If you have a legitimate key but it fails validation:
| Edge Case | Resolution | |-----------|------------| | Device factory reset | HWID changes → user must deactivate old device via web portal before reactivation. | | Server offline during activation | Fallback to offline request generation. | | User spoofs HWID | Server cross-checks with secondary identifiers (network MAC hash, install ID). | | Key brute-force | After 5 failed attempts → 15-minute lockout + CAPTCHA. |
For devices without network: