There can be many reasons why the usage of a product may be deemed as non-compliant, but the most common compliance issues are caused by easily avoided scenarios:
Over-Use or Under Subscribed
Single User Autodesk Licenses are named licenses, and therefore are to be used by a named individualand not a shared user account. If your usage is limited, you can unassign and reassign licenses as needed, but these assignments must be to individual named accounts for each user accessing the software.
Previous Version Rights
When you have an active subscription with Autodesk you are allowed to install, access and get support for certain previous versions of Autodesk software, namely five versions back for the software covered in your active entitlement at the time of writing. Previous version rights are not additional licenses, and cover usage for the named user of the active subscription.
Uninstalling and Signing Out of Old Software
If you drop your Subscription, or a legacy Maintenance Plan you need to sign out from them, and ideally completely uninstall all software that you no longer have access to. This includes both current, and old versions of software as well as any home use applications or installations across multiple machines or devices.
Mis-Used Educational Subscriptions
If you work with Students who have their own education versions of Autodesk software, this must not be used in the commercial space. Any user who needs to use the application within your organisation must have access to their own commercial subscription.
Too Many Sign Ins and Concurrent Usage
An active Autodesk Subscription allows you to actively use and be signed up on 3 devices at any one time – however only a single device can be used concurrently. Old devices that are no longer needed, in use or re-purposed should be signed out of all Autodesk software to avoid complications.
Software Piracy
Unfortunately, software piracy is still the single highest reason for non-compliance. Non-Genuine software regularly contains malware and manipulations putting you, your work and your organisation at risk. Always purchase software from an accredited Autodesk Partner and if in doubt, please ask.