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| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1995 |
| Product Type | Software |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://mirc.com https://www.mirc.co.uk/ |
mIRC is an IRC client for Windows developed by Khaled Mardam-Bey.
Consumer impact summary
Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):
- Lifetime license revoked[1]
- Changing Terms after the Sale
Relevant FAQ's applicable pre-August 2015:[2]
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Is this a one-time registration?
Answer: Yes, this is a one-time registration and is not a recurring charge or subscription.
Question: Will my registration work with newer versions of mIRC?
Answer: If you are a home user, yes, your registration will work with newer versions of mIRC and you can upgrade for free.
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product.
- Lifetime license converted to 10 year license around August 2015[3]
- 10 year license converted to "several year" license around November 2015[4]
- "Several year" license converted to 3 year license around June 2018[5]
- 3 year license converted to 1 year license January 2024[6]
References
- ↑ "mIRC ended its lifetime license agreement with all who purchased its software 10 years out". www.pocnetwork.net. 4 Dec 2022. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 31 Jul 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 4 Aug 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 30 Nov 2015. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 23 Jun 2018. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.
- ↑ "Register mIRC". mIRC. Archived from the original on 27 Jan 2024. Retrieved 22 Apr 2025.