FAQs - MasterSpec Licensing
- What products and services come with a MasterSpec license?
- How are licensed products delivered?
- Can I license individual MasterSpec sections?
- What is a "site" license?
- Can I install MasterSpec on more than one computer?
- I occasionally work from home; can I use MasterSpec there?
- Do I need to renew my license annually?
- Can I license MasterSpec as a manufacturer?
What products and services come with a MasterSpec license?
MasterSpec licensed users receive an initial email that includes a link to a download page:
- MasterSpec master specification text in:
- Word and WordPerfect
- MasterFormat 2004 and 1995
- Supporting Documents in PDF format
- Masterworks™ software
- Updating Instructions
Once users are registered on the ARCOM Web site, they can access:
- Supporting Documents
- Quick-Start Installation Guides
- User's Guide
- Tables of Contents
- Continuing Education Forms
- Product MasterSpec sections
- Latest edition of the SpecPress newsletter
Throughout the license period, users receive several email with links to with new, updated, and revised MasterSpec sections as well as updates to Masterworks.
Your license also includes:
- Complete access to ARCOM's user-only Web site, which features a variety of support services, information resources, and special discounts
- Free AIA, CSI, and ASLA independent study (continuing education) opportunities
- Free technical support
How are licensed products delivered?
MasterSpec libraries are delivered via an email link to a download page.
Can I license individual MasterSpec sections?
Anyone can license and download individual sections from the Online Product Ordering area of this Web site. Current licensed users receive significant discounts on these individual section orders.
What is a "site" license?
A site license is a nonexclusive and nontransferable right (or license) to use MasterSpec solely and exclusively within one organization at the one physical address until the license expires.
Can I install MasterSpec on more than one computer?
You may network MasterSpec so it can be used on other computers within your organization so long as all use is limited to one physical address.
I occasionally work from home; can I use MasterSpec there?
You may make MasterSpec available to individuals who telecommute via a WAN, an Intranet, or other secure electronic means as long as they work for the firm (with the MasterSpec license) at the same physical address.
Do I need to renew my license annually?
Yes. Once you choose not to renew your license, you forfeit the rights to continue using MasterSpec and must return or destroy the system. Your annual renewal fee allows you to continue to receive critical updates that keep your specification system current. Your renewal license also includes upgrades to Masterworks and continued technical support.
MasterSpec Small Project is licensed on a one-time (non-expiring) basis. However, ARCOM updates Small Project approximately every two years, and you can choose whether or not to upgrade. If you do not upgrade, you may continue using the Small Project you originally licensed despite it being an older version.
Can I license MasterSpec as a manufacturer?
MasterSpec content is copyrighted and protected by the AIA. It is intended primarily for use by design professionals in their practice of preparing construction documents for their clients. Manufacturers may obtain individual sections for internal reference use only. These documents may not be copied, edited, redistributed, or used for any other purpose including, but not limited to, preparing product literature or guide specifications.
ARCOM offers the Product MasterSpec program that enables manufacturers to license, edit ,and distribute actual MasterSpec sections. In addition, ARCOM will distribute these custom-edited sections to thousands of MasterSpec users who receive web updates.
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