What is the Macromedia
Academic Transactional License Option (ATLO)?
The Macromedia Academic Transactional License
Option (ATLO) is a program of discounts for volume purchasing
of Macromedia software, upgrades, subscriptions, technical
support, and training sold to K12 schools, colleges, and
universities in the United States and Canada. Each Macromedia
product is given a point value. The discount you receive
is determined by the total number of points of each individual
order, or transaction: the greater the size of the order,
the greater the discount level. The ATLO is one of three
volume-license offerings available to education customers
as part of the Macromedia Volume License Program.
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Ive purchased through
the ATLO before. Have any features and benefits been added
recently?
Yes. Recent changes in the ATLO include
the following:
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An additional discount level is now
available: Level E, for customers who purchase Macromedia
products totaling 1,000+ points |
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Additional discounts are available
on server software products |
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Macromedia online courses accumulate
points along with your order for software, upgrades,
subscriptions, and technical support |
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Are other license
options available from Macromedia?
In addition to ATLO, a variety of other
license options are available to education customers as
part of the Macromedia Volume License Program. Higher-volume
purchasers will want the additional discounts and program
features included in the Premier
Education Program (PEP) (currently available in the
U.S. only). K-12 customers seeking school-wide use of Macromedia software will find that the K-6 Site License and Studio, meet the needs of both elementary and secondary schools.
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What are the major
features of the ATLO?
The Academic Transactional License Option
offers significant discounts over boxed-product prices.
The level of discount is determined by the size of the individual
order, and no contract is required. Customers can mix and
match Macromedia software, upgrades, subscriptions, technical
support, and training.
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What is the minimum
purchase requirement through the ATLO?
Education customers can purchase through
the ATLO with orders as low as 10 points. This translates
to from two to five software licenses, based on their individual
point values.
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Are both Apple Macintosh
and Microsoft Windows applications included through the
ATLO?
Customers may mix and match any Macromedia
product platform, as well as upgrades, Subscriptions, technical
support, and training.
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What will I receive
with my ATLO order?
Youll receive the following with your ATLO order:
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Right-to-copy licenses in accordance
with the license purchase |
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One multi-user serial number per product
family, per platform The Macromedia End User License
Agreement (as applicable) for both software and technical
support purchases |
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One CD which ships per product, per
platform with each order |
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Is the ATLO similar
to licensing programs offered by other companies?
The ATLO program is similar to components
of other licensing programs that are considered industry-standard.
Our program increases efficiency by allowing end users to
get Macromedia licenses using their usual purchase method.
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Can I mix and match
Macromedia products to reach program levels?
You can mix and match Macromedia products
and platforms through the ATLO to reach various discount
levels.
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Can the licenses
I purchase be allocated to a different platform?
No. If you need more licenses for a particular
platform, you need to purchase licenses specifically for
that platform.
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Do customers use
the same part numbers for products purchased through the
ATLO as for regularly purchased products?
No. Unique SKUs (part numbers) exist for
each product at each ATLO program discount level. Each order
receives a new serial number. Subscriptions associated with
a given order expire two years from the date of that order.
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Do all products available
through the ATLO have point values?
The vast majority of offerings available
through the ATLOincluding full licenses, subscriptions,
and most technical supporthave points assigned. However,
product CDs and documentation, as well as some support offerings,
do not.
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Does Macromedia offer
cross-platform upgrades?
No. Upgrades must be purchased for the same
platform as currently owned licenses.
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What products and
services are available for purchase through the ATLO?
Through the ATLO, customers can purchase
Macromedia software products, upgrades, Subscriptions,
technical support, and training, as well as additional
CDs and documentation sets that are needed beyond those
included with each order (one CD ships per product, per
platform with each order).
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Which Macromedia
products are offered through the ATLO?
All Macromedia products are available for
sale through the ATLO. The product list and the point assignments
for each product are subject to change. For a current list
of products and prices, you can contact your local Authorized
Education Reseller or download the current list of Macromedia
products and prices. We strongly suggest that you obtain
a valid quoteincluding a quote expiration datefrom an
authorized Macromedia reseller before making a purchase.
Download
Education SKUs & Product Point Assignments - PDF file (104KB)
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How much of a discount
can I receive on software?
Discounts vary by program level and product
selected. For a current list of products and prices, you
can contact your local Authorized Education Reseller.
Download
Education SKUs & Product Point Assignments - PDF file (104KB)
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Is technical support
discounted?
Technical support offerings are not discounted,
but they are assigned points to help customers achieve a
higher program leveland therefore a higher discount on
their software purchases.
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Are Macromedia Software
Subscriptions offered through the ATLO?
Macromedia Software Subscriptions are available
as part of the ATLO program.
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What is a Macromedia
Software Subscription?
Macromedia Software Subscription coverage provides the
assurance that a school always has the latest version of
the Macromedia software. Updates are automatically sent
upon release, ensuring that youre using the latest and
greatest technology from Macromedia. Additionally, Software
Subscriptions enable schools to more easily budget and avoid
costly individual software upgrade purchases. This extremely
beneficial program provides a two-year Subscription period
for education customers.
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The two-year Subscription coverage
period begins with the initial product-purchase date,
and expires on the last day of the month after the two-year
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The purchase of a Subscription is optional. |
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If a Subscription is purchased, it
must be purchased with the software license. |
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Renewal Subscriptions can be purchased
up to three months prior to the Subscription expiration
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When renewing any Subscription, customers
should renew all licenses covered under the Subscription
at the same time. |
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If I have a Macromedia
Software Subscription and a new version of a product is
released, how do I receive my new software?
Once a new version has been released, we’ll ship the
appropriate software directly to the original “Ship
To” contact person on the purchase order (unless the
customer has notified Macromedia that the contact person
has changed). You may then install the current release up
to the number of licenses with active coverage. Subscription
customers receive a Macromedia Volume License Program Certificate
that includes:
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Right-to-copy licenses in accordance
with the license purchase |
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One new multi-user serial number per
product family |
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The Macromedia End User License Agreement
(as applicable) for both software and technical support
purchases |
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One CD at no charge The upgrade
is issued on a license-exchange basis. This means
that your upgrade license is in exchange for use
of the previous version. Using two versions of the
software on a given computer requires two licenses.
The ATLO does not offer coterminous Subscriptions
or Subscription pro-rating. If you prefer to have
all your Subscriptions on the same renew schedule,
you should consider the Premier
Education Program (PEP), which is designed for more global license
management.
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What are the limitations
on the use of the Macromedia software products in my school?
Macromedia software sold to education customers
is for use in qualifying K12 educational and higher education
institutions. Education Editions of Macromedia products
may be used for instructional purposes by students, teachers,
and faculty, but may not be used for any commercial or revenue-generating
activities. Software may be installed only on school-owned
computers.
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May we load the software
on mobile computers that students use at home?
Yes, as long as the computers are owned
by the school. We also offer aggressive education pricing
on Macromedia products for purchase by both students and
faculty for use on their personally owned computers. To
purchase or receive additional information, contact your
Authorized Education Reseller.
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May I purchase training
through ATLO?
Yes. Online courses are available for purchase
from the Macromedia eLearning Center and Macromedia University.
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Are curriculum materials
available from Macromedia?
Macromedia as a wide variety of curriculum materials available for both K-12 and Higher Education. All of these materials may be purchased in North America in the Macromedia Education Online Store. Many of these materials are also available through Macromedia Authorized Academic Resellers or through our curriculum publishing partner, Course Technology, by calling (800) 648-7450 or by ordering online.
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How many discount
levels are available for ATLO?
The ATLO has five point-based discount levels. A point
break is the number of points you need to purchase your
individual order at a specific discount level. The following
point breaks have been established for each discount level:
| Program Level |
Point Breaks |
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10 to 99 points |
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100 to 199 points |
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200 to 499 points |
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500 to 999 points |
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1,000+ points |
Education customers wishing to order software and subscriptions
with a total point value of 3,000 or more should check the
additional discounts and features available through the Premier
Education Program (PEP).
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Does a specific products
point value increase at the higher program levels?
The point value of each product remains
the same at any level.
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How does a customer
purchase products through the ATLO?
Customers may purchase through Authorized
Education Resellers or directly through Macromedia Sales
by calling 888-939-2545 and selecting option 2.
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Does Macromedia charge
for CDs and documentation?
We don’t charge for the initial CD
which ships per product, per platform with each order.
However, if you order additional CDs and documentation,
you’ll be charged a nominal fee.
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What if I want additional
CDs and documentation? Can I order them?
You can order additional CDs and documentation
kits as separate items for a nominal fee.
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Can I purchase more
CDs and documentation kits than licenses for any given product?
You may purchase only as many CDs and documentation
kits as the number of licenses you have purchased per product.
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How does Macromedia
ensure that educational institutions use only the number
of software products that they have been licensed to use?
We may audit you and your records relating
to your copying and use of the licensed software—no
more than once yearly and during ordinary business hours,
after giving reasonable advance notice—for the purpose
of confirming your compliance with your certificate. Should
we choose to conduct an audit, either party may elect that
this audit be performed—on the behalf of Macromedia—by
an independent party reasonably acceptable to both parties.
You will allow auditors onsite within a reasonable period
of time, not to exceed 20 calendar days from the date of
the
audit notification. If this audit reveals a shortfall in
payment, you agree to immediately pay Macromedia the then-current
suggested retail price for each copy or installation beyond
the number of licenses purchased by you. If this audit
reveals a shortfall in payment of more than 5%, you will
(in addition to paying Macromedia the past-due amounts
set forth above) reimburse Macromedia for the direct out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in conducting this audit.
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What is the Macromedia
Volume License Program (MVLP) freight policy?
All MVLPorders are shipped from our warehouses
using a two-day service (such as Federal Express second-day
service) or an international equivalent. Resellers are responsible
for adding freight charges to their purchase orders.
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What is the return
policy?
For the purposes of the MVLP, Macromedia
will honor the warranty of the End-User License Agreement.
Otherwise, Macromedia will not accept returns for MVLP
orders. The only exception to this no-return policy will
be for product exchanges on order entry errors corrected
within 30 days of receipt of incorrect product.
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