If I buy a 12 month subscription how often do I need to be connected to the internet?

Question

I've read conflicting reports.
99 days?
180 days?
Do I need to check in every 30 days?
If I'm off the grid when I'm prompted to renew my licence will I loose my apps?
I've been searching the net for hours looking for a clear answer.
Adobe's own FAQ says:
An Internet connection is required the first time you install and license your apps, but you can use the apps in offline mode with a valid software license. The desktop apps will attempt to validate your software licenses every 30 days.
Annual members can use the apps for up to 99 days in offline mode. Month-to-month members can use the software for up to 30 days in offline mode.
which strikes me as somewhat ambiguous. If I'm off line for 99 days and Adobe continually tries to contact me to validate my apps and can't will my apps still work?
Thanks so much for any clarity re this.

Answer 1

kimcats wrote:
so what happens if you don't connect every 30 days with a monthly subscription?
Same as described above by kglad on day 100 with the annual membership.
kimcats wrote:
is that why my programs have DRASTICALLY become so slow to open or do anything!?
Unlikely to be related. That sounds like a separate issue. Licensing checks don't affect software performance. If you're financially up to date the software works. If not then it does not.
kimcats wrote:
and what exactly do i need to do every 30 days online? connect how?
Nothing special. Just connect to the internet.
The licensing mechanism built into the software will do what it needs to do automatically and silently In a few seconds while you work.