Policies
Resources to help you with the day-to-day management of your Symantec investment
Maintenance Policy Handbook
This Handbook describes Symantec's policies relating to the new purchase, use and renewal of entry-level Maintenance offerings for Symantec software and hardware products. It replaces Symantec’s Global Enterprise Renewals Policy.
Hardware Management Policies
The following documentation relates to the replacement, repair and recycling of Symantec hardware products:
Technical Support Documentation
For Technical Support policies and documentation consult our Support Quick Reference Guide and read Symantec's Technical Support Terms and Conditions.
Software Version Upgrade Policy
This policy outlines how Symantec makes Version Upgrades available to its eligible perpetually licensed software customers at no extra cost.
Enterprise Security End of Life Policy
This policy describes how customers can access versions of Symantec enterprise software products that have reached their End of Life (“EOL”). It also describes the support services that Symantec typically provides during the End of Life process.
Network Protection End of Life Policy
This documentation identifies key dates for platforms and software that have reached end-of-sale, end-of-maintenance, or end-of-life in the product life cycle (listed by model/version number).
Customer Compliance Policy
This policy outlines Customers' compliance obligations with regard to Symantec's products and Maintenance.
License Retirement Policy
This policy outlines rules and procedures concerning the retirement of perpetual software licenses for Symantec software products.