AFD-Copyright

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           / // /  *     Standard Amiga FD-Software     *            / // /
          / // /   *         Copyright Note (TM)        *           / // /
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 \ \\ \/ // /      *       Version 1.2 - English        *  \ \\ \/ // /
  \ \\/ // /       *            27-Oct-1996             *   \ \\/ // /
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0. INTRODUCTION
===============

If you are a user I hope you like this Standard Copyright Note for Freely
Distributable Amiga® Software you only have to read once instead of indivi-
dual notes.  There are translated versions of this document available on
Aminet® named:

/pub/aminet/docs/misc/AFD-Files1-xx.lha (xx = number of languages).

If you are a software developer  and want to include  this document in your
own FD package then please  read it carefully first,  especially chapter 5
"DEVELOPERS INFORMATION". Thank you for your support.


1. COPYRIGHT
============

a. This software is copyrighted by its developer(s). That means that you
   are NOT ALLOWED to modify the program(s) and documentation in any way.
   Especially you MUST NOT REMOVE the documentation or this text file.

b. You are NOT allowed to use this software or any part of it for any other
   purpose than that one mentioned in its documentation, this also includes
   any fonts,  images or samples.  If the developer(s)  did NOT include the
   source code of the program(s) in this package you are NOT allowed to de-
   compile any part of it.


2. DISTRIBUTION
===============

This package is freely distributable.  That means  you are allowed to re-
distribute this package as long as you follow these points:

a. Any re-distribution  has to include  all files in this archive, including
   this "AFD-COPYRIGHT" file, without any modifications. You are NOT allowed
   to add any files to the archive.

b. This package may be freely distributed via BBSs, InterNet/UseNet,
   software libraries such as Fred Fish's and Aminet® CD-ROM, and other
   similar electronic channels.

c. Disk magazines and services that charge extra for file transfers may
   NOT distribute it without written permission by the developer(s)!


3. DISCLAIMER
=============

By using this product, you accept the FULL responsibility for any damage
or loss that might occur through its use or the inability to use it. The
developer(s) of the software  and the author and the translators of this
"Copyright Note" can NOT be held responsible.

IMPORTANT: The author and the translators of this "Copyright Note" do
           NOT give any  guarantee for the quality and usefulness of
           ANY products that are subject to this note!!!

Some names used in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks.
The use of these names does not imply that they are free.


4. RETURN SERVICE
=================

"Freely distributable" only says that you do not have to pay for copying or
redistributing the software. You are allowed to test this product for 30 days.
If you like it and decide to use the product regularly,  most of the develo-
pers want something in return for their efforts.

The documentation of this software contains one classification out of these:

a. Freeware - You are allowed to use this software FREE.

b. Mailware - You have to send the developer(s) a MESSAGE
              (by email or snailmail).

c. Cardware - You have to send the developer(s) a POSTCARD.

d. Donationware - You have to make a DONATION to an organization as stated
                  in the documentation to this product.

g. Giftware - You are requested to send the developer(s) a GIFT,
              for example:
                             - some candy or
                             - a package of disks or
                             - a copy of a self-made program or
                             - some money or
                             - an Amiga 5000 PowerTower ;-)

s. Shareware - You have to send the developer(s) the amount of MONEY
               demanded in the documentation.


5. DEVELOPERS INFORMATION
=========================

The concept of a "Standard-Licence" like this one has several advantages:

- You as a developer don't have to think about copyright stuff yourself.
- The users of your product have to read it only if they haven't done so
  before.
- This document is available in several languages via Aminet®.
  So you can be sure that the users have read it at least once and did
  understand it.

If you want to include "AFD-COPYRIGHT"(TM) in your own Amiga® FD-Software
package you have to follow these rules:

a. Read this whole document carefully  and make sure that you agree with the
   whole text WITHOUT ANY EXCEPTIONS.

   (If you do not agree with it, do not use it! You are allowed to copy parts
   of it,  but IF you do so,  you MUST NOT use the names "AFD-COPYRIGHT"(TM)
   and "Standard Amiga FD-Software Copyright Note"(TM).)

b. Make sure that you use the following Default-Tools in the .info-files you
   are going to release:

   - for ASCII texts:           More
   - for AmigaGuide® documents: AmigaGuide
   - for AmigaOS scripts:       IconX
   - for ARexx scripts:         RX
   - for configuration files:   Ed
   - for Installer scripts:     Installer
   - for IFF-ILBM pictures:     Display

   (The idea of this rule was inspired by Osma "Tau" Ahvenlampi, Finland.
   It was included to set a standard. If someone does not use these tools
   (s)he has to make not more than one link per file type!)

c. Include a paragraph like the following in the manual to your product:

 ------8<-------------------------------------------------------------------
 This software is subject to the "Standard Amiga FD-Software Copyright Note".
 It is <type_of_software> as defined in paragraph 4<x>. [...]
 For more information please read "AFD-COPYRIGHT" (Version 1 or higher).
 ------8<-------------------------------------------------------------------

   Example:

 This software is subject to the "Standard Amiga FD-Software Copyright Note".
 It is SHAREWARE as defined in paragraph 4s.
 If you like it and use it regularly please send $15 to ...
 For more information please read "AFD-COPYRIGHT" (Version 1 or higher).

d. You have to include this file called "AFD-COPYRIGHT"(TM) (English).
   IF you include an  AmigaGuide® hypertext documentation you can link it to
   this file or include  the whole text  in the AmigaGuide® file just as you
   like. Please do not add more than  two translations  of this file to your
   package. So your package doesn't get too big.


6. AUTHORS
==========

"AFD-COPYRIGHT"(TM) was written by Dietmar Knoll. It is itself subject to the
above copyright note (© 10.12.1994, 27.02.1996).

If you have any comments, hints or questions or some suggestions for the next
version, please write to the following addresses:

  Dietmar Knoll         InterNet-Email:  To: dknoll@gwdg.de
  Iltisweg 6                             Subject: AFD
D-37081 Göttingen
  GERMANY/EUROPE        My WWW-Homepage: http://home.pages.de/~D-Online/

The translators of this document and their addresses are stated in
the corresponding files. The translations are © by the translators.

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