home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
World of Shareware - Software Farm 2
/
wosw_2.zip
/
wosw_2
/
DATABASE
/
PCF70A.ZIP
/
PCF0.311
/
VENDOR.DOC
< prev
Wrap
Text File
|
1993-06-14
|
9KB
|
213 lines
P C - F I L E version 7.0
V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
--------------------------------------
Last updated: January, 1993
This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the PC-File 7.0
package. The PC-File 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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution Requirements
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individuals who wish to distribute the PC-File 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 PC-File 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.
Limited Distribution License:
-----------------------------
As the exclusive copyright holders for PC-File, ButtonWare and Jim
Button authorize distribution ONLY in accordance with the
following restrictions.
ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission
to distribute the PC-File package within the Shareable Area only. The
"Shareable Area" is defined as The United States, The United Kingdom,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand
The PC-File 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.
The PC-File 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 PC-File package. Small additions to the package, such as
the introductory or installation batch files used by many
shareware disk vendors, are acceptable.
No price or other compensation may be charged for the PC-File
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$5.00.
Disk Sets
~~~~~~~~~
The PC-File 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.
CD-ROMS
~~~~~~~
The PC-File package CANNOT be sold on CD-ROMS without prior written
permission from ButtonWare.
Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you would like to distribute the PC-File package as a Disk-of-
the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then
the following restrictions apply:
ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby
given permission to distribute the PC-File package under the Disk-
of-the-Month style of distribution.
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.
The PC-File package cannot be rented or leased to others.
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.
ButtonWare prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the
PC-File 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 April, 1992. 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.
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.
SHAREWARE COPYING OUTSIDE OF THE USA
1. Shareware distribution of ButtonWare programs is permitted
only in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,
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 TakeNote
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.
Applying for ASP Associate Membership:
--------------------------------------
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.
Please Help Us Serve You Better:
--------------------------------
We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding PC-
File. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog
descriptions, or other information you print or distribute
regarding the PC-File 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