On Tue, 31 Jul 2001, David S. Cargo wrote: > What little I know about contract law would indicate that is isn't > legally valid (anybody who knows better please correct me). For a > valid contract there must be an offer, consideration, and acceptance. > "Consideration" is usually interpreted as "money." If there is no > consideration, then there is no binding agreement. > > Of course, good will is always welcome, and as long as everybody is > reasonable about things, there is no need to call in the lawyers. MAPS has some high-priced lawyers working for them, so I'd imagine they've double-checked that this will do as they desire.. -- Nate Carlson <natecars at real-time.com> | Phone : (952)943-8700 http://www.real-time.com | Fax : (952)943-8500