_______ ____|__ | (R) CASCOLY SOFTWARE --| | |------------------- 4528 36th NE | ____|__ | Association of Seattle WA 98105 | | |_| Shareware |__| o | Professionals -----| | |--------------------- |___|___| MEMBER This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors and Computer Clubs and User Groups who wish to distribute any or all of the Cascoly programs ANTIC, ATC, FICTIONARY, GREEN, BORDER, QUILT, CAPBUF, CRYPTIK, EGA ECOMASTER, PEG, SUPER VGA PUZZLE, PALETTE PLEEZER, TOWERS, BIBLE TIMELINE, UDECIDE, WEBS and CHRONOS. These programs will be referred to below as Cascoly Shareware. Program names may not be changed without special permission, except for the following special cases if your system supports only 6 character names: UDECID for UDECIDE CHRNOS for CHRONOS CRYPT for CRYPTIK FICT for FICTIONARY ECO for ECOMASTER PUZSVG for Super VGA Puzzle PAL for Palette Pleezer The one exception to this is that BBSs are allowed to change the name to include the current version number. Contents: Part 1: Program Information: Author/Publisher Information Obtaining copies of Cascoly Software Part 2: Distribution Requirements Limited Distribution License Obtaining copies of Cascoly Software ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information Other (Non-ASP) Vendors - Disk Sets Computer Clubs and User Groups Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution Rack Vendor & CD-ROM Notice ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Program Information: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Each zipped program contains a short description of the program in the files named DESCRIBE and FILE_ID.DIZ. For complete user registration information please refer to the REGISTER.FRM text file or REGISTER.COM or CATALOG.COM program. Author/Publisher Information: ----------------------------- Cascoly Software is a small software company owned and operated by Steve Estvanik. We have been producing top quality computer software at reasonable prices, continuously, since 1983. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following address: Steve Estvanik 4528 36th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105 U.S.A. I can also be reached by voice or electronically as follows: Phone: (206) 523-6135 (10 am to 5 pm Pacific time) CompuServe: 76703,3046 Internet: 76703,3046@COMPUSERVE.COM Obtaining current copies of Cascoly Software: ----------------------------------------------------------------- ASP vendor and BBS members automatically receive upgrades of individual Cascoly Shareware programs through the ASP group mailings. Anyone can receive a complete set of current programs (listed in the README.LST or CATALOG.COM files) at a cost of $15 for shipping and handling. (If you send seven 3«" disks and a self addressed, stamped mailer, we waive the shipping charge). This package contains distributable versions of the programs, plus descriptive information useful for catalogs and other advertising. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2: Distribution Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------- Individuals who wish to distribute Cascoly Shareware to friends or associates may do so in accordance with the restrictions outlined in LICENSE.DOC. Limited Distribution License: ----------------------------- As the exclusive copyright holder for ANTIC, ATC, GREEN, FENCE, TOWERS, WEBS, FICTIONARY, BORDER, CAPBUF, CRYPTIK, ECOMASTER, PEG, SUPER VGA PUZZLE, PALETTE PLEEZER, BIBLE TIMELINE, QUILT, UDECIDE, XFIRE, and CHRONOS, Cascoly Software authorizes distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions. Please refer to the additional information listed below which is specific to ASP and non-ASP Disk Vendors, Computer Clubs, and Disk-of- the-Month style distribution. Individual Cascoly Shareware programs are defined as containing all the material listed in the PACKING.LST text file. If any files listed in the PACKING.LST text file, or the PACKING.LST file itself, are missing, then the package is not complete and distribution is forbidden. o A Cascoly Shareware 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. (Either the ZIP or self extracting EXE file must be used. This is the sole exception for modification -- you can use an alternate archiving program.) The PACKING.LST text file contains a list of all files that are part of the Cascoly Shareware package. o No price or other compensation may be charged for a Cascoly Shareware package. A distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping and handling, as long as the total (per disk) does not exceed US$8.00 in the U.S. and Canada, or US$12.00 internationally. o The Cascoly Shareware package CANNOT be sold as part of some other inclusive package. Nor can it be included in any commercial software packaging offer, without a written agreement from Cascoly Software. For information on combining the Cascoly Shareware package with related programs to form a "disk-set", please refer to the information below for ASP or non-ASP Disk Vendors. o Cascoly Shareware cannot be "rented" or "leased" to others. o The person receiving a copy of a Cascoly Shareware package MUST be made aware that each disk or copy is ONLY for evaluation, and that Cascoly Software has not received any royalties or payment for the product. This requirement can be met by including the complete Cascoly Shareware package, which contains appropriate registration reminders. o The person receiving a copy of Cascoly Shareware MUST be made aware that he or she does not become a registered user until Cascoly Software has received payment for registration of the software. This requirement can be met by including the complete Cascoly Shareware package, which contains any appropriate registration reminders. o Licensee 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. o 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 Cascoly Software, 4528 36th NE, Seattle, WA 98105. o Rack Vendors & CD-ROMs, please note additional restrictions below. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved to Cascoly Software. The following additional information and restrictions are intended for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute Cascoly Shareware. ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information: ----------------------------------------------- Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute Cascoly Shareware in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. ASP Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors") in good standing do not need to request permission to distribute this package. ASP vendors who use rack vending or who wish to publish our programs as part of a CD-ROM, please note the further restrictions outlined below. This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you otherwise, in writing. ASP Vendor Members - Disk Sets: ------------------------------- ASP Vendor Members who wish to distribute Cascoly Shareware as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set) may do so provided that all the other restrictions are met. Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information: ---------------------------------------- Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate Members, but who wish to distribute Cascoly Shareware need to comply with the following additional restrictions. In order for us to ensure that only current versions are distributed, we require that you send us a letter requesting permission to distribute any of our products. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. Please include in your letter, a copy of your catalog. If you are a new vendor, and no catalog is available, we need your written assurance that the ASP guidelines for vendors are being met -- ie, your catalog must emphasize that users must register and pay for shareware they receive from you. Other (Non-ASP) Vendors - Disk Sets: ------------------------------------ Vendors (non-ASP Vendor Members) who wish to distribute any Cascoly Shareware as part of a collection (such as PsL's MegaDisk set) must obtain written permission from Cascoly Software prior to beginning such a distribution. Computer Clubs and User Groups : ------------------------------ Computer Clubs and User Groups wishing to add Cascoly Shareware packages to their disk library may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed above. Disk-of-the-Month (or Subscription) Distribution: ------------------------------------------------- If you would like to distribute Cascoly Shareware as a Disk-of-the-Month, or as part of a subscription or monthly service, then the following restrictions apply: ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute Cascoly Shareware under the Disk-of-the-Month style of distribution. Others (non-ASP Members) must contact us in advance to ensure that you have the most current version of the software. You cannot use a Disk-of-the-Month distribution to use up your inventory of old (out of date) disks. Only current versions may be shipped as Disk-of- the-Month disks. ****** Attention All RACK VENDORS & CD-ROM publishers ******* ------------------------------------------------------------------ It has come to our attention that shareware racks may be hurting Cascoly Software sales because shareware racks may compete with the low-priced retail racks on which our products are sold, and which pay us a royalty. Obviously this creates a problem for us. So starting today (21 Aug 1992), I must prohibit all Cascoly, including both current games and our forthcoming titles, from being sold on shareware racks of any kind. Please understand that this step is taken purely to protect royalties we are earning. It boils down to the fact that our royalties are much greater than sales we see from shareware sold on racks. Cascoly requests a minimum of $.10 royalty per program sold for any rack sales, payable quarterly. To minimize bookkeeping, Cascoly also licenses disks in advance. You can license any combination of Cascoly programs, in lots of 500 for a 20% discount (ie, $40/ 500 programs). This discounted payment is due in advance and is non-refundable. After each lot of 500 disks is sold, a new license prepayment is required. Please send a SASE to Cascoly to receive copies of the royalty agreement. This affects CDROM and rack sales of shareware only, not catalog sales, shareware sold at computer swap meets, BBS distribution, etc. We are pleased when any vendor carries our shareware in catalogs, or sells disks containing Cascoly products in any way other than rack sales in retail locations. Please Help Us Serve You Better: -------------------------------- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding Cascoly Shareware. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or distribute regarding Cascoly Shareware. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept.