ShutDown NOW! shareware software license: ----------------------------------------- The software described here is distributed under the name: 'ShutDown NOW! version xx.xx', Copyright ©1996-97 by Carsten Stratz. This software is protected by the copyright law and international copyright treaty. Therefore, you must treat this software just like a book, except that you may copy it onto a computer to be used and you my make archive copies of the software for the sole purpose of backing up my software and protecting your investment from loss. By saying "just like a book", I mean, for example, that this software may be used by any number of people, and may be freely moved from one computer or lo- cation to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used by more than one person at a time. Just as a book can't be read by two different people in two different rooms at the same time without my permission. You can order another license for a multi user- and machine version of the software. All paragraphs of this license are belonging to this software and it's files. The following license is valid for all users in all countries. By using the software they agree to this license which is a part of the soft- ware, whether they have read it or not. Running the software, means to agree to this license. 1.) ShutDown NOW! is shareware. - What you will get in return, if you register it: SINGLE USER AND MACHINE LICENSE: -------------------------------- You have to register ShutDown NOW! if you use it longer than 14 days! To re- gister it with a unique key-number you only have to send a letter with $15 or DM 20,- and your name and address (and e-mail address) to the author, or you can transfer the money to the authors local bank. It is possible to pay cash, to transfer the money or to send a check or money order. - If you send a check, you will have to pay $5.- for exchange (foreign countries only). You will receive your key number on postcard or by e-mail. - This number will be valid for all future versions of the program and is a personal number for each registered user. MULTI-USER- AND MACHINE LICENSES: --------------------------------- You can order a multi user- and machine licensed version of the software by sending the appropriate order form. - Prices for the number of licenses you order are listed in the program. Simply click on the 'i' for information and then on the 'Registration Form >>' button! Only checks and money orders (transfers) are accepted, if you order more than a single license. 2.) No limitations! You are allowed to use ShutDown NOW! for a non-limited period of 14 days on a single computer. After the free period expires you are notified to register ShutDown NOW! - but the program will still work as it did before, except showing some information. 3.) Send it around the world! You are allowed to give the archive of ShutDown NOW! (SHDNxxx.ZIP) with all files in it, as you received it, to whom ever you want. It would be nice to copy it to CompuServe or some more Internet sites, because the last version was only spread in Germany, Canada and Italy. 4.) Don't hack it! ShutDown NOW! has several functions to prevent it from hacking. If you plan to hack it, you should be aware of them! - 5.) Damages. CARSTEN STRATZ OR HIS SUPPLIERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR (a) INCIDENTAL, CONSE- QUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY SORT, WHETHER ARISING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF CARSTEN STRATZ HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSI- BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR (b) FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. THIS LIMITA- TION OF LIABILITY SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS SUCH LIMITATION. FURTHERMORE, SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 6.) HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. The software is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or inten- ded for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facili- ties, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of the software could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environ- mental damage ("High Risk Activities"). Carsten Stratz and his suppliers spe- cifically disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Ac- tivities. 7.) Jurisdiction. - General provisions: Valid in all questions of law is the German law and the German jurisdiction. All users of this software agree to the German law and the German jurisdiction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TradeMarks: ----------- Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Co. Windows NT(tm) is a trademark of Microsoft Co. Delphi® is a registered trademark of Borland International ShutDown NOW!© is copyright ©1996-97 by Carsten Stratz