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- Epic MegaGames
- LICENSING AGREEMENT
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- This file, LICENSE.DOC, describes the only terms by which Epic MegaGames
- permits other parties to distribute this program throughout the world.
-
- General terms:
-
- 1. Distribution by modem:
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- Epic MegaGames allows and encourages all bulletin board systems and online
- services to distribute this game by modem as long as no files are altered
- or removed. If a distribution fee is charged for this software, you must
- additionally ensure that:
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- A. Epic MegaGames is credited as the publisher of the file.
- B. The file is identified as shareware.
- C. The shareware concept is explained adequately elsewhere online.
-
-
- 2. Distribution of single programs by floppy disk:
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- Shareware vendors may distribute this program alone on a floppy disk if the
- following conditions are met:
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- A. You explain the shareware concept and describe this program as shareware.
- (Shareware is "try-before-you-buy" software, and the price paid by users
- for shareware is a distribution charge only).
- B. You credit Epic MegaGames as the publisher of this software in all
- catalog descriptions and any other written descriptions.
- C. You sell the software for less that $9, and only sell the most current
- version of it.
- D. If you want, you may include your own installation routines with
- this program.
- E. Other than installation routines, no other programs may be included on
- the floppy disk that contains this program, i.e. no bundling or multi-
- program diskettes.
- F. No files are modified or deleted.
-
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- 3. CD-Roms and multi-disk packs:
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- If you wish to commercially distribute this program on a CD-Rom or a pack of
- several disks (through mail-order, wholesale, retail, or any other channels),
- you need to follow these terms and conditions:
-
- A. You explain the shareware concept and describe this program as shareware.
- B. You credit Epic MegaGames as the publisher of this software in all
- catalogs and program descriptions.
- C. The entire CD-Rom or collection may contain no more than a total of 10
- programs (not including installation routines and support utilities).
- D. The CD-Rom may contain no more than 3 programs from Epic MegaGames (not
- including installation routines and support utilities).
- E. The front-cover packaging must contain the word "Shareware" in large type.
- F. The name "Epic MegaGames", as well as the names of all Epic MegaGames
- products included on the CD-Rom, must appear on the front-cover packaging
- in large type.
- G. No files may be modified or deleted.
- H. You must send us a copy of the CD-Rom as soon as it has been manufactured.
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- Reasons for these conditions: We do appreciate CD-Rom distribution when it
- is focused on bringing users a few great shareware products at a good price.
- But the numerous 10,000-program CD's that are hitting the stores aren't
- helping Epic authors and distributors achieve their goal of getting high-
- quality distribution and registrations.
-
- So, please don't include this software on a gigantic CD-Rom stuffed with
- programs. But do consider doing a small, high-quality CD-Rom that focuses
- on a few good products - that will bring in good sales for both you and us,
- and that will make us all happy.
-
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- 4. Any distribution in a retail environment:
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- Any party wishing to sell Epic MegaGames products in a retail
- environment must meet all of the above conditions that apply, in addition
- to the following:
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- A. The following must be included in large type on the front cover of all
- packaging: The name "Epic MegaGames", the name of this program, and
- the word "Shareware".
- B. Please send us a copy of your packaging for every Epic MegaGames program you
- distribute as soon as the packaging has been manufactured.
-
-
- 5. Bundling with hardware:
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- You may bundle Epic MegaGames products with new hardware (computers, sound
- cards, etc) as long as you don't modify or delete any program files.
-
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- 5. Other distribution opportunities:
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- Please contact us if you would like to distribute Epic shareware products
- in a new and unique way. We are open to new opportunities, and we
- appreciate new and unique forms of distribution as a way of reaching
- new customers.
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- 6. Violation of the agreement:
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- If you distribute this software in violation of the terms of this agreement,
- you are liable to Epic MegaGames for damages of not less than $1 per copy
- distributed or the registration fee, whichever is greater.
-
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- 7. Other terms and conditions:
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- A. Trademarks: "Trademarks" refers to the name of this program and the
- name Epic MegaGames, which are trademarks of Epic MegaGames.
- B. Ownership: Except as expressly licensed by Epic MegaGames, we have and
- reserve the exclusive copyright and all other rights, title and
- interest to distribute this program, and to use Trademarks in
- connection with them.
- C. Current version: All previous versions of this program have been withdrawn
- from shareware. This version replaces any previous versions.
- D. Your right to distribute under this license is personal, and does not
- include any right to sublicense the Program.
- E. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
- EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON.
- WE WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE
- OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM
- NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT,
- EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
- F. TERM: This License may be terminated by Epic MegaGames by giving a
- 30 day advance written notice.
- G. With respect to every matter arising under this License, you
- consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state
- and federal courts sitting in Potomac, Maryland, and to service
- by certified mail, return receipt requested, or as otherwise
- permitted by law.
-
- 8. Thanks: We thank you for distributing Epic MegaGames shareware products
- in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
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- Epic MegaGames can be contacted at:
- Epic MegaGames
- 10406 Holbrook Drive
- Potomac, MD 20854
- Tel: (301) 983-9771
- Fax: (301) 299-3841
-
- In Europe, you can contact Epic MegaGames UK, whose address is listed
- elsewhere in this package.
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