Using the OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive, could I install it on more one than machine??

I want to buy the OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive. But I need to install it on more one than machine, could I do this??

This is what the Licence says on the store page of the OS X Lion Thumb Drive:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD256
OS X Lion Software License Agreement
The OS X Lion Software License Agreement allows you to install and use the software for your personal, non-commercial use on all the Macs you own or control that are running Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Snow Leopard Server (a Mac Computer). Commercial enterprises or educational institutions can install and use one copy of the software for use either a) by a single individual on each Mac Computer that the enterprise or educational institution owns or controls, or b) by multiple individuals on a single shared Mac Computer that the enterprise or educational institution owns or controls (for example, in a resource center or library). You can also use the software in accordance with the terms of a volume or maintenance license (purchased separately). Full license terms can be found at http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/.

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