Microsoft® Settlement Funds - California

In 2003 and 2004, Microsoft Corporation settled antitrust class action lawsuits with businesses and consumers in several states. As part of the settlement terms, Microsoft agreed to provide vouchers for the purchase of specified hardware and software.

In January 2011 the decision was announced to extend the second round distribution eligibility date to:

September 25, 2013

Inspiration Software products, including Inspiration®, Kidspiration® and InspireData® are eligible for purchase under the settlement terms!

Cy Pres Program Funds Available - Approximately $400-600 million

Vouchers may be redeemed for eligible products and/or services purchased between

July 1, 2006 and September 25th, 2013

Use your vouchers for Inspiration Software products as well as Professional Development Services. Inspiration Software, Inc. is an approved provider of Professional Development Services. Click here [1] to view available courses and training.  

How to claim funds:

First, check your Software Voucher (SV) Balance here [2] (you can obtain your password by contacting your regional California Technology Assistance Project office here [3]) .

Next, complete the redemption form for your district, click here [4] for the form and additional resources, including redemption guidelines.

Forms must be signed and postmarked on or before September 25, 2013:

Settlement Claims Administrator

Microsoft-California Settlement

PO Box 1125

Minneapolis, MN 55440-1125

Program Questions: John Vardanega

Phone: (916) 323-2241

Email: jvardane@cde.ca.gov [5]

Contact Laura Gallagher, the Inspiration Software Representative for California for Inspiration Software product information, questions and quotes. We are here to help!

Phone: (800) 877-4292

Email: lgallagher@inspiration.com [6]