Common use of Lifecycle Clause in Contracts

Lifecycle. Anchore Enterprise versions are using a semantic versioning format (x.y.z) where X represents the major version, Y represents the minor version, and (optionally) Z represents a patch version. Support Services are available effective immediately upon the release of a new Generally Available (“GA”) major version of the Software (“Generally Available Software”), and such Support Services will be in effect for a period of either (i) eighteen (18) months after the applicable release date of such major version or (ii) six (6) months after the release date of the next major version, whichever period is longer. As part of Support Services, Anchore may provide minor and patch updates during the period that the applicable major version is in effect. Anchore will provide supported upgrade paths between major versions of Anchore Enterprise as they become available.