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EU Law & Authentication

Understanding your rights when purchasing software in the European Union.

Legal Sale of Software Licenses in EU

The sale of "used" or "secondary" software licenses is legal in the European Union following the landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case C-128/11 (UsedSoft GmbH v. Oracle International Corp, 2012).

Key Legal Principles
  • Exhaustion of Distribution Rights: Once a software license is sold, the copyright holder's distribution rights to that copy are exhausted.
  • Right to Resell: License holders have the right to resell their legitimately acquired software licenses.
  • Equal Treatment: Downloaded software is treated the same as physical copies for resale purposes.
Our Compliance

Licenex Ltd ensures full compliance with EU regulations:

  • Genuine Licenses: All our licenses are authentic and legally obtained from authorized sources.
  • Microsoft Partnership: We are an official Microsoft Solutions Partner, ensuring our Microsoft products meet all requirements.
  • Verification: Each license is verified for authenticity before sale.
  • Documentation: We maintain proper documentation for all license transactions.
Authentication Process

All software licenses go through our rigorous authentication process:

  1. Source Verification: We verify the origin of each license to ensure legitimacy.
  2. Key Validation: License keys are tested for authenticity before being listed.
  3. Activation Test: We ensure keys can be properly activated on genuine Microsoft/vendor systems.
Consumer Rights in the EU

As an EU consumer, you have the following rights:

  • 14-day withdrawal period for most purchases
  • Clear information about products before purchase
  • Protection against unfair contract terms
  • Right to remedies if products are faulty

Note: The withdrawal period may not apply once a digital product has been downloaded or a license key has been revealed, with your prior consent.

References
  • CJEU Case C-128/11 - UsedSoft GmbH v. Oracle International Corp (2012)
  • Directive 2011/83/EU - Consumer Rights Directive
  • Directive 2019/770 - Digital Content and Services Directive
Contact

For legal inquiries:

Email: [email protected]