Copyright rules for GN utilities and sources 1. General =========== * copyright of all GN utilities, modules, program sources is kept by Guenter Nagler, all rights reserved * the author does not guarantee that the programs are free of errors and is not responsible for damages that are caused by using the programs, user should not use them if (s)he isn't aware about this. See also disclaimer in .doc file of each software package. * don't use any GN utility for illegal purpose. * it is not allowed to debug GN software (cracking, hacking, reverse engineering) 2. Rules using free GN utilities ================================ * These utilities are free for private and educational non-commercial use only * It is not allowed to sell the programs or bundle them with commercial or shareware products or shareware/freeware cdrom (see distribution rules) * It is not allowed to distribute modified programs or single files from of the compressed package * For commercial use or use in shareware products need permission (see distribution rules) * Send new ideas, bug reports directly to author by email. The author decides self which ideas are implemented or what is a bug and a feature. 2. Rules for Shareware GN utilities =================================== * Shareware utilities are not free, if you want to use the utility then must register the shareware product and pay the current registration price. * Shareware demo .zip are free for testing the software for limited time. GNMIDI, GNMIDFMT, GNKnow trial use are limited to 5 days, GNIStyle trial version is not time limited. * It is not allowed to use the trial versions as full versions by knocking them up (cracking), this would be stealing. * It is not allowed to use (stolen) registration keys from others or create own registration keys (hacking), such illegal keys are not valid, this would be stealing. * After you tried the demo version with all its limits you decide if you want register this shareware. * If you want register then read readme.txt/liesmich.txt and choose one of the payment methods. For direct payments to author you need to fill a registration form and send it with the payment to the author. For payments through a credit card registration service like RegSoft.com, you need to fill the order form of the company correctly. * For registering we need your full international postal address and real name, optional email address. * If you don't want to register then you must delete all installations of the shareware. You can try the next upgrade to check if you like this more. * Price can change so download newest demo to get current registration conditions or ask the author by email. * The original (unmodified) demo .zip can be distributed by any media. * It is not allowed to distribute a registration license. * It is not allowed to modify the demo .zip file, nor to include or remove files. * Support only given for registered users by email. * license keys could change at new versions, legally registered users can get a new key from author, keep old key in case that want use an old version again. * Bug reports and questions can be asked directly to author by email. * if a registered user violate against license conditions (e.g. distribute key) then copyright laws of Austria apply to judge the copyright violation. The users registration license will stop automatically, this user is then not allowed to use shareware key and upgrades. * GNMIDI legally registered users can use GNMIDFMT too. * Legally registered users have permission to use the resulting MIDI files of the free DOS utilities for commercial use. * GNMIDI legally registered users have permission to use the resulting MIDI files for commercial use. * User is responsible to care about the copyright rules of existing MIDI files (e.g. musical notes, lyrics, professional made MIDI songs), modifying an existing MIDI song with GN shareware software does not change the copyright rules of the MIDI song. Even if modifying copyright info in a MIDI file with GN software the MIDI file remains copyright of the original owners (author, composer, sequencer, company ...). Author is not responsible for users violating MIDI or songs copyright laws. 3. Rules for use of C++ program sources ======================================== * For some GN utilities it is possible to get C++ sources for private or educational non-commercial use. Author decides which sources are published. * You can use these sources free to compile them in other operating system with C++ compilers (e.g. GNU g++) if the utilities are only used for private or educational non-commercial use. * It is not allowed to redistribute the sources. * For any distribution of software or for any commercial or shareware use of software that uses GN modules you need to ask for permission (see distribution rules). 4. Distribution Rules ============================ * Distribution of Shareware demo .zip is allowed, it is not allowed to get paid for distribition. Distribution of Shareware registration keys is prohibited. * Free for private noncommercial use utilities can be distributed, only .zip files that are not modified. It is not allowed to get paid for distribution or bundle it with any commercial or shareware or freeware product (e.g. software, cdrom, book, magazine...), you need permission for bundle any software. * To use any of the free or shareware GN midi utilities to generate commercial midi files (e.g. produce and sell midi files, midi files for use by a company - advertisement or presentation or company homepage) GNMIDI Shareware must be registered. * For using utilities or sources in projects that are distributed you need permission from author. Tell your project plans and which GN utilities or sources are wanted to be used in project. * Author can give or deny permission to use utilities or sources in a project, or limit permission for certain use inside a project. Especially if project is competition against any GN utility or plan permission might be denied or limitted. * If you find utilities or sources to be useful in your project then ask early for permission and conditions for distributing the project (for case that utilities or sources are included), because permission to distribute the project with GN material is not guaranteed. * Usually if permission for a Freeware project is given then no costs are for the project owner, only copyright acknowledges for all used modules and utilities in documentation are demanded. * Usually if permission for a Shareware or commercial project is given then project owner has to tell expected price and sellings and some profit participation (fix + partial) are demanded, depending on the price of a product. This also applies to distributing GN utilities on shareware/freeware/commercial cdroms or bundle with a product. 5. To simplify the rules to few sentences: * for any distribution that have to do with GN software, you need to ask author for permission * if you make a profit using GN software then share a participation on profit with GN author * register GN shareware if you like it or delete it after trial use Author of GN utilities: Guenter Nagler E-mail: gnagler@iicm.tu-graz.ac.at Homepage: http://www.iicm.edu/Cpub
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