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ASP VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
1.0 Introduction
This document sets forth standards for a Shareware disk
vendor to receive and maintain an "Approved" status from the
Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). Section 2.0
provides a general set of requirements, while specific standards
involving advertising, newsletters and catalogs, and distribution
are covered in sections 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0. Finally, the benefits
of obtaining ASP endorsement are listed in section 6.0.
2.0 Receiving and Maintaining ASP Approved Status
In order for a Shareware disk vendor to receive and maintain
ASP approved status, the following standards must be met.
2.1 The vendor must fill out an application form stating
his/her willingness to abide by the ASP standards set forth in
this document and applying for Associate membership.
2.2 The vendor must submit sample catalogs, newsletters, etc.
with his/her application to prove compliance with ASP standards.
The vendor will include a main ASP office on their catalog /
newsletter mailing list for verification of continued compliance.
2.3 A vendor will be given a warning if he/she fails to meet
one or more of the standards. If the vendor does not rectify the
problem in a reasonable amount of time, ASP Approved status and
Associate membership will be withdrawn.
2.4 If ASP membership ceases for any reason, the vendor will
cease MUST cease using the ASP name in any way. Other benefits
of membership will also cease.
3.0 Vendor Advertising
All vendor advertisements and brochures that:
1. offer Shareware for sale and list a price, or
2. offer Shareware as a promotion for any commercial venture,
or
3. use Shareware as an enticement for the user to pay for any
product or service must state that "Shareware programs require
separate payment to authors if found useful". This explanation
must immediately follow the price (including "free" if used) or
be tied to the price with an asterisk. The wording may be
changed with PRIOR WRITTEN approval from ASP.
ASP Vendor Requirements - 2
4.0 Vendor Catalogs
4.1 Approved vendors will identify ASP member's programs with
an "ASP" notation and an explanation such as: "The notation
'ASP' indicates the program complies with the standards of the
Association of Shareware Professionals."
4.2 Approved vendors will make an attempt to educate users on
the nature of Shareware. Although this can be written in the
vendor's own words, it must address the following concepts.
4.2.1 The fee paid to the vendor is a distribution charge and
does not cover the cost of the program itself.
4.2.2 If the user finds a Shareware program to be of use,
he/she is expected to send the registration fee to the author.
4.2.3 Registration entitles the user to various rights and
benefits (depending on the author). These range from the legal
right to continue using the software, to printed documentation
and/or higher levels of service.
5.0 Vendor Distribution
5.1 Approved vendors will respect the copyright and all
distribution restrictions made by individual authors, even if
those restrictions are not specifically covered in this document.
ASP authors shall place author's restrictions and authorizations
in a file called Vendor.doc on their distribution disk.
5.2 Approved vendors will provide a written notice covering
the three (3) concepts in section 4.2 above with all Shareware
programs shipped. If the vendor distributes Shareware in pre-
packaged wrappers, then this notice must be on the OUTSIDE
(visible) part of the package. Approved vendors will not claim
to be selling programs except in situations where they are an
authorized dealer for a shareware program and the distinction
between duplication fees for trial programs and full licensing is
made clear.
5.3 Approved vendors will not change or delete ANY files
supplied with the program unless specifically authorized to in
the author's documentation or with the author's prior written
authorization. Vendors may make small additions which are
designed to assist or provide a service to the user (unless
prohibited by the author). Unless specifically disallowed by the
author, vendors may place the authors files into a compressed or
library format and may include the program on a disk with
programs by others. ASP author's restrictions and authorization
relevant to this section shall appear in the Vendor.doc file
mentioned in section 5.1
5.4 Approved vendors also agree to stop distributing a
program including earlier versions requested by the author.
ASP Vendor Requirements - 3
6.0 Approved Vendor Benefits
A Shareware disk vendor who receives "ASP Approved" status
will receive the following benefits:
1. ASP members will be urged to allow ONLY ASP approved
vendors to distribute their programs.
2. Approved vendors may use "ASP Approved Vendor", "Approved
Vendor of the Association of Shareware Professionals", or the ASP
Approved Vendor logo in advertising, catalogs, etc.
3. ASP Authors will be urged to provide Approved vendors with
automatic program updates, and notification of problems with
programs.
4. Approved vendors will regularly receive a list of the
current version numbers of ASP members programs, so that they may
keep their library up to date.
5. Approved vendors will receive the ASP Newsletter.
6. Approved vendors will also benefit by ASP publicity in
which readers will be told to look for ASP-approved vendors.
7. Approved vendors will be Associate members in the ASP.
ASP Vendor Requirements - 4
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VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
THIS IS A FORM FOR A DISK VENDOR TO APPLY FOR ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS AND TO
OBTAIN "ASP APPROVED VENDOR" STATUS
By signing this vendor application form, we agree to abide by
the standards set up by the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP) in the Vendor Standards Document and we apply
for associate membership in ASP.
We have enclosed copies of current catalogs, advertising,
newsletters, etc. to demonstrate our willingness to comply with
these standards.
We understand that Associate members have a dues
responsibility currently at $50/years which can be changed by a
vote of the ASP full members.
We agree to send one (1) copy of every catalog/newsletter we
mail to the following address. We understand that this copy is
used only to verify continued compliance with ASP standards.
This should be mailed to:
Vendor Compliance Committee
Association of Shareware Professionals
PO Box 5786
Bellevue,WA 98006
We understand that the ASP will provide us with a warning if
we fail to meet one or more of the standards for ASP approved
status. We further understand that if we do not rectify the
problem(s) in a reasonable amount of time, ASP Approved status
and Associate membership will be withdrawn. We agree that the
Board of Directors of the ASP will have the final decision in
interpretation of the rules.
If ASP approval is withdrawn for any reason, we agree to
cease using the Association of Shareware Professional (ASP) name
in any way.
I understand that my signature as an officer of this
organization binds the entire organization to abiding by ASP
standards.
Organization (print)___________________________________
Officer's Name (print)_________________________________
Officer's Title (print)________________________________
Officer's Signature____________________________________
This application will be reviewed by the ASP Board of
Directors, and you will be notified when your application is
approved. If you have any questions regarding your application,
please contact the Vendor Membership Coordinator at the above
address.