title: Oracle APEX - Obligation to upgrade in future?
body: <p>Have a theoretical question - assuming I download Oracle Apex 20.2 for a local install how long could I run this version without upgrading?</p>
  <p>Obviously there'll be performance enhancements and additional features included in newer releases, but could it run uninterrupted <em>indefinitely</em> without being forced to upgrade?</p>
  <p>Information on oracle docs shows 45 days to defer on upgrades using their ATP, however no real source of information for on premise installs.</p>
  <p>Also this question is parking aside any security elements.</p>
  <p>Thanks.</p>