
            S P L O T  -  The Plotter Simulator V3.1 for Win32
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		  Copyright (C) 1991-99 by Alexandr NOVY
                           All rights reserved.



        This  file  contains   important  licensing, registration and
        evaluation information about the SPLOT for Windows program.

        SPLOT  is  distributed  as  "Shareware"  or  "User  Supported
        Software"  and  is  fully  copyrighted.  If  you register the
        program you will receive these benefits:

          1) The latest version of SPLOT.
          2) A technical  reference  in Windows help format  which
             describes all plotter instructions supported by SPLOT
             (from ver.3.1 the printed manuals are not supplied so
             there are no more shipping charges).
	  3) An end to the nag screens and opening banners.
          4) Deep discounts on the next major versions.
          5) The warming feeling.

        There are three type of license:
          1) A single user license permits a single user to use SPLOT
	     only on a single computer at a time.
	  2) A multi user license permits to simultaneously use  more
	     SPLOT copies on  more computers at  a time according  to
	     the  licensed  number  of  users.  The unlimited license
	     (with  no  limitation  on  simultaneous  use)  is   also
	     available and it is equal to the licensing of 50 users.
	  3) A multisystem site license is designated especially  for
	     use on  computer networks  with a  dedicated server from
	     which the  network users  can run  SPLOT on workstations
	     and so it permits simultaneous use on one network.  Only
	     one copy of the SPLOT executable file can exist in whole
	     network and  must be  situated on  the dedicated server.
	     Generally the  multisystem site  license can  be used on
	     any multiuser environment  as long as  only one copy  of
	     the SPLOT  executable file  exists in  that environment.
	     However  note  that  this  license  cannot  be  used  on
	     peer-to-peer networks (use  multi user license  for that
	     purpose). You  can also  order a multisystem license for
	     more sites  (servers).   The unlimited  multisystem site
	     license (with no limitation to number of sites) is  also
	     available and it is equal to the licensing of 20 sites.

	The  single  user  registration fee  for SPLOT for Windows is
        $65.00 (US funds).  The  multisystem  site  fee  for SPLOT is
        $140.00.

	Since  the  SPLOT  program  is  always distributed with a DLL
        library (libraries)  adapted for  a certain  plotter type, do
	not forget to mention the plotter type with which you want to
	use the  SPLOT program.   A list  of plotters  you can choose
	from is given in the  PLOTTERS.TXT file.  In this  file there
	are also given the parameters of these plotters together with
	a list of supported instructions. It makes possible to choose
	a suitable plotter  type even if  your plotter is  not listed
	(most  plotters  are  compatible  with  some plotter from the
	list). Of course, you can  order SPLOT program with more  DLL
	libraries  for  different  plotter  types.   In this case the
	single  user  registration  fee  for  any  further version is
	$20.00 and the multisystem site fee is $40.00. This principle
	is also  valid for  an upgrade.   If you  have registered  at
	least one SPLOT program version  at the full price of  $65.00
	($140.00), now and in the  future only $20.00 ($40.00) is  to
	be paid for all other versions.

	Special offer:
	Registered users of  the MS-DOS version of  the SPLOT program
	can order the MS-Windows version for $45.00 only ( $95.00 for
	the multisystem site licence).
	In this  case fill out your  serial number  in order form and
	mark it as `upgrade from DOS version'.
	Note:  The  latest  MS-DOS  version  of the SPLOT program  is
	available  on  all  SIMTEL20  archives  in   <MSDOS.GRAPHICS>
	directory as SPLTXXX.ZIP file (recently SPLT252.ZIP).

        The price for multi user license is a corresponding  multiple
	of the single  user registration fee  reduced by a  graduated
	discount. The discount is  graduated according to the  number
	of users:
                Number of users		Discount [percent]
                     2 - 10			20 %
                    11 - 20			25 %
                    21 - 30			30 %
                    31 - 40			35 %
                    41 - 50			40 %
        The  number  of  50  or  more  users  equals to the unlimited
	license.

        The  price  for  more  multisystem  sites  is a corresponding
	multiple of one multisystem  site license price reduced  by a
	graduated discount.  The discount  is graduated  according to
	the number of sites:
                Number of users		Discount [percent]
                     2 - 10			20 %
                    11 - 20			25 %
        The  number  of  20  or  more  sites  equals to the unlimited
	license.

	If you will order a multi license, you will normally  receive
	only one  master copy  of the  SPLOT files  on diskette along
	with permission  to make  its own  copies of  diskette.   The
	number of these copies is  limited by the number of  licensed
	users/sites.  If  you  want  to  receive a diskette with each
	ordered copy, you should  pay additional $1.00 per  diskette.
	The  number  of  diskettes  for  which  you  should  pay   is
	determined by the following expression:
	    n = nu-1
	where nu is number of users.

        To  calculate  correct  registration  price,  please  use the
	Calculate  SPLOT  registration  fee  dialog (invoked from the
	menu bar Help  item), which will  help  you  namely for multi
	license order.

	Author can accept payment in these three ways:

	 1) In cash (money enclosed) - this is the most quick method,
	    but at your risk.

	 2) Credit card  -  MasterCard, VISA and American Express are
	    accepted.  Please,  fill out  carefully  the  credit card
	    information in order form.

	 3) Bank or travelers cheque enclosed - please make  a cheque
	    payable in US funds.
	    The International Money Orders are also accepted.

	 4)  Author can send to you first an invoice with an  account
	    number.  Then you will receive the SPLOT program as  soon
	    as your payment will be done to this account number.

	To register, please use the Registration/Order Form  supplied
	with this package  (as provided in  the file ORDER.TXT  or in
	the help file).

	If you  cannot pay  in advance  then I  need to  receive your
	legal corporate order with a valid PO number and signed by an
	authorized person(s). For  information purposes you  can also
	enclose the SPLOT  order form (as  provided in the  ORDER.TXT
	file).  Then you will receive the ordered software along with
	invoice.

	Please send a completed order form (along with a payment) to:

          Alexandr Novy
          Chynovska 487
          391 56 TABOR
          Czech Republic

	You can also fax your order to +420-361-254870.

	If your order will contain only a request for an invoice  you
	can also e-mail it to anovy@mbox.vol.cz

	Please  do  not  e-mail  me  your  credit card data. I cannot
	accept orders with credit  card numbers via e-mail  because I
	have agreement for mail orders only and I need a credit  card
	owner's signature  on the  order. So  you should  mail or fax
	these orders.

	If your credit  card is American  Express please let  me know
	also your  billing address  if it  differs from  the delivery
	address stated on the order.



                       EVALUATION AGREEMENT

        SPLOT  is not  and  has never been  public  domain  software,
        nor is it free software.

        Non-licensed users are granted a limited license to use SPLOT
        on  a  30-day  trial  basis  for  the  purpose of determining
        whether SPLOT is suitable for their needs.  The use of SPLOT,
        except for the initial 30-day trial,  requires  registration.
        The use of unlicensed copies of SPLOT by any person,business,
        corporation or any other entity is strictly prohibited.

        No one may modify or  patch the SPLOT executable file  in any
        way, including but not limited to decompiling, disassembling,
        or otherwise reverse engineering the program.

        A limited  license is  granted to  copy and  distribute SPLOT
        only  for  the  trial  use  of  others,  subject to the above
        limitations, and also the following:

        1) SPLOT must be  copied in unmodified form,  complete
           with the file containing this license information.

        2) The full machine-readable SPLOT documentation  must
           be included with each copy.

        3) SPLOT  may not  be distributed  in conjunction with
           any other product without a specific license to  do
           so from author.

        4) No  fee,  charge,  or  other  compensation  may  be
           requested or accepted, except as authorized below:

           a) Operators of  electronic bulletin board  systems
              (sysops)   may   make   SPLOT   available    for
              downloading as long as the above conditions  are
              met.   An overall  or time-dependent  charge for
              the  use  of  the   bulletin  board  system   is
              permitted as  long as  there is  not a  specific
              charge for the download of SPLOT.

           b) Vendors of user-supported or shareware  software
              may  distribute  SPLOT  after  obtaining written
              permission  from  author.  Such  permission   is
              usually granted. Vendors may charge a reasonable
              disk duplication and handling fee.



                       LICENSING AGREEMENT

        Licensed user are bound to the following licensing agreement.

        You may not transfer your license without written  permission
        from author.  A single  user license  permits a  user to  use
        SPLOT only on a single computer at a time.

        This product is distributed  AS IS.  The  author specifically
        disclaims all  warranties, expressed  or implied,  including,
        but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and
        fitness for a particular  purpose with respect to  defects in
        the diskette and  documentation, and program  license granted
        herein,  in  particular,  without  limiting  operation of the
        program license with  respect to any  use or purpose.   In no
        event shall the author  be  liable for any loss of  profit or
        damage  including  but  not  limited  to special, incidental,
        consequential or other damages.

        By licensing SPLOT you agree to the above licensing agreement.
