CHINESE CHECKERS Version 1.3 May 1, 1992 Copyright (c) 1991, ImagiSOFT, Inc. All rights reserved. WHAT IS SHAREWARE? Shareware is a beautiful concept that gives you a chance to "try" Chinese Checkers and other programs before you "buy" them. If you try Chinese Checkers and continue to use it, you are expected to register. BENEFITS OF REGISTERING This shareware version is a complete and fully working version of Chinese Checkers, however, there are several benefits of registering: 1. The registered version has printed documentation and professional packaging. 2. The registered version uses about 100K less hard disk space. This is because it doesn't need all the documentation files and uses a more powerful method of compressing the graphics files. 3. You will be notified of major updates to Chinese Checkers which you will generally be able receive for only a $3.00 shipping and handling charge. The next major update is scheduled for September 1st, 1992. 4. We will notify registered users when we develop other games -- including games which are not available as shareware. Registered users will generally receive a discount when new games are introduced. 5. WE WILL REFUND THE COST OF THE SHAREWARE DISK YOU BOUGHT FROM SOFTWARE EXCITEMENT! Press the F1 key to print an order form for more details. If you like Chinese Checkers and continue to use it after a reasonable trial period, you must send a registration payment of $19.95 to: ImagiSOFT, Inc. Computer Games Division P.O. Box 13208 Albuquerque, NM USA 87192 Your $19.95 registration will license one copy for use on any one computer at any one time. When you register we will send you the most recent version with printed documentation and professional packaging. Press the F1 key to print an order form or send your check along with: - Your Name - Mailing Address - Disk Size (5.25" or 3.5") You can order by credit card by calling (800) 767-1978. You are encouraged to pass a copy of Chinese Checkers along to your friends for evaluation, but please encourage them to register their copy if they like and use it. Thank you for your support! HOW TO REACH US FOR SUPPORT We have made Chinese Checkers as easy to use as possible. However, if have a problem, or find our on-line help inadequate, we would like to hear from you. You can reach us via U.S. Mail at: ImagiSOFT, Inc. Computer Games Division P.O. Box 13208 Albuquerque, NM 87192 You will get faster service from us via electronic mail or telephone: Our CompuServe ID number is 70632,1177. Our Prodigy ID number is FSWM11A. Our FAX number is (505) 275-9697 SHAREWARE COPYRIGHT LAWS Copyright laws apply to both shareware and commercial software, and ImagiSOFT, Inc. retains all rights to Chinese Checkers. We specifically grant you the right to copy and distribute this software, under the limitations of the license agreement found below. Shareware is a marketing method, not a type of software. You should look for 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". SHAREWARE HAS THE ULTIMATE MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE -- IF YOU DON'T USE THE PRODUCT, YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT! Chinese Checkers is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to you for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of another system. LICENSE AGREEMENT The Chinese Checkers program and its documentation are copyrighted works protected by U.S. and international copyright law. You are granted a license to use your copy of Chinese Checkers only under the terms and conditions specified in this license agreement. Chinese Checkers is a commercial software product. It is not free, nor is it in the public domain. It is distributed as shareware, which means that you may try the software before you pay for it. However, you must stop using Chinese Checkers and remove it from your computer if you decide not to pay the license fee. You may freely copy Chinese Checkers for personal use. You may also give copies of Chinese Checkers to others if they also agree to the terms of this agreement. Users of Chinese Checkers must accept this disclaimer of warranty: CHINESE CHECKERS IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IS WITH YOU. IMAGISOFT ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF CHINESE CHECKERS. DISTRIBUTING CHINESE CHECKERS Anyone distributing Chinese Checkers for any kind of remuneration must first contact ImagiSOFT, Inc. at the address below for authorization. This authorization is automatically granted to distributors recognized by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering Chinese Checkers immediately; however, ImagiSOFT, Inc. must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of Chinese Checkers. If you are going to distribute Chinese Checkers in a compressed file, please use the name CC12.??? (.ZIP, .ARC, .LZH, etc). We would appreciate if you would distribute our original CC12.ZIP whenever possible so that new users can be assured that they aren't receiving a program infected with a virus. Please include the following files in your distribution copy: CHINESE.EXE main program CHINESE.TXT registration info, license agreement, etc. CC_ORDER.TXT order form CHINESE.WL graphics file REGISTER.WL " " CC_I_1.WL " " CC_I_2.WL " " CC_I_3.WL " " CC_I_4.WL " " CC_I_5.WL " " CC_I_6.WL " " CHINESE.ICO Microsoft Windows icon for Chinese Checkers INSTALL.BAT install to Hard Drive CHINESE.BAT run from Hard Drive READ.ME brief description, how to install, etc. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Chinese Checkers program checks for missing or altered files. If either of the *.TXT files has been altered or if one of the *.WL files is missing, the program will exit to DOS. ASSOCIATION OF SHAREWARE PROFESSIONALS MEMBERSHIP ImagiSOFT, Inc. is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware- related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP _______ member, but does not provide ____|__ | (r) technical support for members' --| | |------------------- products. Please write to the | ____|__ | Association of ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover | | |_| Shareware Road, Muskegon, MI 49442 or |__| o | Professionals send a CompuServe message via -----| | |--------------------- via CompuServe Mail to ASP |___|___| Ombudsman 70007,3536. THANK YOU! We at ImagiSOFT, Inc. would like to thank you, our customers, for making Chinese Checkers possible. We had a lot of fun working together on this project. David, our chief programmer, is primarily responsible for Chinese Checkers -- he spent six tedious months working in assembly language developing the user interface. He spent another four weeks developing Chinese Checkers itself. Russ spent a week on the artwork -- we are very proud of his talent! Our quality control people, Steve, Kathy, and Dorine, gave this program a thorough work out before they signed off. Mike coordinated this project and wrote the documentation. Of course, it is the financial support of our loyal customers which made Chinese Checkers possible. We appreciate you very much. Look for more games and other imaginative products from ImagiSOFT soon!