Software Marketplace Glossary
Software marketplaces have their own vocabulary.
This glossary explains the terms buyers and sellers are most likely to run into on Lyrinox Market.
Activation
The process of registering a license for a device, domain, user, IP address, or installation.
Archived product
A product that is considered finished or no longer actively updated. On Lyrinox Market, archived products can still remain available when appropriate, especially through the Lyrinox Continuity Program.
Certification
An independent review signal that helps buyers understand product quality, documentation, support, and reliability. See the Lyrinox Seal of Quality.
License tier
A version of a product license with its own price and terms, such as Personal, Professional, Agency, or Enterprise.
Major-version ownership
A license model where the buyer owns a major version of software and can keep using that version according to the license terms, even if future major versions are sold separately.
Seller Score
A reputation signal used by Lyrinox Market to represent seller behavior, product quality, support, and buyer trust over time.
Subscription
A license or product purchase that renews on a recurring schedule.
Top Seller
A seller tier for sellers who maintain strong marketplace standing over time and are approved after review.
Lyrinox Continuity Program
A program designed to help preserve buyer access to eligible software if a product is retired, archived, or no longer actively maintained.
Read more in the Lyrinox Market Continuity Program.