Comparison of license models

	Perpetual License without upgrade contract	Perpetual License with upgrade contract	Flex License
exoprint For a smooth workflow with 3D printers; Designs are directly transferred to 3D printing software from DentalCAD
Upgrade included New software version including new and advanced functions, libraries, optimizations and patches	Included for 1^st year after initial activation*
Access to dentalshare Quick and effective multi-directional digital data exchange via the exocad software platform	Included for 1^st year after initial activation*
Access to library download portal Quick and effective multi-directional digital data exchange via the exocad software platform	Included for 1^st year after initial activation*
Activation of add-on modules Expansion of the core version by up to 15 modules for maximum flexibility and additional indications (at additional cost)	Optional for 1^st year after initial activation*
Replacement of defective dongles Quick and free replacement of defective dongles	Included for 1^st year after initial activation*
Deactivation of modules Deactivation of modules that are no longer needed; Savings on annual upgrade fees
Replacement of lost dongles Quick and free replacement of lost or stolen dongles
Perpetual License License without runtime limitation
* If the upgrade contract has not been canceled

Information on Perpetual Licenses: While our Perpetual Licenses generally have unlimited validity, technical progress in hardware and software development can mean that these licenses cannot be used for an indefinite period. Since legacy licenses may not be compatible with new operating systems or computers, certain situations may require an upgrade to a current exocad software for secure operation. Example: The legacy license in question is only compatible with operating system versions for which the manufacturer no longer offers security updates.

Products and license types

	Perpetual License	Flex License
DentalCAD
ChairsideCAD
exoplan

Medical Device Software exclusively available with Flex License

We offer all Medical Device Software (including ChairsideCAD and exoplan) exclusively via a subscription-based licensing model. The reason is that our Medical Device Software should always be under maintenance, so that in the unlikely event of a safety issue with the product, an update of the software can be provided. Our policy has always been to provide maintenance free of charge for one year after the initial purchase of our software, and to provide software updates only for licenses that are currently under maintenance. While we do provide permanent licenses for our non-medical products (such as exocad DentalCAD, targeted at dental labs), which users can continue to use indefinitely even out of maintenance, this is not the case for our Medical Device Software. These products will no longer function if subscription is not renewed. Permanent licenses - which can be used indefinitely - are not available for our Medical Device Software. According to Regulation (EU) 2017/745, which applies to these products, medical devices must have a determined lifetime.