When Amazing Charts logs in, it checks to see if it can get on the internet. If not (e.g., no connection, firewall, etc), Amazing Charts just skips "calling home." It is only after 90 days of no connection that it starts to warn the end user that a connection will be needed soon, and then another 30 days after that it only allows logging into the Admin section (the thought being folks aren't planning on using the program and just want to export all their data).
If after 120 days (4 months) the program has been unable to connect, it pops open a window that needs a code. If entered, the program will run again without problems for another 4 months. This is designed for folks who just don't use the program while on the Internet, or don't have connectivity since being on the net is not required to use Amazing Charts. In these instances, the users calls us, and we provide a code.
billl, I think you are misreading this. From the description, if there is an Internet connection (for bug reporting or announcements), you are fine and can use the program forever. If, on the other hand, you don't have Internet, then it works for 120 days at which point you call for a code and it runs another 120 days to perpetuity.
It is confusing but that was my take on it. I think that the fact that after Jon talks about an Internet connection, he says immediately "If not." If you focus on the opposite, i.e. having an Internet connection so that it "phones home," then it seems to indicate you can use your current version forever whether you pay or not. However, you would receive no updates or support.
