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SHAREWARE - EVALUATION VERSIONS


What is Shareware?

Shareware is a way to provide you with software for test purposes. You can test and try out the software on your system before buying it. Shareware is also liable to Copyright Agreements and is therefore protected. All rights are reserved by the author. The author permits evaluation and transmission of the product under the following conditions only:

You may test this version for a given amount of time. If you want to use the programme after testing, you are required to register for a licence. If you do not register for a licence you are required to remove the programme from your medium.

Limited Warrenty for Evaluation Versions

The Author of this Software expressly disclaims any warranty for the software product. The software product and any related documentation is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The entire risk arising out of use or performance of the software product remains with you.

In no event shall the author of this Software be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product, even if the Author of this Software has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Additional Information for Redustribution (RELEASE CERTIFICATE)

You may redistribute exact copies of the original software product (shareware version only - without your personal key) to anyone (until withdrawn) via electronic means and/or shareware CDs/DVDs as long as you:

  • do not charge or request donations for any such copies however made
  • do not make any modifications to the software product and its documentation
  • include/publish a link to our website (www.softwareelements.com)
  • inform us of publication (softwareelements@softwareelements.com). We would be happy if you can send us a copy of published CDs/DVDs/articles.