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Yield and N estimation for dryland cropping

A user-friendly decision support aid to calculate yield and nitrogen requirements of cereals and canola

Before a person can download the Yield and N Calculators that person must read, understand and agree to the terms of the Non-Commercial Software Evaluation Licence and provide some registration details.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Yield and N Calculators is not a design tool and cannot be used for that purpose. The Yield and N Calculators package is provided to You "AS IS" on the basis that it is still under development and requires further testing. As the package is not fully tested, all results obtained from Yield and N Calculators should be treated with caution and not be relied upon to make any decisions without seeking further professional, scientific and technical advice.

The Software Owners accept only limited liability as is contained in the Non-Commercial Software Evaluation Licence. Any errors or problems should be reported to CSIRO Land and Water at ncalculator-gw@csiro.au.

Do not use this Yield and N Calculators’ package until You have read, understood and agreed to the terms of the Non-Commercial Software Evaluation Licence below.

Non-Commercial Software Evaluation Licence for the software known as 'Yield and N Calculators'

  1. Meaning of Words

    'CSIRO' means the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation of Limestone Avenue, Campbell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia acting through its Division of Land and Water in its own capacity and in its capacity as agent for and on behalf of the other Software Owners.

    'Licence' means this non-commercial software evaluation licence agreement between You and CSIRO comprising the terms that You accept by selecting the "I Accept" icon and submitting the Registration to CSIRO.

    'Software' means the package of “Yield and N Calculators" products you receive from CSIRO when allowed to download.

    'Software Owners' means the owners of the Software, being the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, the Grains Research and Development Corporation and the Mallee Sustainable Farming Project Incorporated.

    'Registration' means the registration with CSIRO which You submit to CSIRO by providing the information and details requested on this Software website.

    'You' means you the user and licensee.

  2. The Licence CSIRO grants to You

    CSIRO grants You a non-exclusive and non-transferable right to use the Software only in accordance with the terms of this Licence. CSIRO reserves the right to refuse to license the Software to any person at any time without giving any reasons, whether already licensed or not.

    This Licence is formed when You have clicked the "I Accept" icon, submitted the Registration and CSIRO approves by validating your Registration.

  3. What You must do to allow download of the Software

    You must provide and ensure the accuracy and completeness of your Registration.

    You must select the "I Accept" icon at the end of this Licence to indicate your agreement to the terms of the Licence. By selecting the “I Accept” icon, You represent and warrant that You have read, understood and agreed to the terms of this Licence.

    You must submit the Registration to register for the Software to be provided to You.

    If You are employed and intend using the Software in connection with your employment duties then You should only submit the Registration if your employer has authorised You to do so on its behalf. By submitting the Registration this Licence You are representing and warranting to CSIRO that You are authorised to do so on behalf of your employer.

    CSIRO will give You access to the Software as soon as practicable by validating your Registration to allow download of the Software as an electronic file.

    You understand that CSIRO may retain all Registration data provided by You for its record-keeping and marketing purposes and You must read CSIRO's Privacy Statement and policy on the use of its websites which is made available to You at the Software website.

  4. Use of names

    You must not without written permission use the name, any trademark or logo of the Software Owners to claim any sponsorship, endorsement, approval or affiliation or other association with the Software Owners by virtue of this Licence.
  5. Proprietary rights

    Title, ownership and intellectual property rights in the Software shall remain in the Software Owners. Nothing in this Licence grants to You ownership or intellectual property rights in the Software. You must not remove or alter any logo, copyright or other proprietary notices, symbols or labels in the Software.
  6. Payment

    The Software is provided free of charge in consideration of You using it in accordance with the terms of this Licence only.
  7. Your rights to use the Software

    You may use the Software for non-commercial evaluation purposes only.

    You may make copies of the Software only as reasonably required for backup purposes.

    You must not distribute, sell or otherwise make the Software available for use by a third party. If You become aware that any other person wishes to use the Software, then You should refer that person to this website or CSIRO Land and Water at ncalculator-gw@csiro.au

    You must not use all or any part of the Software in conjunction with any product or service (including training or consulting) for commercial gain.

    You must not reverse engineer or tamper with the Software.

  8. Software Owners limit their liability

    You are responsible for determining that the Software is suitable for Your own use or purpose.

    You assume all risk for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from your use of or inability to use the Software.

    To the extent permitted by law, the Software Owners exclude all liability for any loss or damage (including direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) arising from Your use of the Software or otherwise in connection with this Licence.

    Where any statute or law implies warranties or conditions into this Licence, which cannot be lawfully modified or excluded under this Licence ('Non-excludable Condition') then this Licence will be read subject to such Non-excludable Condition. Where such statute or law permits, the Software Owners limit their liability to You for breach of such Non-excludable Condition at its option to:

    (i) re-supplying the Software; or
    (ii) refunding the amounts paid by You for the Software.

  9. Software Owners make no representations

    The Software Owners do not warrant or make any representations: (a) that the Software is of merchantable quality, suitable for Your use, or is fit for any other purpose; (b) that operation of the Software will be-uninterrupted or that the Software is error-free; (c) regarding the results of any use of the whole or any part of the Software; (d) as to the accuracy, reliability or content of any data, information, service or goods obtained through any use of the whole or any part of the Software; (e) as to the accuracy, reliability or content of any Internet sites addressed by the URLs in the database forming part of the Software; or (f) that the use of the Software will not infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party.
  10. The end of the Licence

    CSIRO may terminate this Licence at any time by giving You written notice. Termination may occur for any or no reason at all. On termination, all your rights to use the Software cease and you must destroy all copies of the Software in your possession.
  11. Resolving disputes

    In any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Licence, You agree to first negotiate in good faith with a senior CSIRO officer to resolve it. If the dispute is not resolved by those negotiations within 30 days, You agree that the matter may be referred to the Australian Commercial Dispute Centre Limited ('ACDC') for resolution by mediation and if necessary by arbitration in accordance with the Conciliation Rules of the ACDC.
  12. The governing law

    This Licence is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

By pressing the “I Accept” button You represent (upon which CSIRO relies) that You have read and understood the terms of this Licence and You agree to be bound by them