+----------------------+ | | | DynaMine 3.2 | | | | VENDOR INFORMATION | | | +----------------------+ (Last updated: October 8, 1997) This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, User Groups, Computer Clubs, and other similar parties who wish to distribute DynaMine. Individual users who wish to distribute the DynaMine software package to friends or associates should refer to the USER.TXT text file for the complete information pertaining to them. BBS SYSOPs should refer to the SYSOP.TXT file for the complete information pertaining to them. For a sample description that you may use to describe the product, please refer to the DESCRIBE.TXT text file. The mailing address and phone number for Green Diamond Software may also be found in the DESCRIBE.TXT text file. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Distribution Requirements --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add the DynaMine software package to their disk library may do so in accordance with the distribution restrictions listed below. Limited Distribution License: ---------------------------- As the exclusive copyright holder for DynaMine, Green Diamond Software authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. 1) ASP Approved Vendors in good standing are hereby granted permission to distribute the DynaMine software package. Non-ASP member vendors must request permission from Green Diamond Software prior to distributing this software. 2) The DynaMine software package consists of all of the files listed in the PACKAGE.TXT text file. If any files listed in the PACKAGE.TXT text file, or the PACKAGE.TXT file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. Please contact Green Diamond Software to obtain a complete package suitable for distribution. 3) The DynaMine software package - including all related program files and documentation files - CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed as a complete package, without exception. Small additions to the package, such as the introductory or installation batch files used by many shareware disk vendors, or files created by the DynaMine software itself, are acceptable. An official shareware disk, containing the complete DynaMine software package and a custom installation program, may be obtained by contacting Green Diamond Software. 4) No registered version of DynaMine may be distributed without a written agreement from Green Diamond Software. The main menu screen of the game will identify the software as "shareware" if it has not been registered. 5) No price or other compensation may be charged for the DynaMine software package. A distribution fee may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed $8.00 (US) in the U.S. and Canada, or $12.00 (US) internationally. 6) The DynaMine software package cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. 7) Licensee of the DynaMine software package shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license. 8) Registered users may possess only one registered version of DynaMine for each registration fee paid to Green Diamond Software. This restriction includes any shareware versions of the software that have been converted to registered versions. 9) The procedure for converting a shareware version of DynaMine to a registered version is not public domain. This information shall not be distributed or revealed in any way to a non-registered user of the software without permission from Green Diamond Software. Disk Sets & CD-ROMs: ------------------- The DynaMine software package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package, nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without permission from Green Diamond Software. ASP Approved Vendors who wish to distribute the DynaMine software package as part of a collection (such as a CD-ROM package) may do so provided that all of the other restrictions are met. Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute the DynaMine software package as part of a collection (such as a CD-ROM package) must obtain permission from Green Diamond Software prior to beginning such a distribution. Other Distribution Restrictions: ------------------------------- + You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature that describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. + U.S. Government Information: Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government of the computer software and documentation in this package shall be subject to the restricted rights applicable to commercial computer software as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 (DFARS 52.227-7013). The contractor/manufacturer is Green Diamond Software, 1357 West Vaughn Avenue, Gilbert, AZ, 85233. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Green Diamond Software. Applying for ASP Associate Membership: ------------------------------------- If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an ASP Approved Vendor), simply write to the following address and request a Vendor Membership Application Package: ASP Executive Director 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 U.S.A. or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive Director 72050,1433. You may also FAX a request to the ASP Executive Director at 616-788-2765.