Using a bundled copy of Lion on older computers

If I buy a new MacBook Air, it comes bundled with a copy of Lion.
If I buy an app on the Mac App Store, the license terms state that I can legally install that app on up to (i think) 5 computers.
So, does the bundled version of Lion count as a sort of 'OEM license' that can only be used on one computer. Or is it a full license, that I can install on up to 5 computers - for example my Mac mini.
For clarity: I'm actually asking about the license terms, not so much the technical 'yes we can' or not.

Rob,
This is an exerpt from the MAS license agreement:

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