We are trying to be clear about what the Update Service entails so Acorn I'm going to add the sentences that follow your quote, for the benefit of those who haven't followed the thread closely or don't visit http://www.xara.com/update-service/ (but I'd urge everyone to visit the page and read all the FAQs to get a proper understanding). This is what we are offering, whether you regard it as a subscription or not is perhaps not of the first importance - the question is only whether it suits *you* to upgrade now, or later when you see something you want, whether to accept the updates or not, or none of the above:


We know that many of you find it frustrating that you have to wait a whole year for our next update - knowing that we are working on (and have likely finished) new cutting edge features and on-trend content. We have the answer! For the first time you’ll have access to new features and content as we develop them, at any time during the 365 days after you purchase. You'll be able to download and use these new features, for no extra charge, in addition to the version that you buy today.

- You receive a perpetual license to the very latest version at the time of purchase
- We promise to continue optimizing and developing software which includes the Update Service. We will regularly publish new features and templates throughout the year
- You will have access to these new features and content as we develop them, rather than waiting up to a year for our next annual release*. Which means you can keep up with the latest trends in web and graphic design!

* What happens after 365 days?
If you don't upgrade again the Update Service expires. Any online services will cease, or fall back to a basic service. For current 365 products this means:
- Web Designer: The free hosting and free Online Designer continue, but the Online Content Catalog will no longer be accessible†
- Web Designer Premium: The M hosting falls back to the free hosting offer, the Premium Xara Online Designer falls back to the free Online Designer, the Online Content Catalog will no longer be accessible†
- Designer Pro: The M hosting falls back to the free hosting offer, the Premium Xara Online Designer falls back to the free Online Designer, the Online Content Catalog will no longer be accessible†
- Photo & Graphic Designer: The Online Content Catalog will no longer be accessible†
In addition you will no longer receive feature or content updates. The copy(s) that you have installed at the time of expiry will continue to run indefinitely, BUT if you re-install on a new machine after the Update Service has expired then the new installation will fall back to the version you last purchased.