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Objective of the Policy
This document aims to outline the discounting process for Young Architects.
This policy overrules and supersedes all previous practices and documents related to the subject of this policy.
Graphisoft may modify, replace, and amend this policy at its sole discretion.
Policy owner
- Tibor Stahl
- Director, Partner Success
Policy champion
- Gergely Kinter
- Partner Success Expert
Version, date
- Version 1.0
- May 2024
Scope of the Process
Policy Applicable Globally
This policy applies to all Graphisoft independent partners and all Graphisoft subsidiaries.
Partners must adhere to the provisions outlined in this policy as stipulated in Section 5.4. of PART 4 (Business requirements) of the Partner Agreement, containing the Partners' obligation to follow Graphisoft's policies and guidelines.
Appropriate governance bodies will regularly monitor compliance with these policies, and the results will be reviewed.
1. THE POLICY
1.1 Executive Summary
In alignment with the ongoing strategic shift to a subscription-driven business, Graphisoft has decided to transition the Young Architect ("YA") offering of Archicad, previously made available as a discounted perpetual commercial license, to a subscription model.
This shift serves several important objectives, all geared toward optimizing our processes and serving our Customers better, meaning:
- reducing the number of our product types in "offline" environments
- ensuring traceability of issued discounts provided to Customers
- promoting transparency
- optimizing the revenue stream of both Graphisoft and Graphisoft Partners by maximizing subscription-based income
This YA offering is designed to ease financial barriers for those who have recently graduated as an architect/interior designer and are entering the architectural and interior design or construction field.
It provides a one-off discount to support our community's next generation of professionals.
1.2 Principles
Eligibility and Application
Who can apply for a YA discount, and when?
Recent graduates within three years of graduation (from the issue date of degree/diploma) and employers hiring recent graduates within the same timeframe are eligible for the YA discount. If the Employer applies for a YA discount, the employed graduate is no longer eligible to apply.
Discount rate and eligible product types, pricing
How much is the YA discount, and which product is eligible for the YA discount?
A general 20% discount applies to 1-year and 3-year Archicad Collaborate Subscriptions purchased in the Graphisoft Store.
The 20% discount shall always be applied to the Customer Price published in the Graphisoft Store at the initial purchase and/or renewal.
Duration of the YA discount
For how long can the YA discount be given?
The YA discount can be provided for a maximum period of three years, either by purchasing a 1-year Subscription and renewing it up to two times or purchasing a 3-year Subscription from the start.
Number of YA Subscriptions per user
How many licenses per user can be purchased with a YA discount?
Each eligible user is entitled to purchase a single subscription with a YA discount. Users who have previously purchased a YA perpetual license do not qualify for this discounted Subscription offering.
How do I request the YA discount?
A Graphisoft Partner can request a YA Discount by filling out the necessary coupon code request form and the documents listed below in Section 2, and and submitting them to the Graphisoft DealDesk. It is the task and responsibility of the Graphisoft Partner to verify the eligibility of the Young Architect and/or his/her Employer for the YA discount.
What if the Employer requests the YA discount — what is the process?
Graphisoft Partner and Graphisoft SE will process the personal data of the Young Architect to perform the contract for delivering the Subscription under the Young Architect program. It is the task and responsibility of the Graphisoft Partner to ensure compliance with the relevant Data Protection laws during the processing and transferring of the aforementioned personal data. Graphisoft SE's data processing is regulated by the Graphisoft Privacy Policy.
The discount can be redeemed through Graphisoft Store at the time of purchase.
The validity of the coupon code is limited to 30 calendar days.
2. CONTROLS AND DELIVERABLES REQUIRED FOR COMPLIANCE
Documentation Required
What documentation is required to claim the YA discount?
To request the YA discount, eligible individuals must provide the following documentation to the Graphisoft Partner:
- For recent graduates
- a fully completed Young Architects Discount application form
- a copy of the diploma obtained within three years
- For employers of recent graduates (if the employer company claims the discount and makes the purchase)
- copy of the employee's diploma obtained within the last three years
- document transferring the right to request the YA discount to the Employer: Annex 1.b – Young Architect Discount Entitlement Transfer Agreement
- employer's written certification of the employment of the eligible individual at the time of applying for the YA discount: Annex 1.b - Employer's Declaration
3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Graphisoft Partners Responsibilities
What are the responsibilities of Graphisoft Partners?
- Obtain necessary documentation, verify its validity, and sign it.
- Submit the complete application form to Graphisoft (DealDesk)
4. EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY
Exceptions to this policy require solid business justification. The Policy Owner must approve such an exception in advance and list of exceptions must be maintained by the Policy Champion.