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Technical Support and Service Level Agreement (SLA) describes the minimum
guaranteed service levels provided to our customers.
SLA publication
/ modification dates:
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Publication
date: July 28, 2004.
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Modification
date: August 05, 2006.
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Modification
date: December 05, 2007.
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Modification
date: May 03, 2009.
1. General
1.1 Josytal,
as software publisher, strives to solve quickly and effectively all questions
that may arise in connection with installing, configuring, using our products
as well as other kinds of questions, namely, in connection with registering,
buying, claiming money-back etc.
Josytal technical
support service helps to settle problems outlined in this document according
to the established Service Level Agreement.
1.2 Before
you address your question to the technical support service, you should
study all the reference information available in product documentation,
online answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and also online
license activation and management center
1.3 The technical
support cannot resolve problems that concern the maintenance of a third
party software product(s).
2. Support and
Assistance
2.1 Josytal
aspires to answer customer questions as soon as possible, namely in a few
hours or a single business day, however due to potential complexity of
issues Josytal guarantees to provide email support to customer in the following
categories within the maximum of 2 business days:
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full assistance in setting
up and configuring software products;
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full assistance in downloading,
purchasing and registering software products;
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basic assistance in
all possible issues indirectly connected with software products.
Full
assistance means that very detailed help (with added screenshots and precise
instructions, if necessary) will be provided to fully fit particular problem
situation.
Note:
requests of registered users are processed in the first instance. Josytal
does not guarantee any support for unregistered users, however their
requests and questions will most likely be addressed on regular basis.
2.2. Problems
that cannot be resolved in the context of the current software version
are slated for fixes to be included in the subsequent update. However,
technical support service cannot guarantee a fixed problem-solving date
or time.
3. Product Guarantee
3.1. Josytal guarantees
that its software located for download on Josytal website is virus free
and contains no spy-ware, ad-ware or trojans. Otherwise software products
are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind.
4. Technical Support
Procedure
4.1 Tech
support request can be sent in any of the following ways:
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by using the Contact
us/feedback form at the site
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by sending an e-mail
to support department (support [at] josytal.com)
4.2 Assistance
will normally be available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM GMT, Monday through
Friday. Phone coverage may not be available at all times. Requests can
be submitted online or by e-mail 24 hours a day.
4.3 In order
to ensure quick and efficient support, please provide the following information
with your inquiry:
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First name, Order-ID
(for registered users).
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Product name and version.
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Operating system name
and version (with service packs installed).
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Full problem description.
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Step by step instructions
on how to repeat this problem situation
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When sending a support
request via the e-mail, you may include screenshots and other images that
can help to identify and resolve the problem
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Any other information
you think will help us to solve your problem
4.4 The following
reasons can delay or abort consultancy:
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A problem cannot be
reproduced using similar hardware configuration
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A user cannot give enough
information required to resolve the problem
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The problem requires
custom improvements or unplanned software update
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A user carries out actions
that violated end user license agreement (EULA) or technical requirements
for installation and use of JosyTal products; exceeds the allowed number
of software installations, etc
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Usage of unlicensed
copies of JosyTal or third party products
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The question is beyond
the technical support service scope
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The question is incorrect
or client's replies are inadequate
4.5 The following
issues are beyond the technical support scope:
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Consultation on general
principles of programming
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Implementation of custom,
user defined logics and algorithms
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Diagnose of user software
components
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Customized versions
of program components
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Modification of existing
code to adopt them for specific business tasks, unless such modifications
are in some way related to essential bug fixes
5. Technical Support
and Software Updates Subscription
5.1 Technical
support and updates subscription (tech support) includes:
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Free tech support
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All program updates
released during subscription period
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Free replacement of
license/activation code in case of computer loss or any similar major incident
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24/7 access to our online
license activation and management center where users can manage their
licenses.
5.2 In case of
total computer loss as a result of theft, fire or any other similar incident,
free license replacement will be issued only if valid tech support subscription
is available and if appropriate document which describes this incident
is provided.
5.3 Subscription
period automatically starts after purchase order is processed and includes
the current version of purchased product.
5.4 Each user
is entitled to free tech support for a limited period of time - one calendar
year from the ordering date.
5.5 When subscription
expires, User may extend tech support subscription for another period of
one calendar year from the ordering date.
5.6 User may
continue to use current version of purchased software after expiration
of tech support subscription. However, he will no longer be entitled to
tech support benefits listed in 5.1
5.7 Tech support
subscription can be extended at any time in future.
5.8 Users
are notified about new updates and fixes via Josytal newsletter.
5.9 By default,
each user is subscribed to Josytal newsletter. User can unsubscribe at
any time, using Josytal online
license activation and management center.
5.10 Users
should always make a backup copy of Josytal product, since Josytal
may not be able to provide old versions of software product on request.
5.11 New builds
may not always fully compatible with previous releases.
5.12 Latest
build can be requested/downloaded in Josytal activation center. Valid tech
support subscription for appropriate product is required in this case.
The date
of latest version of SLA is indicated at the top of this document. In case
of SLA modifications, changes will be indicated on top of this document
as well as listed in our news page. In addition Josytal would like to assert
that SLA will not be changed arbitrary without reasonable cause.
Josytal
reserves the right to modify, add or remove any terms or conditions of
this SLA without prior notice or liability. Any changes to this SLA shall
be effective immediately following the posting of such changes on Josytal.Com
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