Note: This table intended as a general guide to AEShareNet licences. For the full legal details refer to the Full Licence Comparison Table.
| AEShareNet-C | AEShareNet-E (a) | AEShareNet-S | AEShareNet-P | AEShareNet-U | AEShareNet-FfE |
| Commercial Licence | End-User Licence | Share and Return | Preserve Integrity | Unlocked Content | Free For Education |
Licence Period: |
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| Agreed term from 1 month | Agreed term from 1 month | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual | Perpetual |
Territory: |
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| Agreed term can be anywhere | Everywhere, except where specified. | Everywhere | Everywhere | Everywhere | Everywhere |
Exploitation / Supply Rights: |
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| Customisable | End user licence - can be used but not exploited | Shared use - encourages re-use | Integrity preserved | Unrestricted use | May be used freely but not exploited |
Licensing: |
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| Fees/royalties may apply | End user licence; fees/royalties may apply | Instant Licence no licence fees |
Instant Licence no licence fees |
Instant Licence no licence fees |
Instant Licence free for educational purposes |
Offer mechanism: |
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| Licensor registers; licensee negotiates/ accepts | Licensor registers product list; licensee selects items and quantities. | Licensor applies mark, licensee uses | Licensor applies mark, licensee uses | Licensor applies mark, licensee uses | Licensor applies mark, licensee uses |
Enhancements: |
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| Enhancements (if permitted) vest in original owner | Enhancements (if permitted) vest in original owner | Enhancements vest in original owner | Enhancements not permitted | Enhanced version vests in licensee | Edited versions permitted for educational purposes only. |
Example: |
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| Learning resources | Software, books | Learning resources | Industry standards, curriculum | Professional development materials | Website, policies and general information |
(a) The AEShareNet-E protocol was approved by the Board on 19 February 2004.