While we offer a free trial of most features of software: if you do want to sell E-Books that you make using our software, we do require that you register (US $49.95 * (Sales Tax or VAT may also apply - see note at the bottom of this page) one time fee if paid online 2 ) firs You could allow other businesses to insert their name, web site link, or change an affiliate ID - which gives them an extra incentive to pass on copies - helping promote your business or web site Simply create a set HTML files containing the information you want to sell, and then run Activ E-Book Compiler - and you'll have a self-contained Windows Program (".EXE") which users can download and run, to view your E-Book. $49.95 price does NOT include Sales Tax or Value Added Tax ("VAT"). The free trial version of the program allows you to try out the system, and even create E-Books which you can give away as a promotional too Here's how we summarize it in our Legal and Terms Of Use page: " We do not guarantee that any person or business will make a profit as a result of using the information in this publication, or any of the products or services or information that we might provide or link to. If you can create web pages - then you can create and publish E-Book Only if you like the software, and you're ready to start selling E-Books that you create, or want access to the extra features the registered version provides: you can register with total safety and security online. And best of all, our software includes a powerful Rebranding feature, which allows you to set up parts of your E-Book for easy customization. You decide what you want to write in your e-book ...which means your finished E-Book can be totally unique product that nobody else has to offe eBook Compiler Software: create your own eBooks