Defined term
Support period
The manufacturer-set window: at least five years unless expected use is shorter.
LAW Defined in Article 3 (Art. 3(20)). The verbatim definition is in the official text of Article 3; only the Official Journal is authentic.
sha256:27b7c6c64c773001… · CELEX 32024R2847The support period is determined by the manufacturer to reflect the time the product is expected to be in use, and is at least five years unless a shorter use time is expected F-015. During it, the vulnerability-handling duties run and security updates are provided free of charge F-045.
The commercial angle
The end date is stated at the time of purchase F-015, so the period works as a public commitment buyers can see; setting it is a pricing and roadmap decision as much as a legal one.
Verified facts this page relies on
- F-015 Support period: determined by the manufacturer to reflect the expected use time; at least five years unless the product is expected to be in use for less; the end date (month and year) is stated at purchase. A security update, once issued, remains available for at least ten years or the remainder of the support period, whichever is longer. Art. 13(8), (9), (19)
- F-045 Manufacturers ensure secure distribution of updates and that security updates are provided free of charge, in a timely manner, with advisory messages. Annex I Part II(7)–(8)
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