Tech Arsenal 1/Tech Arsenal (Arsenal Computer).ISO/sysops/copyrite.txt

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█████ Copyright Notice:

I'm no lawyer, but I do know what is right and just.  I'm going to state
this as plain and simple as possible.

I claim no copyright on any program on this disc.  These programs are
copyrighted by the original authors.  All I'm trying to do here is to
make it easier for those authors to get their works out before the public,
and to help them promote their products.  Please support the shareware
authors, for they are supporting YOU!

I claim no copyright on the file listings on this disc.  Yes, I put a
lot of work on getting these to work correctly, but I know that it's
rather ludicrous to try to copyright such work.

If you want to use run this disc on a BBS, please, by all means, do so!
This will help your callers a LOT, and it will help the shareware authors
by getting their programs out in front of the public.

If you wish to use this disc as a reference item for constructing your
own file library, either for BBS, personal, or CD-ROM construction, then
you are entitled to do so.  I just love those CD-ROM discs that put on their
"licencing agreements" that you cannot use the material on their disc except
for what they feel you should... when they don't even own the programs!

Ero Tek Inc. Assumes no responsiblity for any file on this disc, under any
guise.  We have subjected it to every resonable test, but there is no way
that we personally could have checked every last byte of over 7,400 files
prior to getting a timely publication out to you.  It falls on the end user
to practice "safe computing" and to make sure that all necessary precautions
are taken.

We have taken pains to insure that no illegal files are on this disc, such as
commercial files, but there is no way to be sure in every case.  Please,
if you find such a file, write us at our address, and let us know, so that
we can remove this file from future pressings.  If you are a shareware author
and find your file on here, and decide that we are not fit to help you dist-
ribute your product, please let us know to remove your product from this disc,
and we will be more than happy to accommodate you.

I have seen discs that state you may not "rent" or "sub-licence" their product.
Personally, I say if you want to, and can find someone that is willing to do
it, go for it!  <smile!>  It's not like I can see over your shoulder, anyway.

If you are running this disc on a Bulletin Board Service, then we request
that if you find out that a particular program is not legal for BBS
distribution or that the author requests that their program not be distributed
via BBS (although I cannot see why, I know that there are some out there with
some idea that this will cause grave cosmic consequences), then please remove
the file from your file listings, and do not make it available for download.
Although you are performing a service for the authors, some do not see it
that way, and if they do not wish your help, don't offer it.

Ero Tek Inc. is not responsible if you are unable to use the user interface
on this program or any program on it.  Ero Tek Inc. is not responsible if you
find that you cannot use any program contained on this disc, or if any program
contained on this disc causes you problems.  Lets face reality here. There is
no way that we can check out every program in every possible situation, and
anyone that expects that to happen just doesn't have a very good grasp of the
universe.  According to what I have seen, some states do not allow the use of
"blanket disclaimers," so, as they say, this warranty may not be valid in
those states.  My response to that is, well, if your state doesn't like it,
then I don't license my disc to be sold in those states!  <smile!>
Turnabout is fair play, after all....

I do not reserve the right to ask you to "terminate use" of this disc.
It would be an injustice to tell you that you weren't allowed to use the
disc after you paid good money for it.  Let your honor be your guide -- not
some idiotic, completely un-enforceable legal prose.

I just love to see those goofy licensing agreements on some discs that
state that if you don't like them, then return the disc for a full refund
to the dealer that you purchased from.  Like the dealer *has* to follow
that bit of legalese!  <smile!>  I'll say this:  if you choose your disc
from an honorable, reputable dealer, then you will be able to return the
disc, minus the cost of postage, for a refund.  If you pick a bad dealer,
or buy solely on the basis of cost alone, good luck getting your money
back out if you decide you don't like the disc.

I also love the discs that state that you cannot use their disc in a
specific geographical area.  Like it's going to make their support boards
look like bozo's to have the disc running close to them!  Get a life, folks.
Our support board runs over 20 CD's, and I doubt that having another local
board is going to run them out of business.  If you can't stand to see your
product being ran, then don't release it to the public.

If you do not agree with the terms of this license, then you may either
return the disc to the place where you purchased it and see if they will
give you a refund, or you may use it for a cup caddy, a skeet shooting
target, a stealth frisbee, or as a great way to decorate the rear view
mirror of your car.  If you can't get along with the licensing agreement
on this disc, do your blood pressure a favor and never read any other
licensing agreement in your life, because the ones that you find on most
CD-ROM's these days are certain to give anyone that actually tries to
take them seriously a coronary.

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