- Can I put the software on machines in a lab shared with non-Designer AA students?
- The EULA says that I can use Designer AA software in my courses. Does the word “course” refer to individual courses or entire courses of study?
- Can a non-University affiliated organization like a computer club purchase a Designer AA Membership for use by its members?
- That’s great! So if my organization has some students and I purchase a Designer AA Membership, does that mean that I can distribute Designer AA software to all of my organization members?
- What if I am a commercial organization with a legal Designer AA Membership distributing Designer AA software to my students and faculty only – can they do commercial work with the software?
- What if I build a new software product for an academic research project. Can I sell the product commercially after the project is completed?
- Can I transfer machines with Designer AA software to non-Designer AA member departments in my University?
(Q) Can I put the software on machines in a lab shared with non-Designer AA students?
(A) Sure, but the EULA is still applicable. If a lab is only accessed by member students and faculty, administration of the EULA is a relatively simple process. If you desire to put Designer AA software in a shared lab, we recommend that you only do it if you think you can enforce the EULA. For example, if a shared lab at a university has machines outfitted with Windows obtained from an OEM vendor and is accessed by Geography Students and Art Students covered under a Designer AA agreement, the administrator may feel very comfortable that they can enforce the EULA. Since Windows was purchased via an OEM vendor, they will be legal for use by both parties (Geography and Art students) and the Geography Students will probably have little interest in using the technical offerings of Designer AA.
(Q) The EULA says that I can use Designer AA software in my courses. Does the word “course” refer to individual courses or entire courses of study?
(A) Both. The EULA is global and thus designed to be used in many different countries with many different languages and educational systems. The two main scenarios for this case are:
Non-VIDA majors taking VIDA courses. For example: in the case of an Geography major taking a class in Design, the word “course” refers to an individual class taken by a student whose major field of study is not VIDA related. Designer AA tools may be accessed and used for VIDA classes by all students regardless of their major field of study. We do not require the students to de-install Designer AA software upon completion of the class, but please remember that the Academic only, non-commercial usage rights always apply to Designer AA software. Therefore, we notify our students and faculty that the easiest way to ensure compliance for non-VIDA majors is to install Designer AA software over a legally purchased Operating System.
VIDA majors taking Non-VIDA courses. For example: in the case of a Design major taking a class in Geography to fulfill her degree requirements. Designer AA tools and software may be accessed and used by Students pursuing VIDA-related degrees for all of their VIDA courses.
(Q) Can a non-University affiliated organization like a computer club purchase a Designer AA Membership for use by its members?
(A) Sure, as long as the organization has one or more members who are currently enrolled in or teaching course(s) in Visualization, Illustration, Design, or Art.
(Q) That’s great! So if my organization has some students and I purchase a Designer AA Membership, does that mean that I can distribute Designer AA software to all of my organization members?
(A) Unfortunately, not. We restrict the use of Designer AA software to students and faculty currently taking or teaching VIDA courses.
(Q) What if I am a commercial organization with a legal Designer AA Membership distributing Designer AA software to my students and faculty only – can they do commercial work with the software?
(A) No. Usage of Designer AA software is always limited to non-commercial academic use regardless of the channel it was obtained from.
(Q) What if I build a new software product for an academic research project. Can I sell the product commercially after the project is completed?
(A) Sure, but only after you and all other members of your project team purchase commercial licenses of all products used to make the product.
(Q) Can I transfer machines with Designer AA software to non-Designer AA member departments in my University?
(A) Sure, but the EULA that you de-install the software prior to transfer. If Designer AA software products are transferred to a non-Designer AA department, it’s likely that their subsequent use will fall outside the terms and conditions described in the EULA.