Frequently asked questions about reselling SuperMemo

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Question:
I would like to promote SuperMemo on my website. Can I expect some gratification from SuperMemo World?

Answer:
Yes. Read: Money in a link. You can also have a look at: Make money with SuperMemo


Question:
What are the standard distribution conditions for a small local reseller?

Answer:
There are no standard conditions. Please have a look at: Make money with SuperMemo


Question:
Can I get exclusivity for selling SuperMemo in my home country?

Answer:
As a rule SuperMemo World does not grant exclusivity for reselling SuperMemo in any country. However, the reseller may enhance his local standing by providing his own copyrighted materials in the local language, producing localized manuals, local CD-ROM mastering and replication, etc. Rarely we grant temporary exclusivity option for site franchising for non-English area


Question:
If I write my own learning material for SuperMemo, can I sell it to SuperMemo World?

Answer:
Yes. Write to library@super-memory.com. We can also resell your material. See: Submissions to SuperMemo Library


Question:
Can I sell SuperMemo products using my own packaging?

Answer:
Yes. This is the recommended option. You can produce the materials that best fit your local market and you can save on shipment costs.


Question:
What is the quantity discount on Advanced English 97 CD-ROMs?

Answer:
The pricing is as follows:

2 pairs $40
3-5 pairs $35
6-9 pairs $30
10-49 pairs $25
50-99 pairs $20
100 pairs and more $15

Question:
What are the conditions of getting a link to my page about SuperMemo from the front page of the SuperMemo Website?

Answer:
It is enough that your page provides quality information about SuperMemo in your local language. You do not even have to participate in reselling the program. Link to your page should not be a distraction for those who might otherwise not read the material from the English site. So the quality is the primary factor


Question:
Can I save on selling bare SuperMemo CD-ROMs as opposed to selling full packages?

Answer:
Yes.


Question:
How difficult is it to adapt Advanced English 97 to local needs?

Answer:
For European languages, Advanced English 97 can be adapted with little cost and effort. Local interface for SuperMemo can be produced in 10 minutes. Translations of items can be created interactively in the course and the first 1000 or 2000 items can be translated in a week by a capable translator. For more see: Translating Advanced English.


Question:
Who pays for advertising SuperMemo?

Answer:
Advertising SuperMemo in non-Internet media is considered optional. Unless specifically agreed with SuperMemo World, advertising is paid for by the local reseller?


Question:
Can I run SuperMemo sales from my home desktop?

Answer:
Yes. In the Internet era, you could set up your own website and sell SuperMemo products from the comfort of your own home. See: Money in a link and Site franchising


Question:
I am a teacher in a local school and I see a great potential in SuperMemo. Could I become a reseller of SuperMemo?
Answer:
Yes. There are a number of options. See: Making money with SuperMemo. You can also consider:

Many of these options require very little time or resources. For more info, e-mail to: SuperMemoMail 


Question:
Is it possible to produce one's own multimedia CD-ROM with SuperMemo 98?
Answer:
Yes. All you need is: (1) a multimedia content, (2) license for placing SuperMemo 98 on your CD-ROM, (3) sufficient funds to replicate your collection at a CD-ROM manufacturer (about $500 for small releases). We can also do the development and production for you! For more details see Releasing your own multimedia SuperMemo CD-ROM.


Question:
What is the royalty structure for publishing a CD-ROM with exercises and SuperMemo?
Answer:
See Releasing your own CD-ROM with SuperMemo


Question:
I signed up for Money in the link (see: http://www.integratedcommerce.com/learn/) and would like to know to what extent I can reuse the material available from your website?
Answer:
You can freely reuse the material from our site as long as:

  1. You do not modify texts copyrighted by individual authors (e.g. Forget about forgetting). Note that the authors are always listed in the header. If no one is listed, you can modify the text
  2. You do not exaggerate the claims about what can be accomplished with SuperMemo

We are always happy to spread the word about our technologies and are also happy if individual webmasters add their own wording or flavor. This way we can also learn how to effectively convey the message!


Question:
Do you have an academic version of SuperMemo?
Answer:
No. We make it possible for students to get SuperMemo in return for writing material for SuperMemo Library. Many collections from the MegaMix CD-ROMs have been created this way


Question:
If I use SuperMemo to author/deliver business training programs, am I required to purchase a separate copy of SuperMemo for each computer the training is delivered on?
Answer:
No. You can use various forms of site licensing or purchase a replication license to produce your material on CD-ROMs or diskettes


You can publish your own SuperMemo CD-ROM
(Keith Gibson, USA, July 12, 1997)
Question:
Is it possible to produce one's own multimedia CD-ROM with SuperMemo?
Answer:
Yes. All you need is: (1) a multimedia content, (2) license for placing SuperMemo 98/99 on your CD-ROM (if you want to release it to the public), (3) sufficient funds to replicate your knowledge system at a CD-ROM manufacturer (about $1000 for small releases). For more details see Releasing your own multimedia SuperMemo CD-ROM


All well-wishing links to supermemo.com are welcome (#1604)
(brainpower, Apr 04, 2005, 01:06:40)
Question:
I have created a link to your website: http://lifelongscotland.tripod.com/brainpower/id2.html. I am a tutor and am building the site as a resource for my students to support my class and would like to direct them to your excellent memory resources. Please let me know if there is a problem with this
Answer:
No. We are very happy to see you spread a word about supermemo.com. Please note that you can place a reverse link to your site at newly created Wiki: http://wiki.supermemo.org/index.php?title=Links


Publishing your own SuperMemo CD-ROM is not expensive
(Charlotte, Wharton, USA, Aug 21, 1997)
Question:
What is the royalty structure for publishing a CD-ROM with exercises and SuperMemo 98/99?
Answer:
See: Releasing your own CD-ROM with SuperMemo


Author royalties (#8153)
(Fiona, Australia, Thu, Apr 25, 2002)
Question:
Why does the library pay only 33% to the authors? 67% should be more than enough to cover payment costs and online delivery costs
Answer:
Taxes alone consume nearly half of the revenue. Considering VAT, income tax, server, maintenance and processing costs, deductions, syndicated marketing fees, etc. this value, depending on the price of the collection, often results in a net loss to the library. Sadly, SuperMemo Library operations are still to make a profit. Hopefully it will be in the black by the end of 2002 and then independently incorporated. Unlike the music or publishing industry, SuperMemo Library takes utmost care about its authors and provides maximum support proportional to available means. Last but not least, 33% royalty is far ahead of the industry average


Affiliate linking with SuperMemo (#25522)
(randy, May 17, 2004, 21:59:24)
Question:
We are interested in providing your product for commissioned sale on an educational/commercial website we are developing. We are currently registered with both clickbank and commission junction
Answer:
See: Money in the link. All you need to do is to send a link to your site for review and place a link back to supermemo.com received in the return mail.