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For those who haven't heard, SolidWorks has changed their subscription policy, effective 1 January 2016.
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After doing a little digging around, I've discovered some unusual things.
First, this policy changes appears to be a real thing. Second, SolidWorks doesn't want it publicized. I've seen two VAR web sites whose initial publication of this policy change have now been scrubbed! After some probing, this appears to be as a result of a request by SolidWorks that this policy not be broadcast to the world. Instead, the VARs are to contact their customers directly (and NOT broadcast the new policy). Shady, and it puts the VARs in a position where they cannot really defend themselves while enforcing a top-down policy that could well damage their business.
SolidWorks could verify all this conjecture by publishing this new policy in writing. But they aren't doing that. (Hello?)
Rachel York said:All SOLIDWORKS Value Added Partners have been notified of a new late Subscription policy and have begun reaching out to individual customers. Effective January 1, 2016, licenses with expired subscription will be required to pay the subscription cost for the period of time the license was not under Subscription. This change effects all DS SOLIDWORKS products and is consistent with industry norms as well all Dassault Systemes products. For specific details regarding your license, please contact your SOLIDWORKS Value Added Partner.