Synopsys Customer Transactions Overview

Commercial Transactions FAQ

Customers of Synopsys Software Licenses:

• Order your software from Synopsys through a Synopsys Purchasing Agreement provided by your Synopsys account representative.
• The Purchasing Agreement sets out all of the business terms relevant to your order.
• Your order is governed by the legal terms found at the End User Software Licenses and Maintenance Agreement link, unless a master agreement is executed.
• Should you have any questions about your order, contact your sales representative and refer to the Purchasing Agreement Reference Number, located at the top of your Purchasing Agreement.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys End User Software Licenses and Maintenance Agreement, click here.
To view the latest version of the Synopsys Use and Compliance Data policy, click here.
 

Synopsys License Models:

• The Purchasing Agreement sets out all of the business terms relevant to your order, including software being licensed and the license type.
• As an example, if you purchase from Synopsys a one year license to use Synopsys Software on 1 million lines of your code base (an LOC License), the Purchasing Agreement will include the LOC count, your code base name, the one year term, and the price.

To view the latest definitions of license types offered by Synopsys, click here.
To view the latest version of the Synopsys Line Count Guidelines, click here.
To view the latest version of the Synopsys Product Package Overview, click here.
 

Customers of Synopsys Subscription Services:

• Order your subscription services from Synopsys through a Synopsys Purchasing Agreement provided by your Synopsys account representative.
• The Purchasing Agreement sets out all of the business terms relevant to your order.
• Your order is governed by the legal terms found at the Terms of Service link, unless a master terms of service agreement is executed.

Should you have any questions about your order, contact your sales representative and refer to the Purchasing Agreement Reference Number, located at the top of your Purchasing Agreement.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Terms of Service, click here.
To view the latest version of the Synopsys Terms of Use, click here.
 

Synopsys Software Development Kit:

Synopsys offers a Software Development Kit as described in the following Software Development Kit Addendum to the Product License Agreement

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Software Development Kit Addendum, click here.
 

Purchasing Maintenance Services:

• When purchasing a license to Synopsys Software for a one, two or three year term, the maintenance fee is included in the fee set out in your Purchasing Agreement, unless otherwise stated.
• Maintenance services are subject to the Standard Maintenance Service Terms.
• Synopsys also offers On-Site Support Services, which are also purchased under an Purchasing Agreement.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Standard Maintenance Service Terms, click here.
 

Purchasing Subscription Maintenance Services:

• When purchasing Subscription Maintenance Services for a one, two or three year term, the maintenance fee is included in the fee set out in your Purchasing Agreement, unless otherwise stated.
• Subscription Maintenance Services are subject to the Standard Subscription Maintenance Service terms.
• Synopsys also offers On-Site Support Services, which are also purchased under a Purchasing Agreement.
   

On-Site Support Services:

• Synopsys offers On-Site Support Services (such as installation, integration, and training) under an Purchasing Agreement and / or Statement of Work.
• Ask your account representative for On-Site Support Services rates.
• The On-Site Support Services are subject to the On-Site Support Services terms and conditions.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys On-Site Support Services terms and conditions, click here.
 

Professional Services:

• Synopsys offers professional services under a Services Purchasing Agreement and / or Statement of Work.
• Ask your account representative for professional services rates.
• The Services are subject to the Professional Services Agreement terms and conditions.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Professional Services terms and conditions, click here.
 

Evaluations of Synopsys Software:

• Synopsys offers a free short-term evaluation of all of its product offerings.
• If you are interested in trialing our software, ask your sales representative or contact us.
• All evaluations are governed by the terms of our Evaluation License Agreement.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Evaluation License Agreement, click here.
 

Academic Institutions:

• If you are an academic institution, consider participating in the Synopsys Academic Program.
• Software licensed under the Academic Program is subject to the Academic License Agreement.

For more information on the Synopsys Academic Program, click here.
To view the latest version of the Synopsys Academic License Agreement, click here.
 

Acceptable Use Policy:

• Your use of our forums and customer portals are subject to our Acceptable Use Policy.

To view the latest version of the Synopsys Acceptable Use Policy, click here.

Hosted Services Addendum

Synopsys offers hosted services as designated in an applicable Purchasing Agreement. 

To view latest version Synopsys Hosted Services Addendum, click here.