New and Recurring Open Value 2.0
Who’s eligible?
Every US Reseller** that purchases Open Value thru US Distribution is eligible for this Open Value Rebate.
 
July 1, 2006 – June 29, 2007
FY07-
New Open Value                        10% rebate on ERP
Recurring ( Y2, Y3) Open Value     5% rebate on ERP
 
 
How does the rebate work? When do resellers receive their rebate payment?
All resellers that sold Open Value during FY06, have already opted in to the program will be automatically opted in for FY07.
Resellers that did not opt in in FY06
1) Will receive an invitation to the FY07 Open Value Program
2) Must respond to the invitation saying “Yes, I want to participate in the Open Value Rebate Program”
3) A secure URL will be sent to the reseller
4) The reseller must come to the site at least one time and Officially Opt In to the program and validate the mailing address for the rebate check
a) If the address is correct, no further communication is necessary
b) If the address is incorrect, the reseller must send email to VARView@microsoft.com  with the corrected address.
7) Checks are issued quarterly, 45 days after the end of the quarter.
8) Resellers must opt in by October 15, 2006 to receive the November 15, 2006 payment
8) Late opt-ns will not receive the rebate check on schedule. Those opting in past October 15, 2006 for the quarter ended September 29, 2006, will receive their rebate check 30 days past the scheduled date.