How do I deauthorize Snow Leopard from running on my computer?

Hi, I recently just purchased Snow Leopard 10.6.3 from Amazon.com for a ridiculous amount -- $130. It just finished installing on my computer and after doing a few software updates I now am currently downloading Mountain Lion. Does anyone know how I can deauthorize Snow Leopard so I can give it to other family members in my household who also want to make the jump from Leopard (10.5.8) to Mountain Lion?
Also, I heard there were some problems from people making this jump, does anyone know what to watch for and how I could prevent it? Any help would make me extremely grateful.
Thanks!

Thanks! Are you absoultely positive that it will work on another computer?
And do you know where I could get the box shrink wrapped? I tried the UPS Store and Staples to no avail. I want to return it so I can get the $29 version from Apple and save $110. But I accidentally took the top half of the shrink wrap off Please let me know!
Thanks Again !

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