Common use of Option License Server on Licensee’s Premises Clause in Contracts

Option License Server on Licensee’s Premises. If Licensee installs the license keys for the Licensed Software on a server located on Licensee’s premises (“Premises”), Licensee shall be responsible for the installation of the Licensed Software on the hardware platforms and operating systems (“Designated Equipment”) located at Licensee’s facility identified in the applicable offer or order confirmation. Upon expiration of any current license term, AF at its sole discretion may change the availability of the Licensed Software for Designated Equipments with one hundred and eighty (180) days advance written notice to Licensee. Licensee may submit to AF a written request to change the Designated Equipment. Such request shall specify both the former and the future Designated Equipment including serial number and processor type and may be accepted by AF at its sole discretion. Licensee is required to give written certification to AF that the Licensed Software is no longer Used on the former Designated Equipment. Any further Use of the Licensed Software on the former Designated Equipment by Licensee shall entitle AF to charge an additional license fee. In case the former Designated Equipment is a license server AF shall be entitled to charge license fees for each and any Floating License related to such license server. Operating the License Server as a virtual machine is explicitly prohibited. A separate license is required for each License Server. The licenses are stored in a special license file and must be saved in the installation directory. The AF license validity period is limited by contract and by technical measures.