Distribution
NOTEFILE is copyright © 1998-2021 by Fedon Kadifeli. This help topic contains legal binding information about distribution of NOTEFILE. If you do not agree with the conditions and rules stated in this text, please remove your copy of NOTEFILE.
In this help topic, the term NOTEFILE identifies Release Version 02.xx of the Personal Notes File program. The term DONATIONWARE version identifies the complete package containing this program. By complete package I mean, the executable file, the associated (web-based) help documentation, and the README and other TXT and CMD files. The term DONATIONWARE copy identifies an instance of the DONATIONWARE version. No component part of NOTEFILE may be distributed individually, disassembled, copied, reverse engineered, or altered in any form. This includes all elements in the NOTEFILE package, interface items, menus, and dialogs.
Distribution
- DONATIONWARE copies may be freely distributed by individual users for trial and leisure utilization.
- DONATIONWARE copies may be uploaded to Bulletin Board Systems, FTP/Web sites, Usenet newsgroups, forums, and any network sites providing its users with access to download it for trial and leisure purposes. Bulletin Board Systems should restrict downloading charges for the DONATIONWARE version to flat rate connection fees.
- DONATIONWARE copies may not be distributed in optical,
magnetic or flash disks, or any other media, without express authorization
of the author. Authorization for distribution may be obtained in the form
of a specific, signed,
Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement.
- DONATIONWARE copies may not be distributed with any software
package, or be
systematically recommended to users of any software system or service,
without express authorization of the author. Authorization for distribution
may be obtained in the form of a specific, signed,
Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement.
Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement
A Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement must be signed by an authorized licenser of NOTEFILE before:
- Including NOTEFILE on a software product package;
- Distributing or explicitly recommending NOTEFILE usage to clients and/or users of a software package or service;
- Including NOTEFILE in optical, magnetic or flash disks, or any other media;
- Performing any other form of distribution of NOTEFILE.
There is no standard Non-exclusive Distribution License
Agreement
form. Specific rules are to be defined case by case
between licenser and interested parties. Agreements may, at discretion
of licenser, include customization of program interface and/or execution,
partial or total disclosure of source code, maintenance and/or upgrade
clauses.
Using NOTEFILE
NOTEFILE is DONATIONWARE. The users need not pay a fee for using NOTEFILE for personal usage. However, if you plan to use this program in a commercial environment, I will ask you to donate and register. Also, users who want to get support from me should first obtain a valid permanent license.
Contacting the author of NOTEFILE
The author of NOTEFILE can be contacted for any bug, wish, or suggestion.