Big City Games and Techland Software present Pet Racer CONTENTS I: MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS II: INSTALLATION III: FAQ IV: CUSTOMER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION V: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT VI: Epilepsy Warning I. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Pentium 400 Mhz 64MB RAM or more 400MB Hard Drive Space 100% Compatible Open GL Video Card w/ 16MB Video RAM Sound card Mouse and keyboard DirectX 7.0 II. INSTALLATION In order to install the game You should insert the Pet Racer CD into the CD-ROM drive. The installation program will start automatically after a moment. Available options: INSTALL – installs the game on Your computer. EXIT – the installation program . README – a readme information file will be open. TECHLAND WEBSITE - takes you to the official techland website BIG CITY GAMES WEBSITES - takes you to the Big City Games Website III: FAQ Q: when i change resolution to the highest possible (in one step) the game will crash (freeze) A: this problem is on the "to fix list" the work around is change the resolution in steps instead of one step. IV: TECHNICAL SUPPORT Should you experience a technical problem concerning the operation of this product, please contact our technical support staff. Before you contact tech support, please read this README.TXT file on the Pet Racer CD to see any last minute recommendations pertinent to your problem. Also, check out the Support page on our web site listed below. Please, make sure that before contacting our Customer Support representatives You have the following information: - Product title - Computer's processor type and speed - Amount of RAM - Make and model of your video and sound card - Make and model of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - Operating System Big City Games web site: http://www.bigcitygames.com Pet Racer official web site: http://www.techland.com.pl/enIndex.php Internet e-mail: For technical support questions or concerns, please fill out our online form at http://www.bigcitygames.com/en/support or contact us at support@bigcitygames.com Please, make sure that before contacting our Customer Support representatives You have following information: - Product title - Computer's processor type and speed - Amount of RAM - Make and model of your video and sound card - Make and model of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive - Operating System - Operating System V: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT License Agreement for Pet Racer PLEASE READ THIS LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SOFTWARE. THIS DOCUMENT IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND BIG CITY GAMES (THE "COMPANY"). THE COMPANY IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE ENCLOSED SOFTWARE TO YOU ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. BY USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. 1. Ownership and License. This is a license agreement and NOT an agreement for sale. The software contained in this package (the "Software") is the property of the Company and/or its Licensors. You own the disk/CD on which the Software is recorded, but the Company and/or its Licensors retain title to the Software and related documentation. Your rights to use the Software are specified in this Agreement, and the Company and/or its Licensors retain all rights not expressly granted to you in this Agreement. 2. Permitted Uses. You are granted the following right to the Software : (a) Right to Install and Use. You may install and use the Software on a single computer. If you wish to use the Software on more than one computer, please contact the Company for information concerning an upgraded license allowing use of the Software with additional computers. (b) Right to Copy. You may make and maintain one copy of the Software for backup and archival purposes, provided that the original and each copy of the Software are kept in your possession. 3. Prohibited Uses. The following uses of the Software are prohibited. If you wish to use the Software in a manner prohibited below, please contact the Company at the address, phone, or fax numbers listed above for information regarding a "Special Use License." Otherwise, you may NOT : (a) Make or distribute copies of the Software or documentation, or any portion thereof, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. (b) Use any backup or archival copy of the Software (or allow someone else to use such copy) for any purpose other than to replace the original copy in the event it is destroyed or becomes defective; (c) Alter, decompile, modify reverse engineer or disassemble the Software, create derivative works based upon the Software, or make any attempt to bypass, unlock or disable any protective or initialization system on the Software; (d) Rent, lease, sub-license, time-share, or transfer the Software or documentation, or your rights under this Agreement. (e) Remove or obscure any copyright or trademark notice(s) on the Software or documentation; (f) Upload or transmit the Software, or any portion thereof, to any electronic bulletin board, network, or other type of multi-use computer system regardless of purpose; (g) Include the Software in any commercial products intended for manufacture, distribution, or sale; or (h) Include the Software in any product containing immoral, scandalous, controversial, derogatory, obscene, or offensive works. 4. Termination. This license is effective upon the first use, installation, loading or copying of the Software. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destruction and disposal of the Software and all related documentation. This license will terminate automatically without notice from the Company if you fail to comply with any provisions of this license. Upon termination, you shall destroy all copies of the Software and any accompanying documentation. All provisions of this Agreement as to warranties, limitation of liability, remedies or damages shall survive termination. 5. Copyright Notice. The Company and/or our Licensors hold valid copyright of the Software. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any right under Canadian Copyright law or any other federal or provincial law. This program is protected by Canadian federal and international copyright laws. 6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Canada and the Province of Quebec. If any provision, or any portion, of this Agreement is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, it shall be severed from, and shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of the Agreement. 7. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer of Warranty. For a period of 90 days from the date on which you purchased the Software, the Company warrants that the media on which the Software is supplied will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. If the Software fails to conform to this warranty, you may, as your sole and exclusive remedy, obtain a replacement free of charge if you return the Software to us with a dated proof of purchase. The Company does not warrant that the Software or its operations or functions will meet your requirements, nor that the use thereof will be without interruption or error. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSE GRANTED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF DATE, LOSS OF INCOME OR PROFIT, OR OTHER LOSS SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF INJURY TO ANY PERSON, OR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, EVEN IF THE COMPANY OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, IN NO EVENT SHALL LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY FOR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR THE SOFTWARE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU ALSO AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY AND SUPERCEDES ALL PROPOSALS OR PRIOR ENDORSEMENTS, ORAL OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANYOR ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT VI: Epilepsy Warning PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE PLAYING THIS GAME OR BEFORE ALLOWING YOUR CHILDREN TO PLAY. Certain individuals may experience epileptic seizures or loss of consciousness when subjected to strong, flashing lights for long periods of time. Such individuals may therefore experience a seizure while operating computer or video games. This can also affect individuals who have no prior medical record of epilepsy or have never previously experienced a seizure. If you or any family member has ever experienced epilepsy symptoms (seizures or loss of consciousness) after exposure to flashing lights, please consult your doctor before playing this game. Parental guidance is always sugggested when children are using computer and video games. Should you or your child experience dizziness, poor eyesight, eye or muscle twitching, loss of consciousness,feelings of disorientation or any type of involuntary movements or cramps while playing this game, TURN IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE PLAYING AGAIN. PRECAUTIONS DURING USE -Do not sit too close to the monitor. Sit as far as comfortably possible. -Use as small a monitor as possible. -Do not play when tired or short on sleep. -Take care that there is sufficient lighting in the room. -Be sure to take a break of 10-15 minutes every hour.