northern european channel kick-off 2007 © 2006 autodesk license compliance?

Northern European Channel Kick-off 2007 © 2006 Autodesk

License Compliance?


Agenda

• Autodesk EULA

• License Usage Type

• Subscription Benefits


What is the EULA ? Purpose?

• Agreement between Autodesk & End-user

• Governs how the end-user should use our

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How do we find the EULA ?


License Grant

2.1 License Grant. Autodesk grants You a non-sublicensable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use … Software and User Documentation in the Territory in which you acquire the Software, … within the scope of the License Parameters.


License Parameters – License Types

2.2.1 Standalone (Individual) Version

one license and one serial # installed on one computer

2.2.2 Multi-Seat Standalone Version

Multiple licenses tied to one serial # for products installed on multiple computers

2.2.3 Network Version

Multiple licenses tied to one serial # and dynamically allocated to multiple computers; dynamic license pool; license borrowing from the server up to the maximum number of concurrent users


License Parameters – Educational, Student and Evaluation Versions

2.2.4 Educational Institutional Version. … may only be used for educational purposes and no other purpose

2.2.5 Student Version. … may only be used for personal learning purposes and no other purpose.

2.2.6 Evaluation Version (demo, trial or NFR). … may only be used for commercial evaluation and demonstration and not for competitive analysis, or commercial, professional or other for-profit purposes


Upgrades

2.3 Upgrades

Upgrades available only to registered users Previous version must be deleted/destroyed within 120 days

Autodesk may request proof of deletion/destruction


Permitted Actions: Backup

Installation of 1 backup copy permitted regardless of license type (Standalone or Network)

For Standalone Version backup copy to be accessed only if : original not working and Unable to otherwise access the Software

For Network Version backup copy to be accessed only if : primary server is not working and unable to otherwise access the Software


Permitted Actions: Use Away from Work Location

• Only for Standalone & Multi-Seat Standalone Versions

• For each permitted number of copies, one (1) copy away from work location can be installed provided that

Second Computer : Is owned or leased by company and not employee Is not a server and is a PC

Additional copy of Software : Is used for work while away from usual work location Is used by same employee

only 1 copy is accessed at any one time

Work

Home Backup


Prohibited Actions - Transfers

3.2.3 Transfers. You may not distribute, rent, loan, lease, sell, sublicense or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the Software and User Documentation without Autodesk prior written consent

Refer to Transfer of License Policy


Prohibited Actions :Hosting or Third Party Use

3.2.4Hosting / Third Party Use

You cannot install or access or allow installation or access of the Software + User Documentation over the internet. No Citrix!!

VPN Access for Network Versions not prohibited


Prohibited Actions – Use outside of Territory

3.2.9Use Outside of Territory. You may not access the Software or User Documentation outside of the Territory

Territory: country in which you acquire the Software if country of purchase = EEA country, Territory = EEA

EEA (European Economic Area) = 27 EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland


Who is the beneficiary of the License?

2.1: “Autodesk grants YOU a … license …”

Who is “YOU”? The individual who reads and accepts the EULA The legal entity for whom the individual accepts the EULA


Can I allow my subsidiaries to access the Software?

RULE: NO: Autodesk license is entity based Subsidiaries cannot use the Software purchased by parent. No “pool of licenses”

EXCEPTION: GNUL (Global Network User License – min. 50 seats)

EEA License Project for Major Accounts on hold


Can I allow Third-Parties to access the Software? Third Parties

Commercial Users IT Service Providers

RULE: NO

EXCEPTION: Third Parties may be granted access in limited circumstances: only for the benefit of EU and on EU facilities solely for installing & maintaining the Software at EU locations, providing support services, fulfilling obligations


Can I use the Software outside of the country of purchase?

RULE: NO: Autodesk license is territorial and can only be used in the country of purchase

EXCEPTIONS: if Software purchased in the European Economic Area (27 EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway & Switzerland) use is authorized in any EEA country

GNUL If EU under Subscription temporary use outside of the country of purchase for 90 days


Can I sell or transfer my Software?

RULE: NO (EULA 2.1 and 3.2.3) unless Autodesk prior consent No transfer for Educational, Student and NFR

EXCEPTIONS: TOL Policy - 7 Permitted Free Transfers of Licenses

Company sale (1), merger (2) and acquisition (3) Parent company to Subsidiary – if Major Account (4) Dissolution of a Partnership (5) Privatization of license owner (6) Donation to non-profit organization (7)

Individual transfer approval in limited circumstances


Can I purchase an Educational Version for my Training Center?RULE: Institutional Version of the Software cannot be used for commercial, professional, commercial training or other for-profit purposes. This rule also covers educational institution who offers evening courser for professionals.

Exception: Universities that offers full time degree seeking courses and charges for it.

Scenario above assumes not ATC and using Education Version


Subscription BenefitsWhat is Home Use?

Johan NymanSubscription ManagerAutodesk Northern Europe.


Home Use


Permitted Actions: Use Away from Work Location

• Only for Standalone & Multi-Seat Standalone Versions

• For each permitted number of copies, one (1) copy away from work location can be installed provided that

Second Computer : Is owned or leased by company and not employee

Is not a server and is a PC

Subscription Customers gets more !!

Work

Home Backup

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Raise issue of simultaneous raids of same company, work location and job site


Home Use - What is it?

Home Use is an exclusive benefit for Subscription customers that allows their employees to install a second copy of software at a second location away from the office. Home Use licenses must be used by the same user who uses an office copy and the total amount of licenses must not be more than they have purchased.


Home Use - What is it?

Some Conditions

Produce work for the employer Own education or training needs Commercial licenses(NOT Educational or “NFR” Not for Resale) Most Autodesk products are eligible (LT – Verticals)Current Subscription contract


Home Use - How Does It Work?

Stand Alone Licenses

Contract Manager/Software Coordinator complete a few steps

1. Accept the Ancillary Services Agreement

2. Use the original Autodesk media, then use the existing serial number to obtain the appropriate authorization code.

3. No approval needed, although you must accept the Ancillary Service terms for Home Use on Subscription Center.


Home Use -Network LicensesContract Manager/Software Coordinator complete a few steps

1. Accept the Ancillary Services Agreement

2. Complete the online Home Use Application and submit to Autodesk for approval

3. If approved, Autodesk will issue a 13-month time bound standalone license based on the network license.


Home Use - How Does It Work?

Where do I find all the details?

The Home Use links are easily found in the Subscription Admin navigation:


Previous versions


“Certain Conditions”

Per Legal Terms and Conditions

Can only use previous versions legally

owned

Only use of same product on Subscription

Cross grades are excluded

Can not exceed number of seats on

subscriptionThese conditions are being enforced by customer facing Authorization teams


Example ABC Architects has the following products

AutoCAD Architects 2008 - 65 licenses on Subscription

History

63 seats ADT 2007

48 seats ADT 2006

44 seats ADT 2005


Exceptions

Interim Fix – From December 3

Application (all exceptions to the Legal

Terms and Conditions must be in writing)

Evaluation - Long term fix


Document on OTW Activation [email protected] Pre-approval – If “YES” to all below criteria, the exception is pre-

approved. Go straight to activate

Previous Version Exception

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