Subscriptions
General #
When is a subscription charged?
A subscription is charged at the point of order, and at that date every month for as long as the subscription is active. The 6 months minimum term does not mean we charge all 6 months at once.
Is there a minimum term to my subscription?
Yes, all subscriptions have a 6 months minimum term. This means that once a subscription has started, it runs for 6 consecutive months (no pauses or breaks). After 6 months you can cancel your subscription at any time.
What products are monthly subscriptions available on?
Notch Builder Base and Notch Builder Pro.
What is a flexible subscription?
A flexible subscription allows you to switch between the Base and Pro flavours of Notch Builder from month to month. This gives you control over the features you are paying for each month.
Do I need to be online to use my subscribed application?
No, however you will need to go online periodically to keep your application licensed with our central licensing servers.
Can I use my subscribed application on any PC?
Yes, simply plug in your licensing dongle on the machine you wish to use.
Do projects made in Builder Base work in Pro and vice-versa?
Yes projects are fully interoperable between Base and Pro.
I’ve made projects in Learning how do I open them in Base / Pro?
At the time of your initial Base / Pro subscription purchase you can email your Learning projects to support@notch.one along with your order number and our team will convert your projects for you. We suggest you use Dropbox/Google Drive/WeTransfer for large files.
Do I get a discount for upgrading from Builder Learning to a Flexible Subscription?
Yes, you receive a £50 credit towards your Builder Flexible Subscription with the coupon emailed to you shortly after your Learning purchase.
How is my license delivered?
When you place your order a Codemeter dongle will be sent to you by courier. You’ll receive instructions via email as to how to activate your license on that dongle when it arrives.
When does my subscription begin?
Your subscription begins on the date that you initially purchased the subscription. However, we add 7 days to your subscription term at no cost, to cover the time it takes to ship your licensing dongle to you.
Where can I find the terms and conditions of the subscription?
Please take a look at the ecommerce T&Cs.
I’ve lost my Codemeter Dongle, what do I do?
Please purchase a replacement licensing dongle and get in touch with us at support@notch.one to have your license transferred. There is a fee for transferring licenses between dongles, as this is a manual process.
I’ve activated my license on a different dongle. Can I transfer it to my own?
There is a fee for transferring licenses between dongles, as this is a manual process. Please get in touch with us at support@notch.one to request a license transfer.
Managing Subscriptions #
How do I switch between Base and Pro during my subscription?
Simply login into the Notch site and go to My Account -> Subscriptions, select your subscription and then click the UPGRADE / DOWNGRADE button.
When will my subscription UPGRADE apply?
Your upgraded subscription will be available immediately upon upgrade/purchase, making the Pro features available to you right away. Once you have made the switch in My Account->Subscriptions, simply start Notch on your PC with the relevant Notch dongle plugged in. Your dongle will be upgraded straight away. If you have any issues, then please email support@notch.one
When will my subscription DOWNGRADE apply?
Your subscription downgrade will not take effect until your next billing date.
I’m a studio/office manager. Can I manage multiple subscriptions for my team?
Yes, one Notch account can manage multiple subscriptions. You can specify and change the user of each subscription at any time in My Account->Subscriptions. Just remember that the subscription is always tied to the physical dongle.
Renewals #
How & when is my renewal activated on your dongle?
Every time you start Notch your dongle will phone-home to our subscription servers. Any new renewals will be automatically applied to your dongle. New renewals occur on your billing date.
What will happen if I don’t access to the internet at renewal time?
Your dongle will stay active for 7 days after your billing date, allowing you to continue to work offline until you can find internet access.