If you continue to use the Shareware version of the program for longer than the 30 day duration from the time you originally installed the program, you are legally obliged to purchase a full copy of the software. Shareware is not FreeWare. Rather, it is a try before you buy scheme which relies on the good will and honesty of the person using the software.
If you like the software, what better way to support the continuing development of the product than financially? The more registrations for the full version of the product that are received, the more time will be dedicated to the continuing development of the product.
The cost is kept to what is considered to be a fair price.
As new versions, and patches to existing versions become available, registered users will be the first to know, as new versions will be e:mailed to them as they become available, for a period of 12 months.
This means that any major upgrades and new facilities that become available within 12 months of the purchase of the full version of the software will be covered by your initial purchase - you don't have to pay every time a new release is made.
You will also
After 12 months, if you wish further support and upgrades, you will need to re-register the software. If demand for the software is high, a scheme may be introduced where re-registrations are at a lower cost than initial registrations. If this system is adopted, anyone currently registered will automatically become eligible for the lower re-registration rate.
You will obtain e:mail-based support for the product for a period of 12 months. This means you can report any difficulties or bugs you find during this period, and they will be given priority attention. Typical response time for diagnosis and repair of a bug, with a fix e:mailed back should be under a week.
The Arctan Computer Ventures web site will be updated with new crosswords created by users from time-to-time.
However, registered users can opt-in to receiving new crosswords by e:mail on a regular basis. The frequency will depend on the number of crosswords received.
This is great for those who love to do crosswords and see how others do them. You can also use it as a basis for networking with other crossword creators and doers!
Depending on the response to the program, Competitions may be set-up from time-to-time for producing crosswords on particular themes, in a particular grid pattern, or just generally!
The unregistered version restricts the user to saving, printing, or otherwise exporting, grids of up to 15x15 squares in size. The registered version removes this restriction, giving the user full scope for creativity.