## Zapper™ Demo PC Demo ReadMe.htm

Please take a moment to read through this text as new information about the game may have become available after the manual went to print. Please see section 7 (KNOWN ISSUES).

## 0. TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. System Requirements

2. Installation

2a. Uninstalling

2b. Re-installing

3. The Launcher Menu

3a. Video

3b. Audio

3c. Controls

4. List of Default Controls

5. Saving Your Game

6. Links

7. Known Issues

7a. Troubleshooting

7b. Error Messages

7c. Updating Your Drivers

8. Last Minute Updates

9. Hints and Tips

10. Support Information

A. End User License Agreement

## 1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following are the minimum system requirements to launch and play Zapper™ Demo:

### Processor

Pentium™ III, 450 MHz (or equivalent)

RAM | 64MB
Video Card* | 16MB vRAM with 3D Acceleration
Sound Card* | not required to play
CD | 4x Speed
Peripherals | Windows® Compatible Keyboard & Mouse (joystick/gamepad supported)
Operating System | Windows® 98, 2000, Me or XP
Hard drive | 415 MB free space required to install
DirectX | Version 8.1 (included on the game CD)

* This device must be compliant with DirectX version 8.1 or higher.

To get the most out of playing Zapper™ Demo, we recommend your computer’s video card has at least 32MB vRAM. We also recommend you play using a gamepad.

If your computer does not meet the system requirements, Zapper™ Demo will not function correctly.

## 2. INSTALLATION

First make sure that you have uninstalled any previous installations of Zapper™ Demo.

Note: This demo may have been distributed through various means. The following directions are for installing the Zapper™ Demo from the Zapper™ Demo Game Disc. If you downloaded this demo, or this demo was distributed on a CD-ROM containing other programs, refer to the installation instructions on the web site or CD-ROM where you obtained this demo.

INSTALLING FROM THE Zapper™ Demo GAME DISC

With Windows running, insert the game disc into your computer’s CD-ROM Drive. The Zapper Launcher program should start automatically; click on the Install Zapper button and follow the directions on the screen.

If, after inserting the game disc into your CD-ROM drive, the Zapper Launcher program does not start automatically...

1) Double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon found on your desktop.

2) Double-click on the CD-ROM drive containing the Zapper game disc. In most cases, this should start the AUTOPLAY program, which will launch the Zapper Launcher program. If it doesn’t, continue to the next step.

3) Double-click on ZapperConfig.exe to run the program.

Another way to run the Zapper Launcher program is...

1) Click on the Windows START button and select Run...

2) At the prompt type X:\ZapperConfig.exe (replacing "X" with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Finally, with the Zapper Launcher program running, click the Install Zapper button and follow the on-screen directions.

## 2a. Uninstalling

Uninstalling Zapper™ Demo will completely remove all installed components of the game. NOTE: the uninstaller CANNOT remove other programs, such as DirectX 8.1.

From the Zapper Launcher Screen

Insert the game CD and wait for AUTOPLAY to start the Zapper Launcher program. If it does not start, click on the Windows START button, select RUN... and at the prompt, type X:\ZapperConfig.exe (replacing "X" with the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

With the Zapper Launcher program running, click Update Install, select Remove, then click Next.

Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

From Windows Control Panel

Open the Windows Control Panel and double click on ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.

Find Zapper in the list of installed programs, click on it and then click on the ADD/REMOVE button (CHANGE/REMOVE for Windows 2000 and Windows XP).

Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

From the START Menu

Find the folder where you installed Zapper and click on the Zapper PC icon to display the Zapper Launcher screen. Next, click on the button labeled UPDATE INSTALL and choose REMOVE. From there, follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

## 2b. Re-Installing (Repair)

To REINSTALL the Zapper™ Demo (if, for example you accidentally deleted some files or there was a problem during installation) follow the same procedure described for uninstalling Zapper, however select the Repair option and click NEXT.

## 3. The Launcher Program

## 3a. Video

VIDEO

The VIDEO drop-down menu allows you to specify your video card (if you have more than one installed), or to use a different driver (if your video card has more than one compatible driver installed). We recommend you only change the DRIVER option if you experience graphical problems that cannot be resolved in any other way.

RESOLUTION

Select this option to set your screen resolution for optimum performance. Typically, the lower you set the resolution, the faster the game will run but with a lower graphics quality. Note that some options in the drop down list may not run at all. If you experience problems with getting Zapper to start properly, try changing the Resolution setting. 640x480x16 is usually the most reliable choice, whereas 1024x768x32 gives a nice graphical quality.

COMPATIBILITY MODE

Some older video cards are not fully compliant with DirectX 8.1. If you see corrupted graphics while playing Zapper, you should quit the game, return to the game launcher screen, open the VIDEO options menu and click the check box labeled Compatibility Mode. This will allow Zapper™ Demo to run in an software emulated mode that results in slightly lower quality but allows you to still play the game.

If you've performed these steps and still see corrupted graphics while playing the game, make sure DirectX 8.1 (or newer) is installed and that you have installed the latest video card drivers for your operating system. You can install DirectX 8.1 from the game's launcher screen. Contact your video card manufacturer for instructions on how to obtain and install the latest drivers for your video card.

## 3b. Audio

AUDIO

This drop-down menu allows you to specify your sound card (if you have more than one) or a different driver if your sound card has more than one installed. When you press the Test button, you should hear a sound effect indicating you have made the proper selection.

## 3c. Controls

The CONTROLS menu allows you to change or review the controls that are currently chosen. Note that in the game, you will NOT see the actual "letter" of the key to press, but the icon displayed next to it found in the CONTROLS menu. You will find a summary of the default icons in the manual, but if you change this set-up, we recommend that you note your changes on a separate piece of paper for easy reference.

Click the "Default" button in the lower right corner to restore the controls settings to what is described in the manual and below.

## 4. LIST OF DEFAULT CONTROLS

In Game

Arrow Keys | Move Zapper (these keys cannot be changed)
Left Ctrl | Super Hop
Left Alt | Zap
Left Shift | Search for eggs
Z | Turn left
X | Turn right
Pause | Pauses the game

Menus

Arrow Keys | Navigate in menus
Backspace or Escape | Pause, or Close an open menu, or Cancel a menu choice
Return or Enter | Accept a menu choice

## 5. SAVING YOUR GAME

The game demo does not save games.

## 6. LINKS

The official Zapper™ website can be found at: http://www.onewickedcricket.com/ where you can find all sorts of information about this game, including screenshots, updates, secrets, hints and a whole lot more.

Infogrames Interactive Website: http://www.us.infogrames.com/ with information about all the other fantastic games and opportunities from Infogrames Interactive.

The online store for Infogrames Interactive can be found at: http://www.us.infogrames.com/store/.

Blitz Website: http://www.blitzgames.com/ to say hello to our friends who developed this game!

## 7. KNOWN ISSUES

Zapper has been thoroughly tested for stability and compatibility to ensure highest possible quality and performance. Despite this, it is unfortunately impossible to foresee every possible type of problem that can occur.

· ABORTED INSTALLATION - If you manually cancelled an installation before it was completed, we STRONGLY recommend that you follow the following procedure:

1) Re-install the game (see section 2b above)

2) Uninstall the game (see section 2a above)

3) Install the game again, according to the manual

If you do NOT follow this procedure, you may experience crashes when trying to save, problems with the music, and/or severe loading times.

· GENERAL PROBLEMS - In general, if you encounter any problems, save your game, exit the program and restart your machine. Also please make sure that you have the latest version of driver files for your video and sound card.

· VOODOO VIDEO CARDS - If you are using a graphics card with a Voodoo chipset you must select the Compatibility Mode checkbox found on the Zapper Launcher screen. To do this, run the Zapper Launcher, click 'Video' and select the Compatibility Mode checkbox.

· STICKYKEYS - While playing under Windows XP, hitting the [SHIFT] key repeatedly may activate the StickyKeys feature of the operating system. You can either reassign the function to a different key (from the Zapper Launcher screen), OR disable StickyKeys (consult the Windows XP HELP section for instructions on how to accomplish this).

· ALT-TAB (SWITCHING BETWEEN PROGRAMS) – While every effort has been made to make sure Zapper™ Demo works properly while your computer is also running other programs, we have not been able to test every conceivable combination where ALT-TAB might be used. For best results, please only use the Windows ALT-TAB function if it is completely necessary.

· CHAT PROGRAMS – We recommend you terminate all chat programs and instant messengers before playing Zapper™ Demo. Pop-up windows from these programs may interrupt the game and result in undesirable performance of the game program.

· POP-UP WINDOWS - We recommend you terminate all programs that may produce a pop-up window (such as your email program) before playing Zapper™ Demo. Pop-up windows from these programs may interrupt the game and result in undesirable performance of the game program.

· While we have thoroughly tested and attempted to assure this game program will function properly under as many hardware/software configurations as possible, in some rare situations, a small handful of video cards may produce unexpected results. We have identified the following video cards that may fall into this category:

·

· ATI Radeon 8500 - This video card may cause graphics to appear slightly distorted especially while running under Windows 98. This should not affect game play. For best results, operate this game program at a lower resolution.

·

· Matrox Parhelia - When running this game program on a computer with the Parhelia card installed, you may experience moments of instability or slow frame rate, especially if you are running the game in higher resolutions. Try playing this game in a lower resolution.

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## 7a. Troubleshooting

Make sure your computer system is free of computer viruses or other similar programs.

1. PROBLEM: The game runs at a "sluggish" pace.

POSSIBLE REASON: The specifications of your processor and/or graphics card may not meet the minimum required specification to ensure satisfactory performance.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- On the Zapper Launcher, click 'Video' and change the Screen Resolution to 640 x 480 x 16.

- On the Zapper Launcher, select 'Video' and make sure High Detail is NOT checked.

- On the Zapper Launcher, click VIDEO and activate Compatibility Mode.

2. PROBLEM: The game is not very smooth.

POSSIBLE REASON: If your computer has a low amount of memory you may experience "disk-thrashing" where your hard disk light flickers frequently.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Close any active Internet connections and applications.

- Exit all other active applications.

- Defragment your hard drive.

- Freeing up space on your hard drive.

- Restart your machine.

3. PROBLEM: I have no sound in Zapper, but I do have it in other applications so there's nothing wrong with my computer!

POSSIBLE REASON: Some video and sound card combinations can occasionally cause problems.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Ensure you have the latest drivers for both your sound card and your video card. Visit the manufacturers web site to download the latest drivers (see section 7c below).

- Your sound card may be busy with another application; exit all other programs and, if this doesn't help, restart your computer.

- Try changing your sound or video card in the Launcher Screen.

4. PROBLEM: I cannot uninstall Zapper because it says it is missing files!

POSSIBLE REASON: Some files may have been manually deleted, which prevents the uninstall function to work properly.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Re-Install the game (see 2b above), then uninstall it.

- Choose REPAIR from the ADD/REMOVE Control Panel.

5. PROBLEM: I cannot get the game to work with my 3D card.

POSSIBLE REASON: You may not have the latest video drivers.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Ensure you have the latest drivers for both your sound card and your video card. Visit the manufacture’s web site to download the latest drivers (see section 7c below).

- Ensure you have DirectX 8.1 or above installed on your machine. You can install it from the Zapper game disk using the Install DirectX 8.1 button on the Launcher screen. You can also obtain the latest version from www.microsoft.com/DirectX

- If you are using a graphics card with a Voodoo chipset you must select the compatibility mode. To do this from the Zapper Launcher, click 'Video' and tick the compatibility mode box.

- Your video card may not have enough memory or in some other way may not meet the minimum specifications required to run this game program. Make sure the video card has a built-in 3D chip set and has the minimum amount of memory.

6. PROBLEM: the Installation program "freezes" before the installation is complete!

POSSIBLE REASONS: Your hard drive is full, an interfering application is running, your hard drive is damaged, or the CD is dirty or damaged.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Make sure that you have at least 415Mb free space on the destination drive.

- Don’t try to install over a network.

- Always exit all other applications before starting the installation program! Some applications that run in the background (like chat programs or anti-virus programs) can also potentially cause problems.

- Make sure you have at least 20Mb free space on your C-drive, as the Installation program needs to use this space for temporary files while installing the game.

- Defragment your hard drive.

- If your computer is sharing drives over a network, consider disabling file sharing first on the drive where you are installing the game or make sure that no one else is accessing your hard drive at the same time.

- Gently wipe off the bottom of the CD with a clean, dry cloth. Be very careful not to scratch the surface of the disk!

- Carefully inspect your CD for scratches or deformations.

- Consider using a CD-ROM drive lens-cleaning disc that can be found at most game retailers.

THEN RE-INSTALL THE GAME AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2B ABOVE.

7. PROBLEM: The game just crashes out to Windows for no apparent reason!

POSSIBLE REASONS: Conflicting programs or system drivers. Overheating computer system. Outdated, incorrect or conflicting drivers for your sound card, video card or even mouse. IRQ conflicts. Unusual memory configuration. Overheating memory. Not enough room for a Windows swap file. Overheating hard drive.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Restart your computer and try again.

- Make sure the ventilation holes on your computer are not blocked.

- Make sure the fan on the CPU chip and any other fan inside your computer is working.

- Make sure you have updated the Windows Operating System by using the Windows Update shortcut found in the START menu.

- Re-Install the game.

- Right-click on 'My Computer' > Properties > Performance > Graphics. There are four different settings here for your 'Hardware Acceleration'. Try all four of these, decreasing or increasing by one step at a time.

- If all the other programs are running correctly and Zapper™ Demo is still not working correctly, contact Infogrames Customer Support (as outlined below under Technical Support).

8. PROBLEM: The game just freezes for no apparent reason!

POSSIBLE REASONS: Other programs are running that are waiting for your input. Multiple key presses may have triggered another program or have paused the game. You may have hit the WINDOWS key, or ALT ESC.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Hit ESC a number of times and see if it resumes. Otherwise, see the possible solutions described under problem (7).

- Manually quit the program and restart the computer.

- Hold CTRL, ALT, DELETE to reveal the Windows Task Manager, highlight Zapper and click the END TASK button, then restart your computer.

9. PROBLEM: I cannot install Zapper.

POSSIBLE REASON: You are running Windows 3.1, Windows NT or Windows 95. You must have Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP installed on your PC for Zapper to function correctly. You may not have enough disc space.

## 7b. Error Messages

MESSAGE: "Unable to start the game..."

REASON: If you get this message it means that there was a problem with setting up the graphics for the game.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Ensure you have installed DirectX 8.1 successfully from the CD.

- Ensure you don't have any other programs running that may be preventing it from running (such as other games).

- Make sure you have the latest drivers (see section 7c below).

- Restart your machine and try again.

- Try different settings for the games resolutions and video options.

- Adjust your display color settings (right-click on desktop > Properties > Settings), to "True Color (16 bit)" and the screen area to "640x480" and try again.

- Check the troubleshooting section and any other sections that may be relevant in this document.

- Reinstall the game and try again.

MESSAGE: "Unable to start Zapper."

REASON: The computer was unable to find the game on the disk.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE STEPS:

- Ensure the Zapper CD is free of scratches and dirt, and is in your computer's CD drive.

MESSAGE: "Unable to start the audio..."

REASON: This message means that the game was unable to begin using the soundcard on your machine.

TRY ONE OR MORE OF THESE:

- Ensure you have a windows compatible soundcard installed and working correctly on your machine.

- Ensure you don't have any other applications that require sound for their main functionality (such as games or MP3 players).

- Restart your machine and try again.

- You can still play the game without a working sound card.

## 7c. Updating Your Drivers

NOTE: While updating drivers is a normal part of maintenance of your home PC, we must stress that all computer maintenance should be carried out by experienced or trained individuals. In addition to the liability restrictions in the End User License Agreement, Infogrames Interactive or its subsidiaries cannot be held liable for any problems that may result from an installed driver.

1) If you're having any GRAPHICAL problems while playing Zapper™ Demo -- before contacting Infogrames Technical Support -- please make sure that you have the latest version of the driver file for your video card. Please see the Windows Documentation for instructions on how to identify your video card and how to update the driver from the Control Panel.

You may need to visit the web site of your video card manufacturer to find and download the most recent version for your video card. Below are some of the web sites for the most common video and sound card manufacturers:

http://www.nvidia.com/ (Quadro, GeForce, TNT, Detonator video cards)

http://www.matrox.com/ (Millenium, Marvel video cards)

http://www.3dfx.com/ (Voodoo cards)

http://www.ati.com/ (Radeon, Rage, XPert video cards)

http://www.creative.com/ (3D Blaster video cards, SoundBlaster sound cards)

These are some other video card, sound card and hardware manufacturers:

http://www.3dlabs.com/ (Wildcat, Oxygen cards)

http://www.asus.com/

http://www.aopen.com/

http://www.guillemot.com/

http://www.hercules.com/ (Thrustmaster peripherals, Hercules cards)

http://www.jaton.com/

http://www.leadtek.com/

http://www.powervr.com/

http://www.quantum3d.com/

http://www.real3d.com/

http://www.rendition.com/

http://www.sis.com.tw/

http://www.tridentmicro.com/

To download the latest version of DirectX, please go to

www.microsoft.com/DirectX (for DirectX 8.1 or newer)

2) If you're experiencing problems with the SOUND, a JOYSTICK or a GAMEPAD in Zapper, consult your Windows documentation for instructions on how to identify your hardware and how to update the driver from the Control Panel.

3) Before contacting the Infogrames Technical Support, make sure you have compiled the following information about your PC. This can be found on My Computer > Properties > General and Device Manager:

- Windows Operating System version

- Processor type

- Amount of RAM

- Amount of free space on your hard drive

- Graphics card manufacturer and model

- Sound card manufacturer and model

## 8. LAST MINUTE UPDATES

* Always make sure you exit Zapper before manually ejecting the Zapper game disc, as your operating system may otherwise freeze or crash your computer. If this happens, simply restart your computer.

## 9. HINTS AND TIPS

· Zapper can hover momentarily if you hold down the HOP (Move) key/button for a few seconds. Use this to avoid landing on enemies.

· Zapper can turn in mid air. Press a directional key/button right after you Super Hop to turn as you hop.

· You can make Zapper jump diagonally if you press the LEFT and RIGHT keys at the same time right after you press HOP.

## 10. TECHNICAL SUPPORT (U.S. & Canada)

SUPPORT

For additional information, please refer to the Zapper™ manual.

Infogrames Interactive has exciting, full and active web sites dedicated to ensure you get the most out of your new games. You can visit us at :

http://www.us.infogrames.com/

Visit and you will discover that Infogrames Interactive web sites contain such things as:

Technical Support, Hints and Tips, Player Contact Information, Software Upgrades, Demos, Interaction, Interviews, Competitions, Chat and Community, Downloadable Themes, and much more. We are constantly updating our web sites so stop by and visit us frequently. With events and new additions planned, you won't want to miss out.

HELP VIA THE INTERNET

Up-to-the-minute technical information about Infogrames Interactive products is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Internet at:
http://www.ina-support.com/
Through this site you’ll have access to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) documents, our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download patches if needed, our Hints/Cheat Codes if they’re available, and an E-Mail area where you can get help and ask questions if you do not find your answers within the FAQ.
Note: In the event we must send you a Hint Sheet, FAQ document, patch or update disc via E-mail, we may require verifiable consent from a parent or guardian in order to protect children’s privacy and safety online. Consent Forms are available at the web site listed above.

HELP VIA TELEPHONE/FAX OR MAIL IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA

For phone assistance, call Infogrames Interactive Tech Support at (425) 951-7108. Our Interactive Voice Response and Faxback system is generally available 24/7, providing automated support and allowing FAQ documents to be faxed to you immediately.
Great News! We’ve improved our Automated Systems so that you can get product-specific Troubleshooting help more quickly. All you need to do is enter the product’s Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to all of our known issues and solutions for this title. The product’s Part # is located in several places (on the CD label, package and/or plastic disc case) and is usually identified by a number such as 04-12345. When prompted by the Automated System, enter the last five digits of your product’s Part #. (For example, Part # 04-12345 would require that you enter the “12345” portion of the number for that product.) Note: Some products simply feature a five-digit Part # without an “04-” prefix.
Live support is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be closed on major holidays.
Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the following information available, and be ready to take notes:
System Make and Model
Processor Type
Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows® 98; Windows® Me)
RAM (Memory)
Video and sound card data and drivers
Any screen or error messages you’ve encountered (and where)
You may also fax in your Technical Support questions or problems to: (425) 806-0480, or write to the address below.

PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURES IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA

In the event our technicians at (425) 951-7108 determine that you need to forward materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) supplied to you by the technician, and your telephone number in case we need to call you. Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed. Send your materials to the following address:
Infogrames Interactive, Inc.
Attn: TS/CS Dept.
13110 NE 177th Place
Suite # B101, Box 180
Woodinville, WA 98072-9965
RMA #:

## A. EULA
Infogrames Interactive, Inc. General End-User License (United States & Canada) June 28, 2001
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LIMITED WARRANTY:
Infogrames Interactive warrants for a period of ninety (90) days following original retail purchase of this copy of the Software that the Software is free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the Software as described in the Documentation. This limited warranty: (i) applies to the initial purchaser only and may be acted upon only by the initial purchaser; and (ii) does not apply to any patch, update, upgrade, modification, or other enhancement provided by Infogrames Interactive with respect to the Software or the Documentation or to any bonus game provided by Infogrames Interactive at no extra charge as part of the Package, which are provided on an AS IS BASIS ONLY. EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THIS SOFTWARE. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BOTH BE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THIS LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY. THESE AND ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, ARE OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
If you believe you have found any such error or defect in the Software during the warranty period, call Infogrames Interactive Technical Support at 425-951-7108 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Pacific Time), holidays excluded, and provide your Product number. If a return is determined as necessary, a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) will be issued to you. Send your original CD-ROM disc, game cartridge or disc, or, if applicable, the executable files that you downloaded, along with the RMA#, a dated proof of purchase, your full name, address and phone number, to Infogrames Interactive, Inc., Attn: TS/CS Dept., 13110 NE 177th Place, Suite # B101, Box 180, Woodinville, WA 98072-9965.
If you have a problem resulting from a manufacturing defect in the Software, Infogrames Interactive’s and its licensors' entire liability and Your exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall be the replacement of the Software, within a reasonable period of time and without charge, with a corrected version of the Software. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of relief, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES, EVEN IF INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE OR ITS LICENSORS ARE ADVISED OF OR AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL INFOGRAMES INTERACTIVE'S AND ITS LICENSORS' AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PACKAGE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, consequential, indirect or exemplary damages, or the limitation of liability to specified amounts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
GENERAL: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Infogrames Interactive and You with respect to subject matter hereof. Any change to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by Infogrames Interactive and You. Terms and conditions as set forth in any purchase order which differ from, conflict with, or are not included in this Agreement, shall not become part of this Agreement unless specifically accepted by Infogrames Interactive in writing. You shall be responsible for and shall pay, and shall reimburse Infogrames Interactive on request if Infogrames Interactive is required to pay, any sales, use, value added (VAT), consumption or other tax (excluding any tax that is based on Infogrames Interactive's net income), assessment, duty, tariff, or other fee or charge of any kind or nature that is levied or imposed by any governmental authority on the Package.
EXPORT AND IMPORT COMPLIANCE: In the event You export the Software or the Documentation from the country in which You first received it, You assume the responsibility for compliance with all applicable export and re-export regulations, as the case may be.
GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION: This Agreement shall be governed by, and any arbitration hereunder shall apply, the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A., excluding (a) its conflicts of laws principles; (b) the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods; (c) the 1974 Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods (the “1974 Convention”); and (d) the Protocol amending the 1974 Convention, done at Vienna April 11, 1980.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or to a breach hereof, including its interpretation, performance or termination, shall be finally resolved by arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted by three (3) arbitrators, one to be appointed by Infogrames Interactive, one to be appointed by You and a third being nominated by the two arbitrators so selected or, if they cannot agree on a third arbitrator, by the President of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The arbitration shall be conducted in English and in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the AAA. The arbitration, including the rendering of the award, shall take place in New York, New York, and shall be the exclusive forum for resolving such dispute, controversy or claim. The decision of the arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and the expense of the arbitration (including without limitation the award of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party) shall be paid as the arbitrators determine. The decision of the arbitrators shall be executory, and judgment thereon may be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing Paragraph to the contrary, Infogrames Interactive shall have the right to institute judicial proceedings against You or anyone acting by, through or under You, in order to enforce Infogrames Interactive’s rights hereunder through reformation of contract, specific performance, injunction or similar equitable relief. For the purposes of this Paragraph, both parties submit to the jurisdiction of, and waive any objection to the venue of, the state and federal courts of the State of New York.