The DVB CSA2 and CSA3 Descrambling System will be licensed to manufacturers of decoders and their components, and to providers, designers and other entities engaged in conditional access.
The DVB CSA2 and CSA3 Scrambling Technology will be licensed to manufacturers of scramblers, who will in turn sublicense to the purchasers of scramblers.
The royalties due for a license under the DVB-CSA2 or DVB-CSA3 algorithms are as follows:
| Common Scrambling Algorithm (CSA) | Initial royalty on signature | Royalty rate per CSA Scrambler unit on annual basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVB-CSA2 Descrambling System | 2.000 € (Euros) | N/A | ||
| DVB-CSA2 Scrambling Technology | 2.000 € (Euros) | 32,00 € (Euros) | ||
| DVB-CSA3 Descrambling System | 2.000 € (Euros) | N/A | ||
| DVB-CSA3 Scrambling Technology | 2.000 € (Euros) | 32,00 € (Euros) | ||
On or before March 31, of each year, the royalty of 32 € (thirty-two Euros) for each CSA Scrambler unit sold during the previous calendar year is due. Furthermore, a non-refundable administrative charge of 2.600 € (Euros) is due on signature of the agreement.
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