Microsoft Open License Charity FAQ

The Microsoft Open Charity License program allows non-profit organisations to purchase multiple software licenses--instead of multiple software packages--at reduced prices. To qualify for the Open Charity License, an organisation must qualify as a charitable organisation.

Instead of buying a new package of software for each computer in your organisation, with Microsoft Open Charity License, you need to only purchase one complete software package, and then purchase enough licenses to cover the remaining amount of computers.

You can participate in the Open Charity License option with as few as five Microsoft licenses. Microsoft Open License saves you money by not including disks and documentation. You pay for the license rights, not the expense of additional packaging. Or, if you don't have media for the software you want to install Open License gives you options. You may purchase one legal copy of retail product or order the disk and documentation set when you place your license order.

You may purchase the disk and documentation set when you place your license offer.

To qualify for the Open Charity program, organisations must be approved in New Zealand by the IRD as a charitable organisation for income tax purposes.  Organisations must demonstrate their tax status with documentation before they can open an Open Charity License agreement.

To order licenses through the Open Charity License option, contact your preferred Microsoft Open Charity Reseller.

Review the licensing website for information on specific programme details, licensing briefs, and other resources. Or you can call Microsoft Services on (0800) 800 004, Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. 

Customers in the Open License program can use the eOpen tool to view information on their license authorisation, purchases and license history. In addition, you can work with your Reseller for assistance with questions, status, additions or changes to your agreement.