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Proof of concept bonds
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You can specify a bond as "proof of concept" to avoid being billed for
it while it is used by a prospective customer. This option can be set
when the bond is created and automatically expires after one month. You
can have up to to three proof of concept bonds at one time.

To create a proof of concept bond, click "Show advanced" in the Details
section of the Add Bond form, then click the Proof of concept checkbox.

It is a license violation to set this option on a bond for which you are
receiving income.

If you find yourself in one of the following situations, please contact
`technical support <../spaces/technical-support.html>`__.

-  You have more than three proof of concepts at the same time. In this
   case, create the demonstration bond without setting the proof of
   concept option, then tell us the ID or name of the bond. We will
   remotely enable the proof of concept option for that bond.
-  You have a proof of concept expected to take longer than one month.
-  You want to use a bond as a `permanent test or staging
   unit <../software-releases-and-upgrades/effective-upgrades.html>`__.

The proof of concept and expiry information is shown in the advanced
section of the details pane on the bond details page.

Ending the proof of concept
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By default, the proof of concept ends automatically one month after the
bond is created. To end the proof of concept before it expires
automatically, click the "End proof of concept" button on the bond
details page.

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Confirm your action on the dialog that appears.


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