You may legally obtain a copy of Ascend from a friend, NewQuest Technologies Inc., Franklin International Institute, or a computer dealer and try it out for a period of 60 days.  However, 60 days after Ascend has been installed on a hard drive, the program will stop working unless you purchase a license to use Ascend and enter a special Serial Number and Key Number found on the registration card included with your Ascend program.
If you would like to continue using Ascend beyond the 60-day trial period, simply call NewQuest Technologies, Inc. at 1-800-877-1814 for ordering information.  If you order the program, you will be able to continue using Ascend beyond the 60 days by entering the special Serial Number and Key Number into your Ascend program.  For technical support, call 1-801-975-9999.