SQCB SOFTWARE LICENSE ===================== This version of SQCB is NOT public domain or free software, but is being distributed as "shareware" for EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY. Your use of this Software indicates your agreement to the terms and conditions of this License. COPYRIGHT, PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ----------------------------- The SQCB Software is owned by Software-Quelle GmbH and is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or modify this Software. You may not disclose any information regarding the internal operations of this Software to others. USAGE RESTRICTIONS ------------------ Software-Quelle GmbH grants a limited license to individuals to use the SHAREWARE VERSION of SQCB during a 21-day evaluation period for the express purpose of determining whether SQCB is suitable for their needs. At the end of this 21-day evaluation period, the individual must either purchase a license from Software-Quelle GmbH for continued use of the Software, or discontinue using SQCB. What does this mean? If you use SQCB on a continued basis, you must purchase a license for its use. SQCB is NOT free, and we are not giving away free copies. We are giving you the opportunity to try it before paying for a license for continued use. It is that simple. Try it for 21 days. Then either pay for it, or quit using it. Paying for a license to continue using SQCB is not only required, but also allows Software-Quelle GmbH to provide support and updates, and stay in business. Licensed users receive a version of SQCB that does NOT show the opening shareware reminder screens. Registration of the license entitles registered users to receive technical support (by phone, fax, mail, or various electronic services such as CompuServe), and makes them eligible for discounts on future versions. Purchasing a license for SQCB entitles you to use SQCB on any and all computers available to you, provided you do not operate SQCB on more than one computer or terminal at a time and you do not operate SQCB on a network or a multi-user system. If you would like a network or multi-user license, please contact Software- Quelle GmbH for details. DISTRIBUTION OF THE SHAREWARE VERSION ------------------------------------- Individuals are granted a limited license to copy the SHAREWARE VERSION of SQCB only for the trial use of other individuals in accordance with the limitations identified in this License, and subject to the following restrictions: a) You MAY NOT distribute SQCB in connection with any other product or service. b) You MAY NOT copy or distribute SQCB for any consideration or "disk fee". c) You MAY NOT copy or distribute the Software in modified form. (Any distribution must include ALL FILES supplied by Software-Quelle GmbH with the SHAREWARE VERSION of SQCB, WITHOUT ALTERATION.) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) are permitted and encouraged to post the SHAREWARE VERSION of SQCB for downloading by their users, as long as the above conditions are met. Though a fee may be charged for BBS access, NO FEE may be charged to specifically access or download the SQCB shareware files. ORDERING INFORMATION ==================== Purchasing a license for SQCB allows you to use the product on a regular and/or continuing basis. Registration of your license entitles you to technical support from Software-Quelle GmbH and discounts on updates. With your purchase, you will receive a license number, which you should enter at the prompt of the setup utility, and you will have a limited warranty of 1 year as described below. The license number starts with the version descriptor and is valid for all further versions corresponding to the version descriptor. example: the license for version 2.2 is valid for all versions up to version 2.29 All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice. MULTI-USER LICENSES AND QUANTITY PURCHASES ------------------------------------------ All corporate, business, government, or other commercial, public, or private users of SQCB must be licensed. We offer quantity discounts as well as multi-user licensing. Please call or write for more information. LIMITED WARRANTY ================ LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE LICENSED VERSION: FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT SOFTWARE-QUELLE GMBH WARRANTS THAT A) THE LICENSED VERSION OF SQCB WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION B) ANY HARDWARE ACCOMPANYING THE LICENSED VERSION OF SQCB WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USE AND SERVICE CUSTOMER REMEDIES FOR THE LICENSED VERSION: SOFTWARE-QUELLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT SOFTWARE-QUELLE'S OPTION, EITHER A) RETURN OF THE PRICE PAID OR B) REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE THAT DOES NOT MEET THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND IS RETURNED TO SOFTWARE- QUELLE WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT. ANY REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE WILL BE WARRANTED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD. NO OTHER WARRANTIES: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SOFTWARE-QUELLE DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICALLY, SOFTWARE-QUELLE GMBH MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOFTWARE-QUELLE GMBH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFIT, DATA OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER SIMILAR CLAIMS, EVEN IF SOFTWARE-QUELLE GMBH HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN STATES WERE SUCH LIMITATIONS ARE NOT LEGAL THIS PROGRAM MUST NOT BE USED. GOVERNING LAW AND GENERAL PROVISIONS ------------------------------------ This License and Limited Warranty shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. If any provision is found void, invalid or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of the balance of this License and Limited Warranty which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. This License and Limited Warranty may only be modified in writing signed by you and a specifically authorized representative of Software-Quelle GmbH. All rights not specifically granted in this License are reserved by Software-Quelle GmbH.