It's just the same as "any" software you buy online. You can get support for updates for a certain period but after that, if you lose your copy then you're the one at a loss not the company. You should back up your downlded softw from online purchases. I would think that'd go without saying without spelling it out. LW states explicitly 6 months only of free updates. (What they don't say is they offer discounts on continuing pro support at the end of the 6 mths period.) If you didn't know that then you have a lot to learn about online purchasing. The conditions for LW are layed out on the main purchase page. Nothing is hidden or in fine print.