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| buttonFile version 1.0 - VENDOR.DOC |
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| VENDOR INFORMATION |
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Last updated: July, 1993
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and
Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the buttonFile 1.0 package. The
buttonFile package is defined as containing all the material listed in the
PACKING.LST text file.
BBS SYSOPs: Please refer to the SYSOP.DOC text file for information.
Individual and Company Users: Please refer to LICENSE.DOC for information.
Educational Institutions: Please refer to EDUCATE.DOC for information.
For sample descriptions which you may use to describe the product please
refer to the DESCRIBE.DOC text file.
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| Distribution Requirements |
+-------------------------------------+
Individuals who wish to distribute the buttonFile package to friends or
associates must do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in
LICENSE.DOC.
Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the buttonFile package to their
disk library may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed
below.
If you would like your Computer Club or User Group to be placed on our mailing
list for future upgrades to any of our products, please contact us for complete
details. Our address, phone number, and CompuServe User ID number is listed in
DESCRIBE.DOC.
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| Limited Distribution License |
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As the exclusive copyright holders for buttonFile, ButtonWare and Jim Button
authorize distribution ONLY in accordance with the following restrictions.
1. ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to
distribute buttonFile package within the Shareable Area. However, Rack
Vending has ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS and vendors must contact ButtonWare
prior to inclusion of this product. We do not want our shareware package
to compete with our retail package. The "Shareable Area" is defined as
The United States Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
2. The buttonFile package is defined as containing all the material listed in
the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST text
file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package is not
complete and distribution is forbidden.
3. The buttonFile 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. The PACKING.LST text file
contains a list of all files that are part of the buttonFile package. Small
additions to the package, such as the introductory or installation batch
files used by many shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.
4. No price or other compensation may be charged for the buttonFile package.
A distribution fee 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.
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| Disk Sets |
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The buttonFile package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package.
Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a
written agreement from ButtonWare.
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| CD-ROMS |
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The buttonFile package CANNOT be sold on CD-ROMS without prior written
permission from ButtonWare.
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| Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution |
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If you would like to distribute the buttonFile package as a Disk-of-the-Month,
or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the following
restrictions apply:
1. ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given
permission to distribute the buttonFile package under the Disk-of-the-Month
style of distribution.
2. You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory
of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be shipped as Disk-
of-the-Month disks. The PRINTED User's Guide may not be reproduced in whole
or in part, using any means, without the written permission of ButtonWare.
In other words, the disk-based documentation may not be distributed in
PRINTED (hardcopy) form.
3. The buttonFile package cannot be rented or leased to others.
4. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is
"Try-Before-You-Buy" software. It is not free.
5. ButtonWare prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the
buttonFile package, without written permission from ButtonWare. If the
version you have is over twelve (12) months old, please contact us to
ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released
in June, 1992.
6. You may not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble,
otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as
provided in this agreement.
7. U.S. 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 ButtonWare, Box 96058, Bellevue, WA, 98009, USA.
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| SHAREWARE COPYING OUTSIDE OF THE USA |
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1. Shareware distribution of ButtonWare programs is permitted only in the
United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
(the "Shareable Area").
2. For information on distribution of ButtonWare software in countries
outside the Shareable Area please contact your local distributor.
3. Jim Button, residing at Bellevue, State of Washington, U.S.A. and
ButtonWare, Inc., State of Washington, U.S.A., hold the copyrights for the
following products:
PC-File III PC-Type PC-Stylist Baker's Dozen
PC-File/R PC-Type+ PC-Tickle PC-Tickle
PC-File+ PC-Type II PC-Calc PC-Calc+
PC-File:dB PC-File XD buttonFile
4. The aforementioned ButtonWare products may not be copied and shared outside
the Shareable Area. These ButtonWare products may not be advertised and
sold as Shareware, Freeware, Public Domain or User-Supported Software
outside the Shareable Area.
5. Outside the Shareable Area, ButtonWare software may not be downloaded from
Public Libraries or Bulletin Boards, or copied from CD-ROM or CD-WORM disks
onto other media, including, but not limited to, diskettes, hard disks,
magnetic tapes or optical disks, for the intentional or unintentional
purposes of sales or distribution, whether or not for financial gain. The
issue of a sale or distribution whatsoever cannot be bypassed by claiming
that only consulting time or the costs of a diskette or labor has been
charged.
6. Any exportation from the Shareable Area without prior authorization from
ButtonWare is a violation of Copyright laws.
7. Violation of the above-mentioned is grounds for legal action by ButtonWare,
Inc. for violation of Copyrights.
8. By using the aforementioned software, you agree to the statements above.
All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by ButtonWare, Inc.
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| Applying for ASP Associate Membership |
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If you would like to apply for Association of Shareware Professionals Associate
Membership (to become an ASP Approved Vendor), write to the following address
and request a Vendor Membership Application Package:
ASP Executive Director
545 Grover Road
Muskegon, MI 49442-9427
U.S.A.
or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive Director
72050,1433. You may also FAX a request to the ASP Executive Director at
616-788-2765.
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| Please Help Us Serve You Better |
+---------------------------------+
We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding buttonFile. Please
send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other
information you print or distribute regarding the buttonFile package. Thank you
for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing
concept.
ButtonWare
PO Box 96058
Bellevue, WA 98009-4469, USA
(206)454-1838 Fax