Copyright

Use Standards Legally: Protect Your Business

Standards are protected by copyright worldwide. Even sharing them internally or externally without a valid license can quickly result in a copyright violation – often unintentionally, but with serious consequences. It is therefore crucial that everyone in the company understands and complies with the legal requirements.

Single-User License: Personal Access to Standards

When you purchase a standard via SNV-Connect, you receive a personal, non-transferable single-user license. This means only the licensed individual may use the document. Sharing it within the company is not permitted.

Standards are protected by copyright and trade secrets. To enable broader usage, corresponding multi-user or network licenses must be acquired. Users are responsible for complying with the license terms – violations may have legal consequences.

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  • Review of rights management and ensuring legal compliance within your company
  • Expert support for all questions related to licensing and copyright
  • Legally compliant licensing of international and national standards collections

Multi-User Licenses: Efficient and Compliant Team Access

For companies that want to provide access to standards for multiple employees, SNV offers two flexible multi-user license models. This enables legal and efficient document sharing while meeting copyright requirements.

SNV Standards Subscription: Simplified Management

With the SNV Standards Subscription, you stay in control: assign access to internal users individually and manage usage with ease. Licensing fees are automatically calculated based on defined parameters – transparent, traceable, and usage-based. Learn more.

Network Licenses: Company-Wide Access to Standards

For broader internal availability, a network license is ideal. It allows you to make standards available via your intranet or document management system. SNV coordinates directly with the rights holders and provides a custom license offer tailored to your structure and standards volume.

Rely on Our Licensing Expertise

Whether it's a single-user, team, or network solution – we support your legal use of standards and manage the entire licensing process – transparent, efficient, and tailored to your needs. Let us advise you and find the optimal solution for your business.

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