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==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==

In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 |url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

~~==Incidents==~~

~~This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].~~

{{Placeholder box|Replace the placeholder text in the sections below with the incidents that affect this product and a short summary. Also replace the link so it point to the right product line or company article.}}

~~===Example incident one (''date'')===~~

~~{{Main|link to the main article}}~~

~~Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).~~

~~===Example incident two (''date'')===~~

~~...~~

~~Incidents affecting all of the product line/company's products can be found in the product line/company article: [[Product line title]]/[[Company article title]]~~

~~==See also==~~

~~{{Placeholder box|Link to relevant theme articles or products with similar incidents.}}~~

==References==

{{reflist}}~~https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9~~

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 ==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
-In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.
+In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 |url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.
-==Incidents==
-This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
-{{Placeholder box|Replace the placeholder text in the sections below with the incidents that affect this product and a short summary. Also replace the link so it point to the right product line or company article.}}
-===Example incident one (''date'')===
-{{Main|link to the main article}}
-Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
-===Example incident two (''date'')===
-...
-Incidents affecting all of the product line/company's products can be found in the product line/company article: [[Product line title]]/[[Company article title]]
-==See also==
-{{Placeholder box|Link to relevant theme articles or products with similar incidents.}}
 ==References==
-{{reflist}}https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9
+{{reflist}}
 [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]