HP Policy: Proof of a Software License

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List the valid forms of proof of software license for HP Integrity servers, HP 9000, HP e3000, and Alpha and VAX systems.

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You must be licensed for each software product you use. Proof of a software license is the documentation that demonstrates that you are validly licensed to use a software product.

The following items are accepted as proof of a software license. The holder of one of these items is considered the licensee pending validation by HP.

For HP 9000, HP Integrity and HP e3000 licenses, an original version of any one of the following:

1. HP Invoice listing software license or listing a hardware model which includes embedded software licenses
2. HP-UX and MPE/iX License Certificate
3. HP Support Agreement
4. Software License Transfer Authorization
5. Authorized Reseller Invoice of Sale

For Alpha and VAX standard licenses, an original version of any one of the following:

1. License PAK (Product Authorization Key)
2. License Certificate
3. Digital/Compaq/HP invoice listing the software license or listing a hardware model which includes embedded software licenses
4. HP accepted and approved relicense form (national or international)
5. Sublicense agreement from an Authorized Reseller
6. Invoice listing the software license from an Authorized Reseller

The original License Agreement document is accepted as proof of a software license for HP's shrink-wrap license agreements. For these products, the holder of the shrink-wrap license is considered to be the licensee provided the shrink-wrap license agreement was acquired through legal means.

In case the information contained in this policy conflicts with a signed terms and conditions agreement between HP and the customer, the signed terms and conditions will govern, with respect to subject matter. This policy may change at any time without notice.