
          Legal note about shareware software.

 Copyright (C) 1997 by Lorenzo Pasqualis SARUM Software
                   All rights reserved.



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 with printed manual. SARUM software do not provide
  a printed manual, but all our software has On-Line Help and
  documentation.

  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.

Legal note:

  When you use a shareware software you should respect licence terms.
  For example if the licence state that you can use a software for 21
  days, and you keep using it after the 21 days evaulation period, in USA
  this is a violation of 17
  United States Code, sections 101 through 810. This carries severe
  financial penalties including but not limited to fines of up to $50,000
  per violation.

  It's also illegal try to broken shareware protections, distribute serial
  codes, use serial codes or cracked sharewares and every other form of
  piracy. In USA the current piece of legislation that authorities use to
  prosecute these individuals is Title 18 United States Code Section 1030.
  Almost all countries has laws about piracy.
  
Conclusion:

  Shareware is low-cost and high-quality software. If you use it, you
  should pay for it. Supporting shareware authors, you contribute to make
  the software that you use every day a real high-quality software.


