If I buy Standard, is it really mine forever?
Yes, actually forever. Standard is a one-time purchase. Subscribe to Premium later, cancel it whenever, and your Standard access doesn't budge. The full heart of Toldari stays yours, for good.
Is Standard a stripped-down version?
Not even a little. Standard is the complete, feature-rich heart of Toldari: the whole experience of staying close to your people. It's not a trial or a teaser. Premium just adds a few extra options on top, if you want them.
Why is Premium a subscription instead of a one-time purchase?
Because Premium leans on things that cost a little to run every month: web servers, storage, address autocomplete services, etc. A subscription is just the honest way to keep work going that never really stops. It starts with 7 days free and can be cancelled any time.