Shareware
Try-Before-You-Buy

A free copy of EDGE Diagrammer is provided to the user for evaluation at no charge or obligation to purchase.  You are encouraged to copy and distribute this evaluation copy among your friends and colleagues provided you do not alter it, give it away with another system, or charge a fee beyond duplication and shipping costs.

The evaluation version is valid for 30 days from the date of install.  During this trial period, the product is fully functional in all respects, nothing is held back.  You will be reminded occasionally that the version is not yet licensed.  These reminders are intended to be as unobtrusive as practical while still drawing your attention.

If you find this program useful and desire to use EDGE Diagrammer for more than thirty (30) days, you must purchase a permanent copy from Pacestar Software.  There are various licenses and purchase prices described below, one of which will suit your needs.

 Try-Before-You-Buy vs. Shareware

 Trial Period

 What You Get When You Order

 How to Order

 Order Form

 Shipping and Handling Charges

 Support

 Resellers and Disk Vendors

 License, Warranty, Disclaimer

 ASP Ombudsman Statement

 Acknowledgements


Definition of Shareware
Try-Before-You-Buy vs. Shareware

Many users are familiar with the Shareware concept.  Pacestar Software has marketed earlier versions of EDGE Diagrammer as Shareware.  In fact this version retains all of the requirements and standards set forth by the Association of Shareware Professionals of which we remain a member.  We retain the ASP membership and conform to the Shareware requirements in order to continue distribution through channels that rely on the familiarity that Shareware has achieved.

Unfortunately the term Shareware has come to include some software that is not up to the standards of commercial software, sometimes in reliability or usefulness, sometimes in service, sometimes in depth and attention to detail.  EDGE Diagrammer is a professional product developed by professionals and used by professionals who demand as much from our products as larger software company's customers demand of them.  To emphasize this and still remain loyal to the Shareware concept from which we arose, we require some new terminology.

The "Try-Before-You-Buy" concept is a middle ground pioneered by both the best Shareware companies like Pacestar Software, and the most aggressive traditional companies like Netscape and Microsoft.  It combines free evaluations, reasonable prices, good service, and the highest quailty standards.  We believe all successful software companies are converging on this concept because it is what the consumers demand.


Trial Period

You have received a FULLY FUNCTIONAL, well-tested and commercially proven product.  No essential features have been left out, and you should require nothing additional to use this most powerful tool.  Please compare EDGE Diagrammer's power, speed, ease-of-use, and reliability to any and all commercially available diagramming programs!  You'll be surprised only at the quality.  There will be NO OTHER SURPRISES!

You may try EDGE Diagrammer free of charge for a period of thirty days. During this time, you may use it as often as you like.  Load it on as many machines as you like, make as many copies as you like, and PLEASE feel free to help spread EDGE Diagrammer among colleagues and associates.  We even encourage you to upload it to Bulletin boards.  ALL provided you make no modifications to the files.

After thirty days, your license to legally use EDGE Diagrammer expires and you much purchase a permanent version if you wish to continue to use it.  If you find EDGE Diagrammer useful, remit your license fee, and you will receive an updated program and a printed manual.  The updated program is IDENTICAL except without the occasional reminder screens and time limit. The manual is extensive, professional, comprehensive, and contains MANY figures and diagrams. The printed manual also includes a comprehensive index and a topics not available in the on-line help files.

Naturally, when you purchase a permanent license you will receive notices of all future product updates, offers, news, and periodic reports of bugs,  work-arounds, and user notes.

See How to Order


How to Register
How to Order

Users of EDGE Diagrammer must order a license and permanent copy of the program within 30 days of the date of installation or their license expires and is withdrawn. Pacestar Software offers a variety of licensing and payment options to suit just about anyone's needs.

Ordering

The standard single-user license fee is $129.95 per copy that you or your company will use.  If loaded on a network, the fee applies to each user, and you will receive a disk and a manual for each user.

There are several ways to register:

1 	Visit our web site on the internet at www.pacestar.com and register electronically.

2 	You can register automatically from CompuServe "GO SWREG".  Registration will automatically be billed to your account.

3 	You can print the order form, fill it out, and send it to us by mail or FAX with your registration payment.  We typically ship within a business day of receiving an order.  We will accept personal checks, money orders, company checks, VISA, and MasterCard, and company purchase orders.

Click here for order form

We ARE in business and have been since 1991.  If you should have any doubts, visit our web site or send us e-mail.  If for any reason, we were to discontinue a product or stop supporting it, payments that we receive after that time will be returned immediately.  This is both our way of doing business and a requirement of the professional organizations to which we belong.


Order Form
EDGE Diagrammer V2.1 Windows 95/NT

Print, complete, and return to Pacestar Software with your payment.

Name:                                      Phone/FAX:

Company:

Address:

Country:

E-Mail:

ED210S1  Single User License (1 or 2)                     $129.95  x_________   =__________

ED210S1G Single User License (3 or more)                   $99.95  x_________   =__________

ED210M19 Multi-user License (up to 19 users)              $899.95  x_________   =__________
         Includes 5 user guides no charge.

ED210SL  Site License (unlimited users)                  $1599.95  x_________   =__________
         All same business and property. 5 user guides.

ED210UG  Extra Printed User Guide                          $39.95  x_________   =__________
         Limited to one per valid licensee

QUOTE    Call or e-mail for classroom, or other special license.                =__________

ED210S1H Home Single User License                      contact us  x_________   =__________
         No user guide. Low priority support. Pay by personal
         check, money order, or credit card. Receive only
         password to download from our web site. No S&H if
         you have e-mail. BUSINESS USE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ED210S1S Student Single User License                   contact us  x_________   =__________
         Same restrictions as ED210S1H.
         Provide school and student ID# (may be checked).

                                                                        Subtotal:__________

                                                  Arizona residents add 6.9% tax:__________

In US add $5 for one copy, $10 for more. Outside US see chart. Shipping/handling:__________

                                                                           TOTAL:__________

METHOD OF PAYMENT (circle):  check / money order / purchase order / VISA / Mastercard

CARD#_______________________________________________________    EXP DATE_____________

EXACT NAME ON CARD___________________________________________________________________

SIGNATURE____________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to "Pacestar Software".

Mail order form and payment to:  Pacestar Software          Or FAX to (602) 780-9250
                                 P.O. Box 51974
                                 Phoenix, AZ 85076-1974
                                 USA


What You Get When You Order

When you order, you receive a license and a permanent version of the software plus some extras.  The following is the complete list.  Some items may differ based on which license you purchase.

You order will include the following:

1 	An updated program.   The updated program is always the most recent version (usually more up to date than the trial versions due to distribution methods) identical except lacking the  reminder screens and timed trial period.  In most cases, you will receive an update disk in the mail.  For economy license purchases, you may receive only a password with which you can download the latest version from our web page.

2 	Printed User Guide.  This manual is very thorough, professional, comprehensive, and contains MANY illustrations. It also includes a complete index and a few topics that could not be included in the on-line help.  You will receive the user guide in the mail with your update disk.  The printed user guide is not included with the economy licenses but can later be purchased separately.

3 	You will be entered in our mailing list and informed of updates, major bugs, work-arounds, and special offers.  Our list will remain private.

4 	When you order the 32-bit version for Windows 95 and NT, you'll receive the 16-bit version for Windows 3.1 as well (in the form of a password, see below).

5 	You will receive a password which will give you access to materials on our web site reserved only for customers.  The most important of these is the ability to download the latest version of the program at any time, including bug fix versions which are produced from time to time.  Your password will also provide access to additional shape and template libraries as they become available, plus documents that describe advanced uses of the product such as using the built-in macro language to design custom objects.

Upgrade protection:

Pacestar is always working on the next version of our products.  No one wants to purchase a product and have it obsoleted a week later by a better version.  To protect you from this situation, Pacestar will always provide free upgrades of major versions that come out within 90 days of your purchase.


Shipping and Handling Charges

When you order, you will need to add the proper amount for shipping and handling to cover delivery to your region.

Region                  Single  Multiple
----------------------  ------  --------
US, N. America          $5      $10
Europe, Mid. East       $15     $20
Central, S. America     $20     $30
Asia, India, Africa     $25     $35
Australia, New Zealand  $30     $40

Use the "single" amount when ordering a single copy of a single use license.

Use the "multiple" amount when ordering multiple copies (any number) in one shipment or when ordering a multi-user or site license.


Support
EDGE Diagrammer Support Policy

Pacestar is committed to supporting EDGE Diagrammer with the same high standards with which we develop products.  If you contact us, we'll do our best to respond in a timely manner, solve your problems or answer your questions.  However, please consult the on-line help and/or the printed User's Guide first - you may find your answer there.

Worldwide Web Site

http://www.pacestar.com
Visit our web page from time to time to watch for updates, offers, and news.

Electronic mail - Preferred method, Fastest response

pacestar@compuserve.com

US mail

Pacestar Software
Technical Support
P.O. Box 51974
Phoenix, AZ. 85076-1974

Phone

(602) 893-3046 M-F 9-5 (AZ time)
(602) 780-9250 (FAX)

Unfortunately, we cannot always man our phones.  If you leave a message, we'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. Please registered and potential registered users only.  Thank you.


Resellers and Disk Vendors

Anyone distributing EDGE Diagrammer for any kind of remuneration must first contact Pacestar Software at the address below for authorization. This authorization will be automatically granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors may begin offering EDGE Diagrammer immediately (However Pacestar Software must still be advised so that the distributor can be kept up-to-date with the latest version of EDGE Diagrammer.)

A simple e-mail to pacestar@compuserve.com will suffice.


License

Following are summaries of the software license agreement and the differences between the trial version and licensed version of the software.  Following the summaries is the text of the license.  For licensed versions, see also the license printed on the disk envelope.

Trial (evaluation) version

You are encouraged to pass an unmodified copy of the trial version of EDGE Diagrammer along to your friends and colleagues for evaluation.  Please encourage them to purchase a license if they find that they can use it.  All licensed users will receive a copy of the latest version of the EDGE Diagrammer system.

Licensed version

You must treat the licensed version of this software just like a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the same time.  This means that you may NOT install the software on two machines in your workplace without two registered licenses even if only one person will use it simultaneously.  You MAY however install it on your personal home machine and your work machine and even your portable provided that no one but  you has the ability to use these machines and there is not even a reasonable possibility that two people could use the software.

LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (also in LICENSE.DOC)

This Limited Use Software License Agreement (the "Agreement") is a legal  agreement between you, the end-user, and Pacestar Software. By installing this program, by loading or running the tool, or by placing or copying the program onto your computer hard drive, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

PACESTAR SOFTWARE LICENSE

1 	Grant of License.  Pacestar grants to you the right to use the shareware version of the Pacestar Software program (the "Software").  For purposes of this section, "use" means loading the Software into RAM, as well as installation on a hard disk or other storage  device.  You may not:  modify, translate, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based upon the Software.  You agree that the Software will not be shipped, transferred or exported into any country in violation of the U.S. Export Administration Act and that you will not utilize, in any other manner, the Software in violation of any applicable law.

2 	Copyright.  The Software is owned by Pacestar and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions.  You must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, except that you may make copies of the Software to give to other persons.  You may not charge or receive any consideration from any other person for the receipt or use of the Software without receiving Pacestar's prior written consent as specified in the VENDOR.DOC file.  You agree to use your best efforts to see that any user of the Software licensed hereunder complies with this Agreement.

3 	Limited Warranty.  Pacestar warrants that if properly installed and operated on a computer for which it is designed, the Software will perform substantially in accordance with its designed purpose for a period of ninety (90) days from the date the Software is first obtained by an end-user.   Pacestar's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Pacestar's option, either (a) return of the retail price paid, if any, or (b) repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet Pacestar's Limited Warranty.  To make a warranty claim, return the Software to the point of purchase, accompanied by proof of purchase, your name, your address, and a statement of defect, or return the Software with the above information to Pacestar.  This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Software has resulted in whole or in part from accident, abuse, misapplication or violation of this Agreement.  Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.  This warranty allocates risks of product failure between Licensee and Pacestar.  Pacestar's product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this warranty.

4 	NO OTHER WARRANTIES.  PACESTAR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, IF ANY.  THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.  YOU MAY HAVE OTHERS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.  PACESTAR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE OR MEET LICENSEE'S SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.  THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN.  THE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS OF PACESTAR ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THIS WARRANTY, OR ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES ON BEHALF OF PACESTAR.  ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS SUCH AS DEALER ADVERTISING OR PRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES BY PACESTAR AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON.

5 	Exclusive Remedies.  You agree that your exclusive remedy against Pacestar, its affiliates, contractors, suppliers, and agents for loss or damage caused by any defect or failure in the Software regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, including negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall be the return of the retail purchase price paid, if any, or replacement of the Software.   This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.  Copyright and other proprietary matters will be governed by United States laws and international treaties.  IN ANY CASE, PACESTAR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF PACESTAR OR ITS AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.  Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

6 	General Provisions.  Neither this Agreement nor any part or portion hereof shall be assigned or sublicensed, except as described herein.  Should any provision of this Agreement be held to be void, invalid, unenforceable or
illegal by a court, the validity and enforceability of the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.  If any provision is determined to be unenforceable, you agree to a modification of such provision to provide for enforcement of the provision's intent, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Failure of a party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce such provision.  If you fail to comply with any terms of this Agreement, YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, YOU UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND UNDERSTAND THAT BY CONTINUING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE, BY LOADING OR RUNNING THE SOFTWARE, OR BY PLACING OR COPYING THE SOFTWARE ONTO YOUR COMPUTER HARD DRIVE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS.  YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT, EXCEPT FOR WRITTEN SEPARATE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PACESTAR AND YOU, THIS AGREEMENT IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES.  THIS AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR ORAL AGREEMENTS, PROPOSALS OR UNDERSTANDINGS, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PACESTAR AND YOU RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.


ASP Ombudsman Statement

Pacestar Software is a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.  The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.  The ASP Ombudsman can be contacted through Compuserve or the internet.


Acknowledgements

All copyrights and trademarks mentioned herein and within other on-line help, printed User's Guide, and other material belong to their respective owners.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Microsoft Word is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Pacestar Software is a registered trademark of Pacestar Software.