"Methodica Software 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 technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 USA, FAX 616-788-2765 or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536."

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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. 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.


DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT

Users of Smokin' must accept this disclaimer of warranty: "Smokin' is supplied as is.  The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of Smokin'."

Smokin' is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your friends, but do not give it away altered or as part of another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to provide personal computer users with quality software without high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to continue to develop new products.  If you find this program useful and find that you are using Smokin' and continue to use Smokin' after a reasonable trial period of 10 days, you must make a registration payment of $25 to Methodica Software. The $25 registration fee will license one copy for use by you personally on any computer(s).  

Commercial users of Smokin' must register and pay for their copies of Smokin' within 30 days of first use or their license is withdrawn.  Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Methodica Software.

Anyone distributing Smokin' for any kind of remuneration should first contact Methodica Software at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering Smokin' immediately (However Methodica Software must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest
version of Smokin'.)Specifics applied to distribution through various channels are found in the vendinfo.diz file accompanying this package. You are encouraged to pass a copy of Smokin' along to your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they find that they can use it. 

Methodica Software
8920 Limonite Boulevard
Suite 196
Riverside, CA 92509
Phone (500)677-4614
Fax   (500)677-4614
WWW.  http://www.methodica.com/
Email order@methodica.com

