A valid TechConnect contract allows users to download any new major release and, of course, all the previously released ones since and including v.10.07.
RA Registration for Support (including download and documentation web pages) is free.
Yes, now I'm getting there...forget about the older versions. Both in and out of contract we may download those. The bell or whistle a contract adds is you may download any newer major version updates. Otherwise only newer minor versions of what you had purchased.
I just had to reread your comments a couple of times to come to realize how you mere mortals have to live!