Confusion over purchasing 3DS Max 7 Non Commercial

[]V[]essenjah · Post by **[]V[]essenjah** » 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!

Nitrofox125 · Post by **Nitrofox125** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:29 am

I buy all my educational discount stuff from www.creationengine.com , I don't know what the price difference is though.

Kyouryuu · Post by **Kyouryuu** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 3:22 pm

I've gone through Creation Engine too. They shipped it quickly.

Actually, a lot of colleges have software ordering departments that can help you with this sort of thing. As a result, I didn't really have to deal with the paperwork. I needed to provide a FAX of my student ID card and then pay the department the amount Creation Engine charged.