WEPS TESTING AGREEMENT 

ARS: 	USDA-ARS-NPA 
Wind Erosion Research Unit 
1515 College Avenue 
Manhattan, KS 66502 

By accepting the “WEPS 1.0 Testing Agreement” and installing WEPS 1.0 on their computer, the Recipient is participating in the testing phase of WEPS 1.0. and agrees to the following conditions:

1. WEPS 1.0 will only be used for the purpose of testing and evaluating its reliability for estimating wind erosion. 

2. ARS will be informed of the results obtained through testing WEPS 1.0. 

3. WEPS 1.0 will not be distributed to anyone, in whole or in part, without written consent of ARS.

4. WEPS 1.0 test results will not be distributed in whole or in part, in written or verbal form, to anyone without express written consent from ARS.

5. ARS makes no representation nor extends any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, of merchantability of WEPS 1.0 (beta version) for any particular purpose. 

6. Recipient agrees to hold harmless ARS from any liability arising from the negligent acts or omissions of an employee, agent, or officer of Recipient while testing WEPS 1.0, EXCEPT: to the extent aforesaid liability arises from the negligent acts or omissions of ARS, its employees, agents, or contractors and employees or agents of the contractor.