Josh2000
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Q: What can I legally do with old Apple software?

Hi -

I've been going through closets and found packages of Apple software that I have purchased, installed and used -  but haven't used in years and don't intend to again.  I'm talking about Logic Studio V2.0 Final Cut Studio HD V7.0 and Final Cut Express HD.

 

Can I sell these used packages legally? 

Will the new owner be "blocked" from using the same registration number I used even though I've uninstalled the software?

 

Thanks for any insight on the issue.

 

Josh

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), Mac OS 9.0.x, Intel i7, 15inch

Posted on Dec 25, 2014 1:55 PM

by David Harbsmeier,Solvedanswer
David Harbsmeier David Harbsmeier
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A:

Here's part of the SLA from FCS 2 (other versions are virtually the same): http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/finalcutstudio2.pdf

 

3. Transfer. You may not rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute or sublicense the Apple Software. You may, however, make a one-time permanent transfer of all

of your license rights to the Apple Software to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer must include all of the Apple Software, including all its

component parts, original media, printed materials and this License; (b) you do not retain any copies of the Apple Software, full or partial, including copies

stored on a computer or other storage device; and (c) the party receiving the Apple Software reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this

License. All components of the Apple Software are provided as part of a bundle and may not be separated from the bundle and distributed as standalone

applications.

 

Updates: If an Apple Software update completely replaces (full install) a previously licensed version of the Apple Software, you may not use both versions of

the Apple Software at the same time nor may you transfer them separately.

 

NFR (Not for Resale) Copies: Notwithstanding other sections of this License, Apple Software labeled or otherwise provided to you on a promotional basis

may only be used for demonstration, testing and evaluation purposes and may not be resold or transferred.

 

Academic Copies: If the Apple Software package has an academic label or if you acquired the Apple Software at an academic discount, you must be an

Eligible Educational End User to use the Apple Software. "Eligible Educational End Users" means students, faculty, staff and administration attending and/or

working at an educational institutional facility (i.e., college campus, public or private K-12 schools).

 

 

So, while it states you cannot sell the software, it doesn't specifically ban you from charging the other party a "transfer fee."

Posted on Dec 25, 2014 6:51 PM

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  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Dec 25, 2014 2:07 PM in response to Josh2000
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    Dec 25, 2014 2:07 PM in response to Josh2000

    Yes, you can sell them. You should plan to include the disc on which they came along with copies of any serial numbers required. Such old software is probably not worth much. You should check on eBay to see what prices are posted there for similar titles. None of that old software is likely to run on an Intel Mac, so you have a rather small market.

  • by David Harbsmeier,Solvedanswer

    David Harbsmeier David Harbsmeier Dec 25, 2014 6:51 PM in response to Josh2000
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    Dec 25, 2014 6:51 PM in response to Josh2000

    Here's part of the SLA from FCS 2 (other versions are virtually the same): http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/finalcutstudio2.pdf

     

    3. Transfer. You may not rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute or sublicense the Apple Software. You may, however, make a one-time permanent transfer of all

    of your license rights to the Apple Software to another party, provided that: (a) the transfer must include all of the Apple Software, including all its

    component parts, original media, printed materials and this License; (b) you do not retain any copies of the Apple Software, full or partial, including copies

    stored on a computer or other storage device; and (c) the party receiving the Apple Software reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this

    License. All components of the Apple Software are provided as part of a bundle and may not be separated from the bundle and distributed as standalone

    applications.

     

    Updates: If an Apple Software update completely replaces (full install) a previously licensed version of the Apple Software, you may not use both versions of

    the Apple Software at the same time nor may you transfer them separately.

     

    NFR (Not for Resale) Copies: Notwithstanding other sections of this License, Apple Software labeled or otherwise provided to you on a promotional basis

    may only be used for demonstration, testing and evaluation purposes and may not be resold or transferred.

     

    Academic Copies: If the Apple Software package has an academic label or if you acquired the Apple Software at an academic discount, you must be an

    Eligible Educational End User to use the Apple Software. "Eligible Educational End Users" means students, faculty, staff and administration attending and/or

    working at an educational institutional facility (i.e., college campus, public or private K-12 schools).

     

     

    So, while it states you cannot sell the software, it doesn't specifically ban you from charging the other party a "transfer fee."