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GPL FAQ #SubscriptionFee

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Excerpt: No. In this scenario, the requirement to keep paying a fee limits the user's ability to run the program. This is an additional requirement on top of the GPL, and the license prohibits it.
Locator: GPL FAQ #SubscriptionFee
Applies to: Copies may be sold, but no fee may be imposed for exercising licensed rights
Supports rules: Copies may be sold, but no fee may be imposed for exercising licensed rights
Sources: Frequently Asked Questions about the GNU Licenses