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Module Developer Kit License
Welcome to Razer. This License (“License”) is offered to you by Razer Inc. and its affiliates (“Razer”), and governs your use of the Module Developer Kit. Please read this License carefully. By clicking “I Accept”, or by using the Module Developer Kit, you accept and agree to this License. This License constitutes a binding agreement between You and Razer. If you do not accept and agree to the License, you may not use the Module Developer Kit.

1. Definitions:
a. Head-mounted Device (“HMD”) means a head-mounted screen device for the purpose of displaying virtual reality or multimedia applications, intended to be used in conjunction with the OSVR Project, as defined in this Agreement;

b. Intellectual Property Rights (“IPR”) means all rights in patents, patent disclosures, rights in designs, copyright, semi-conductor topography rights, integrated circuit layout design rights, utility models, rights in know-how, inventions, technologies, processes, techniques, methods, designs, drawings, plans, data, specifications, research and development, all copies and tangible embodiments or descriptions of any of the foregoing (in whatever form or medium), rights protecting trade secrets and confidential information, and other intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered and including applications for registration, and all rights of protection having equivalent or similar effect or character in any part of the world, but excluding any trademark rights;

c. Module Developer Kit (“MDK”) means the MDK made available from time to time by Razer or its licensees to the OSVR Project at www.osvr.org , that includes all drawings, technical specifications, system files, and packaged APIs. Where You utilize a HMD supplied by Razer, that HMD shall fall within the meaning of the MDK. For the avoidance of doubt, any HMD that is not supplied by Razer, or any technology that is not made available on the OSVR Project, is excluded from the meaning of MDK;

d. Module: any device or component that can be coupled to the HMD, but excluding the HMD;

e. Module Interface Technology: the portions of Modules that implement the MDK or are necessary for interoperability with the HMD;

f. “OSVR Project”: means the Open Source Virtual Reality Project made available by Razer that is the open hardware and software platform initiative located at www.osvr.org, for the development of a HMD;

g. Software: means all or any Source Code and Object Code that is made available at www.osvr.org or any other repository notified by Razer;

h. Source Code means the preferred form for making modifications, including but not limited to software source code, documentation source, and configuration files;

i. Object Code means any form resulting from mechanical transformation or translation of a Source Code, including but not limited to compiled object code, generated documentation, and conversions to other media types; and

j. “You” or “Your” means an individual or a legal entity, its subsidiaries or affiliated companies, that is exercising the rights granted by this License.

2. Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, Razer grants You a limited, worldwide, no-charge, royalty-free, revocable, non-assignable, non-sublicensable and non-exclusive right to use the IPR owned or controlled by Razer that reads on the MDK, the Modules and the Module Interface Technology, or any combinations thereof, for the purposes of:

(a) developing and testing Modules on the OSVR Project; and
(b) creating modified works, in accordance with the purposes set out below.

3. You agree and acknowledge that the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology available on the OSVR Project are solely for the purposes of the OSVR Project and Your personal use. You may not use, sell or distribute the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology nor the IPR contained therein for any purposes whatsoever, whether for commercial gain or otherwise. Any attempts to do so will automatically terminate this License.

4. You agree and acknowledge that the IPR in the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology made available on the OSVR Project are owned or controlled by Razer or its licensors.

5. Except for the license granted herein to Razer, its licensees and assignees, You retain all rights to your IPR when you use the MDK. Through your participation in the OSVR Project, You agree to:

a. provide to Razer your IPR in the Modules or any modified works that may read on the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology for the OSVR Project. Your failure to comply with this requirement will automatically terminate this License; and b. grant Razer, Razer’s licensees and assignees a limited, worldwide, no-charge, royalty-free, irrevocable, and non-exclusive right to use Your IPR already existing or that may arise in any modified works that may read on the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology. You permit Razer to make, use, sell, distribute, modify and create modified works from Your IPR as described herein. Razer may also sub-license rights to other parties to make, use or sell Your IPR that may read on the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology as licensed herein.

6. You agree that You will waive your rights to injunctive or other equitable relief in relation to your IPR as licensed back in the preceding paragraph. You agree to not prevent nor enjoin Razer or any third party in any way from the manufacture, sale, distribution, import or export of any Modules or product or service that meets with the requirements of the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology.

7. Should you threaten or begin proceedings against Razer alleging patent infringement connected to the OSVR Project, the MDK, Modules or Module Interface Technology, Razer will, at its option, suspend or terminate this License granted to you.

8. Any software, namely Source Code or Object Code that is made available on the OSVR Project is excluded from the terms of this License. Such software will be governed by separate terms and conditions set out elsewhere at www.osvr.org .

9. You may not use the name of Razer, nor the names of Razer’s licensors, employees or contractors, to endorse or promote any products or services derived from the MDK without Razer’s express and prior written permission.

10. YOUR USE OF THE MDK AND ALL CONTENTS OF THE OSVR PROJECT SITE IS AND SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE MDK AND OSVR PROJECT SITE AND ALL CONTENTS THEREON ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RAZER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE MDK AND OSVR PROJECT SITE, ALL CONTENTS THEREON, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND TITLE. RAZER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENTS OF THE MDK OR THE OSVR PROJECT SITE, AND DOES NOT ENDORSE OR ASSUME LIABILITY FOR ANY DATA, PRODUCT OR SERVICE POSTED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE OSVR PROJECT SITE. RAZER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER MALWARE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE OSVR PROJECT SITE, FOR ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT, OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED THAT RESULTS FROM THE USE OF ANY CONTENT MADE AVAILABLE IN ANY WAY IN THE MDK OR THROUGH THE OSVR PROJECT SITE.

11. IN NO EVENT SHALL RAZER, THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING THOSE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE MDK, EVEN IF RAZER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL RAZER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR A PRODUCT OR SERVICE.

12. All other intellectual property rights, trademarks and logos not included in the OSVR are expressly excluded from this License. “RAZER”, the Triple Headed Snake Logo, the names of Razer products, and graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names may be trademarks, registered trademarks, trade dress or domain names of Razer. You may not use the foregoing in any manner that disparages or discredits Razer or is likely to cause confusion among customers. You may not use Razer’s trademarks and/or trade dress in connection with any product or service without Razer’s express written consent.

13. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Razer, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, licensees and agents harmless from and against any claims, actions, suits or proceedings, loss, cost, damages, liability and expense arising out of or relating to:

a. your use of the MDK, including but not limited to Your or any third party’s manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or distribution of Your Modules;
b. any Module you develop on the MDK that infringes the copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, patent or any intellectual property right of any third party, or defames any person or infringes their rights of publicity or privacy; and
c. any act or omission by You which is a breach of this License, or violates any law, regulation or rights of a third party.

14. You agree that Razer reserves the right at any time, and without prior notice, to modify or substitute components of the MDK, or to withdraw the MDK at any time at its sole discretion. Consequently, You acknowledge that future versions of the MDK may be incompatible with Modules developed on previous versions of the MDK.

15. Razer reserves the right to amend this License at any time, in its sole discretion. We will notify You of any material changes to the License by posting the new License terms on the www.osvr.org site. Please review these License terms regularly for any changes. The date of the last revision appears at the top of the License. Your continued use of the MDK subsequent to any changes to the License terms will signify your acceptance of the revised terms of License for those future MDK releases.

16. Without prior notice, Razer may terminate Your License if you violate or breach this License, or for any other reason. In the event of termination, the provisions of paragraph 5 shall continue for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination, and the provisions of paragraph 18 of this License shall survive.

17. You agree that the laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, will govern this License and any dispute of any sort that might arise between you and Razer from your use of the MDK.

18. Any dispute relating to your use of the MDK shall be submitted to confidential arbitration in San Diego, California, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate Razer’s IPR, Razer may seek injunctive or other appropriate relief in any state or federal court, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in such courts. Arbitration under this agreement shall be conducted under the rules then prevailing of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's award shall be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no arbitration under this Agreement shall be joined to an arbitration involving any other party subject to this Agreement, whether through class arbitration proceedings or otherwise.

19. This License and other legal notices published by Razer at www.osvr.org from time to time shall constitute the entire agreement between You and Razer concerning the MDK. If any of the provisions of this License shall be deemed invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions of this License, which shall continue in full force and effect. No waiver shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver, and Razer’s failure to assert any right under this License shall not constitute a waiver of such right. You agree that any cause of action arising out of or relating to the MDK must commence within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, and otherwise is permanently barred. You may not assign or transfer this License, but Razer may assign this License without restriction.
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OSVR Hacker Dev Kit
In order to make OSVR accessible to all, the OSVR Hacker Developer Kit is designed to be open-source and affordable, without compromising on quality. With all schematics and drawing available for download, quickly build your own or improve on existing VR-Glass designs.
Register Your Interest
Available October 2015
OSVR Hacker Dev Kit
In order to make OSVR accessible to all, the OSVR Hacker Developer Kit is designed to be open-source and affordable, without compromising on quality. With all schematics and drawing available for download, quickly build your own or improve on existing VR-Glass designs.
Register Your Interest
Available October 2015
Open-Source
Build Your Own
As the design of the entire hardware is open source, the OSVR is perfect for those who want to build their own. Simply download the 3D-Files and you can begin creating your own set of VR-Glasses.

At the same time this allows for add-ons for cameras, positional trackers and more to be added to the HDK.
Minimal Distortion
For Optimal Optics
Today’s common optics distort the dual (stereoscopic) image by more than 30%, and require correction via software plugins. The dual-lenses included in the kit delivers reduced distortion that’s less than 13%, providing you with image quality that’s almost perfect reducing required development effort vastly.
User Upgradable
Keep up with industry standards
The OSVR Hacker Development Kit is designed to be user upgradable allowing VR enthusiasts and developers to swap key components within the HDK like optics, displays and faceplates in order to get the experience they want. You'll always be up-to-date without having to buy a new headset.
Open-Source
Build Your Own
As the design of the entire hardware is open source, the OSVR is perfect for those who want to build their own. Simply download the 3D-Files and you can begin creating your own set of VR-Glasses.

At the same time this allows for add-ons for cameras, positional trackers and more to be added to the HDK.
Minimal Distortion
For Optimal Optics
Today’s common optics distort the dual (stereoscopic) image by more than 30%, and require correction via software plugins. The dual-lenses included in the kit delivers reduced distortion that’s less than 13%, providing you with image quality that’s almost perfect reducing required development effort vastly.
User Upgradable
Keep up with industry standards
The OSVR Hacker Development Kit is designed to be user upgradable allowing VR enthusiasts and developers to swap key components within the HDK like optics, displays and faceplates in order to get the experience they want. You'll never have to worry about falling behind industry standards.
HMD Mechanical Module
  • Removable face mask
  • Bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer for additional comfort
Optics Module
  • High performance dual lens system for ultra-sharp images
  • Enlarged eye-box for fuss-free setup, right out-of-box
  • Individual eye focus for personalized use without glasses.

*diopters cover +4.5 to -2 adjustments to cater to majority of users.
Display Module
  • Specialized 5.5” OLED 120hz silver screen designed with virtual reality in mind for true low persistence resulting in clearer, brighter images
  • FULL HD resolution with a pixel density of 401 PPI at 60 fps.
  • Additional display board allows for interchangeable displays
Mainboard
  • Sensor hub with integrated accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
  • External USB 3.0 connection for additional accessories
  • Additional 2 x USB 3.0 connectors for internal expansion
  • Re-programmable for additional functionality
Faceplate
Module
Default for v1.3
  • IR Faceplate providing positional information with 360 degree tracking for responsive, multi directional input.

    Comes with an IR Camera operating at 100hz.

Other variations include:
  • OSVR Faceplate with Leap Motion offering embedded Leap Motion technology to support natural interaction using physical hands.
Mainboard
 
Sensor hub with integrated accelerometer, gyroscope and compass

External USB 3.0 connection for additional accessories

Additional 2 x USB 3.0 connectors for internal expansion

Re-programmable for additional functionality.
Display
Module
Specialized 5.5” OLED 120hz silver screen designed with virtual reality in mind for true low persistence resulting in clearer, brighter images

FULL HD resolution with a pixel density of 401 PPI at 60 fps.

Additional display board allows for interchangeable displays
Optics Module
 
High performance dual lens system for ultra-sharp images

Enlarged eye-box for fuss-free setup, right out-of-box

Low geometric distortion and colour corrected image for faster rendering

Individual eye focus for personalized use without glasses.

*diopters cover +4.5 to -2 adjustments to cater to majority of users.
HMD Mechanical Module
Removable face mask

Bamboo charcoal microfiber foam layer for additional comfort
Belt Box Module
 
Additional USB 3.0 connectivity

Surround Sound Audio codec integrated

Easier cable management and ergonomics

Signal boosters
           
Download all schematics, drawing and component list for the OSVR Hacker Dev Kit.
Current available version: 1.1 (Production)
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OSVR HDK Module Development Kit License FAQ
OSVR HDK Module Development Kit License FAQ
OSVR HDK Module Development Kit License FAQ
What Open-Source licenses are being use?
OSVR has two separate parts that are both made available open-source:
  • Software - The Software Development Kit License will be, like Android, under Apache 2.0.
  • Hardware – For hardware there is no clear standard for open-source licenses, so we modelled the Module Development Kit (MDK) after Google’s Project Ara Module Development Kit.
What do I need to know about the MDK?
It is fully open-source (i.e. you can download it freely and make derivative works to it). However, any derivative work and modifications to the Hacker Development Kit and schematics are automatically licensed back to Razer who can then re-license it back to the community under the MDK.
Will my own existing Intellectual Property be licensed back to Razer?
Absolutely not. The only IP that is licensed back to Razer is any directly modified work of the Hacker Development Kit which is licensed under the MDK (i.e. derivative works). For example, if a gesture camera company downloads the CAD of the HDK and modifies the frontplate to allow for a mount for their gesture camera, the mount itself (as a derivative work of the HDK) will be licensed back to Razer (for onward licensing to the community), but the rest remains the IP of the gesture camera company.

Example:
Integrated Gesture Camera Faceplate
Licensed back under the MDK:
Not licensed back:
Faceplate Mount (as derivative work to the HDK)
Gesture Camera
Why the need to license back my work to Razer in the first place then?
This is to prevent 3rd parties from taking advantage or control of the hardware ecosystem.

That clause is in place so that Razer can ensure all derivative work to the HDK can be licensed back to the community via the same open-source license. This prevents any developer that creates hardware based on the MDK to create a closed off system based on work derived from the HDK. As such, this guarantees that the OSVR Hardware stays completely open while allowing any company to still protect their own IP.
I still have concerns. How can I let you know?
Please do provide your feedback to us directly in the MDK Discussion thread on the OSVR Forum here. We’re open to feedback and will take all feedback into consideration for potential improvements/clarifications on the MDK license.
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