Confusion over purchasing 3DS Max 7 Non Commercial
Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:32 pm
Ok, some people have tried to tell me to go out and buy the non commercial version of 3DS Max 7 off from Journey Ed. Well, I noticed a small error and I sent them this message. Anyway, maybe some of you can help clarify this as well.
Hey,
I am currently a home school student and I am interested in the non-acedemic version of
3DS Max 7 non commercial.
This is the item:
http://www.journeyed.com/itemDetail.asp?T1=53034843N
Now according to Purchase Requirements, non acedemic versions of software have an uppercase
"N" at the end of the order code.
The item number is: 53034843N
Thus this item is non acedemic. Also note that it states that student ID is not required
correct?
Now, note that this item:
http://www.journeyed.com/itemDetail.asp?T1=52064843N+F
Also known as item number: 52064843N F
Is a 1 year version of this software. Note that it states that you require a signed
agreement.
Ok, now look at both items and look below where it states "Purchase Requirements".
On both it states this:
"Requires a signed Autodesk/Discreet License Agreement form. Academic products are not for
commercial use. Products include on-screen and print education disclaimers & print banners.
For security purposes all products have a software lock and may contain limited term
licenses. All products have a 30-day temp install and must be authorized by Autodesk to
complete licensing.
UPGRADES
Academic upgrades, students must be original purchasers and provide current verification as
well as current serial number. Commercial upgrades require proof of purchase of previous
academic version and it must be registered in same name of commercial purchaser.
Autodesk/Discreet Application Agreement "
Ok, this doesn't make any sense....
What you are saying is that I do not have to sign an agreement with you, but I do have to
sign an agreement with Autodesk to buy it? This agreement has you verify that you are a
degree seeking student, a faculty member, or a K-12 student and that you can verify that you
are. Wouldn't that make this software acedemic software when you have stated that it is not?
Or, is the requirement to sign this agreement solely for upgrades?
Also, if I CAN purchase this software without signing this agreement (being that I am home
schooled not enrolled in college, K-12, or a faculty member), does this mean that when I get
this software home, that Autodesk will lock my software because I did not sign this
agreement before I made my purchase?
Anyway, I believe an error needs to be corrected in order to make this clearer to the
customer. Please clarify this with me. Thanks!