License Terms
This page provides information about APD licensing. For official license terms, refer to the license agreement provided with your purchase.
License Overview
Advanced Portal Designer (APD) is a commercial Business Central extension that requires a valid license for use beyond evaluation.
License Types
Evaluation License
- Purpose: Try APD before purchasing
- Duration: Limited time period
- Features: Full functionality
- Restrictions: Not for production use
Production License
- Purpose: Full commercial use
- Duration: Per license terms
- Features: Full functionality
- Support: As per agreement
License Tiers
Depending on your agreement:
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
| Per User | Licensed per portal user |
| Per Company | Licensed per BC company |
| Per Tenant | Licensed per BC tenant |
| Unlimited | Unlimited usage |
License Registration
Obtaining a License
- Purchase APD license
- Receive license key
- Register in APD Setup
Registration Process
- Open the Advanced Portal Designer menu page (search for it in Tell Me) and click Setup
- From the Setup page's action bar, click License/Register
- Enter the License Key on the Register APD page
- Validate registration
See Registration for detailed steps.
License Verification
APD verifies license:
- At startup
- Periodically during use
- When accessing certain features
License Restrictions
Evaluation Restrictions
During evaluation:
- Limited time period
- Watermarks may appear
- Limited user count
- Not for production
License Scope
License typically covers:
- Specific BC tenant(s)
- Specific user counts
- Specific time period
- Named companies
Compliance
License Audits
Licensor may:
- Request usage information
- Audit license compliance
- Verify user counts
Non-Compliance
Using APD without valid license may result in:
- Functionality restrictions
- Warning messages
- Requirement to purchase license
License Terms Summary
Permitted Uses
Typically permitted:
- Building portals for licensed tenant
- Customizing APD templates
- Internal use and external-facing portals
Typically Not Permitted
Usually not permitted without additional agreement:
- Redistributing APD
- Reselling APD
- Removing license checks
- Reverse engineering
Intellectual Property
- APD remains property of licensor
- Customizations you create are yours
- License grants usage rights only
Support and Maintenance
Included Support
Typically includes:
- Email support
- Documentation access
- Bug fixes
Maintenance
Typically includes:
- Updates within major version
- Security patches
- Compatibility updates
Additional Services
May require additional agreement:
- Implementation assistance
- Custom development
- Training
- Premium support
License Renewal
Renewal Process
- Contact licensor before expiration
- Obtain renewal quote
- Complete payment
- Receive updated license
Expiration
After license expires:
- Functionality may be restricted
- Warning messages may appear
- Renewal required to continue
Transferability
License Transfer
Licenses are typically:
- Non-transferable
- Tied to specific tenant
- Require approval for transfer
Company Changes
If your company:
- Changes name: Notify licensor
- Merges: May need license update
- Is acquired: May need transfer
Multi-Tenant
Multiple Tenants
If you have multiple BC tenants:
- Each tenant may need license
- Or enterprise license covering all
- Contact licensor for options
Contact Information
For license questions:
- Contact your APD vendor
- Refer to purchase agreement
- Check APD Setup for contact info
Disclaimer
This page provides general information about APD licensing. The official license agreement provided with your purchase takes precedence over any information here. Contact your licensor for specific license terms and conditions.