I'm pretty sure you can only use the software while you're paying for the subscription. I'm not a big fan of the "rental" model that everyone seems to be going with these days, but I guess there's not too much choice in the matter. Yeah, that doesn't sit well with me either. don't know if it will even still function. Well that's what I'd like to know. I mean, I would be surprised if that's how it worked but it would be good to know.