MIRC

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mIRC

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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
• Changing Terms after the Sale

Relevant FAQ's applicable pre-August 2015:

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

• 10 year license converted to "several year" license around November 2015

• "Several year" license converted to 3 year license around June 2018

• 3 year license converted to 1 year license January 2024

See also

https://www.pocnetwork.net/internet-news/mirc-ended-its-lifetime-license-agreement-with-all-who-purchased-its-software-10-years-out/