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The Adobe Volume Licensing Program is a points-based program of discounts for volume purchasing. Every time you make an Adobe Volume Licensing purchase, you earn points (one point is equivalent to approximately one U.S. dollar). This point system enables Adobe to use a common terminology worldwide, regardless of currency.

The size of your order determines the exact program level and pricing, and specific licensing options are available to commercial, education, nonprofit and government customers. Please contract your Account Executive or the Zones Licensing Business Desk 800.418.9663 or email at software.licensing@zones.com for details.

Adobe Volume Licensing At a Glance


  Adobe Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP) Adobe Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) Adobe Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2
Description The CLP is a two-year membership program that offers the most significant savings on Adobe volume licenses.
  • Significant savings
  • Quick and easy ordering
  • All orders during the term accumulate points, leading to deeper discounts
  • Affiliates worldwide can receive the same discount level and contribute to your purchase points total
  • Favorable renewal terms
  • Streamlined licensing administration and record keeping
With Adobe's TLP, your organization can take advantage of volume pricing with one easy purchase.
  • Savings over retail
  • Increased discounts as your order increases
  • One license certificate for all your serial numbers, units, platforms, and product licenses
  • No agreement to sign or negotiate
  • No minimum order quantity required
  • Timely notifications of new upgrades with Upgrade Plan
  • One place to keep track of your Adobe licensed software
Organizations that are committed to Adobe Technology and want to standardize on the same version of Acrobat or Creative Suite across their entire organization.
  • Most substantial discounts of any AVL program
  • Predictable pricing for three years
  • Annual true-ups for adding additional licensing while minimizing administrative overhead
  • Ability to apply point accrued from EA 2 purchases to increase CLP discount levels
Member Profile Midsize to Large Organizations Small Organizations Medium to Large Enterprise Businesses, Creative Agencies or Organizations
Base for Program Initial order plus additional orders set discount level for two years 1 Point entry level Initial order plus additional orders set discount tier for three years
Volume and Discount Levels CLP discounts are provided according to the following levels for commercial, education, and government members.

Minimum Points

Commerical
Level 1: 25,000
Level 2: 100,000
Level 3: 300,000
Level 4: 1,000,000

Education
Level 1: 5,000
Level 2: 50,000
Level 3: 100,000

Government
Level 1: 25,000
Level 2: 300,000

As the number of points increases in a single transaction, the discount level improves. Discounts are provided in the following levels.

Minimum Points

Commerical
Level 1: 1
Level 2: 2,500

Education
Level 1: 1
Level 2: 2,500

Government
Level 1: 1

Enterprise Agreements utilize two different criteria to establish a price level
  • Use CLP Discount Level if you have a CLP membership
  • Use the EA Level 1 if you do not have a CLP membership
Minimum Points

Commerical
Discount Level 1
Discount Tier 1 - 100 M&S Units

Government
Discount Level 1
Discount Tier 1 - 100 M&S Units

Minimum Order 25,000 points per enrollment 1 Point Minimum initial purchase of 100 new upgrade or upsell licenses of Adobe Acrobat or Creative Suite with Maintenance and Support (M&S)
Reorder Minimum 1 Point 1 Point Minimum initial purchase of 100 new upgrade or upsell licenses of Adobe Acrobat or Creative Suite with Maintenance and Support
Customer Agreement No; Online Enrollment is acceptance of terms of for non-negotiated deals. Negotiated deals require written agreements. No Yes; Online Enrollment is acceptance of terms of for non-negotiated deals. Negotiated deals require written agreements.
Membership Terms End of month two years after enrollment N/A EA Term begins on the day that Adobe Accepts the customers effective date and be active for 36 months (to the day) from that day
Web Based license Tool Included
Reorder Terms Two Years None Annual True-Up
Multi-Platform Not on all software Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite
Electronic Software Delivery (Select Products Only) Included
Location Coverage Worldwide Within Region Worldwide
Online Processing Yes - Online ordering
New Licenses Yes
Subscriptions (Upgrade Plan) Optional - Can include qualified organizational subgroups, departments, and majority-owned subsidiaries worldwide Optional Included
Technical Support Annual support plans for each product at an additional purchase Required Enterprise Maintenance and Support for all products covered under EA 2
Payment Upon Ordering Three annual installments at the start of the agreement to the first year anniversary to cover Year 1, on the first anniversary to cover year 2 and the second to cover year 3
Return Policy No




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