Macromedia Volume License Program

Commercial and Government Volume License Options

The Macromedia Volume Licensing Program (MVLP) offers flexible licensing solutions that help Corporate and Government customers save time and money.

Education customers can also benefit from education pricing, curriculum, professional development, and partnerships exclusively for educators through seperate offerings.

Benefits

License management - The MVLP provides an easier way to purchase and track your licenses
Cost savings - Significant savings can be achieved on your purchase of Macromedia products and services
Mix and match - To simplify the purchasing process, cross-product offerings are available
Subscriptions - The purchase of subscriptions ensures that you will always have the latest version of our award-winning products

Volume Licensing

Macromedia, Inc., has been acquired by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The combination of Adobe and Macromedia provides customers with a powerful set of solutions for creating, managing, and delivering compelling content and experiences across multiple operating systems, devices, and media. As a benefit, Macromedia Volume License Program (MVLP) customers can now purchase through the Adobe Open Options (AOO) program. Visit http://www.adobe.co.uk/aboutadobe/openoptions/main.html for information on AOO and how to purchase the combined company's products and services.

Adobe will end of life the MVLP program, as a part of the consolidation of programs and services, effective March 31, 2006. Until this time, the MVLP program will continue to be available on a transactional basis only.

Macromedia is now Adobe. Learn more ›

	Base Volume License Option(BVLO)	High Volume License Option(HVLO)
Description	The Base Volume License Option (BVLO) is intended for smaller, regional volume customers. This regional, points-based, commercial option provides a low point of entry with one level of discount, making it easier than ever for customers to qualify for volume licensing. Customers of ANY size can purchase through the BVLO within their region by placing an order between 10 and 99 points.	The High Volume License Option (HVLO) is intended for mid to enterprise level customers. This worldwide, points-based, commercial option provides six levels of discount, rewarding customers for larger purchases. The HVLO allows multinational customers to purchase licenses at one volume purchase level worldwide, rather than having to qualify regionally.
Availability	BVLO customers can purchase within their region with a vaild membership number with no contract required. The BVLO does not provide global purchase benefits.	HVLO customers may benefit from worldwide HVLO levels of discount with a vaild membership number with no contract required. For example a customer who qualifies for Level D in Europe would also qualify for Level D in the United States.
Product Point Assignments	Our award-winning products, subscriptions, technical support and training offerings have been assigned points. These points, multiplied by the quantity purchased, yields total points on an initial order - placing a customer into a particular level of discount. The following is a short list of products and their point values. vlo_points_uk.pdf(136KB)
Program Levels	The following point break has been established for BVLO. A point break is the number of points you need in order to enter a given program level. Program Level / Point Break A / 10-99	The following point breaks have been established for each program level within HVLO. A point break is the number of points you need in order to enter a given program level. Program Level / Point Break B / 100-199 C / 200-499 D / 500-749 E / 750-999 F / 1000-1249 G / 1250 +
Discounts by Level	Discount curves vary by product and by region. Discounts may increase by level (Level C discount is typically higher than Level B discount, etc). However, there are some products where the same discount is in place across all the levels. Technical Support, for example, has the same price across all levels.
Order Minumum	There is a 10-point minimum to qualify for BVLO	There is a 100-point minimum to qualify for Level B of the HVL0
Reorder Minimum	0 points for reorders with a valid membership number	0 points for reorders with a qualifying membership number
Volume Purchase Level	Under both options, the total points on a customer’s initial order determine the volume purchase level.
Advancing to the Next Level	If a BVLO customer places one unique purchase order that would qualify for a higher level, the higher level is honored.	If an HVLO customer places one unique purchase order that would qualify for a higher level, the higher level is honored. Order examples are provided in the attached FAQ. vlo_faq_uk.pdf (147KB)
Affiliate Enrollment	Affiliate Enrollment is not offered within the BVLO.	HVLO customers can also enroll their qualified Affiliates under their HVLO membership. Affiliates of a company may purchase under a parent company's MVLP membership provided that the Affiliate meets the following definition, “An ‘Affiliate’ shall mean a corporation, partnership or venture, in which End User owns at least 50% or more of the outstanding common stock or voting interest of such entity.” HVLO customers must complete the attached Affiliate Enrollment form and attach it with a qualifying Purchase Order for an Affiliate purchase. mvlp_affiliate_enroll_form.pdf(93KB)
Software Subscriptions	Macromedia offers software subscription for purchases made by BVLO and HVLO customers. The software subscription offering entitles the customer to free version upgrades (for example, an upgrade from version 4.0 to 5.0), updates (for example, from 5.1 to 5.3) and bug fixes during the active subscription period. A software subscription period is two years. Some important notes on software subscriptions: Customer subscription coverage begins with the initial product purchase date and expires on the last day of the month after the two-year anniversary date. The purchase of a subscription is optional. If a subscription is purchased, it must be purchased with the license. Subscription renewals can be purchased up to 90 days prior to the subscription expiration date. Customers will be advised of their renewal opportunities well in advance of the subscription expiration. To learn more about renewing your MVLP subscription plan contact Macromedia or your reseller. Only software upgrades for the products covered by software subscription are included, no additional software is included.
Technical Support	Bronze, Silver and Gold level technical support is also available through the BVLO and HVLO. Contact your local Macromedia Reseller or Distributor for a complete list of products and pricing.
Deliverables	One of the primary benefits of licensing is that customers receive the right mix of media. For example: a customer initially ordering 100 licenses of Dreamweaver will automatically receive: The MVLP License Certificate to include: — A unique program membership number — “Right to copy” licenses in accordance with the license purchase — One multi-user serial number per product family also in accordance with the license purchase. — Terms and Conditions Software Download note: Both the MVLP License Certificate and Software Download are provided separately via email. Customers may purchase documentation or CDs for a nominal fee at quantities not to exceed the number of licenses purchased. Documentation will not be shipped unless specifically ordered since all documents are available on the software CD.
Shipping Method	Any physical MVLP orders are shipped from our warehouses using a 2-day service such as Federal Express 2nd day service or an international equivalent. Macromedia will ship MVLP orders directly to end users and send shipping details to the distributor.
Procurement	End users may purchase software via the MVLP from an authorised Macromedia reseller. All end user information, including the end user deployment email address, must be included on the purchase order submitted to Macromedia.
Returns	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.
FAQ	The BVLO and HVLO FAQ answers frequently asked questions. Read it to find detailed information about program levels, discounts, order requirements, subscription purchases, eligibility and more. vlo_faq_uk.pdf (147KB)