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DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a shareware program and continue
using it, you must register. All copyright laws apply to
shareware, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a
few specific exceptions as stated below. Like shelfware authors,
shareware authors are accomplished programmers, and the programs
are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good
programs and bad ones!) The difference is the method of
distribution. The shareware author specifically grants the
right to copy and distribute the software, either in general or
to a specific group.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether
it's found on a store shelf or shareware. Shareware makes fitting
your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And
because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has
the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
DISCLAIMER AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
Users of WinFin must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"WinFin is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or
consequential, which may result from the use of WinFin.
Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be
thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it,
and the user assumes the entire risk of using the program."
WinFin is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.
Share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered
or as part of another system. Please remind them to register if
they find that they can use it. The essence of "user-supported"
software is to provide personal computer users with quality
software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for
programmers to continue to develop new products.
If you find that you are using WinFin after a reasonable
trial period, you must make a registration payment of $39.00 (plus
$5.00 S&H per order) to Gjetaas, Inc. by check, MasterCard or Visa.
In return a disc with the latest version of WinFin with an automatic
installation, and a registration number will be mailed to you. To
expedite your order, you can order by FAX. Be sure to include your
credit card number and expiration date. All future upgrades downloaded
from BBS's are free to registered users.
Treat this program like a book. For example, this software may
be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one
computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility
of it being used at one location while it's being used at another,
just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same
time. Site-License or quantity arrangements at substantial
discounts are available.
Anyone distributing WinFin for any kind of remuneration
must first contact Gjetaas, Inc. for authorization.
This is automatically granted to members of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP), who may begin offering WinFin
immediately (However we must still be advised so the distributor
can be kept up-to-date with the latest version).
This program is produced by a member of the Association of
Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the
shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can
help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon,
MI 49442 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to
ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
Gjetaas, Inc. (206) 599-2418 (voice)
7251 Mt. Baker Hwy (206) 599-1089 (fax)
Deming, WA 98244 CompuServe 70135,1052