diff --git a/docs/assets/images/lifetime-diagram.png b/docs/assets/images/lifetime-diagram.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8236f99a5 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/lifetime-diagram.png differ diff --git a/docs/purchasing/license-types.md b/docs/purchasing/license-types.md index 087893dc2..76323ab4f 100644 --- a/docs/purchasing/license-types.md +++ b/docs/purchasing/license-types.md @@ -32,6 +32,12 @@ To solve this problem, if you purchased a yearly business license or team licens The offline license file contains a digitally signed license key that Beekeeper Studio can verify locally without contacting any servers. When present, the offline license takes priority over any online licenses. The app verifies the license signature using a public key that's bundled with the application. +## Subscription renewals and offline licenses + +The license you download is only valid for your paid subscription period. That means every time your subscription renews you'll need to download a new license file. + +Because of that we recommend purchasing an annual subscription if you intend to use offline licenses. + ## Troubleshooting If your offline license isn't recognized: diff --git a/docs/purchasing/purchasing-a-license.md b/docs/purchasing/purchasing-a-license.md index fe3e98394..0705c1dd4 100644 --- a/docs/purchasing/purchasing-a-license.md +++ b/docs/purchasing/purchasing-a-license.md @@ -20,6 +20,16 @@ Suppose you start an annual subscription on March 10, 2021. You'll receive a lif If you opt for a monthly subscription and complete 12 consecutive months, the same benefit applies. For example, if you begin your monthly subscription on March 10, 2021, and maintain it through March 2022, you'll have lifetime access to versions released during this period, even after you cancel your subscription. +### Lifetime Access Example + +- You subscribe to Beekeeper Studio on January 1, 2024 +- Your subscription ends on February 28 2025 +- You can use any version of Beekeeper Studio (with the features you paid for) released until February 28, 2025 forever. No further payments required + +![Lifetime access diagram](../assets/images/lifetime-diagram.png) + + + ## Why Our Subscribers Stick Around Our customers are head over heels for the lifetime license, but there's more to Beekeeper Studio that keeps them subscribed: diff --git a/docs/support/upgrading-from-the-community-edition.md b/docs/support/upgrading-from-the-community-edition.md index e6bf88378..52fbe2178 100644 --- a/docs/support/upgrading-from-the-community-edition.md +++ b/docs/support/upgrading-from-the-community-edition.md @@ -39,27 +39,7 @@ This means you can use the version of Beekeeper Studio you purchased forever, ev We think this is a fair compromise between subscriptions and one-time payments, we hope you do too. -Learn more about lifetime access [on the pricing page](https://beekeeperstudio.io/pricing). - -### Lifetime Access Example - -- You subscribe to Beekeeper Studio on January 1, 2023 -- Your subscription ends on January 1 2025 -- You can use any version of Beekeeper Studio released between January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2025 forever. No further payments required - -If you want software updates past January 1, 2025, simply renew your subscription. - -!!! info "Monthly Subscribers" - You won't receive lifetime access until you've paid for 12 consecutive months. This is to prevent abuse of the system. - -### How to get lifetime access with a single payment - -1. Purchase a 1 year subscription -2. Cancel your subscription from the dashboard -3. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your billing cycle, and you will have lifetime access to any version of Beekeeper Studio released during that time. - -Most customers (95%+) stick with their subscription to maintain access to new features and updates, but if you want to cancel, you can do so at any time. - +[Read more about lifetime licenses and how they work](../purchasing/purchasing-a-license.md#lifetime-access) ## Get Your Boss To Pay