(Translated from the original German by John Sell)
Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of this Sheepshead Software. This section of the handbook is written especially for beginners who have not yet mastered the rules of the game. In the chapters that follow we will explain the rules with the help of examples and a detailed discussion of playing strategy. In some cases, we have omitted a discussion of those aspects of the game that are automatically handled by the computer. Our goal is to give you a solid foundation with which to use and enjoy our Doppelkopf program to the utmost.
Should you have questions about or problems with our software, we can be reached by phone or fax at the number (+49) 30/746-5478 between the hours of 9:00am - 1:00pm (Eastern Time in the United States).
Many thanks to the firm,
Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten-Fabriken AG, ASS
for their permission to use the card faces displayed in this program.
We wish you much fun with our program and, "Good Luck!"
This handbook and the associated software are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Neither the handbook nor the software may be copied, duplicated, translated, or altered in whole or in part without the written permission of Fa. Rasche, Berlin.
Fa. Rasche Software License Agreement
THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED BY FA. RASCHE TO CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR NON-EXCLUSIVE USE ON A SINGLE COMPUTER SYSTEM PER THE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW.
License
You have the non-exclusive right to use the enclosed programs on a single computer. You may not electronically transfer the programs from one computer to another over a network. You may not distribute copies of the program or documentation to others. You may make one (1) copy of the program disks solely for backup purposes. If you install the program on a hard disk or other mass-storage device, a copy made of the program, as installed, as a part of, and solely for, archive purposes is also permitted. You may transfer the software from one computer to another on a permanent basis only, and only when all copies of the software on the original computer are removed on a permanent basis. YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MODIFY, SUBLICENSE, RENT, LEASE, CONVEY, TRANSLATE, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAMS OR DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY COPY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT. YOU MAY NOT CONVERT THE SOFTWARE TO ANY PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE OR FORMAT, DECOMPILE OR DISASSEMBLE THE SOFTWARE OR ANY COPY, MODIFICATION OR MERGED PORTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART.
Limited Warranty
THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAMS ARE ASSUMED BY YOU. FA. RASCHE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAMS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMS WILL BE UNINTERRUPDETED OR ERROR FREE. The sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser or user of this software and accompanying documentation is a refund of the product price, at the option of Fa. Rasche.
To the original purchaser only, Fa. Rasche warrants the magnetic diskette on which this software product is distributed. It is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase. If during this ninety-day period the diskette should become defective, it may be returned to Fa. Rasche for a replacement without charge. The media warranty is automatically extended upon receipt of the registration card.
