Refurbished
Understanding the Secondary Software Market
Intelligent, secure, and economically advantageous, the secondary market will change your perception of the value of your software assets.
Contribute to reducing the digital footprint by extending the lifespan of assets
By giving software a second life, the secondary market and the circular economy help extend the lifespan of IT equipment.
- The digital sector represents 2% of CO² emissions in France.
- Without efforts towards digital sobriety, it could represent 6 to 7% of emissions by 2040.
- Recycling IT equipment has a low yield; extending their lifespan is the most effective method to reduce their environmental impact.
- Software plays a key role in the obsolescence of equipment.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The New Lifecycle of Software Licenses
28 %
UNUSED LICENSES
Unused software, project termination, uninstallation, or migration.
66 %
RESELLABLE LICENSES
Taking into account obsolescence and the rarity of licenses.
30-50 %
RESALE VALUE
Second-hand software sells for between 30 and 50% of its initial value on the secondary market.
COMPLIANCE AND COMMITMENTS
The Second-Hand Software License Market
In compliance with European legislation, particularly the CJEU C-128/11 ruling, we offer second-hand software licenses. An economical, transparent, and legal solution for businesses. Each acquisition respects the following commitments:
Eligible Licenses
The following 5 conditions must be met to apply the exhaustion of distribution rights:
- Licenses must be perpetual.
- The first sale must have taken place in the European Economic Area (EEA).
- Licenses guaranteed for professional use.
- Licenses must have been fully paid for.
- The initial holder must have rendered their copy unusable.
- The new acquirer must accept the terms of the initial license.
Complete and Transparent Documentation
Detailed documentation is provided to ensure compliance and establish a climate of trust.
- Proof of initial purchase within the European Union.
- Proof of continuous renewal of Software Assurance up to the resold version.
- Transparent and uninterrupted chain of ownership, with identification of previous owners.
- Uninstallation commitment.
Process
How to sell with Softcorner
Preliminary stage
Client
Submit your licenses
Contact us and share information about the licenses you wish to sell.
SOFTCORNER
Initial evaluation
We analyze your licenses to determine their eligibility and value on the secondary market.
Preparation
Client
SOFTCORNER
Signing an NDA
A confidentiality agreement is signed to protect your sensitive information.
Client
Document collection
Provide the necessary documents such as purchase invoices, proof of uninstallation, and other supporting documents.
SOFTCORNER
License verification
We verify the compliance and traceability of the proposed licenses to ensure a legal and secure transaction.
Contractualisation
Client
SOFTCORNER
Négociation
Nous échangeons avec vous pour finaliser les termes de la vente.
Client
SOFTCORNER
Signature
Un contrat de vente est signé, détaillant toutes les conditions de la transaction.
Client
Transfert
Fournissez les clés de licence et la documentation associée pour finaliser le processus.
Règlement
Client
Émission de la facture
Une facture est générée et envoyée à Softcorner pour la validation finale.
SOFTCORNER
Paiement sécurisé
Une fois la transaction validée, vous recevez le paiement directement sur votre compte bancaire.
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