SHAREWARE LICENSE This program is shareware and STRAT-TECH expects you to register the program if you use it. Registration includes receiving the latest version of the program and other benefits (See info file in the library for added benefits. You have 15 days to evaluate the program free. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the software to an updated program. Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a specific group. For example, some authors require written permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it. Anyone distributing the program for any kind of remuneration must first contact Strat-Tech, Inc. for our authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering the program immediately (However, we must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of the program.). We require that rack vendors who package and sell our software receive approval prior to distribution. You are encouraged to pass a copy of the program along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users will receive a copy of the latest version of the program system. --------------- Copyright (c) 1989-1993 Strat-Tech, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You are free to copy and distribute the program if: NO FEE IS CHARGED FOR USE, COPYING OR DISTRIBUTION. IT IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. ALL UNALTERED FILES INCLUDING THE LICENSE AND 'ORDERFRM' ACCOMPANY IT. See file 'info' for the names of the files in the system. Clubs, user groups, and shareware vendors may charge a nominal fee (less than $8) for expenses and handling while distributing the program. ASP approved vendors have automatic approval to distribute the program without author approval. (See included vendor.doc file) ----------------- Volume discounts, site licenses, commercial licenses and custom versions of the program are available. This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose. Section 6 of the registered license agreement below applies to the shareware program. STRAT-TECH, INC. LICENSE AGREEMENT 1. What this is: This document will govern your use of the STRAT-TECH, INC. (STRAT-TECH BELOW) products furnished with it. (THE FISH EXPERT). It is valid AFTER you register the program via mail-in order form or telephone for the registered version of the program. You agree to the terms of the agreement after executing the program the first time. Do not execute the program without first reading, understanding, and agreeing to the terms and conditions of this agreement. 2. GRANT OF LICENSE. STRAT-TECH hereby grants you, and you accept, a limited license to use the enclosed diskette (s), user manual(s), and any related materials (collectively called the "Software" in this agreement). The software may be used by any number of people and may be moved from one computer to another provided it is only used by one person at a time on one computer at a time. The Software may not be used or installed at more than one location at a time. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or otherwise transfer the Software or your rights hereunder. 3. STRAT-TECH's rights. By accepting this agreement, you do not become the owner of the Software, but you do have the right to use the Software in accordance with this agreement. The software is protected by copyright, trade secret, and trademark law. You acknowledge that the Software is the sole and exclusive property of STRAT-TECH, developed or acquired by it at great expense. You agree to use your best efforts and all reasonable steps to protect the Software from unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution except as specifically authorized by this License Agreement. All copies of the software must contain any STRAT-TECH copyright. All other copies of the program and its documentation are in violation of this agreement. 4. TERM. This agreement is effective from the day you execute the registered program the first time. The rights granted by STRAT-TECH to you by this agreement shall be effective until terminated. If you breach any of the terms or conditions of this agreement, such rights shall automatically terminate without any notice from STRAT-TECH to you. 5. YOUR ORIGINAL DISKETTE/ARCHIVAL COPIES. You are authorized to make copies of the software for the purpose of having backup and working copies. All physical copies of the Software must contain any STRAT-TECH copyright as on the original. 6. WARRANTY. STRAT-TECH warrants to the original licensee that the disk(s) on which the software is recorded shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 30 days from the date of delivery as evidenced by shipping records. STRAT-TECH's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be replacement of any disk which does not meet STRAT-TECH's limited warranty and which is returned to STRAT-TECH. If failure of the disk has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication of the product, STRAT-TECH shall have no responsibility to replace the disk. If for any reason STRAT- TECH should fail to replace any disk in accordance with this limited warrant, or if for any reason the limited remedy provided for by this paragraph should be determined to be invalid or inapplicable to any claim which is based upon or related to this agreement or the Software, the aggregate liability of STRAT-TECH and anyone else whose has been involved in the creation, production or distribution of the software nevertheless shall be limited to the amount paid by you for the Software. The above are the only warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose that are made by STRAT-TECH or any other person involved in the creation, production or distribution of the software. The software is intended to be used only as a tool and not as a professional adviser. Neither STRAT-TECH nor anyone else involved in the creation, production or distribution of the software warrants, guarantees, or makes any representations regarding the use of the software in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability, currency, or otherwise, and you rely on the software and results solely at your own risk. Neither STRAT-TECH nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production, or distribution of this software shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of the use, the results of use, or inability to use the software even if STRAT-TECH or any such other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages.