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The SPSS Customer Service Department in North America handles non-technical assistance questions. For assistance outside of North America, please contact your local office. The frequently asked questions below should help you in solving your most common inquiries.

SPSS Customer Service also provides assistance with the following:

The first four bullets below address the most commonly asked questions regarding licensing for SPSS Base, Clementine, and Text Analysis.

Where do I find my Authorization Code or License Code?

An authorization code allows the user to retrieve a license code, and thereby permanently license the software. This is accomplished with the License Authorization Wizard during the software installation process.

For SPSS Base and add-on modules, the Clementine family and ShowCase family of products, your license code can be found within your shipment on a yellow sheet. You can also request a license code by completing our online license code request form.

License codes for Dimensions software (such as mrInterview, mrStudio, mrTranslate, mrTables, mrPaper, mrScan) and other market research software (such as In2quest, Surveycraft, Verbastat, Entryware) will be e-mailed to you.

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What's the difference between a License Code and an Authorization Code?

For SPSS Base and add-on modules, the Clementine family and ShowCase family of products, your authorization code can be found within your shipment on a yellow sheet. You can also request an authorization code by completing our online authorization code request form.

An authorization code allows the user to retrieve a license code, and thereby permanently license the software. This is accomplished with the License Authorization Wizard during the software installation process. Authorization codes are utilized in SPSS Base, Clementine, and text analysis products.

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I installed the software two weeks ago and it was working fine. Now it's not working. What happened?

When you installed you by-passed the permanent licensing of the software and installed in trial mode. This trial mode allows access for two weeks, at the end of which if you have not permanently licensed the software it will time-out. To remedy this, in the SPSS software go to help, and click on License Authorization Wizard. Then, utilizing the authorization code provided with your order, you can permanently license the software via internet or via phone or e-mail if you do not have a high-speed connection.

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I'm trying to reinstall the software and I'm getting error messages. Why?

The most common cause of these errors is based on the maximum allowable number of installations being met. For each purchase of SPSS Base, Clementine, or text analysis software, SPSS will allow a certain number of installations (associated with the authorization code). Once that number has been met, no more installs are allowed. The number of allowable installs is based on the terms of the agreement with SPSS at time of purchase. Further questions in this area can be directed to your SPSS account manager.

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I haven't received my order yet? Can you track the order for me?

To find out the status of your order you should contact SPSS Customer Service. In the United States call 1.800.521.1337 for order status. Or visit the SPSS Web site at http://www.spss.com/custsrv/custsrv.cfm?request_id=1. You may also send an e-mail to service@spss.com.

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Will I receive an invoice with my software?

Your invoice is mailed separately from the software shipment. The invoice is not packaged with the delivery. If you need an additional copy of your invoice, please contact the SPSS Accounting Department. In the United States contact accounting at 1.800. 797.9745. Outside of the United States, contact your local SPSS office. You can find local SPSS office contact information on the SPSS Web site.

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What shipping providers does SPSS Inc. use? If my organization uses a different shipping company, can SPSS Inc. bill our existing shipping account?

SPSS Inc. ships software via United Parcel Service (UPS) unless otherwise notified. We can fulfill requests for other shipping companies and can bill your existing shipping account number if you contact SPSS directly.

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Who do I contact for pricing and shipping information outside of the United States?

You can locate a local SPSS Inc. sales office on the SPSS Web site.

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What are the SPSS Inc. payment terms?

Payment terms are net 30 days from date of sale. Complete terms and conditions can be found on the SPSS Web site.

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Does SPSS accept credit card payments?

SPSS accepts Visa, American Express, MasterCard, and Discover. Several local territories do not accept credit cards. For specific local payment methods, please contact your local SPSS office.

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Does SPSS charge sales tax?

Unless your organization is tax exempt SPSS charges the sales tax that is appropriate in your local area.

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What is the SPSS returns policy?

You can read the SPSS return policy online. For specific return policies, please contact your local SPSS sales office.

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How do I register my SPSS software?

If you purchased your SPSS software directly from an SPSS sales representative your software is already registered with SPSS Inc. If you purchased your SPSS software form the SPSS Web site (in the United States, Canada, or the U.K. ) or from an SPSS distributor, you can register your product on the SPSS Inc. Web site.

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How can I receive an evaluation copy of SPSS Base software?

You may download an evaluation version of SPSS Base on the SPSS Web site. Evaluation versions of other SPSS software titles are also available from the download section of the SPSS Web site.

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Where are the CDs for the SPSS Base add-on modules I ordered?

The original CD you received with your order of software contains all modules. If you ordered a module, you can use the original CD and simply unlock the module with a license code. You should have received your license code on a yellow sheet within the product packaging.

If you are outside of the United States, please contact your local SPSS office.

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Are user manuals available for SPSS Base and add-on modules?

In general, SPSS software ships with one user guide and a separate CD containing PDFs of other relevant documentation. For example, SPSS Base ships with the SPSS Brief Guide. The CD is included in your software shipment at no additional charge.

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Can I order a replacement CD for SPSS 15.0 or earlier?

SPSS Base is currently at version 16.0. You may contact your sales representative if you need a replacement copy of SPSS 15.0, or to upgrade to SPSS 16.0. United States and Canada.

Customers outside of the United States or Canada who would like to request a replacement CD for earlier versions of SPSS Base, please contact your local SPSS sales office.

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How do I contact SPSS Customer Service?

You can send e-mail to SPSS at service@spss.com. In the United States and Canada you may call 1.800.521.1337, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Central time, Monday - Friday. Outside of the United States, please contact your local SPSS office.

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