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  8.    ▄│ The UnderWare Constitution  │
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  11.    Dear Vendor.
  12.        Thank you for considering World Empire II v1.5 for distribution.
  13.    The programmer of World Empire, Casey Butler, reserves all rights to
  14.    this program and the accomanying documentation.
  15.        It may be distributed for a fee *only* with the programmer's
  16.    permission.
  17.        This policy affects the following shareware distribution
  18.    method's:
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  20.              Shareware Retail Rack Vendors
  21.              Shareware Catalog Vendors
  22.              Online Services that charge a per-file download premium.
  23.              Any other distribution method *excepting user-to-user
  24.                     sharing and Annual/Monthly fee Electronic
  25.                     Bulletin Boards*.
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  27.        Besides permission, there may be a one-time distribution
  28.    license fee or a per-unit royalty fee required from shareware
  29.    vendors, either or any to be negotiated between the programmer and
  30.    each interested vendor on an individual basis.
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  32.    Interested vendors, please contact:
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  34.    Casey Butler
  35.    Viable Software Alternatives
  36.    Rt 10, Box 360
  37.    Carbondale, IL   62901
  38.    (618) 549-5227      CIS: 72043,46
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  40.    DO NOT REMOVE ANY FILES FROM THIS PROGRAM, DOCUMENTS OR OTHERS.
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  43.    ▄│ The UnderWare Early Warning System  │
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  47.        If you are a beginning shareware author, you are entering into
  48.    an exciting an unique method of software creation, compensation,
  49.    and distribution.  It is a truly enjoyable way to share your hard
  50.    work with people around the world.  It can even offer a monetary
  51.    return!
  52.        You should be aware, however, that releasing your programs
  53.    without stipulation as to *who* can freely distribute them leaves
  54.    your program vulnerable to certain near-unethical business methods
  55.    practiced by a few shareware vendors.
  56.        A simple remedy to this is to include a VENDOR.DOC file with
  57.    every program you release, specifying the requirements *you* have
  58.    to protect your rights in having a say in how your program is
  59.    distributed, even if all you require is your permission.
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  72.        A FILE_ID.DIZ file containing your own description of your
  73.    program is also helpful.
  74.        Feel free to utilize the UnderWare constitution in your
  75.    documentation.  Alter it to suit your needs as necessary (you may
  76.    even remove the UnderWare Logo, if you wish!)
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  78.        Please also include this note to new shareware authors in your
  79.    program documentation.
  80.        Good luck with your new SHAREWARE program!
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  82.    Casey Butler
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