GroupEase (tm) Shareware Version Licensing Instructions Copyright (c) 1994-1996 Ethosoft, Inc. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO (i) UPLOAD THIS SOFTWARE TO ANY ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD, (ii) DEMONSTRATE THE SOFTWARE AND ITS CAPABILITIES OR (iii) GIVE COPIES TO POTENTIAL USERS, SO THAT OTHERS MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A COPY FOR USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LICENSE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS FILE. NOTICE TO SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTORS ("DISTRIBUTOR"): CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AGREEMENT. DISTRIBUTOR'S RIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE THIS SOFTWARE IS CONDITIONED UPON COMPLIANCE BY DISTRIBUTOR WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. 1. LICENSE GRANT. Ethosoft, Inc. ("Ethosoft") grants to Distributor a nonexclusive, worldwide right to distribute the object code version of the Software as shareware. This license to distribute the Software is conditioned upon Distributor's compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Distributor will not copy the Software except as necessary to use it in accordance with this license, and Distributor is granted no right to modify or sublicense the Software. Distributor may download the Software files from the ETHOSOFT Forum on CompuServe (GO ETHOSOFT) or the Ethosoft web site (www.ethosoft.com). All files of this Software must be distributed bundled together, either by distributing a copy of the original .ZIP file or by unzipping the entire contents of the .ZIP file onto a diskette. All Software distribution must be via diskettes (which are either write-protected or notchless) or electronic transmission (in which case the original archive file from Ethosoft must be used). Distributor is prohibited from installing copies of the Software on hard drives and distributing such hard drives. 2. NO SUBLICENSE FEE. Shareware Distributors may not charge their customers for the Software other than a nominal fee for the diskette and must make clear on the diskette package and diskette.label that the Software on the diskette is for evaluation purposes only, and that its use beyond 30 days requires a valid license or registration through Ethosoft, Inc. or an Authorized Ethosoft Support center. Shareware Distributors agree not to offer any service or subscription that includes updates of Ethosoft Software. Such access to, or provision of, Ethosoft Software updates is a benefit of properly licensing the Software through Ethosoft, Inc. or an Authorized Agent. All registration and licensing opportunities shall be referred to Ethosoft, Inc. or to an Authorized Agent. 3. COPYRIGHT. The Software is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Distributor acknowledges that no title to the intellectual property in the Software is transferred to Distributor. Distributor further acknowledges that full ownership rights to the Software will remain the exclusive property of Ethosoft or its suppliers, and Distributor will not acquire any rights to the Software except as expressly set forth in this license. Distributor agrees that any copies of the Software made by Distributor will contain the same proprietary notices which appear on and in the Software. 4. REVERSE ENGINEERING. Distributor agrees that it will not attempt, and will use its best efforts to prevent its employees from attempting to reverse compile, modify, translate or disassemble the Software in whole or in part. 5. LIMITED END USER WARRANTY. Ethosoft warrants the Software TO END USERS ONLY pursuant to the terms and conditions of the end user license and no warranty is extended to Distributor. In the event the Software does not conform to the limited warranty described in the end user license, Ethosoft will provide the end user with a solution in accordance with the terms of the end user license. Distributor agrees to provide Ethosoft with reasonable assistance in providing warranty assistance to end users. 6. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. ETHOSOFT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE IS ERROR FREE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES GRANTED TO THE END USER IN THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, ETHOSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. 7. SEVERABILITY. In the event of invalidity of any provision of this license, the parties agree that such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this license. 8. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ETHOSOFT OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE DELIVERY, PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ETHOSOFT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 9. EXPORT. Distributor agrees that it will not export or re-export the Software to North Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Iran or Iraq without the appropriate United States or foreign government licenses. 10. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically disclaimed. 11. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. If Distributor provides the Software for use by DoD, Distributor agrees to insure that use, duplication or disclosure by the Government will be subject to the terms of this Agreement unless superseded by 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii). If Distributor provides the Software for use by civilian agencies, Distributor agrees to insure that use, reproduction or disclosure is subject to the terms of this Agreement unless superseded by 52.227-19. 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Distributor and Ethosoft which supersedes any prior agreement, including any prior license from Ethosoft, or understanding, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. Should you have any questions concerning this license agreement, or if you desire to contact Ethosoft for any reason, please call (800) 388-9063 or (617) 270-4808, fax (617) 270-4809, or write: Ethosoft, Inc. 101 Middlesex Tpke Ste 6410, Burlington, MA 01803-4914.