N I T E M A R E - 3 D EPISODE 1 - A House of Horrors Copyright 1994, David P. Gray, Gray Design Associates All Rights Reserved Member, Association of Shareware Professionals David P. Gray, Gray Design Associates P.O. Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA CIS: 73607,2105 or 73607.2105@compuserve.com DISTRIBUTION POLICY OVERVIEW ============================ BBS and diskette (but not CD-ROM) mail order distributors are granted automatic permission to distribute the shareware version of Nitemare-3D. Most other classes of distributor, especially those involved with CD-ROM and retail distribution of shareware MUST obtain written permission first. Nitemare-3D is protected by U.S. Copyright laws and international treaty. Distribution of Nitemare-3D (both shareware and registered) is strictly controlled and any breaches of copyright will be vigorously enforced. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE ==================== As the exclusive copyright holder for this software David P. Gray authorizes distribution of the shareware version of this product only in accordance with all of the following restrictions: 1. DOCUMENTATION. This software package and all related program files and documentation files, including VENDOR.DOC, LICENSE.TXT and ORDER.TXT may NOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package. Vendors may add their own batch/documentation/program files for the purpose of user installation. 2. PRICE. No price or other compensation may be charged for this software package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the packaging, shipping and handling as long as the total does not exceed US$6.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$10.00 internationally. 3. BUNDLING. This software package may not be sold as part of any commercial software or hardware packaging offer, without written permission from David P. Gray. We invite any manufacturer wishing to bundle this software with their own products to contact David P. Gray. 4. ENTICEMENT. This software is not to be used as an enticement to purchase another product without written permission from David P. Gray. 5. TRANSLATION. This software package including all documentation may not be translated in any form whatsoever without written permission from David P. Gray. 6. PERMISSION. Certain types of distribution require written permission as detailed below. Unlawful distribution without the required permission constitutes a breach of copyright and will be vigorously enforced. CD-ROM distributors, either mail-order or in a retail setting MUST obtain written permission from David P. Gray. DISKETTE distributors in a retail setting MUST obtain written permission from David P. Gray. BBS OPERATORS are granted automatic permission and do not need to contact David P. Gray. MAIL-ORDER floppy diskette vendors are granted automatic permission and do not need to contact David P. Gray. PUBLISHERS wishing to include this software package in a magazine must obtain the latest version directly from David P. Gray. Nonprofit organizations and other non-commercial distributors such as Computer clubs and Special Interest Groups are granted automatic permission and do not need to contact David P. Gray. Flea market, shoe box and swap meeting type vendors are granted automatic permission and do not need to contact David P. Gray. END-USER LICENSE ================ This is the first of three episodes. Episode ONE is shareware. The other TWO episodes are not. The final two episodes must be purchased directly from David P. Gray. Do not copy or distribute the registered versions. 1. Grant of License. David P. Gray hereby grants you the right to evaluate Nitemare-3D, Episode One, which is the shareware version of this program, for a period of 30 days. After this period you are required to either cease using the program or purchase the program. See the online Help in the game for details of how to purchase it. 2. Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this license. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. 3. Individuals are allowed to pass on copies of the shareware version of this program to other individuals and to upload to BBSs. THIRD PARTY EPISODES ==================== The sale and distribution of third party episodes which work with this shareware version is prohibited and violates the copyright of this game. Distribution of such episodes would be in direct competition with our own. Anyone wishing to produce or distribute third party episodes for the registered version of the game may do so provided the following points are made clear to customers: 1. The registered version of the game is required. 2. The episodes are not connected with David P. Gray. 3. No technical support is provided by David P. Gray. Please note that no technical assistance or toolkit is available from David P. Gray for third party episode development. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ====================== This software is provided "AS IS" and the author makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. In no event will the author be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect or other damages including any lost profits or lost savings arising from the use of, or inability to use the software even if the author has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. 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