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'Announced in 2022'? That's like warning of a leaky roof, then flooding the house in 2026. The April notice killed upgrades/support—fine, we braced. But file validation lockout? Buried in fine print until your Nov '25 alarm bells. My 2004 perpetual license (I am sure that you have it,User Guide: zero sunset clauses) means ongoing usability under CGA s6/9—not your 'enough time' veto after 22 years of data sweat. Others have tried this; backlash forced extensions/refunds. Prove the legal basis for this brick wall, or restore confirmations gratis. Otherwise, it's planned obsolescence, not 'transition.' Who's with me on a legacy users' CGA claim?
This appears to be the only option i.e. report to the ACCC for unconscionable conduct.
Your rights as a perpetual license holder
- You are entitled to confirmation: If you have a perpetual license and are using the software according to the agreement, MYOB is obliged to provide confirmation codes.
- Activation and confirmation is for anti-piracy: The confirmation process is an anti-piracy measure to ensure you have a legitimate license, not a way to force upgrades.
- What to do if denied a code: Ask the MYOB representative for a written statement that they will not provide a code.Report the conduct to the ACCC for unconscionable conduct.