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- T A K E N O T E version 1.0
- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N
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- Last updated: June, 1992
-
- This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk
- Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the TakeNote 1.0
- package. The TakeNote 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
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-
- Individuals who wish to distribute the TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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:
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-
- As the exclusive copyright holders for TakeNote, 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 TakeNote 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, Australia and New Zealand.
-
- The TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote
- 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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 TakeNote 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
- TakeNote 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.
-
- 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, 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:
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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.
-
- Please Help Us Serve You Better:
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-
- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding
- TakeNote. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles,
- catalog descriptions, or other information you print or
- distribute regarding the TakeNote 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
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