What are usage terms and conditions for MSDNAA software?

Question

I have quite a generous bunch of software which I obtained through some internal site at my university. Operating systems, developer tools and other stuff from Microsoft. Although I've graduated some time ago I still have access to that page, all download links, product keys etc. New things also come so the page does not seem to be "frozen" at the time of my graduation.

Does anyone know on what conditions is this software offered? Once it has been offered, it stays a gift for life? If so, what usage is allowed? For educational purposes, to learn new tools, to make some private projects, to make commercial customer projects? What if I create some kind of a popular site considering it a private project but put ads on it? Will it work?

Answer 1

There is absolutely no way to answer your question with the information given. The licensing terms might be custom for your university for all we know (Microsoft has that option when dealing with big customers.) Please ask your university as soon as possible, and also consult the actual licensing terms for your software (Help -> About and consult the EULA.)

That being said, my gut feeling is that no, you no longer have a license once you no longer are a student or a member of the staff.

Edit: Considering the new information provided by Johannes, my gut feeling might be wrong :). Still, please ask your university.

Answer 2

Usually you have to agree to the MSDNAA terms and conditions when you either sign up for it or download the software. At least all universities where I've seen it so far do it this way. Whether you read it is another matter, then, though :)

However, you are allowed to use the products for non-commercial use even after your affiliation with the university has ceased (thouhg you may not get access to newer offers). But the primary restriction is non-commercial use.