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WizLINK shareware version LICENSE AGREEMENT
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This file contains important license information regarding the use of
WizLINK 2.0 shareware version. This information applies to individual
users who wish to pass copies out to friends and associates.
User Groups, Computer Clubs, Disk Vendors and Distributors, Subscription
Services, Disk-of-the-Month Clubs, etc., should refer to the VENDOR.DOC
text file for complete information relating to them.
BBS SYSOPs should refer to the SYSOP.DOC file for complete information
relating to them.
PLEASE! Show your support for Shareware by registering the programs you
actually use. WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. depends upon and needs
your support. Thank you!
This is a legal agreement between you and WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies
Inc., herein after called WIZ-TEC. By installing and/or using (evaluating)
the WizLINK shareware version, herein after called the SHAREWARE or refered
to as the software, you fully understand and agree to be bound by all the
terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
1. COPYRIGHT AND PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WizLINK is copyright (c) 1992-1993 and trademark of WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc., herein after called WIZ-TEC, is a corporation registered
at the province of ALBERTA, CANADA.
The WizLINK products are NOT "Public Domain" and they are NOT "Freeware".
The WizLINK shareware version (which has no serial number) is a software
package for users' evaluation of the WizLINK standard version. The WizLINK
shareware version and WizLINK standard version are two different software
packages applied and bound with their respective software license
agreements. The WizLINK standard version is for registered WizLINK
individuals, businesses, corporations, institutions and government agencies
only.
The following is a list of files included in the WizLINK shareware package:
- INSTALL.EXE WizLINK installation program
- WizLINK.COM WizLINK program for both the Host mode and Remote mode
- WizCHAT.COM WizLINK utility program for "screen chat"
- WizLINKu.EXE WizLINK utility program with 100 phone entries
- WizLINK.VVD support file for WizLINKu (screen resource)
- WizLINK.HLP support file for WizLINKu (on-line help and documents)
- WizLINK.LST support file for WizLINKu (pick lists)
- README.DOC Readme file. Important, read first please
- LICENSE.DOC WizLINK shareware version license agreement
- MANUAL.DOC WizLINK User's Manual
- REGISTER.DOC WizLINK price table, registration and order form
- DESCRIBE.DOC Sample descriptions for catalogs, BBSs, etc.
- SYSOP.DOC Information for BBS and on-line service distribution
- VENDOR.DOC Information and restrictions for disk vendors, user
group, distributors, and more
- WARRANTY.DOC Important Warranty Information
- SITELICE.DOC WizLINK standard version site License Info and Agreement
Most of the files are compressed into "WizLINK2.EXE", a self-extracting
file using LHA213 (Copyright Haruyasu Yoshizaki 1988-1991). In the form
of BBS file distribution, all the files are compressed into one file named
"WZLINK20" with the according file extention (ZIP, PAK, ARC, LZH, ZOO, etc.)
The following terms and conditions outline the License Agreement of the
WizLINK shareware version, here after called the SHAREWARE.
2. THE SHAREWARE LIMITED LICENSE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You acknowledge and agree that the SHAREWARE is owned by WIZ-TEC, protected
under the copyright law, international treaty provisions and trade secret
laws of general applicability. You further acknowledge and agree that all
rights, title, and interest in and to WIZ-TEC are and shall remain with
WIZ-TEC. Any use of the SHAREWARE in violation of Copyright law or the
terms of this limited license will be prosecuted to the best of our ability.
WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. grants you without charge the rights
to use the SHAREWARE for evaluation purpose only a period not to exceed
sixty (60) days. If you intend to continue using or distributing this
SHAREWARE (and/or it's documentation) after the sixty (60) day evaluation
period, you MUST make a registration payment to WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. Using this SHAREWARE after the sixty (60) day evaluation
period, without registering the SHAREWARE is a violation of the terms of
this limited license.
WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. also grants you without charge the
rights to copy and distribute the SHAREWARE on the expressed condition
that you do not receive any payment, commercial benefit, or other
consideration for such reproduction or distribution, or change any content
including this license agreement or the following copyright notice which
appears in the SHAREWARE, documentation, user interface, menus and magnetic
media. Such distribution must be solely for the distributees' evaluation
(i.e., to decide whether to continue using the product and therefore
register), as clearly out lined in "Limited Distribution License".
The SHAREWARE may NOT be sold or otherwise provided as part of a larger
system, or as a part of a more inclusive product or service, without express
written consent and licensing from WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. The
rights to receive any such financial or other benefit, and to modify the
product or employ its components in any kind of derivative work, are
reserved exclusively by WIZ-TEC.
Corporations, institutions, organizations, government agencies and
businesses may not use the SHAREWARE other than for a one time thirty
(30) day evaluation. License arrangements may be made by contacting
WIZ-TEC.
The SHAREWARE is licensed as "as is" without warranty of any kind, whether
express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, functionality,
data integrity, or protection. All warranties are express disclaimed.
The person installing/using (evaluating) the SHAREWARE bears all the risk
as to the quality and performance of the SHAREWARE. WIZ-TEC, its officers,
directors, employees, shareholders, affiliates, owners and other related
parties will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential,
indirect, exemplary or other damages or lost profits due to loss of data
or any other reason, even if WIZ-TEC has been advised or notified of the
possibility of such damages in advance. In no event shall WIZ-TEC's
liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to
use the SHAREWARE regardless of the form of claim.
You may not change or modify any content of the SHAREWARE. You may not
reverse-engineer, disassemble, translate, modify, decompile or create
derivative works of the SHAREWARE. You acknowledge that the SHAREWARE
includes certain trade secrets and confidential information, all of
which is the copyrighted intellectual property of WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. You may not rent, lease, or sub-license the SHAREWARE.
You shall not use, copy or transfer the licensed program except as provided
in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and
automatic termination of this license.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to WIZ-TEC.
The Agreement shall be constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the PROVINCE OF ALBERTA. Any action or proceeding brought by either
party against the other arising out of or related to this Agreement shall
be brought only in a PROVINCE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction
located in CALGARY, ALBERTA.
Should any term of this License Agreement be declared void or unenforceable
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall have no
effect on the remaining terms hereof.
3. THE SHAREWARE LIMITED DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOTE: User Groups, Computer Clubs, Disk Vendors and Distributors,
Subscription Services, Disk-of-the-Month Clubs, etc., should refer to the
VENDOR.DOC file for complete information relating to them. In general, the
SHAREWARE may be reproduced and distribute by Disk Vendors, User Groups,
Computer Clubs, and Distributors provided that (1) all files and their
contents are present and unaltered (2) it is for the sole purpose of
shareware distribution (3) the total fee charged may not exceed $10.00
each copy, including postage, mailer and any other charges (4) clear
indication to all the distributees (a) the SHAREWARE product name, version
and copyright notice (b) it is a "shareware" that full registration is
required regardless of any charge or service. (5) the catalog or listing
must state that this program is not free, but is copyrighted software that
is provided to allow the user to evaluate it before paying. The above
distribution licensing terms granted by WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.
may be stopped at any time, under any condition, for any reason if WIZ-TEC
so requests.
NOTE: BBS SYSOPs should refer to the SYSOP.DOC file for complete
information relating to them. In general, the SHAREWARE may be reproduced
and distributed among Electronic Bulletin Board System (BBS's, including
on-line commercial services) provided that (1) all files and their contents
are present and unaltered (2) it is for the sole purpose of shareware
distribution (3) the fee charged may not exceed $10.00 each copy for such
distribution or reproduction (4) clear indication to all the distributees
(a) the SHAREWARE product name, version and copyright notice (b) it is a
"shareware" that full registration is required regardless of any charge or
service. The above distribution licensing terms granted by WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. may be stopped at any time, under any condition, for
any reason if WIZ-TEC so requests.
NOTE: Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) approved distributors.
This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized
by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) as adhering to its
guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin
offering the SHAREWARE immediately (however WIZ-TEC must still be advised
so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of
the SHAREWARE). Please refer to SYSOP.DOC or VENDOR.DOC for complete
information.
Individuals are hereby granted permission by WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies
Inc. to copy the SHAREWARE diskette for their own use (for evaluation
purposes) or for other individuals to evaluate, ONLY when the following
conditions are met.
General terms: copy and/or distribute the SHAREWARE on the expressed
condition that you do not receive any payment, commercial benefit, or
other consideration for such reproduction or distribution, or change any
content including this license agreement or the following copyright notice
which appears in the SHAREWARE, documentation, user interface, menus and
magnetic media. Such distribution must be solely for the distributees'
evaluation (i.e., to decide whether to continue using the product and
therefore register).
The SHAREWARE package, including all related program files and documentation
files, CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete
package, without exception.
No price or other compensation may be charged for the SHAREWARE package.
A distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping
and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$10.00 in
the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally.
The PRINTED User's Manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, using
any means, without the written permission of WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies
Inc. In other words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed
in PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
The SHAREWARE may NOT be sold or otherwise provided as part of a larger
system, or as a part of a more inclusive product or service, without express
written consent and licensing from WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. The
rights to receive any such financial or other benefit, and to modify the
product or employ its components in any kind of derivative work, are
reserved exclusively by WIZ-TEC.
You may not change or modify any content of the SHAREWARE. You may not
reverse-engineer, disassemble, translate, modify, decompile or create
derivative works of the SHAREWARE. You acknowledge that the SHAREWARE
includes certain trade secrets and confidential information, all of
which is the copyrighted intellectual property of WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. You may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, or sub-license
the SHAREWARE. You shall not use, copy or transfer the licensed program
except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall
result in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
The SHAREWARE is licensed as "as is" without warranty of any kind, whether
express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, functionality,
data integrity, or protection. All warranties are express disclaimed.
The person installing/using (evaluating) the SHAREWARE bears all the risk
as to the quality and performance of the SHAREWARE. WIZ-TEC, its officers,
directors, employees, shareholders, affiliates, owners and other related
parties will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential,
indirect, exemplary or other damages or lost profits due to loss of data
or any other reason, even if WIZ-TEC has been advised or notified of the
possibility of such damages in advance. In no event shall WIZ-TEC's
liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the license to
use the SHAREWARE regardless of the form of claim.
U.S. and CANADIAN Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure
by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this
package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial
computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in
Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-
7013). The Contractor/manufacturer is WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.,
P.O.BOX 80100, 55 Castleridge Blvd. N.E., Calgary, Alberta, CANADA T3J 3L6
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc.
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Sample of WizLINK standard version License Agreement
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WizLINK standard version LICENSE AGREEMENT (SAMPLE)
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WizLINK is copyright (c) 1992-1993 and trademark of WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc., herein after called WIZ-TEC, is a corporation registered
at the province of ALBERTA, CANADA.
WizLINK standard version, herein after called the SOFTWARE, is NOT the
shareware version. WizLINK shareware version, with its limited 60 days
evaluation License and without a serial number, is the SOFTWARE's evaluation
package. This License Agreement applies and binds you to WizLINK standard
version (the SOFTWARE).
The following is a list of files included in the WizLINK standard version:
- INSTALL.EXE WizLINK installation program
- WizLINK.COM WizLINK program for both the Host mode and Remote mode
- WizCHAT.COM WizLINK utility program for "screen chat"
- WizLINKu.EXE WizLINK utility program with 100 phone entries
- WizLINK.VVD support file for WizLINKu (screen resource)
- WizLINK.HLP support file for WizLINKu (on-line help and documents)
- WizLINK.LST support file for WizLINKu (pick lists)
- README.DOC Readme file. Important, read first please
- LICENSE.DOC WizLINK shareware version license agreement
- MANUAL.DOC WizLINK User's Manual
- REGISTER.DOC WizLINK price table, registration and order form
- DESCRIBE.DOC Sample descriptions for catalogs, BBSs, etc.
- SYSOP.DOC Information for BBS and on-line service distribution
- VENDOR.DOC Information and restrictions for disk vendors, user
group, distributors, and more
- WARRANTY.DOC Important Warranty Information
- SITELICE.DOC WizLINK standard version site License Info and Agreement
This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. By installing and/or using the SOFTWARE, you fully
understand and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions of this
License Agreement.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE.
WIZ-TEC grants to you, and you accept, a non-exclusive license to use one
copy of the enclosed SOFTWARE on a single computer or on a single terminal
connected to a single computer. You may not network the SOFTWARE or
otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the
same time. You may not duplicate or distribute this SOFTWARE in any form
under any condition without obtaining a written license agreement from
WIZ-TEC, other than making one (1) copy solely for backup purpose.
2. COPYRIGHT AND WIZ-TEC'S RIGHTS.
You acknowledge and agree that the SOFTWARE is owned by WIZ-TEC, protected
under the copyright law, international treaty provisions and trade secret
laws of general applicability. You further acknowledge and agree that all
rights, title, and interest in and to WIZ-TEC are and shall remain with
WIZ-TEC. Any use of the SOFTWARE in violation of Copyright law or the
terms of this limited license will be prosecuted to the best of our ability.
3. OTHER RESTRICTIONS.
You may not change or modify any content of the SOFTWARE. You may not
reverse-engineer, disassemble, translate, modify, decompile or create
derivative works of the SOFTWARE. You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE
includes certain trade secrets and confidential information, all of
which is the copyrighted intellectual property of WIZ-TEC Computing
Technologies Inc. You may not rent, lease, or sub-license the SOFTWARE.
But you may transfer the SOFTWARE on a permanent basis provided you
retain no copies of either the SOFTWARE or its documentation, and the
recipient agrees to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to WIZ-TEC.
Although the SOFTWARE, like many other communication software, provides
functions for both ends of the communication (the Remote and Host), one
SOFTWARE (identified by its serial number) may only be used on a single
computer or on a single computer terminal as stated under "GRANT OF
LICENSE".
4. TERM.
This License Agreement is effective and shall remain in force until
terminated. The License Agreement will be terminated if you fail to comply
with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any such termination you
will either destroy or return to WIZ-TEC the original and any copies of
the SOFTWARE, and related documentation.
5. LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER, AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
WIZ-TEC warrants the physical diskette(s) and physical documentation
provided with SOFTWARE to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of ninety days from the date of registration. If WIZ-TEC
Computing Technologies Inc. receives notification within the warranty
period of defects in materials or workmanship, and such notification is
determined by WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies to be correct, WIZ-TEC will
replace the defective diskette(s) or documentation.
The person using the SOFTWARE bears all the risk as to the quality and
performance of the SOFTWARE. The entire and exclusive liability and
remedy for breach of this Limited Warranty shall be limited to replacement
of defective diskette(s) or documentation and shall not include or extend
to any claim for or right to recover any other damages, including but not
limited to, loss of profit, data, or use of the SOFTWARE, or special,
incidental, or consequential, indirect, exemplary, damages or other similar
claims, or any other reasons, even if WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.
has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages. In no
event will WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc.'s liability for any damages
to you or any other person ever exceed the lower of suggested list price
or actual price paid for the license to use the SOFTWARE, regardless of
any form of the claim.
WIZ-TEC Computing Technologies Inc. MAKES AND LICENSEE RECEIVES NO OTHER
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, FUNCTIONALITY, DATA INTEGRITY, OR PROTECTION. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
ARE EXPRESS DISCLAIMED.
6. GOVERNING LAW.
The Agreement shall be constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the PROVINCE OF ALBERTA. Any action or proceeding brought by either
party against the other arising out of or related to this Agreement shall
be brought only in a PROVINCE or FEDERAL COURT of competent jurisdiction
located in CALGARY, ALBERTA.
7. SEVERABILITY.
Should any term of this License Agreement be declared void or unenforceable
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall have no
effect on the remaining terms hereof.