to the USER on 
the following terms and conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DNR remains the owner of the DATA and is not assigning copyright
privileges to the USER.

The USER agrees to acknowledge DNR as the source of the DATA, if
using or distributing it in its original form, whether in whole or in part,
or as part of a value added product.

DNR reserves the right to modify and/or update the DATA without
obligations to notify the USER.

The DATA is provided to the USER on an "as is" basis, without
warranties of any kind, express or implied.

The entire risk as to the quality and accuracy of the DATA is with the
USER and the USER shall use his/her own judgment in making use of
the DATA or drawing conclusions based upon it.

DNR shall not be liable to the USER, his/her clients, servants,
agents, contractors, assigns, or to any other person for any loss or
damage of any kind including personal injury or death arising from the
use of the DATA or accompanying written materials, or from errors,
deficiencies or faults therein, whether such damage is caused by
negligence or otherwise.  If errors or omissions are found in the DATA,
the USER will notify DNR.

This Licence is the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes
all previous Agreements or understandings between DNR and the USER
hereto, whether written or oral, in connection with or incidental to the
DATA. This Licence shall be binding upon the parties hereto and each
of their executors, administrators, successors and assigns and shall
ensure to the benefit of such executors, administrators, successors and
authorized assigns.

This Licence must be included with the DATA if the USER copies,
resells, or re-distributes the DATA whether in whole or in part.

This Licence can be terminated by DNR at any time.  Upon such
termination, the USER shall refrain from using the DATA and
destroy all copies and backups in the USER'S possession.

This Licence is in effect once the USER reads and accepts the Terms
and Conditions of this Licence.  If the USER is unable or unwilling to
fully comply with these terms and conditions, the USER must refrain 
from using the DATA. By using the DATA, the USER acknowledges that 
he/she was aware of the terms and conditions of this Licence when 
he/she accepted it, understood them, and agreed to be bound by them.




DNR Contact Person: Jeff Poole, Digital Information Services Supervisor
P.O. Box 698, Halifax, NS B3J 2T9 
Telephone: 902-424-8139 
Fax: 902-424-7735
E-Mail: Jeff.Poole@novascotia.ca
