# Clarification on Evaluation Instance Runtime Limitation for Commercial Use **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [May 28, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982 "2024-05-28T00:12:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Pramod\_Singh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@Pramod\_Singh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pramod_Singh)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982/1 "2024-05-28T00:12:09Z")
Hello everyone, I need some clarification regarding the use of the Evaluation Instance of Inductive Automation's software. According to the license agreement, the Evaluation Instance can be used without charge but is limited to a two-hour runtime per session. My questions are: 1. Does this mean we can only use the Evaluation Instance for two hours in total, or can we reset it and continue using it beyond the two-hour limit by restarting the software? 2. If we can reset it, is it permissible to use the Evaluation Instance repeatedly in a commercial setup by restarting it every two hours for continuous evaluation? Any insights or official guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Pramod Singh ---
**Author:** ![humphrey.daniel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8e8cbc/32.png) [@humphrey.daniel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/humphrey.daniel)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982/2 "2024-05-28T02:24:23Z")
The documentation clearly answers your questions and has videos explaining further. > **[Licensing and Activation | Ignition User Manual](https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/docs/8.1/platform/licensing-and-activation)** > > How Licensing Works ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982/3 "2024-05-28T02:31:08Z")
This is **exactly** the same question that I answered sixteen hours ago over here: > [@Usage of Ignition Software Trail Version for commercial purpose](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/usage-of-ignition-software-trail-version-for-commercial-purpose/90945): > > Hello everyone, I need some clarification regarding the use of the Evaluation Instance of Inductive Automation's software. According to the license agreement, the Evaluation Instance can be used without charge but is limited to a two-hour runtime per session. My questions are: Does this mean we can only use the Evaluation Instance for two hours in total, or can we reset it and continue using it beyond the two-hour limit by restarting the software? If we can reset it, is it permissible to use … Are you the same person? Or working together? Either way, duplicate posts are forbidden by [the rules of this forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/faq). ---
**Author:** ![srinivasan\_s](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@srinivasan\_s](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/srinivasan_s)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982/4 "2024-05-28T04:33:37Z")
Hey pturmel, Yes we are working together. I will delete my question. Thank you for your reply. ---
**Author:** ![Pramod\_Singh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@Pramod\_Singh](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pramod_Singh)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/clarification-on-evaluation-instance-runtime-limitation-for-commercial-use/90982/5 "2024-05-28T04:48:03Z")
Thank you, Daniel.