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Bythmusters: Added Cargo template in place of Infobox, moved to Product

2026-01-29T19:10:48Z

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	~~\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.~~}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.		\|Logo=
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			'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.
	==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==		==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
	In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326220549/https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26 \|access-date=2025-10-18 \|website=keyshot.com Help Center}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326220549/https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26 \|access-date=2025-10-18 \|website=keyshot.com Help Center}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

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2025-11-05T21:28:25Z

Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy: fixed ref error

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	\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.		\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.
	==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==		==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
	In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326220549/https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26 \|access-date=2025-10-18 \|website=keyshot.com Help Center}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.
	===The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation===		===The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation===
	Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:		Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:

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2025-09-22T19:24:53Z

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	\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.		\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.

	==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==		==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
	In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

	===The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation===		===The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation===
	Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:		Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:
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	This case serves as a cautionary tale for digital consumers: '''“perpetual” may not always mean what you think.'''		This case serves as a cautionary tale for digital consumers: '''“perpetual” may not always mean what you think.'''

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

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2025-08-18T13:58:50Z

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	In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

	=== The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation ===		===The End-of-Life (EOL) Policy and Server Deactivation===
	Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:		Luxion announced a staged '''End-of-Life policy''' for its older software versions, with key milestones that severely impacted perpetual license users:
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	Luxion states that these changes are part of routine product lifecycle management, and encourages users to upgrade or move to a subscription model.		Luxion states that these changes are part of routine product lifecycle management, and encourages users to upgrade or move to a subscription model.

	== Legal and Ethical Concerns ==		==Legal and Ethical Concerns==
	The deactivation of license servers for perpetual licenses raises multiple '''consumer rights issues''':		The deactivation of license servers for perpetual licenses raises multiple '''consumer rights issues''':

	* '''Breach of contract or implied contract''': Customers argue that a perpetual license constitutes a contract promising lifetime access.		*'''Breach of contract or implied contract''': Customers argue that a perpetual license constitutes a contract promising lifetime access.
	* '''Digital ownership erosion''': Users paid full price expecting to own the software indefinitely.		*'''Digital ownership erosion''': Users paid full price expecting to own the software indefinitely.
	* '''No offline fallback''': Luxion’s system depends entirely on online server validation, with no offline key or workaround.		*'''No offline fallback''': Luxion’s system depends entirely on online server validation, with no offline key or workaround.
	* '''Lack of communication''': Some users reported learning of the policy too late to migrate, deactivate, or prepare alternatives.		*'''Lack of communication''': Some users reported learning of the policy too late to migrate, deactivate, or prepare alternatives.

	No consumer protection lawsuits are known as of mid-2025, but the case has been cited in discussions of digital consumer rights and software ownership.		No consumer protection lawsuits are known as of mid-2025, but the case has been cited in discussions of digital consumer rights and software ownership.

	== Luxion's Position ==		==Luxion's Position==
	Luxion maintains that its EOL policy is standard in the industry and necessary to ensure security and product evolution. They recommend affected users upgrade to a newer version or subscribe to a cloud-based model. In some cases, discounts were offered to existing customers.		Luxion maintains that its EOL policy is standard in the industry and necessary to ensure security and product evolution. They recommend affected users upgrade to a newer version or subscribe to a cloud-based model. In some cases, discounts were offered to existing customers.

	However, this rationale has done little to ease frustrations from users who feel locked out of the software they legally purchased and relied on.		However, this rationale has done little to ease frustrations from users who feel locked out of the software they legally purchased and relied on.

	== Conclusion ==		==Conclusion==
	Luxion’s decision to disable license validation servers for perpetual KeyShot licenses marks a significant moment in the erosion of software ownership. While legal gray areas remain, the ethical clarity is strong: removing functionality from a paid product without user consent undermines consumer trust.		Luxion’s decision to disable license validation servers for perpetual KeyShot licenses marks a significant moment in the erosion of software ownership. While legal gray areas remain, the ethical clarity is strong: removing functionality from a paid product without user consent undermines consumer trust.

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+|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.
 ==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
 In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 |url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.
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2025-06-18T07:04:05Z

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	==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==		==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
	In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 \|url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 \|archive-date=2025-03-26}}</ref> This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

	~~==Incidents==~~
	~~This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].~~
	{{Placeholder box\|Replace the placeholder text in the sections below with the incidents that affect this product and a short summary. Also replace the link so it point to the right product line or company article.}}
	~~===Example incident one (''date'')===~~
	~~{{Main\|link to the main article}}~~
	~~Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).~~
	~~===Example incident two (''date'')===~~
	~~...~~

	~~Incidents affecting all of the product line/company's products can be found in the product line/company article: [[Product line title]]/[[Company article title]]~~


	~~==See also==~~
	~~{{Placeholder box\|Link to relevant theme articles or products with similar incidents.}}~~


	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}~~https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9~~		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

2A02:3100:406D:2001:D94D:D8D2:A197:4ECB at 06:54, 18 June 2025

2025-06-18T06:54:35Z

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	\| Official Website =https://www.keyshot.com/		\| Official Website =https://www.keyshot.com/
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	\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}		\|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}"'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.
	~~{{Placeholder box\|~~"'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.}}

	== Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy ==		==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
	~~{{Placeholder box\|~~In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.}}		In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9

	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]

2A02:3100:406D:2001:D94D:D8D2:A197:4ECB: Added content about the License Server Deactivation

2025-06-18T06:50:35Z

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== Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy ==
{{Placeholder box|In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.}}

==Incidents==
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]].
{{Placeholder box|Replace the placeholder text in the sections below with the incidents that affect this product and a short summary. Also replace the link so it point to the right product line or company article.}}
===Example incident one (''date'')===
{{Main|link to the main article}}
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
===Example incident two (''date'')===
...

Incidents affecting all of the product line/company's products can be found in the product line/company article: [[Product line title]]/[[Company article title]]

==See also==
{{Placeholder box|Link to relevant theme articles or products with similar incidents.}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]