Need to know ramifications of downgrading from paid to free

[sheilahoff+ 64]

I have a developer license and design client sites in DMS2. I typically host my clients and include their DMS license/upgrades as part of that fee. I have a client with a site in DMS2 that wants to move away. He wants to know if he can use the free version. I looked in the WP repository and it looks like the free version displays a little DMS bug in the bottom right corner. But as I looked through several threads on this forum none of the sites had that. Is there any way to tell what would and wouldn't work from a site? Otherwise I guess he'd need to buy the $99/year to get updates. .What else should I be aware of as I communicate about this change to the client? Thanks.

[Danny+ 1,327]

HI Sheila,

 

Not sure what you mean to be honest ?

If you have a Developer license, why are your clients purchasing a license too ? Just use your own license on their website ?

[Simon 248]

The licence pays for updates and support. If you upload your copy of DMS to someone elses site and they dont have a licence or you dont put your licence into the updater they wont get updates, simple as that. There is no need for them to use the free version from .org

[sheilahoff+ 64]

simon, thanks for clarifying. Good point.

Danny, I just don't generally GIVE access to my license past the first year unless I continue to host them. So then I would expect them to buy the services. But I see your point too.