The majority of microcomputer software is issued with a license agreement that restricts the number of computers on which the software can be used. Different software vendors have different restrictions, and it is often difficult to keep track of the different license agreements. The costs of developing and supporting software are recovered through software sales. The unauthorized duplication of microcomputer software raises the cost to all legitimate users.

The Software Publisher's Association (SPA) is one group that is calling for more stringent enforcement of illegal copying and use of software programs. There have been recent "raids" on engineering firms and other companies with settlements going as high as $300,000. Raids have been conducted based upon tips from those familiar with the companies' operations including disgruntled employees.

To avoid legal problems a company should establish a clear policy permitting no illegal software copying. Employees should not be permitted to bring software to or from their home computers unless the license agreement allows for this use. Many companies have instituted a policy of immediate termination of employees breaking these rules to avoid costly legal problems later.

TMODEL2 has been developed over a span of many years and at considerable expense. Illegal copying reduces the amount of resources that we can dedicate to the continual improvement of the model. TModel Corporation offers quantity discounts to help you keep costs down but stay legal. If you have more than one copy in the office, we reward you by only charging maintenance fees on the last copy purchased. Thank you.