{"product_id":"actuon-commercial-licensing","title":"Actuon Ecosystem — Commercial Use","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial licensing for the Actuon Ecosystem. Available by agreement — contact COG to discuss your application.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard Actuon products purchased through this store are supplied for private, non-commercial use. If you intend to use Actuon technology as part of a business, you need a commercial licence. This page is where that conversation starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen you need this\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commercial licence applies when the product forms part of an economic activity. In practice that means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulation centres, arcades and entertainment venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver training and professional training facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvent companies and mobile installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay-per-session or membership-based operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems installed in premises open to the public\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration into a product or service you sell to third parties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversities and research centres that operate the installation commercially\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResale, distribution or OEM manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not apply to personal use of your own system, or to occasional use by family and guests without charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat a commercial licence covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScope is defined per agreement, because a two-seat training room and an OEM programme are not the same problem. Depending on your application it can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial right of use for Actuon hardware and software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActuon Control Manager Professional Edition licensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefined number of units, seats or sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSDK and API access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration and commissioning support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional support terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume supply and forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution or OEM terms where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does not transfer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commercial licence is a right of use. It does not transfer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal communication protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmware or source code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchematics, PCB files or bill of materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwnership of any intellectual property\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe right to sublicense to third parties, unless expressly agreed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe four commercial models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — for manufacturers and integrators using Actuon hardware commercially: Actuon8 with the Actuon-SIB safety module, AX150-750 actuators and COG control wiring, under a commercial use agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActuon Professional\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full COG stack: hardware, Actuon Control Manager Professional Edition, diagnostics, motion tuning, SDK and API, commissioning and professional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM\u003c\/strong\u003e — for manufacturers integrating Actuon on a recurring basis: volume supply, software licensing, runtime terms, lifecycle, NRE and minimum commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — for companies running proprietary software, simulators or middleware. COG performs the integration work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull detail on each model is on the Actuon for Business page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScope of supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOG supplies control electronics, control wiring, actuators and software. Servo drives, servo motors, mechanical structure and host systems are not supplied by COG and carry no COG warranty or support. The Actuon control layer is validated for use with the AASD-15A servo drive, a single technical reference assembled by several suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI bought an Actuon8 in the store. Can I use it in my simulation centre?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot under the standard purchase. Standard products are supplied for private, non-commercial use. Contact us and we will convert your situation to the appropriate commercial terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes buying more units make me a reseller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Quantity is not the criterion. Resale as a professional or recurring activity requires a distribution agreement, regardless of volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I sell my own used unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Occasional private sale of your own unit is fine, provided you stop using the associated software and tell us so the licence and support record can be transferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I get the protocol or firmware with a commercial licence?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. COG supplies finished, supported products and, where relevant, SDK and API access. Internal protocol and firmware are never part of the supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it priced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePer agreement. It depends on the model, the volume and the support level. Tell us what you are building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us what you are building, where it will operate and who will use it. We will tell you which model fits and what it involves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also: Actuon for Business, and Professional Simulators if you need a complete turnkey system rather than a technology licence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Come Over Gaming S.L.U.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544260415681,"sku":"ACT-COMMERCIAL-LIC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0600\/5953\/files\/Actuon_Ecosystem_Image.png?v=1788034711","url":"https:\/\/comeovergaming.store\/products\/actuon-commercial-licensing","provider":"COG Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}