	Copyright rules for GN utilities and sources

1. General
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  C copyright of all GN utilities, modules, program sources 
    is retained by Guenter Nagler, all rights are reserved
  * the author does not guarantee that the programs are free of errors and
    is not responsible for damages that may be caused by using the programs.
    User should not use them if (s)he does not agree with this policy.
    See also disclaimer in .doc file of each software package.
  * Do not use any GN utility for illegal purposes.
  * GN software may not be modified in any way for any reason.

2. Rules using free GN utilities
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  * These utilities are free for private and educational non-commercial use
  * Selling or bundling the programs with commercial or shareware 
    products or shareware/freeware CD-ROMs is not allowed(see distribution rules)
  * Distribution of modified programs or single files from a compressed package is not allowed
  * For commercial use or use in shareware products you must obtain written permission from 
    Guenter Nagler (see distribution rules)
  * Calling software utilities from selfmade software requires permission 
    if the selfmade software is distributed.
  * Send new ideas, bug reports directly to author by email. The
    author decides which ideas are implemented or what is a bug
    or a feature.

2. Rules for Shareware GN utilities
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  * 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, GNMixer trial use are limited to 5 days,
    GNIStyle trial version is not time limited.
  * Use of the trial versions as full versions by hacking (cracking) 
    is not allowed. This constitutes theft.
  * Use of (stolen) registration keys from others or 
    creating own registration keys (hacking) is not allowed. This constitutes theft.
  * After you tried the demo version with all its limits you must decide if 
    you want register this shareware. If you want to register read the 
    readme.txt/liesmich.txt and choose one of the payment methods. 
    For direct payments to author you need to fill out 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.
    Currently only RegSoft.com and ShareIt.de are authorized to sell GN Shareware licenses.
  * For registering we need your full international postal address and 
    real name, optional email address. Without them no working license file 
    can be created.
  * If you don't want to register then you must delete all installations 
    of the shareware. You can try a future upgrade to check if you like 
    that one better.
  * Price may 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.
  * Distribution of a registration license is not allowed and constitutes theft.
  * Modification of the demo .zip file is not allowed, nor is including new files or the removal of existing files.
  * Support will only be given to registered users by email.
  * license keys may change at new versions. Legally registered users can 
    get a new key from author, keep original key for use with an original
    version if desired.
  * Bug reports and questions may be sent directly to author by email.
  * if a registered user violates 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 no longer authorized to use shareware key 
    or upgrades.
  * Legally registered GNMIDI users may 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 required respect 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
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  * Source codes to most free DOS GN utilities can be licensed, also source 
    library "midiio" for reading/writing/copying/modifying/analysing MIDI files.
  * "midiio" source codes are required to compile most GN MIDI utilities.
  * It is not allowed to redistribute or resell the sources.
  * Sources are not available for any Open Source projects.
  * 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 
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  * Distribution of Shareware demo .zip is allowed but not charging for distribution  (I.E. charging for a 
    CD-Rom or download of free or shareware programs containing GN MIDI products). Distribution of 
    Shareware registration keys is prohibited.

  * Free for private noncommercial use utilities can be distributed, but only
    .zip files that are not modified. It is not allowed to charge for 
    distribution or bundle any software 
    product (e.g. software, cdrom, book, magazine...), you need permission
    for 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. State your project plans and which 
    GN utilities or sources are to be used in the project.
  * Author may give or may 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 combination with your 
    project (that you want to distribute) then ask for permission and 
    conditions for including certain GN material into project,
    before starting, because permission to distribute the 
    project with GN material is not guaranteed.
    
5. To simplify the rules to few sentences:
    * for any distribution that wish to do with GN software,
      you must ask the author for permission
    * if you make a profit using GN software share the profit with GN
    * register GN shareware if you like it or delete it after trial use
    * register GN shareware if you use free GN utilities for creating 
      commercial midi files.

  Author of GN utilities: Guenter Nagler
  E-mail: info@gnmidi.com
  Homepage: http://www.gnmidi.com
