The Nios II processor IP license is royalty-free, and perpetual which means it allows user to use the Nios II processor IP core forever and has no limit on the number of Nios II processors that can be used in a given design or a project. The Nios II processor IP license entitled a user to one year worth of support from Altera mySupport and feature updates. For new features, and Altera mySupport assistance users must renew their Nios II prcoessor IP licenses if it is not current within two releases of the ACDS version.