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Why the Evaluation Stage Doesn't Include Production Rights

Written Mar 19, 2026; first published here. Some details may have changed since it was written.

Christopher Gabriel Brown · 3 min read

Evaluation Means Evaluation — And That's a Feature, Not a Limitation

One of the most common questions we get is: "If I buy an evaluation license, can I start building?" The answer is no — and the reason has everything to…

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