Very Confused about Licenses and N Activations

If I 'renew' my OD, am I grandfathered in to the older EULA?

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So after doing some digging, it appears that sometime around 2019 the EULA was changed regarding number of systems the software can be installed on.

This question is specifically regarding Object Desktop - and the following quote I found:

 

Hello,

If you're ODM account holder since before the EULA changed than I believe you still can activate up to 5 but if its a new account, than its only one PC per license according the current EULA : https://forums.stardock.com/486311/Accounts-and-Activation-Support-FAQ#pcinstalls

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

 

My copy of OD is older and expired, but it still does give me the ability to activate on 5 machines.

 

So here is the question (based on the above quote):

If I "renew" my existing (expired) copy does this mean I still get 5 installs (i.e. i am "grandfathered in"), or will I be bound by the new EULA of ONE system regardless of what I do?

 

 

 

 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble.

The EULA reads 1 but the product still allows 5 per app (minus Multiplicity).

It will remain that way for anyone that is as such when we eventually for the products to match the EULA.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Support Manager

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