VENDOR.DOC file for "ISOMETRIC FONTS #17". SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION TERMS FOR "ISOMETRIC FONTS #17" SUBTITLE "ITALIAN DISPLAY FONTS: NUNCIO, MEDINA, CATARACT" Rubicon Computer Labs Inc. Box 336 Chelsea, Quebec CANADA J0X 1N0 CIS: 71307,1212 AOL: LeeJBell Internet: software@rubicon.ca PREAMBLE Let the computer software product known as "Isometric Fonts #17" be referred to as "the Software". This consists of computer software, data files, and documentation. Let any potential distributor reading this document be referred to as "the Distributor". Let "the Author" refer to Rubicon Computer Labs, the owner and author of the Software. Let the acronym "ASP" denote the Association of Shareware Professionals. Let a distributor making "full disclosure" refer to a shareware distributor that tells customers they are selling shareware, explains the nature of shareware, claims no ownership rights in the software, and explains that separate payments are required to shareware authors, for use of the software beyond an evaluation period. SHAREWARE The Software is distributed under the shareware concept. This is not public domain software. The accompanying computer software, data files, and documentation is Copyright 1995-97 Rubicon Computer Labs Inc.. All rights are reserved. Distribution restriction rights are claimed under that copyright and are outlined below. Rubicon is a member of the ASP (Association of Shareware Professionals). VENDINFO Note that the information contained in this file can also be found, in machine readable form, in the accompanying file "VENDINFO.DIZ". GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION 1. Only complete copies of the Software may be distributed. All component files must be kept together and may not be modified in any way. The Distributor may add supplemental text files, including helpful tips and advertising. 2. The Distributor may not include an alternate install procedure with the Software. 3. The component files of the Software may be re-archived using any archive compression program, provided the Software is not combined with programs, documents, or files from other sources. 4. The Software may be distributed on diskettes with other similar shareware products, provided they are in separate archives. The Software may likewise be distributed with other dis-similar shareware products. DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION METHODS For the purposes of this document, the following terms are defined, describing various kinds of shareware distributors. A "BBS Distributor" is a computer Bulletin Board Service that distributes software to end users remotely. A "BBS File Distribution Network" is a file distribution network that provides software to a series of computer Bulletin Board Services, but not to end users. Distribution could be by modem, diskettes, CD-ROM, or other means. A "Mail Order Disk Vendor" is a distributor that provides requested software to end users by mailing it to them on diskettes. A "Retail CD Vendor" is a distributor that provides software on CD-ROM's to end users. A "Single Site Rack Vendor" is a distributor with a retail rack or sales display, at a single location, where end users come in person to select and purchase software. A "Multiple Site Rack Vendor" is a distributor with a retail racks or sales displays, at a more than one location, where end users come in person to select and purchase software. A "Book Enclosure Bundler" is a distributor that provides software to end users, on a diskette bundled with the sale of a book. A "Diskette Subscription Service" is a distributor that provides software to end users (subscribers), who are periodically sent diskettes containing software titles chosen by the distributor. This is similar to a Book of the Month club. A "Magazine Cover Bundler" is a distributor that provides software to end users, on a diskette bundled with the sale of a magazine. A "TV/Cable/Satellite Broadcaster" is a distributor that provides software to end users via television, cable, satellite, or similar broadcast. A "900 Type Phone Service" is a distributor that provides software to end users by means of a toll telephone call, such as a 1-900 call, where the charge appears on the user's telephone bill. A "Direct Shareware Installer" is a distributor that installs software directly onto end user's machines, e.g. a software consultant or a hardware vendor. An "Other Shareware Vendor" is a distributor which uses a method which is substantially different from those listed above. PERMISSION TO DISTRIBUTE IF the Distributor is a BBS Distributor, a Mail Order Disk Vendor, a Retail CD Vendor, a Single Site Rack Vendor, a Multiple Site Rack Vendor, a TV/Cable/Satellite Broadcaster, or a 1-900 Type Phone Service, AND if the Distributor is an ASP Member, a distributor making "full disclosure", a User Group, or receives the Software directly from the Author, AND if the fee for distributing the Software is a maximum of US$3.00, THEN the Distributor is granted permission to distribute the Software and need not obtain written permission. If the Distributor is a BBS File Distribution Network and receives the Software directly from the Author, then the Distributor is granted permission to distribute the Software and need not obtain written permission. If the Distributor is a Book Enclosure Bundler, a Diskette Subscription Service, a Magazine Cover Bundler, a Direct Shareware Installer, or Other Shareware Vendor, then the Distributor must obtain permission in writing from the Author in order to distribute the Software. Royalties may apply. OTHER RESTRICTIONS No person or organization may bundle the Software with any other product without the prior written permission of Rubicon Computer Labs; i.e. copies of the Software may not be given away free with the purchase of another product.