MPL Free Development Program

Maximal Software is providing commercial and govermental organizations free access to the world renowned MPL Modeling System for development purposes.

Description and conditions of the MPL Free Development Program

The program is being universally offered for development purposes. Maximal defines development copies of MPL, as when the software is just being used to formulate and test models, and not utilizing the solution results to aid or make business decisions. If the software is required to use the results in a business environment one will require runtime copies of the software.

Software License

• Each license includes the full-size version of the MPL software, including any or all of the options available, Database Connection, OptiMax Component Library, and Stochastic Extensions.
  
  
• The development software is allowed to be used for developing and formulating optimization models that are ultimately intended to be used for commercial use. But to utilize the results for commercial purposes is prohibited. Runtime copies will be required if one intends to use the development model(s) in a commercial environment. (see conditions below).
  
  
• Each free development license is time-limited (typically 3-9 months). The time period is determined by Maximal Software, based on the information provided by the applicant on the application form. At the end of the time period, the applicant can re-apply for extension of the license.
  
  

Solvers

• The free development version of MPL does not come with any commercially available solvers, we can provide free open source solvers such as CoinMP or GLPK.
  
  
• Other solvers supported by MPL, for example CPLEX, GUROBI, XPRESS, SULUM, LINDO, XA, CONOPT, KNITRO, and LGO, will also work with the development version, but will have to be acquired separately, either from their respective vendor or from Maximal Software.
  
  

Tech Support

• We will try our best to respond to any technical support requests regarding the installation and use of the MPL software, but please note that since the access to the software is provided for free, there is obviously going to be some limitations on how much support we can give. If you think you will require receiving technical support, you still have the option of purchasing the MPL software with maintenance or apply for the other pricing programs.
  
  

Conditions

• The Software and licenses issued through the free development program can be used to create commercial models but the results obtained using the software cannot be used to help make business decisions or for any other commercial purpose.
  
  
• Maximal Software makes no representation about the suitability of the software for any purpose. The oftware is licensed to the user on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, express, implied or statutory, and Maximal Software expressly disclaims, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or non-infringement of third party rights. Maximal software does not warrant the functions contained in the software will meet the user expectations or requirements, or that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the software will be corrected. Furthermore, Maximal Software does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the software or related documentation in terms of correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. No oral or written information or advice given by Maximal Software or Maximal Authorized Representative shall create a warranty.
  
  
• The free development software is provided gratuitously and, accordingly, Maximal Software shall not be liable under any theory of law for any damages suffered by any user of the software including but not limited to any incidental, consequential, exemplary or special damages, including any lost profits or lost savings, even if Maximal Software has been advised of or has reason to know of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any third party. This limitation shall not apply to claims of personal injury to the extent applicable law prohibits such limitation.
  
  
• Maximal Software reserves the right to accept or refuse applications at its own discretion, terminate the program at any time, or modify the terms of the program without any notice.
  
  

To apply for the MPL Free Development Program, please fill out the MPL Free Development Program Application Form.