Considering an Oracle Pool of Funds Agreement? Understand the Details First

Oracle's Pool of Funds (PoF) agreements offer a unique way to license software, allowing you to "burn down" a pre-paid amount over a fixed term. While potentially beneficial for some, these non-standard agreements come with specific obligations and risks that require careful management.  

Are you clear on how PoF agreements really work? Before you commit, get the essential insights from our expert guide: "Oracle Pool of Funds Agreements: An Overview."

Download this guide to learn:

• What You Get: Understand the usage rights acquired through a PoF agreement and how the "burn down" process functions for a pre-defined set of licenses over a limited time.  
• Support Costs Explained: Learn about the mandatory "Total Support Stream" and why you pay annual support fees on the entire pool value from day one, regardless of initial usage.
• The License Declaration Report: Discover the crucial requirement to report your deployed licenses every six months, what must be included, and how this locks in your perpetual licenses.
• Agreement Expiration: Find out what happens when the PoF term ends, the process for the final declaration, and why unused funds are typically non-refundable.
• Key Risks & How to Avoid Them: Uncover potential pitfalls, such as inaccurate reporting, missing declaration deadlines, or letting support lapse, and understand the serious consequences.

Make informed decisions about Oracle licensing. Ensure a Pool of Funds agreement is the right fit for your organisation and learn how to manage it effectively.