Common use of Use and Protection of Proprietary Files Clause in Contracts

Use and Protection of Proprietary Files. Log files, data files, rule files, and script files generated by or for EDA Software (collectively “Files”), including without limitation files containing Standard Verification Rule Format (“SVRF”) and Tcl Verification Format (“TVF”) which are SISW’s trade secret and proprietary languages for expressing process rules, constitute or include confidential information of SISW. Customer may share Files with third parties, excluding EDA Competitors, provided that the confidentiality of such Files is protected by written agreement at least as well as Customer protects other information of a similar nature or importance, but in any case with at least reasonable care. Customer may use Files containing SVRF or TVF only with EDA Software. Under no circumstances shall Customer use EDA Software or Files or allow their use for the purpose of developing, enhancing or marketing any product that is in any way competitive with EDA Software. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement.