Why do we charge an annual subscription fee?

Because long-term copyright proof requires long-term storage and support.

The most important part of our service is that we securely store your original work files and certificates, so you can prove ownership and creation date at any time in the future.

This ensures your copyright evidence is still available years or decades later — when you actually need it.

What your subscription covers

Your annual membership fee of £44.15 (ex. VAT) supports:

• Secure storage of your work files
• Independent time-stamped certification
• Server maintenance and technical infrastructure
• Security monitoring and updates
• Customer support (email and phone)
• Ongoing platform improvements

This model has allowed us to operate successfully since 2002, ensuring we can continue storing your work and supporting you whenever needed.

Why not a one-off “lifetime” fee?

Some providers offer one-off payments for “lifetime storage”. While this may seem attractive, it can be risky.

Without ongoing revenue, these providers often cannot sustain their service long-term. Several have gone out of business (such as “Copyright Cover” and “Duly Noted”), leaving users without access to their stored copyright evidence.

If the provider disappears, your your proof of copyright disappears.

Ongoing support matters

Copyright disputes often happen years after creation. Our subscription model ensures:

• Your work is still securely stored
• Your certificates remain accessible
• You can get support when you need it

In contrast, one-off fee services typically provide little or no ongoing support.

A more flexible and cost-effective approach

Instead of paying large upfront fees for each piece of work, our model allows you to:

• Pay a low annual fee
• Register work as needed using certificate tokens (£1 each)
• Scale your usage over time

Our subscription model is designed for long-term reliability, security, and support — not short-term storage.