Is it permissible to use an activation for a computer program published on the Internet after the free trial period ends and before purchasing it?
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The we adhere to is the prohibition of activating programs for a period exceeding what their owners have permitted, in observance of intellectual property rights. If you wish to benefit from the program for a period longer than what the developer has authorized, then you must purchase it.
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