{"id":59648,"date":"2026-07-02T15:53:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.software-reuse.eu\/thank-you-very-much\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:53:28","slug":"thank-you-very-much","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.software-reuse.eu\/en\/thank-you-very-much\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank you very much"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gradient-row\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank you very much for your inquiry!<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will get back to you right away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit our <a href=\"\/?page_id=16070\">store<\/a> or read all about used software on the <a href=\"\/?page_id=39752\">Software ReUse Blog<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><div class=\"padding-three-bottom sm-padding-three-bottom xs-padding-three-tb\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Coverage of Software ReUse \u2013<br \/>\n, Austria's leading provider of used software<\/h2>\n<\/div>[vc_raw_html]W2xvZ29zaG93Y2FzZSBjYXRfaWQ9IjI2IiBkb3RzPSJmYWxzZSJd[\/vc_raw_html]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\" vc_custom_1651582751150 row-equal-height row-content-middle\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row hcode-row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  vc_custom_1605537049156 vc_col-sm-6 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\" vc_custom_1605537049156 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><h2>Licensing Consulting for Used Software from Microsoft-Certified Consultants<\/h2>\n<h3>We offer non-binding advice on the legal purchase of used software<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to buying and selling software licenses, we offer a comprehensive range of consulting services for small and large businesses. Every company has different requirements depending on its line of business, size, and future prospects\u2014we help you chart the right course when it comes to software. Under<a href=\"\/?page_id=27\">the \u201cFacts\u201d<\/a>menu tab, you\u2019ll find a wealth of useful information on the legal landscape, license transfers, and choosing the right software. Our <a href=\"\/?page_id=105\">FAQ<\/a> section provides answers to frequently asked questions. For any other inquiries, please don\u2019t hesitate to send us a <a href=\"\/?page_id=1343\">contact request<\/a>!<br \/>\nYou can also download our one-pager, <strong>\u201c6 Benefits of Used Software.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n[vc_btn title=\"Unverbindliche Beratung\" style=\"flat\" shape=\"round\" css=\".vc_custom_1763644022699{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}\" el_class=\"primary-button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fcalendly.com%2Fsoftware-reuse%2Fpersoenliches-beratungsgespraech|title:Kontakt|\"][vc_btn title=\"6 Benefits of Used Software\" style=\"flat\" shape=\"round\" css=\"\" el_class=\"secondary-button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.software-reuse.eu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F12%2FSWR-Onepager-DE-V2-2.pdf|title:Vorteile%20gebrauchter%20Software|target:_blank|\"]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-6 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_video link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/uPw7arYqvpw\" el_width=\"70\" el_aspect=\"916\" align=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1763643979278{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Mag. Stefan Tauchhammer, MBA<\/strong><br \/>CEO Software ReUse<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\" vc_custom_1651582744619\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  vc_custom_1581187246887 vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\" vc_custom_1581187246887 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><div class=\"padding-three-bottom sm-padding-three-bottom xs-padding-three-tb\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our clients<\/h2>\n<\/div>[vc_raw_html css=\".vc_custom_1608026560598{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}\" el_class=\"client-logo-slider\"]W2xvZ29zaG93Y2FzZSBjYXRfaWQ9IjI1IiBhdXRvcGxheT0iZmFsc2UiIGRvdHM9ImZhbHNlIl0=[\/vc_raw_html]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"gradient-row\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Principle of Software Reuse:<\/h2>\n[vc_single_image image=\"11400\" img_size=\"full\" alignment=\"center\" css=\".vc_custom_1607342201445{padding-top: 16px !important;}\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  vc_custom_1581282046709 vc_col-sm-2 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\" vc_custom_1581282046709 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-8 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_empty_space height=\"24px\"]<h2>Buying Used Software \u2013 Questions and Answers<\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n[vc_tta_accordion style=\"flat\" shape=\"round\" c_icon=\"chevron\" active_section=\"1\"][vc_tta_section title=\"How does Software ReUse&apos;s business model work?\" tab_id=\"1512743225442-544b2c1a-7e05e5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>We are a software remarketer operating throughout Europe, which means we <strong>buy and sell used software<\/strong>, primarily from major vendors such as Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, and Quark. This enables companies <strong>to save up to 75% on costs<\/strong> or to make use of untapped resources in the form of unused software licenses. <strong>We would also be happy to advise you<\/strong> on how to optimize your software license purchases.  Contact us.<\/p>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What does \u201cused software\u201d mean?\" tab_id=\"1512743225495-9c9b1dcc-22b5e5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>Strictly speaking, the term \"used software\" is misleading, because software consists of bits and bytes and therefore cannot wear out. In this case, \"used\" simply means that the software is not being used for the first time and does not come directly from the manufacturer. Other than that, it's just like new. That's one of the advantages of used software!<\/p>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Is it legal to buy and sell used software?\" tab_id=\"1512743276114-60670e38-2edee5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>Definitely yes. The sale of used software is legal throughout Europe. On July 3, 2012, the European Court of Justice ruled as follows: \u201cA software manufacturer cannot prevent the resale of its \u2018used\u2019 licenses, which enable the use of its programs downloaded from the Internet, (\u2026) even if the license agreement prohibits subsequent resale.\u201d You can find more detailed information on this topic on our page <a href=\"\/?page_id=90\"> \u201cLegal Basis for Used Software.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"How is the software tested?\" tab_id=\"1512743276979-2c6b9113-b665e5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>We purchase only from <strong>trusted sources<\/strong> that must confirm to us that the software is no longer in use.<br \/>\nWe inspect the<strong> data storage media<\/strong> to ensure they are <strong>in good condition<\/strong> and readable.<br \/>\nFurthermore, we verify whether the <strong>software<\/strong> has been <strong>registered with the manufacturer<\/strong> and carry out a <strong>legally compliant license transfer<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThese three steps ensure that the software can <strong>be used without any issues<\/strong> in your business!<\/p>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"What do I receive when I order a used volume license from Software ReUse?\" tab_id=\"1512743277869-efa4e927-92ece5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>Depending on the type of license you ordered, you will receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Original license keys or serial numbers (MAK and KMS)<\/li>\n<li>Original owner's information, contract details, and declaration of cancellation<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Data storage medium (if applicable or ordered separately)<\/li>\n<li>Invoice and Delivery Slip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Am I entitled to updates and support for used software?\" tab_id=\"1552321703591-d98c5d17-ba2de5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<p>Even with second-hand software, you retain the rights of the original purchaser. If the used version is eligible for updates, you also retain the right to purchase an update. The same applies to maintenance.<\/p>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Where can I buy used software?\" tab_id=\"1645452102332-9b15fc06-3452e5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<p><span class=\"\">It is recommended that you purchase used software only from reputable providers that have been in business for several years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Software ReUse has been transferring used software licenses since 2011\u2014without any objections from the software manufacturers. We provide all the documents you need in accordance with the 2012 European Court of Justice ruling. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Where can I buy used business software?\" tab_id=\"1645452104001-9ff19474-b929e5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Companies are frequently audited by software vendors. To avoid costly retroactive licensing fees or even legal issues, proper licensing is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Software ReUse stands for transparency\u2014we disclose all documents related to the acquired software licenses. These typically include the original purchaser\u2019s cancellation statement, contract numbers, and other essential contract components. This allows you to clearly demonstrate, in the event of an audit by the software vendors, that you have properly licensed your used software. Thanks to this transparency, we have been transferring used software without any objections from the software vendors since our founding in 2011. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Where can I sell used software?\" tab_id=\"1645452104850-01332d9e-9f0ee5a6-62ae3480-6884\"]<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<p><span class=\"\">It is advisable to sell used software to resellers who already have extensive expertise in this complex field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Have you switched to the Microsoft subscription model? Software ReUse pays top prices for your software licenses that you no longer need. Even if you\u2019ve taken advantage of the \u201cUpgrade from Software Assurance\u201d discount, you\u2019re still legally permitted to sell your licenses. <a href=\"\/?page_id=172\">Contact our team<\/a> to get an evaluation of your license portfolio. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]<p>You can also find more detailed information about used software on our pages regarding <a href=\"\/?page_id=90\">the legal basis<\/a> or <a href=\"\/?page_id=95\">license transfer<\/a>. We\u2019ve also summarized <a href=\"\/?page_id=101\">all the benefits<\/a> of trading in used software, and we\u2019re here <a href=\"\/?page_id=224\">to help you with a software audit<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-2 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\" vc_custom_1607508772717\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Interested in buying or selling software for your organisation?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cta-buttons hcode-inner-row\"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\" data-front-class=\"col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_btn title=\"Zum Shop\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.software-reuse.eu%2Fen%2Fshop%2F|title:Zum%20Shop|\" el_class=\"primary-button\"][vc_btn title=\"Unverbindliche Beratung\" el_class=\"secondary-button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.software-reuse.eu%2Fen%2Fcontact%2F|title:Unverbindliche%20Beratung|\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you very much for your inquiry! 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