GEO5 software from the 2025 edition uses the Fine Cloud License system. This system allows management of purchased licenses according to the needs of each customer.
- The licenses are stored in the cloud and the program accesses them at startup (requires an internet connection).
- Licenses can be permanently or temporarily moved to a PC (allows offline use).
- Licenses can be permanently or temporarily moved to a HW key (allows offline use).
| Customer tier |  Personal |
 Business |
 Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of licenses | 1 | max 5 | unlimited |
| Number of users | 1 | max 10 | unlimited |
| International licenses | no | no | yes |
The number of licenses for a given program determines the number of sessions that can run simultaneously within a company. Example: A company has purchased 5 licenses of Stratigraphy, and has 10 registered users. All users can have the software installed, but it can only run on five devices at the same time.
Personal
The customer is an independent entrepreneur.
- Only 1 license of each program.
- Only 1 login email.
- The program can only be run on one device at a time.
Business
The customer is a small or medium-sized company.
- Maximum of 5 licenses of each program.
- Maximum of 10 users (1 administrator + max. 9 additional login emails).
- Programs can be run at any given time on the number of devices corresponding to the number of licenses purchased.
Enterprise
The customer is a large or international company.
- Unlimited licenses of each program.
- Unlimited users (1 administrator + unlimited additional login emails).
- Programs can be run at any given time on the number of devices corresponding to the number of licenses purchased.
- Multinational companies can use the license in its branches across multiple countries.
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FAQ
The new installer requires you to log in with your Fine account using your email and password. These are the same credentials you use for our Online Shop (where you can also reset your password, if needed).
Yes, this option is useful if you don't have internet access. You can transfer your license to your PC or to a hardlock.
Any cloud license now functions like a network license. You can access it from any computer connected to the internet using your email and password.
Yes, all licenses can be transferred from the cloud to a hardlock, so there will be no change to their current workflow. Hardlocks can still work within a network in the new system. The administrator must make the transfer after the first login (internet connection is required for the transfer).
The hardlock is the same for both types. Now, the hardlock only serves as a temporary bearer of the license.
Yes, to obtain additional licenses, you need to upgrade to the Business tier.
No, that's not possible. The Personal/Business/Enterprise designation applies to the customer as a whole.
No, cloud licensing is available only for the 2025 edition and newer.
Yes, they can log in to different programs using the same email and password.