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********************************************************* Limited Distribution License As the exclusive copyright holder for XED v1.0a, David L. Dight authorises distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute XED package. Non-ASP member vendors must request permission prior to distributing this package. The XED 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. Please contact us to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution. The XED 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 XED 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 XED 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$12.00 in the U.S., Canada or internationally. Disk Sets & CD-ROMs The XED 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 David L. Dight. ASP Approved Vendors who wish to distribute the XED package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all the other restrictions are met. Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the XED package as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set, or a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from David L. Dight prior to beginning such a distribution. If you wish to add any of our programs to a CD-ROM or other collection, please check the release date of the version you have. If the version is over twelve (12) months old then please contact us to ensure that you have the most current version. This version was released in July 1994. Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution If you would like to distribute the XED 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 XED package under the Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution. Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure that you have the most current version of the software. 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 David L. Dight. In other words, the disk- based documentation may not be distributed in PRINTED (hardcopy) form. The XED 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. David L. Dight prohibits the distribution of outdated versions of the XED package, without written permission from David L. Dight. 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 July, 1994. Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorised use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. 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 David L. Dight, P.O. Box 280 Kings Cross N.S.W. 2011 AUSTRALIA. Fax: +61 2 233 2929 or CompuServe: 100033,2563 or at davidd@interconnect.com.au All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to David L. Dight. ********************************************************* XED v1.0a Vendor Notes , _ /_ __. __ _ , , , __. __ _ _/_)_/ /_(_/|_/ (_</_(_(_/_(_/|_/ (_</_ This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the XED v1.0a package. If you wish to distribute XED v1.0a, read the following conditions, then fill in the form at the nedo of this document and return to the address shown. Individual and Company Users: Please refer to LICENSE.DOC and REGISTER.FRM for information. ********************************************************* Distribution Requirements Individuals who wish to distribute the XED package to friends or associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC. Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the XED 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 READ.ME. ********************************************************* Applying for ASP Associate Membership If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an ASP Approved Vendor), simply 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. 1.0 Receiving and Maintaining ASP Approved Status In order for a Shareware disk vendor to receive and maintain ASP approved status, the following standards must be met. 1.1. The vendor must fill out an application form stating his/her willingness to abide by the ASP standards set forth in this document and applying for Associate membership. The vendor must submit sample catalogs,newsletters, etc. with his/her application to prove compliance with ASP standards. The vendor will include a main ASP office on their catalog / newsletter mailing list for verification of continued compliance. 1.2. A vendor will be given a warning if he/she fails to meet one or more of the standards. If the vendor does not rectify the problem in a reasonable amount of time, ASP Approved status and Associate membership will be withdrawn. 1.3. If ASP membership ceases for any reason, the vendor will cease MUST cease using the ASP name in any way. Other benefits of membership will also cease. 2.0 Vendor Advertising All vendor advertisements and brochures that: 1. offer Shareware for sale and list a price, or 2. offer Shareware as a promotion for any commercial venture, or 3. use Shareware as an enticement for the user to pay for any product or service must state that "Shareware programs require separate payment to authors if found useful". This explanation must immediately follow the price (including "free" if used) or be tied to the price with an asterisk. The wording may be changed with PRIOR WRITTEN approval from ASP. 3.0 Vendor Catalogs 3.1 Approved vendors will identify ASP member's programs with an "ASP" notation and an explanation such as: "The notation 'ASP' indicates the program complies with the standards of the Association of Shareware Professionals." 3.2 Approved vendors will make an attempt to educate users on the nature of Shareware. Although this can be written in the vendor's own words, it must address the following concepts. 3.2.1. The fee paid to the vendor is a distribution charge and does not cover the cost of the program itself. 3.2.2. If the user finds a Shareware program to be of use, he/she is expected to send the registration fee to the author. 3.2.3. Registration entitles the user to various rights and benefits (depending on the author). These range from the legal right to continue using the software, to printed documentation and/or higher levels of service. 4.0 Ombudsman statement: If the ASP logo or name is used by any ASP approved vendor in any ads/catalogs etc , then that vendor must include the following statement with their catalogs and newletters and is encouraged to include it with all disks sold: "Company X is an approved vendor and associate 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 P.O. Box 5786, Bellevue, WA 98006 or send a Compuserve message via easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536" 4.1.1. Background on the Ombudsman: Here are the two aspects of the institution of relevance to vendor members (ASP authors also include a statement similar to that in 4.3 with their programs if they use the ASP logo): 1. The board shall set up the office of Ombudsman and appoint someone to that position. The Ombudsman's sole role shall be to mediate disputes between ASP members and their customers. The Ombudsman shall report to the board situations where he feels board action or knowledge is appropriate. 2. All ASP members and vendor associate members are required to cooperate with the Ombudsman when approached by him/her. 5.0 Vendor Distribution 5.1 Approved vendors will respect the copyright and all distribution restrictions made by individual authors, even if those restrictions are not specifically covered in this document. ASP authors shall place author's restrictions and authorisations in a file called VENDOR.DOC on their distribution disk. 5.2 Approved vendors will provide a written notice covering the three (3) concepts in section 4.2 above with all Shareware programs shipped. If the vendor distributes Shareware in pre-packaged wrappers, then this notice must be on the OUTSIDE (visible) part of the package. Approved vendors will not claim to be selling programs except in situations where they are an authorised dealer for a shareware program and the distinction between duplication fees for trial programs and full licensing is made clear. 5.3 Approved vendors will not change or delete ANY files supplied with the program unless specifically authorised to in the author's documentation or with the author's prior written authorisation. Vendors may make small additions which are designed to assist or provide a service to the user (unless prohibited by the author). Unless specifically disallowed by the author, vendors may place the authors files into a compressed or library format and may include the program on a disk with programs by others. ASP author's restrictions and authorisation relevant to this section shall appear in the VENDOR.DOC file mentioned in section 5.1 5.4 Approved vendors also agree to stop distributing a program including earlier versions requested by the author. 6.0 Approved Vendor Benefits A Shareware disk vendor who receives "ASP Approved" status will receive the following benefits: 1. ASP members will be urged to allow ONLY ASP approved vendors to distribute their programs. 2. Approved vendors may use "ASP Approved Vendor", "Approved Vendor of the Association of Shareware Professionals", or the ASP Approved Vendor logo in advertising, catalogs, etc. 3. ASP Authors will be urged to automatically provide Approved vendors with program updates and notification of problems with programs. 4. Approved vendors will regularly receive a list of the current version numbers of ASP members programs, so that they may keep their library up to date. This will be available for free from the ASP from the ASP sections on Compuserve (cost of downloading only) or for a low annual fee (initially $30/year) a monthly update on disk will be mailed. 5. Approved vendors will receive the ASP Newsletter. 6. Approved vendors will also benefit by ASP publicity in which readers will be told to look for ASP- approved vendors. 7. Approved vendors will be Associate members in the ASP. 8. Approved vendors will benefit from the public relations aspects of the institution of Ombudsman. ********************************************************* We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding XED. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or distribute regarding the XED package. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept. ********************************************************* XED v1.0a Distribution Licencing Agreement , _ /_ __. __ _ , , , __. __ _ _/_)_/ /_(_/|_/ (_</_(_(_/_(_/|_/ (_</_ XED v1.0a (C) Copyright 1993-94 David L. Dight All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 280, Kings Cross, N.S.W. 2011 AUSTRALIA. Fax: +61 2 2332929, CIS:100033,2563 or the Internet davidd@interconnect.com.au _______ ____|__ | (R) --| | |------------------- | ____|__ | Association of | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER Anyone wishing to charge people a fee for giving them a copy of XED must have the written authorisation of the author, without which, the distributor is guilty of copyright violation. To receive such authorisation, send this completed application, along with a copy of your software library's order form to: David L. Dight, P.O. Box 280, Kings Cross, NSW 2011 AUSTRALIA. Include $10 to cover the cost of processing the application and of sending you the latest version of XED. For distributors already recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), this application is not necessary. Name of Organization:____________________________________ Your Name _______________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ City ____________________ State ____________________ Zip/Post __________________ Country ____________________ Phone ___________________ Fax _______________________ E-mail _______________________________________________ TERMS OF DISTRIBUTION OF XED 1. The fee charged may not exceed US$12, including postage, mail and any other charges. Variations to this amount may be negotiated with David L. Dight. 2. Your library's catalog or listing must state that this program is not free, but is copyrighted software that is provided to allow the user to evaluate it before paying. 3. The offering and sale of XED will be stopped at any time the author so requests. 4. Copies must be made from the copy of XED sent to you with this agreement. This is required for control and anti-viral purposes. 5. Problems or complaints about the program will be reported to the author for investigation. I have read LICENSE.DOC and DISTRIB.DOC and agree to abide by all the requirements stated. In return for a licence to charge a fee for the distribution of the program XED, I agree to comply with the above terms of distribution. Signed, _____________________________________ _______________ your signature date _____________________________________ _______________ David L. Dight date