FAQ

No. StarUML V1 was an open source project under GPL License. However, current StarUML (after V2) is not open source any more. Many users have been expected that the project is being continued, developed and maintained. But, we couldn’t find any sponsors so we can’t avoid to commercialize this product in order to keep developing and supporting users.

Yes. you can use StarUML V1 for any purpose. However, don't forget that the StarUML V1 is no more maintained and cannot be supported.

License is perpetual, so you can use forever with the purchased version. However, you need to pay to upgrade to new major versions.

In evaluation mode, you are allow to use for free in 30 days and there will be watermarks in the exported diagram images. After the evaluation period, you need to purchase a license for continue to use.

Yes, you can. But your license can not be shared with other colleagues.

Yes. you can install on multiple machines owned by you, but it is not allowed to install on other's machines.

No. Employees should not use the company's license at home, unless on a work computer or for work purposes. License cannot be shared with other companies or individuals.

No. License should be purchased as the total number of users (not maximum concurrent user). For example, if there are total 10 users who will use the software in the company, the company have to purchase license for 10 users even if the users will not use the software at the same time.

You need to compare the version of the installed StarUML (See the About Dialog) with the version of your license key.

For example if your license is for V5 or lower, then it will not work for V6 or higher. In this case, you need to upgrade your license to the new version at on-line store.

To activate license in an off-line computer, please try the following instruction:

1. Install StarUML and register with license key in an internet-connected computer.
2. Find license.key file in
• /Users/<user>/Library/Application Support/StarUML for Mac OS.
• C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\StarUML for Windows.
• ~/.config/StarUML for Linux.
3. Copy the license.key to the offline computer you will use at the same path .
4. Delete license.key at the internet-connected computer.

You can deactivate the license from a computer by selecting the menu Help > Delete License Key. This will remove the license key from the computer. You can then use the same license key on another computer.

Refunds are available within 14 days of purchasing. Please send us an email ([email protected]) if you wish to claim a refund.

You can freely update to minor updates (e.g. to 6.x version), but you may need to pay to upgrade to major upgrades (e.g. to V7 version). Upgrade fee will be much cheaper than purchasing new one.