F5 Subscription Program Terms
Resources for our subscription-based programs
Resources for our subscription-based programs
Last updated: January 29, 2026
Welcome to F5's subscription programs.
F5 offers two subscription models: the Flex Consumption Program ("FCP") and Term Subscriptions. By choosing either program, these subscription program requirements ("Requirements"), along with our EULA or EUSA, will apply to your use. These terms take effect the earlier of (a) when you accept them in any form, (b) start using our Products, or (c) place an order for any Product available through your subscription (the "Effective Date").
FCP Subscriptions are granted for a period of three years and grant you access to a full suite of F5 Products. With an FCP Subscription, you have the flexibility to deploy and use F5 Products as needed. At the end of each year, F5 will reconcile your actual usage against your commitment ("annual true-up/true-forward").
Term Subscriptions give you a license to use a specific Product (or set of Products) for a pre-specified period of time ranging from 1 to 3 years.
We may update these Requirements to add new Products, features, or services. Updates apply prospectively to new orders only and will not:
• Reduce the scope of Products or services you have already ordered
• Increase fees for existing subscription commitments
• Diminish your rights during your current Subscription Term
We will provide notice of material updates by posting revised Requirements with a "Last Updated" date. Your continued use or new orders after the update date constitutes acceptance of revised Requirements for those new orders. Existing subscriptions remain governed by the Requirements in effect on your Subscription Start Date or Additional Purchase date, except with respect to changes related to new Products. These Requirements may be translated into other languages for convenience. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and a translated version of these Requirements, the English version will apply.
Below are basic terms that apply to each program. FCP terms specific to F5 Software are contained in Schedule A, and FCP terms specific to F5 Services (SaaS) are contained in Schedule B.
E.g. single instance of BIG-IP VE, single instance of NGINX Plus
E.g. # of NGINX Plus containers deployed
E.g. # of API calls
# of active nodes deployed
# of active nodes deployed
# of active VIPs deployed
Total # of active VIPS deployed
Max # of active Load Balancers deployed
Total # of requests
Sum of data transferred to internet
# of HTTP(s) requests
Sum of data generated by node to AND
Max # of tunnels deployed
Max # of DDoS Mitigation ACL Rules deployed
Max # of routers enabled
# of interactions with F5 systems
Total # of API requests
# of distinct page views
Max # of WAF-enabled XC Load Balancers deployed
Sum of individual times a monitor has been run across all configured regions
# of login POST transactions
# of login POST transactions, OR # of application/account creation transactions
# of POST events
# of interactions with F5 systems
# of unique monthly active users (MAUs) of protected apps
Max # of active DNS zones deployed
Max # of Load Balancer Records configured
# of Load Balancer health checks performed