See the table below for a summary of benefits provided by products that include Software Assurance. You can watch this video from Microsoft to learn about managing your Software Assurance benefits in the VLSC (English). Product licenses do not expire: they're valid for as long as you own the product. It's important to note that Software Assurance benefits are not the same as product licenses. If you obtained a license for a donated or discounted product that does not include Software Assurance, you will not be able to add Software Assurance to the license at a later time. There is no grace period after the end of the benefit period to renew. They can be renewed by requesting a standalone Software Assurance product through TechSoup up to 90 days before the end of the three-year term, but not after the benefits have already expired. Software Assurance benefits expire after three years. Software Assurance is no longer included nor available for donated Microsoft products. Software Assurance is included with some discounted Microsoft products available through TechSoup. These benefits include free software upgrades, Office Multi-Language Packs, Office suites for use at home, and more. Software Assurance is a collection of benefits for Microsoft products. In addition to free software upgrades, Software Assurance provides many other benefits.

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