How long do you have to subscribe to keep a library that you purchase

Harry Hahne
Harry Hahne Member Posts: 911
edited November 21 in English Forum

For the new 2025 libraries, it says "A subscription is required to purchase this library." What are the requirements for this purchase of a library:

  • If you cancel the subscription, do you lose the library?
  • How long do you need to keep the subscription to retain the library?
  • Is there a minimum subscription level required for a given library?

I know my Hermeneutics class will be asking about this tonight. The mid-semester changes to the who Logos system will really add confusion.

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  • Frank Sauer
    Frank Sauer Member Posts: 1,430 ✭✭✭

    Once purchased, a user owns the library and will not lose it if they cancel the subscription. Mark Barnes even suggested that a user could use the free trial or a single month subscription to buy a new library.

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  • Alan Palmer (Logos)
    Alan Palmer (Logos) Member, Logos Employee Posts: 1,080

    You only have to have a subscription at time of purchase. You will not lose access to that library when your subscription ends.

  • Harry Hahne
    Harry Hahne Member Posts: 911

    Once purchased, a user owns the library and will not lose it if they cancel the subscription. Mark Barnes even suggested that a user could use the free trial or a single month subscription to buy a new library.

    That is helpful to know. It would be good if that were specified somewhere, even in a footnote.

    Also, if you purchase the 2 year subscription that FL is trying to push, do you get a 30 day trial period with cancellation option?

  • GaoLu
    GaoLu Member Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭

    Once purchased, a user owns the library and will not lose it if they cancel the subscription. Mark Barnes even suggested that a user could use the free trial or a single month subscription to buy a new library.

    That is helpful to know. It would be good if that were specified somewhere, even in a footnote.

    Also, if you purchase the 2 year subscription that FL is trying to push, do you get a 30 day trial period with cancellation option?

    It is legitimate to take the trial and subscribe for real at the end.  That is a sort of free month. 

  • GaoLu
    GaoLu Member Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭

    Also, this is a FAQ from halfway down the Subscription Page:

    I am already subscribed to Logos. How can I get the 2-year option?

    We don't support moving from an existing subscription to the two-year option yet. If you'd like this option, sign up below and we'll notify you when the two-year option becomes available.

  • Bradley Grainger (Logos)
    Bradley Grainger (Logos) Administrator, Logos Employee Posts: 11,948

    Also, if you purchase the 2 year subscription that FL is trying to push, do you get a 30 day trial period with cancellation option?

    If you're eligible for a free trial, the site will have a "Start free trial button:

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    If you're not eligible for a free trial (e.g., Logos 10 discounts are applied), the site will say "Subscribe" and there is no free trial:

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    You cannot return this subscription for a refund (see https://www.logos.com/subscription-faq):

    Can I return my subscription for a refund within the 30-day return window?
    No. Our 30-day return policy applies to one-time product purchases, such as the 2025 Library, not to subscriptions. When you subscribe, you receive immediate access to a curated collection of books and tools, along with exclusive benefits and updates. For this reason, we do not offer refunds on subscription fees.
  • Harry Hahne
    Harry Hahne Member Posts: 911

    If you're not eligible for a free trial (e.g., Logos 10 discounts are applied), the site will say "Subscribe" and there is no free trial:

    Thanks, Bradley. That helps clarify things.