Licence Model

Reference for existing customers of TIA Openness Manager

Online subscription with hardware binding, volume licence for teams. Last updated: 29 August 2026.

Overview

1. Overview

The software uses an online subscription licensing system with hardware binding.

Each licence is linked to a specific Hardware ID (HW-ID). An online licence validation is required at least every 14 days. If there is no internet connection, the software can be used offline for up to 14 days.

Available Licence Models

2. New Licences

New licences are available for the successor, AnyAutomation Studio: see the AnyAutomation Studio plans.

An existing Pro+ subscription of TIA Openness Manager is recognised in AnyAutomation Studio; all other plans are shown on anyautomation.ch. Existing subscriptions keep running and are managed through the Stripe Customer Portal (see section 4).

Activation & Validation

3.1 Initial Activation

Sign in to your account at https://www.tiaopenessmanager.ch (email and one-time code)
Install AnyAutomation Studio (Windows 10/11, x64)
Sign in with the same account in the software
Hardware binding happens automatically on first sign-in
The software is enabled according to your subscription

3.2 Licence Validation

Online validation:

Occurs automatically at least every 14 days
The software contacts the licence server
Checks: licence status, subscription validity

Offline mode (up to 14 days):

The software works without an internet connection
The last validation is saved locally
After 14 days, online validation is required again

3.3 Hardware Binding

Each licence is bound to a unique Hardware ID of your device
Hardware switches are supported: up to 3 switches per rolling 30 days (e.g. new laptop, hardware failure)
For more frequent switches contact support@tiaopenessmanager.ch

Subscription Management

4.1 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions renew automatically
Billing is processed through Stripe
Cancellation possible at any time

4.2 Cancellation

Via the Stripe Customer Portal:

Receive the email with the "Manage Subscription" link
Click the link: the Stripe Customer Portal opens
Cancel the subscription

After cancellation:

The licence remains active until the end of the paid period
After that the software is deactivated
Local data is preserved
Reactivation is possible at any time

4.3 Plan Change

Plan change, or switch between monthly and yearly billing: via the Stripe Customer Portal (link in the email footer or in your account under /profile)
Volume licence: the Org Owner manages seats in the web portal under /profile/org

Per-seat named user with hardware binding, Org Owner manages seats

Volume Licensing for Teams

How it works

The Org Owner holds N seats of the organisation (new seats are bought on anyautomation.ch)
Assign seats via email invite at /profile/org
The user accepts the invite and creates their own account
Hardware binding happens on first sign-in

Org roles:

Owner: manages seats and billing
Member: uses an assigned seat

Seat transfer: the Owner can revoke a seat from one user (hardware-release cycle) and reassign it.

Floating / concurrent-user licences are not offered.

Additional Information

5. Trial Version (30 Days)

New trials start in AnyAutomation Studio:

30 days with the full feature set
No credit card required
Bound to the Hardware ID (1 trial per device)
Email address required

After the trial expires:

The software runs only with a subscription; the plans are on anyautomation.ch

Trial limit:

1 trial per email address
1 trial per Hardware ID

6. Restrictions & Prohibitions

The licensee may not:

Use the licence on multiple devices simultaneously
Transfer the licence to third parties
Manipulate or falsify the Hardware ID
Bypass or disable the licence verification
Share account credentials

In case of misuse:

Immediate licence suspension
No refund
Legal action possible

7. Refund Policy

Subscriptions:

No refund for ongoing periods
Cancellation stops future charges
Access until the end of the paid period
Contact: support@tiaopenessmanager.ch

8. Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods (via Stripe):

Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, WeChat Pay
More: Klarna, Bancontact, EPS

Currency: Swiss francs

9. Check Licence Status

In AnyAutomation Studio:

The licence status is shown in the status bar and in the accounts menu

Online:

Your account at /profile: subscription status, hardware binding
Stripe Customer Portal (link via email): next payment, invoices

Contact & Support:

Questions about the licence model?

Email: support@tiaopenessmanager.ch

Website: https://www.tiaopenessmanager.ch

Disclaimer:

The software is provided "as is". The provider assumes no liability for damages arising from use. See EULA and Disclaimer for details.