Unless otherwise noted, your theme, plugin or combo pack purchase includes a one-year membership subscription to downloads, updates and support. This means you get immediate access to all new versions and features released for your product(s) during your subscription year, plus ticketed support from the iThemes Help Desk. The membership model is the best way they can provide top-tier support, maintain their products as WordPress updates and to provide continued development for new versions and features. After the one-year mark, your theme or plugin is still yours to use and keep, but they recommend renewing your subscription to have continued access to downloads, support, updates and new features.