QSR Agreement Overview

• 1. Agreement Details
  • 1.1 Product full name
  • 1.2 Product owner
  • 1.3 Product supplier
  • 1.4 Agreement Period
  • 1.5 Institution Commitment Period
• 2. Eligible Sites
• 3. Background Detail/Community Evaluation
• 4. Products Covered
• 5. Product Description
• 6. Platforms
• 7. Requirements
• 8. Institution Evaluation Copy/Exhibition Licence
• 9. Licence Type
• 10. Personal Licences
• 11. Post Termination of Agreement Period
• 12. Product Documentation
• 13. Right to Copy Documentation
• 14. Training and Training Materials
• 15. System Releases, New Versions and New Functionality
• 16. Initial Consultancy/Support
• 17. Pricing
• 18. Payment Terms
• 19. Method of Delivery of Product
• 20. Web Addresses
• 21. How to Order

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1. Agreement Details

1.1 Product full name

• NVivo 8
• XSight 2
• NVivo 9 Server

1.2 Product owner

QSR International Pty Ltd
651 Doncaster Road
Doncaster
Victoria 3108
Australia

1.3 Product supplier

QSR International Pty Ltd

1.4 Agreement Period

This is a five year Agreement commencing 1 July 2007 and terminating 30 June 2012. Institutions may participate at any time during that time and will be bound until the end of their chosen three or five year Institution Commitment Period, which may extend beyond the termination of the Agreement Period.

1.5 Institution Commitment Period

Sites will be committed for a three or five year period commencing from the date indicated on the Licence (Schedule 4)

2. Eligible Sites

This Agreement is available to  Higher and Further Education, Research Councils, Associated Sites in the United Kingdom and Third Level Institutions in Ireland.

3. Background Detail/Community Evaluation

This Agreement has been negotiated by Eduserv in response to a need within the Education community.

4. Products Covered

• NVivo 8 (NVivo 9 is being released October 2010)
• NVivo 9 Server add-on
• XSight 2

5. Product Description

NVivo 8

Nvivo 8 analyses audio, video, pictures, and documents.  If you need to handle very rich text based information, where deep levels of analysis on both small and large volumes of data are required, NVivo 8 is your solution. It removes many of the manual tasks associated with analysis, like classifying, sorting and arranging information, so you have more time to explore trends, build and test theories and ultimately arrive at answers to questions.

NVivo 8 Highlights:

• Import, sort and analyze audio files, videos, digital photos, Word, PDF, rich text and plain text documents.
• Work with transcripts or work without them, analyzing material straight from audio and video files.  Or create transcripts or text files in the software as you go.
• Work with material in any language and choose to work with an English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese or Japanese user interface.
• Query your data with a powerful state-of-the-art search engine.
• Graphically display project information, connections and findings using models and charts.
• Share files and findings with colleagues who don't have NVivo, using HTML web pages.
• Merge separate projects and still identify which work was completed by each team member.

NVivo 9 is being released in October 2010.  For details, please click here.

NVivo 9 Server

NVivo Server 9 allows teams to work with projects stored on a server. Each team member will be able to work in the project at the same time from their own computer. The Chest Agreement for the Server option is based on a server running on a single processor and includes 6 named or 2 unnamed Client Access Licences (CALS).  For details, please click here.

XSight 2

If you’re conducting research, it’s likely you’re also under pressure to deliver answers, evidence and advice in the shortest possible timeframe. XSight is a sophisticated workspace that enables you to work through your information and get to your analysis faster.

XSight 2 Highlights:

• Customise the user friendly interface to suit your working style.
• Capture your ideas visually with 'maps', just like you would on a flip chart or whiteboard.
• Query your data with our powerful, state-of-the-art search engine.
• Use 'tags' - XSight's answer to highlighter pens - to capture and highlight information.
• Take a fresh look at your project - zoom in, zoom out, or drill down.
• Build reports and presentations with ease.
• Work in virtually every language.

6. Platforms

Both NVivo 8 and XSight 2 are developed for use on PCs.

7. Requirements

NVivo 8

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	1GHz Pentium III-compatible processor	1.6GHz Pentium III-compatible processor or faster
Memory	256MB RAM	512MB RAM or more
Display	800 x 600 screen resolution	1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher
Operating system	Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4	Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later (including 32 bit Windows Vista and 64 bit Windows Vistavia WOW64.)
Hard disk	Approximately 700MB of available hard-disk space	Approximately 1GB of available hard-disk space
Other	CD-ROM required (except for digital downloads)	Internet connection for software activation

XSight 2

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	600MHz Pentium II-compatible processor	1.2GHz Pentium III-compatible processor or faster
Memory	128MB RAM	256MB RAM or more
Display	800 x 600 screen resolution	1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher
Operating system	Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4	Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later (including 32 bit Windows Vista and 64 bit Windows Vistavia WOW64.)
Hard disk	Approximately 300MB of available hard-disk space	Approximately 300MB of available hard-disk space
Other	CD-ROM required (except for digital downloads)	Internet connection for software activation

8. Institution Evaluation Copy/Exhibition Licence

You can test QSR’s NVivo 8 or XSight software for yourself with a free trial version. This is fully functional software that can be used for a 30 day period. Download it from the QSR website at www.qsrinternational.com

9. Licence Type

Site licence with normal Eduserv General Terms and Conditions of use. Copying of the Software is allowed at any licensed Institution for use in accordance with the General Licence Conditions for Software. 

The Eduserv General Terms and Conditions entitle Authorised Users to use the software off-campus on PCs owned by either the institution or themselves. The restictions on use and distribution of the software still apply when used in this way.

Users are allowed to use the Licensed Products off-campus on computers owned by either the Licensed Institution or themselves. However, such use and distribution of the Products remains governed by Schedule 4 Part 2 – General Licence Conditions of the Agreement and any User using the Products must have signed a copy of Schedule 4 Part 4 – Copyright Acknowledgement Form of the Agreement, or a similar generic document provided by the Licensed Institution, to say that they have been informed of, and will abide by, the obligations therein.

Use of Products outside the territory of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland by Users from Licensed Institutions temporarily working outside that territory is allowed provided the Licensed Products are only installed on the Users personally owned computers or on computers provided to them by the Licensed Institution. Users are responsible for preventing third-party use whilst they are outside the territory and for ensuring that Products are not loaded onto any other machine whilst they are outside the territory. They must also still conform to the terms, conditions and restrictions on use stipulated in this Licence. Users making use of Products outside the territory of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland may do so for a period of up to three months.

Use of Products outside the territory for any longer period is not allowed, save but by specific written authorisation from QSR. Such authorisation may be by letter, fax, email or similar method of electronic communication and shall be communicated to an applicant User by QSR direct.

10. Personal Licences

Only site licences are available under this agreement. If you would like to purchase a personal licence for NVivo or XSight, then we recommend that you refer to the QSR website at www.qsrinternational.com or contact QSR directly via email at info@qsrinternational.com.

11. Post Termination of Agreement Period

At the end of the Period of Agreement, if there is no new Agreement between QSR and Eduserv or a new Agreement directly between the Licensed Site and QSR, then Licensed Sites are required to remove all copies of QSR Products from their systems - including personal machines which have been loaded with a copy of the software - at the expiry of their Licence (Commitment) Period.

12. Product Documentation

There are a range of materials to assist users:

• NVivo and XSight software programs are supplied with a guide to ‘Getting Started’. PDF versions of this guide can also be downloaded from the QSR website.
• Tutorials are animated demonstrations that show users how to create and set up a project. They're built into the software and can be accessed from the Help menu.
• The software's 'Help' section contains an overview of the QSR product and detailed step-by-step 'how to' instructions for working with the software. Again, this information can be accessed from the Help menu in the software.
• Communicate with other QSR software users in QSR's Forum.

Refer to the QSR website for frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) about NVivo or XSight software.

13. Right to Copy Documentation

Materials are generally available from the QSR website at www.qsrinternational.com. These materials can be copied and printed in the format they are provided in. All QSR materials are subject to copyright by QSR International and cannot be reproduced in a different format.

14. Training and Training Materials

QSR can put organisations in touch with an expert team of trainers and consultants to help users get the most out of their QSR software. A range of services can be provided, from one-on-one consulting to group workshops on site. These services are not included in the Chest agreement and are provided for an additional fee. Contact QSR directly via training@qsrinternational.com for further information and pricing.

15. System Releases, New Versions and New Functionality

From time to time, QSR will release service packs for its software to address issues or provide minor enhancements. These service packs are available free of charge to all NVivo 8 or XSight users, and can be downloaded from the QSR website.

Major Software Releases
An important benefit of your Chest Agreement is that you receive free major software upgrades at the time they are released. So while your NVivo Agreement is current for example, you’ll receive every major version of NVivo that is released.

Renewing Your Licence Under this New Agreement
If you were licensed under the old Eduserv Chest/QSR Agreement which expired 30 June 2007 and are renewing your licence under this new Agreement then there will be no need to re-install or enter a new licence key when you renew. A new licence key will be supplied with the release of NVivo 8, which will require a re-install.

16. Initial Consultancy/Support

Support will be provided by QSR via a single named contact or his/her deputy for each product licensed. QSR support can be contacted at:

Phone:
UK - 01704 513900

Fax:
Aus - +61-3-9840-1500

Email: help@qsr.com.au

Address:
QSR
651 Doncaster Road
Doncaster
Vic 3108
Australia 

17. Pricing

NEW LICENSED SITES

SPECIAL PRICING -- effective for sites signing up between 1 July 2010 and October 2010

• price freeze plus 10% discount off "server" options in first year

New NVivo 8 Site Licenses (with upgrade to NVivo 9 upon release)
FIRST YEAR PRICING for 3 year licences
Institution Band category 3 YEAR LICENCES	Nvivo	Nvivo plus Server & 6 CALs	XSight	NVivo and XSight	Existing Users Adding Nvivo 9 Server plus Server & 6 CALs
Band A	£10,955	£12,395	£8,600	£15,110	£1,440
Band B	£7,955	£9,395	£6,445	£11,080	£1,440
Band C	£4,950	£6,390	£4,150	£6,970	£1,440
SUBSEQUENT YEARS (years 2 and 3)
Institution Band category 3 YEAR LICENCES	Nvivo	Nvivo plus Server & 6 CALs	XSight	NVivo and XSight	Existing Users Adding Nvivo 9 Server plus Server & 6 CALs
Band A	£11,502	£13,102	£8,600	£15,487	£1,600
Band B	£8,352	£9,952	£6,445	£11,357	£1,600
Band C	£5,197	£6,797	£4,150	£7,144	£1,600
FIRST YEAR PRICING for 5 year licences
Institution Band category 5 YEAR LICENCES	Nvivo	Nvivo plus Server & 6 CALs	XSight	NVivo and XSight	Existing Users Adding Nvivo 9 Server plus Server & 6 CALs
Band A	£8,430	£9,510	£6,615	£11,625	£1,080
Band B	£6,120	£7,200	£4,960	£8,520	£1,080
Band C	£3,810	£4,890	£3,195	£5,360	£1,080
SUBSEQUENT YEARS (years 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Institution Band category 5 YEAR LICENCES	Nvivo	Nvivo plus Server & 6 CALs	XSight	NVivo and XSight	Existing Users Adding Nvivo 9 Server plus Server & 6 CALs
Band A	£8,851	£10,051	£6,615	£11,915	£1,200
Band B	£6,426	£7,626	£4,960	£8,733	£1,200
Band C	£4,000	£5,200	£3,195	£5,494	£1,200

• Site Banding as determined by Chest and QSR. Please visit: Site Banding 
• For sites which joined the QSR agreement before 1 July 2010, please visit: historical pricing page
• QSR are able to raise prices by up to 5% on an annual basis or upon the release of a new product version. However, this will ONLY impact on new sites joining after the price increases.  Existing sites will continue to pay the pricing agreed at time of signing the licence form.
• Server options in the above pricing are based on a server running on a single processor and includes 6 named or 2 unnamed Client Access Licences (CALS).

18. Payment Terms

Eduserv will invoice Licensed Sites for the initial fee on receipt of a completed Licence (Schedule 4). Sites will then be invoiced annually three months in advance of the anniversary of their licence start date until the end of their chosen Licence/Commitment Period.

All payments must be made to "Eduserv" within 30 calendar days of the date of invoice.

Note: You are advised that because of the requirement for Eduserv to collect monies due before the anniversary date two charges may initially fall into one academic accounting year.

19. Method of Delivery of Product

The master copies of media and Licensed Materials will be delivered to the Licensed Site by QSR when the Licence is signed by the Site and returned to Eduserv.

20. Web Addresses

Supplier home page: www.qsrinternational.com

21. How to Order

Complete one copy of the: 

• licence Schedule 4

and return it to:

Eduserv
Royal Mead
Railway Place
Bath
BA1 1SR

Last updated 9 July 2010