20 Jan, 1999, Legal mumbo jumbo

What the text below basically comes down to is ;

1) you may do whatever you wish with RayChase, except charge money for it.

2) and I'm not responsible for anything.

and now the long version :)








                                  RayChase
                                 Version 2.00
                      Copyright and Legal Information


The following is legal information pertaining to the use of RayChase
It applies to all copyrighted Squashed Rabbits application files, executable
(binary) files, (optional) source files, documentation files contained in
the official archives. All of these are referred to here as "the software".

THIS NOTICE MUST ACCOMPANY ALL OFFICIAL OR CUSTOM FILES CREATED BY
SQUASHED RABBITS. IT MAY NOT BE REMOVED OR MODIFIED. THIS
INFORMATION PERTAINS TO ALL USE OF THE PACKAGE WORLDWIDE.  
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS LICENSES OR DISTRIBUTION POLICIES.


                        IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

Permission is granted to the user to use RayChase version 2.xx
and all associated files in this package.

This software package and all of the files in this archive are copyrighted
and may only be distributed and/or modified according to the guidelines
listed below. This legal document was created so certain goals could be
realized. You are legally bound to follow these rules, but we hope you
will follow them as a matter of ethics, rather than fear of litigation.

No portion of this package may be separated from the package and
distributed separately other than under the conditions specified in the
guidelines below.

This package may be bundled in other software packages according to the
conditions specified in the guidelines below.

This package may be included in software-only compilations using media
such as, but not limited to, floppy disk, CD-ROM, tape backup, optical
disks, hard disks, or memory cards.  There are specific rules and
guidelines listed below for the provider to follow in order to legally
offer RayChase with a software compilation.

The user is encouraged to send enhancements and bug fixes to Squashed Rabbits,
but Squashed Rabbits is in no way required to utilize these enhancements or fixes.
By sending material to Squashed Rabbits, the contributor asserts that he owns
the materials or has the right to distribute these materials.  He or she
authorizes Squashed Rabbits to use the materials any way they like.  The
contributor still retains rights to the donated material, but by donating
you grant equal rights to Squashed Rabbits, Squashed Rabbits doesn't have to use
the material, but if we do, you do not acquire any rights related to %1.
We will give you credit if applicable.


                    GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRIBUTION

The permission to distribute this package under certain very specific 
conditions is granted in advance, provided that the above and following 
conditions are met.

These archives must not be re-archived using a different method without the 
explicit permission of Squashed Rabbits You may rename the archives only to
meet the file name conventions of your system or to avoid file name 
duplications but we ask that you try to keep file names as similar to the 
originals as possible.

You must distribute a full package of archives as described in the next 
section.

Noncommercial distribution (such as a user copying the software for a 
personal friend or colleague and not charging money or services for that 
copy) has no other restrictions.  This does not include nonprofit 
organizations or computer clubs. These groups should use the 
Shareware/Freeware distribution company rules below.

Squashed Rabbits reserves the right to withdraw distribution privileges from
any group, individual, or organization for any reason.


                       DEFINITION OF "FULL PACKAGE"

A "full package" is defined as the following bundle option:

# All archives (executable, docs, (optional) source code)

Distributors need not support all platforms but for each platform you
support you must distribute a full package.  For example an IBM-only BBS
need not distribute the OS/2 versions.


                    CONDITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL BUNDLING

Vendors wishing to bundle RayChase with commercial software (including
shareware and freeware) or with publications must first obtain explicit 
permission from Squashed Rabbits, This includes any commercial software or
publications, such as, but not limited to, magazines, books, newspapers, 
or newsletters in print or machine readable form.

Squashed Rabbits will decide if such distribution will be allowed on a
case-by-case basis and may impose certain restrictions as it sees fit.  
The minimum terms are given below. Other conditions may be imposed.

Purchasers of your product must not be led to believe that they are
paying for RayChase. Any mention of RayChase on the box, in
advertising or in instruction manuals must be clearly marked with a
disclaimer that RayChase is copyrighted software and can be obtained
from Squashed Rabbits, Include clear and obvious information on how to obtain
the official RayChase release. Include a copy of this document.

You must provide all RayChase support for all users who acquired
RayChase through your product. Squashed Rabbits is not obligated to provide you
or your customers any technical support. Include a credit page or pages in 
your documentation for RayChase. If you modify any portion of RayChase
for use with your hardware or software, you must follow the custom version 
rules in addition to these rules. Include contact and support information 
for your product.Must include official documentation with product.


         CONDITIONS FOR SHAREWARE/FREEWARE DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

Shareware and freeware distribution companies may distribute the archives 
under the conditions following this section.  This section only applies
to distributors.  Anyone wishing to bundle the package with a shareware
product must use the commercial bundling rules above.

You must notify us that you are distributing RayChase and must provide us
with information on how to contact you should any support issues arise 
*BEFORE* you start distributing RayChase, failure to do so will lead to
legal actions. 


                 CONDITIONS FOR ON-LINE SERVICES AND BBS'S

On-line services and BBS's may distribute the RayChase archives under the
conditions following this section. 

The archives must be all be easily available on the service and should be 
grouped together in a similar on-line area.

It is strongly requested that BBS operators remove prior versions of
RayChase to avoid user confusion and simplify or minimize our support
efforts.

The on-line service or BBS may only charge standard usage rates for the
downloading of this software. A premium may not be charged for this
package. I.E. CompuServe or America On-Line may make these archives
available to their users, but they may only charge regular usage rates for
the time required to download. They must also make the all of the archives
available in the same forum, so they can be easily located by a user.

                                DISCLAIMER

This software is provided as is without any guarantees or warranty.
Although the authors have attempted to find and correct any bugs in the
package, they are not responsible for any damage or losses of any kind
caused by the use or misuse of the package. The authors are under no
obligation to provide service, corrections, or upgrades to this package.


                             TRADEMARKS

other products or services mentioned in this documentation or in
any of the other Squashed Rabbits applications,

(c) Copyright 1987-1998, Squashed Rabbits

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