Licensing and support/maintenance changes

Paul Stovell, founder and CEO of Octopus, announced a proposed change to the company's support and upgrade policy to create a fairer and more predictable system for customers. Previously, customers received free updates for the same major version and a discount on new major versions if purchased within a certain timeframe. The new policy would provide 12 months of upgrades, bug fixes, and new features from the date of purchase, with an option to renew at discounted rates. This adjustment aims to prevent customers from making multiple purchases within a year and allows the company to release features more promptly without concern for major version numbering. Feedback on this proposed policy change is encouraged, and Stovell assures that no current customers will be disadvantaged by the transition.