Crippleware is computer software or hardware that has been intentionally designed to have some of its features disabled or not working to its full capability.
In software, crippleware means that "vital features of the program such as printing or the ability to save files are disabled until the user purchases a registration key".
Usually the hardware device considered to be crippleware can be upgraded to better or its full potential by way of a trivial change, such as removing a jumper wire.
Limited versions are made available in order to increase the popularity of the full program (by making it more desirable) without giving it away for free.
[19] Some high-end BMW cars in the United Kingdom, Germany, New Zealand, and South Africa have the option to pay a subscription fee for features such as heated seats, advanced cruise control, and automatic beam switching.