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'''[[wikipedia:TeamViewer|TeamViewer]]''' is a free proprietary remote access and remote control software made by [[wikipedia:TeamViewer_(company)|TeamViewer SE]], which has their headquarter in Germany. | '''[[wikipedia:TeamViewer|TeamViewer]]''' is a free proprietary remote access and remote control software made by [[wikipedia:TeamViewer_(company)|TeamViewer SE]], which has their headquarter in Germany. | ||
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==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
===Perpetual license invalidation=== | ===Perpetual license invalidation=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|TeamViewer terminates perpetual licenses}} | ||
TeamViewer has previously sold a "perpetual" license for software versions 8-12, which are now discontinued. The licensing model of TeamViewer products changed in the meantime, perpetual licenses are no longer supported, and instead new customers are sold a subscription model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuri_T |date=27 Feb 2019 |title=Perpetual licence option? |url=https://community.teamviewer.com/English/discussion/55413/perpetual-licence-option/p1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250621140111/https://community.teamviewer.com/English/discussion/55413/perpetual-licence-option/p1 |archive-date=21 Jun 2025 |access-date=21 Jun 2025 |website= |via=TeamViewer Community}}</ref> The customer response on the community forum focuses on the legal aspect of this conduct, and about organizing a class action lawsuit against TeamViewer because alleged violation of the perpetual license terms. TeamViewer proposes that users with existing perpetual licenses "upgrade" to the latest TeamViewer under a subscription plan. | TeamViewer has previously sold a "perpetual" license for software versions 8-12, which are now discontinued. The licensing model of TeamViewer products changed in the meantime, perpetual licenses are no longer supported, and instead new customers are sold a subscription model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuri_T |date=27 Feb 2019 |title=Perpetual licence option? |url=https://community.teamviewer.com/English/discussion/55413/perpetual-licence-option/p1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250621140111/https://community.teamviewer.com/English/discussion/55413/perpetual-licence-option/p1 |archive-date=21 Jun 2025 |access-date=21 Jun 2025 |website= |via=TeamViewer Community}}</ref> The customer response on the community forum focuses on the legal aspect of this conduct, and about organizing a class action lawsuit against TeamViewer because alleged violation of the perpetual license terms. TeamViewer proposes that users with existing perpetual licenses "upgrade" to the latest TeamViewer under a subscription plan. | ||
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=== Cancellation obstacles === | === Cancellation obstacles === | ||
In combination with autorenewal, Teamviewer requires members to submit a ticket to their support team in order to cancel their subscription, and this must be done at least 28 days before the renewal period<ref>{{Cite web |title=All about subscription |url=https://www.teamviewer.com/en/global/support/knowledge-base/teamviewer-classic/licensing/subscription/all-about-subscription/ |website=Teamviewer}}</ref>. | In combination with autorenewal, Teamviewer requires members to submit a ticket to their support team in order to cancel their subscription, and this must be done at least 28 days before the renewal period<ref>{{Cite web |title=All about subscription |url=https://www.teamviewer.com/en/global/support/knowledge-base/teamviewer-classic/licensing/subscription/all-about-subscription/ |website=Teamviewer |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251128230731/https://www.teamviewer.com/en/global/support/knowledge-base/teamviewer-classic/licensing/subscription/all-about-subscription/ |archive-date=28 Nov 2025}}</ref>. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[List of products and services with post-purchase license change]] | |||
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*[[Dark patterns]] | *[[Dark patterns]] | ||
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