PED4DOS SOFTWARE LICENSE ======================== "PED4DOS" is a programmable editor designed for searching and replacing complex character strings in ASCII text or binary files according to a search program; it is not a full screen text editor! This version of "PED4DOS" 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 ----------------------------- "PED4DOS" 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 any part of "PED4DOS" except the samples. You may not disclose any information regarding the internal operations of "PED4DOS" to others. USAGE RESTRICTIONS ------------------ Software-Quelle GmbH grants you a limited license to use the SHAREWARE VERSION of "PED4DOS" during a 21-days evaluation period for the express purpose of determining whether the "PED4DOS" is suitable for your needs. At the end of this 21-days evaluation period, you must either purchase a license from Software-Quelle GmbH for continued use of "PED4DOS", or discontinue using "PED4DOS". NOTE: The SHAREWARE VERSION of P4D.EXE shows a shareware reminder screen at startup time and doesn't edit more than the first 1500 bytes of any input file. If you want to edit files of any size, you must purchase a license for the use of "PED4DOS". After registration of your license you receive a license number, which enables you to create a licensed version of P4D.EXE. The licensed version of P4D.EXE * edits input files of any size, * does NOT show the shareware reminder screen at startup time. For further information see " ORDERING INFORMATION" below. DISTRIBUTION OF THE SHAREWARE VERSION ------------------------------------- You are granted a limited license to copy the SHAREWARE VERSION of "PED4DOS" 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 "PED4DOS" in connection with any other product or service. b) You MAY NOT copy or distribute "PED4DOS" for any consideration or "disk fee". c) You MAY NOT copy or distribute "PED4DOS" in modified form. (Any distribution must include ALL FILES supplied by Software-Quelle GmbH with the SHAREWARE VERSION of "PED4DOS", WITHOUT ALTERATION.) Operators of electronic bulletin board systems (Sysops) are permitted and encouraged to post the SHAREWARE VERSION of "PED4DOS" 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 "PED4DOS" shareware files. ORDERING INFORMATION -------------------- Purchasing a single-user license for "PED4DOS" allows you * to use "PED4DOS" on a regular and/or continuing basis * to use "PED4DOS" on any and all computers available to you, provided you do not operate "PED4DOS" on more than one computer or terminal at a time. See the file REG.FRM for a multi-user license. * to receive technical support (by phone, fax, mail, or various electronic services such as CompuServe), * to get discounts on future versions. With your purchase, you will receive a license number, which you should enter at the request of the setup utility SETUP.EXE. 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 1.40 is valid for all versions up to version 1.49 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 "PED4DOS" must be licensed. We offer quantity discounts as well as multi-user licensing. See the file REG.FRM. 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 "PED4DOS" WILL PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION B) ANY HARDWARE ACCOMPANYING THE LICENSED VERSION OF "PED4DOS" 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 "PED4DOS" 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.