Es gibt auch die Variante wo man dann keine Updates mehr erhält, ein bereits erworbenes Programm aber weiterhin nutzen kann. (mir fällt bloss grad kein bekanntes Beispiel ein
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DevExpress:
https://www.devexpress.com/Support/LicensingFAQ.xml
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Can I continue to use the products contained within a subscription if the subscription expires and I choose not to renew?
Absolutely. You can continue to use products which you have licensed and paid for...as long as you require. When a subscription expires, it simply means that you will no longer be issued any product updates or new product releases.
An expired subscription can be renewed. If you do not renew your subscription on the 13th month after purchase, your renewal cost will increase on a monthly basis. Feel free to contact a member of our Client Services team for more information on renewals and product costs once your subscription expires.