Sports Interactive’s End User License Agreement (EULA) states that third-party tools that give a competitive advantage are not officially supported, and their use may breach the license terms. While no high-profile legal actions have been taken against individual FMRTE users, the software's own licensing model is clear: using it without a valid license key (i.e., a crack) is an illegal use of the software itself. The official FMRTE website requires a paid license (typically €1–€5) to unlock editing features, and licenses are for individual use only, not to be shared among users.

If you are playing modern versions of the game, SI offers a legitimate, paid In-Game Editor. Conclusion

Under the new model, FMRTE offers two tiers: