Reader/Acrobat SDK Licensing Query

I am developing an application in C# and this application will display the PDF document on a form. I have 3 questions as follows.
Question one : I am currently using the axAcroPDF which is exposed in the free Acrobat Reader. Now, if I deploy my application to my client, do I have to have them purchase any license from Adobe for the Reader or for using the Reader .NET classes?
Question two: Since the Reader SDK is quite limited, I am thinking of using some of the Acrobat SDK classes in my application. In this case, how does the license works - do I have my client by an Adobe Acrobat Std or Pro for each PC where my application runs? Does this mean that each copy of Acrobat comes with 1 license for SDK, or can I buy 1 Acrobat and separate licenses for the SDK, or can I just buy the SDK separately.
Question three : Is the PDF Library SDK license also tied to Acrobat Std or Pro?
Kindly enlighten on this because I called my local retailers and they are not sure about this also. And I tried to look into the forums and I do get a vague idea but want your confirmation before I inform my client on what to buy.
Thank you.
John

Hello, I have managed to find a relevant posting which answers my questions by Patrick Leckey.
Link is http://forums.adobe.com/message/1908336#1908336
In short, for using Acrobat Reader API in your applications there is no license to buy. But to use the Acrobat SDK, need to buy the Acrobat Std or Pro depending on which API calls the developer is using. And for PDL Library SDK, have to work with a partner of Adobe for licensing.
I have spent several days reading the EULAS and searching the NET and even talking to people, but could not get a clear answer, but this link cleared it all up. This is the first time I am working with Acrobat for development, as other softwares license their SDK separately, unlike Adobe. So this is something new for me.
Thanks to Patrick Leckey for his excellent answer!
Cheers!
John

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