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The Microsoft Open License Charity program allows eligible nonprofit organizations to acquire multiple software licenses—rather than multiple software packages—at reduced prices. You need only purchase one complete software package and enough licenses to cover the remaining amount of computers.
Qualifying for Microsoft Open License Charity To qualify for the Open License Charity program, charitable organizations must be qualified §501(c)(3) organizations as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must demonstrate their tax status with documentation before they can open an Open Charity License agreement. Open Charity licenses may not be exported outside the United States, nor to affiliates outside the United States.
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Microsoft Licensing Options
Microsoft licenses software three primary ways: Full Packaged Product Full Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed, shrink-wrapped software. Licenses for this type of software are acquired through retail outlets. Original Equipment Manufacturer Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and System Builder software licenses are acquired when you buy a computer with software legally preinstalled. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows® are examples of this type of software. Volume Licensing Microsoft Volume Licensing programs may be the right choice for your organization if you need multiple copies of Microsoft software. Volume licensing is a flexible and economical way to acquire from five to thousands of licenses for software. |
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