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License question

License question

License question

(OP)
I have a question about licensing.
Can my SolidWorks license be sold? Or is it illegal?

RE: License question

To my knowledge a SWx license can not be transfered

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RE: License question

Quote (SolidWorks Help):

This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale.
    
1.A.    Grant of License.  SolidWorks grants to you a nonexclusive nontransferable license to use the Software and the printed and/or electronic user documentation (the "Documentation") accompanying the Software in accordance with this Agreement.

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Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: License question

I believe the licenses can be transferred in the case of company buyout, etc., but otherwise not.  So, to my understanding, if I sold my business, the SolidWorks license would be included as part of the deal.

Check with your VAR if in doubt.

Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all.  And awe trumps reason.

RE: License question

I have been involved in several acquisitions, and each time the CAD licenses went over to the "new" company, no problem.  As for selling licenses, VAR's are authorized to do that; end users are not.

RE: License question

(OP)
Thank you for all your help. I really appreciate it.

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