Licence legality

Are used software licences legal?

Reselling used software is legal in Spain and the EU when its conditions are met. - The basis is the exhaustion principle under Spain’s Intellectual Property Law, Royal Legislative Decree 1/1996. - It is also recognised by the Court of Justice of the European Union in UsedSoft v Oracle, 3 July 2012, C-128/11. - The first sale must have taken place in the EU or EEA with the rights holder’s consent, for a fee and with a permanent right of use. - The first buyer must have made their copies unusable; Licendi takes care of these requirements. - Registration with the manufacturer and its consent to resale are not legally required. If anything is unclear, contact us through the chat on licendi.com or at info@licendi.com.

Where do Licendi licences come from?

Keys mainly come from used licences and volume-licence agreements. - Many used licences become available when companies consolidate, merge, change systems or close. - Another source is volume-licence agreements that are split for individual resale. - Splitting and individual resale was accepted by the Munich Regional Court, 4 April 2008, 30 O 8684/07. - It was also recognised by the Hamburg Regional Court in 2006, 315 O 343/06. - Used software does not wear out: it is the same software as a new copy. If you need more help, use the chat on licendi.com or email info@licendi.com.

Audits, support and updates

Used-licence buyers receive the same support and update services as first buyers. - Buying used software does not change the software: it does not wear out and is the same as a new copy. - Buyers receive the same support services as first buyers. - They also receive the same update services. - Several Licendi customers have passed manufacturer audits. - Licendi can provide reference customers on request. For any questions, support is available through the licendi.com chat and at info@licendi.com.

The difference between a product key and a licence

A key activates software, but the licence is formed when you install it and accept the manufacturer’s terms. What each concept means - Licendi sells product keys used to activate software. - The catalogue includes Windows, Microsoft Office, Windows Server and other server products, antivirus and security products, PC tools, games and subscriptions. - A product key is not, by itself, the software licence. - The licence is formed when you install the software and accept the manufacturer’s terms of use. - The licence is intended to activate one device and has no time limit while it remains on that same device. During installation Keep the email containing the key, download link and instructions while installing the software. Follow the process for the product you purchased and accept the manufacturer’s terms when they are presented. If any concept is unclear, ask us through the chat on licendi.com or email info@licendi.com.