Date: 26-08-2011
To prevent piracy and illegal sales of cracked versions of our software, Vivid Automotive Data & Media has decided, together with other major publishers in the market, to limit the offline (DVD) versions of our software in certain languages and regions.

Our motivation

Vivid has been promoting the use of its online application since its initial introduction in 2006. Our distributors also recognize the online version?s many advantages, including:

Monthly updates of all major data modules
No installation problems
Immediate correction of data issues
Integration with a customer portal can be set up in days
Data security and protection
It is generally accepted that cracked DVD versions are seriously harming sales and this is the driving force behind our policy change.

Details of the forthcoming changes

Please be advised that we will stop selling the DVD version of Vivid WorkshopData ATI in the following languages and countries as of November 2011.

Countries and languages

Spain (Spanish)
Turkey (Turkish)
Greece (Greek)
Portugal (Portuguese)
Bulgaria (Bulgarian)
Russia (Russian)
Please be advised that we will stop selling the DVD version of Vivid WorkshopData ATI in the following languages and countries as of March 2012.

Countries and languages

The Netherlands & Flanders (Dutch)
English
Italy (Italian)
Romania (Romanian)
These languages will no longer be included on the standard Vivid WorkshopData ATI DVDs and will only be available online.

Promotion: 2011- 2012

To stimulate conversion to the online version, Vivid is offering three months free online access for each offline licence converted to an online licence before the end of 2011!

All you need to do is send us the customer?s name and our Customer Support department will take the necessary action.

We trust this combined strategy to combat pirating of automotive technical data will be beneficial for all of us. Should you, however, have any queries or concerns about the forthcoming changes, please advise us as soon as possible.