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PROFESSIONAL VIDEO POKER FOR WINDOWS (tm)
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SHAREWARE VERSION
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Copyright (c) 1993-94, All Rights Reserved
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
Voice: (602) 582-4468
Fax: (602) 516-8697
BBS: (602) 492-9747
CIS: 72074,2677
AOL: BITWISE SW
ON-LINE REGISTRATION:
=====================
ATTENTION CompuServe and Ziff-Net users: you may register your copy
of of this video poker game directly through CompuServe. To
register on-line, use the go command GO CIS:SWREG and enter
Registration ID #2584. The cost is the same and will be billed
automatically to your Compuserve Account. You should still send
us a completed registration form for our files.
Registering on-line is the fastest way to obtain your Registered
User's License File from us. Once you register on-line, check your
CompuServe E-Mail the next day (or two) to download your License
File. This encrypted file allows you access to the restricted
areas of the game and will allow you free lifetime upgrades
(via CompuServe).
You may also call our BBS and purchase any our all of our products
with a major crecit card. Please sell the CALLING OUR BBS section
for more information.
CALLING OUR BBS:
===============
The program BSIDIAL.EXE or BSIDIAL2.EXE that was installed into
this game's directory allows you to call our BBS and order
products as well as download the latest versions. It is a special
DOS communications program that will run from within windows.
It will go out and find your modem, configure it, and dial into
our BBS. All this should be done automatically and in only a few
seconds.
If you want to use your own favorite communications program instead
our ours, then set your communication settings to N-8-1 and dial
602-492-9747. We can handle any modem speed up to 28,800 and
our modems support the latest in advanced error correction and
data compressions.
SHAREWARE BENEFITS:
===================
When you register your shareware copy of this game, you will receive
an encrypted license file which will provide you access to the
restricted areas of the program. This is called the Deluxe Version.
You will then be able to save and restore games, customize payoffs,
and play 10 additional "wild" video poker games. In addition, the
"Please Register" reminder windows will no longer appear every
few hands.
Registered Users are placed on our preferred customer list & receive
priority notification about our new games and receive special
discounts on them.
Registered users also receive FREE LIFETIME UPGRADES via CompuServe
and our BBS plus FREE LIFETIME PHONE-IN SUPPORT.
SHAREWARE REGISTRATION:
=======================
This game is NOT FREEWARE nor IS IT PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE.
This copyrighted product is being offered in the shareware manner.
We rely solely on honest shareware users for income from these products.
You may copy and distribute this game to your friends but you MUST
include all the files unzipped from the PVPOKE.ZIP master file.
If you use this game after the 30 day free trial period, YOU MUST
REGISTER IT!
The cost to register is $29.95 and we accept personal checks,
Company checks, money orders, certified checks, and Visa and
Mastercard.
ATTENTION COMPUSERVE and ZIFFNET users: you may register your copy
of this video poker game directly through CompuServe. To register
on-line, use the go command GO CIS:SWREG & enter Registration ID
#2584. The cost is the same and will be billed automatically to
your Compuserve Account. You should still send us a completed
registration form for our files.
Registering on-line is the fastest way to obtain your Registered
User's License File from us. Once you register on-line, check your
CompuServe e-mail the next day (or two) to download your License
File. This encrypted file allows you access to the restricted
areas of the game and will allow you free lifetime upgrades
(via CompuServe and our BBS).
You may also call our BBS and purchase any our all of our products
with a major crecit card. Please sell the CALLING OUR BBS section
for more information.
REGISTRATION FORM:
==================
Please fill out and print the Registration Form. This form is located
inside this game and is accessed by clicking the Register Button on
the About Window. This form is important and should be filled out
on the screen, printed on your printer, and sent in with your
registration fee.
Send your $29.95 check or money order and your completed Registration
Form to:
Bitwise Software International, Inc.
Attn: Jay J Falconer
901 West Hononegh Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
(602) 582-4468
>>>>>>> NOTE: If paying by credit card, you must sign the registration form
in order for the order to be accpeted. The ship to address
must match the credit card billing address in order for our
bank to approve the sale using your cxredit card.
WHAT YOU GET BY REGISTERING:
============================
a) A special encrypted license file which will give you access to the
restricted areas of the game. You will be able to access the
save/restore game features, the edit payoffs feature, and
you will be able to play 10 additional "wild" card games.
b) Be placed on our preferred customer mailing list & receive priority
notifications of new versions, new software, & special
promotions.
c) Receive special discounts on all new products.
d) Free lifetime on-line support on CompuServe and our BBS as well
as free lifetime call-in phone support.
e) Free lifetime upgrades of this game via CompuServe or our BBS
system.
f) Piece of mind that you are an honest shareware user.
Please help keep the spirit of shareware alive! Registrations are the
ONLY income from these products.
Hundreds of hours of time & effort have gone into this software and
we hope honest shareware users will show their support & appreciation
through their registrations.
OUR OTHER SOFTWARE
==================
If you like this video poker game, you should obtain a copy of
our other casino game for Windows called Ultima 21 Blackjack
for Windows. It is also a shareware windows game and should be
available from the the same source you obtained this game from.
If not, try a shareware source such as CompuServe Windows Fun
Forum, The Software Labs, Public Brand Software, and many, many
others.
Ultima 21 Blackjack is no ordinary blackjack game. It allows you
to control everything! You can customize the: casino to play in,
its rules, the number of decks, the number of players, the dealer
at your table, the card count system, the playing strategy, what
drink you would like, whos playing in the various lounges and
show rooms, and the list goes on and on. Try it, you will really
enjoy this "full casino experience".
==========================================================================
LICENSE AGREEMENT
==========================================================================
Your use of this game program indicates your acceptance of the
terms and conditions outlined in the sections to follow.
This video poker game for Windows ("the Software") is a
Windows 3.1 video poker game licensed by Bitwise Software
International, Inc. ("BSI") from the Author, Jay J. Falconer.
This copyrighted Software is NOT FREEWARE or PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE.
SHAREWARE LICENSE
=================
You are entitled to distribute the ENTIRE UNMODIFIED contents of the
distribution package to anyone you wish, free of charge. You may NOT
distribute any other programs that utilizes the Software without
obtaining a Registered User License for the Software from BSI.
For a period of no more than 30 days, you may use, test, & duplicate
the enclosed version of the Software. Thereafter, if you wish to
continue using the Software, you must register the Software with BSI,
or else you must cease all use of the Software. You will violating
U.S. copyright laws if you fail to register with BSI and continue to
use this Software for more than 30 days.
Continued use of this program without registration is a violation
of 17 United States Code, sections 101 through 810. This carries
severe financial penalties including but not limited to fines of
up to $50,000 per violation.
REGISTERED USER LICENSE
=======================
If you pay the registration fee for the Software to BSI, BSI will
grant you a non-exclusive license to use ONE copy of the Software
regardless if the owner of the license is a person or a business
("the Licensee"). For each registration fee paid, the Licensee
is permitted to use ONE copy of the Software on ONE computer by ONE
person.
In addition, the Licensee may distribute the Shareware Version of
the Software, free of charge, provided the ENTIRE UNMODIFIED
contents of the Shareware Version of the Software package is
distributed.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES, may a Registered User distribute or
otherwise make available the PVPOKER.LIC file to any other
person or organization.
LIMITED WARRANTY
================
The Software is distributed and licensed under an "as is" basis.
For a period of 30 days from the date that you pay the registration
fee or license fee, you may return all materials provided by BSI,
destroy any and all copies of the Software and documentation you
have made and then you will receive a refund of your registration
fee minus a $10 restocking charge, provided that all the materials
are returned and they are undamaged. If the materials are damaged,
your refund will be deducted for the replacement costs of the
damaged materials.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
========================
BSI makes no claims as to the suitability of the software for any
specific purpose. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE,
BSI DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSE. The Limited Warranty stated
above gives you specific legal rights, but you may have other
rights which may vary from state to state.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
=======================
In no event shall BSI be liable for any damages whatsoever
arising out of the use of the Software, including without
limitation any direct, indirect or consequential damages or
any damages for business interruption, loss of profits, loss
of information, or any pecuniary loss even if BSI has been
notified of the possibility of such damages. The limitation
or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential
damages may not be allowed in some states, and in these states
those particular prohibited limitations do not apply.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
======================
Should you have problems with the Software, BSI's entire
liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at BSI's
discretion, either (a) to repair or replace the Software,
or (b) to terminate the License and send you a refund of
your registration fee minus a restocking charge, provided that
all materials are returned undamaged. If the materials are
damaged your refund will be deducted for the replacement
costs of the damaged materials.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
=====================
This game program is protected by the copyright laws of the
United States, and by the copyright laws of many other countries
pursuant to international treaties.
Copyright (c) 1993-94, All Rights Reserved, Bitwise Software
International, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, USA.
No portion of the Software, documentation or examples may be
copied, stored, or transmitted except as provided for by the
License.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
=====================
This game's trademarked name is held by Bitwise Software
International, Inc. under the approval of Jay J. Falconer
of Phoenix Arizona (the Author).
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
========================
This Windows game is the culmination of hundreds of suggestions and
comments from our very popular DOS version of Video Poker Plus. As you
can see, we have listened to those suggestions and implemented almost
every single one of them in this version for Windows.
Please drop us a note with your comments or suggestions. They are
always welcomed and help us improve our games in future versions.