diff --git a/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/settings.yml.template b/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/settings.yml.template
index 75f23f03f..96701af3b 100644
--- a/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/settings.yml.template
+++ b/stirling-pdf/src/main/resources/settings.yml.template
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ security:
 
 premium:
   key: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
-  enabled: true # Enable license key checks for pro/enterprise features
+  enabled: false # Enable license key checks for pro/enterprise features
   proFeatures:
     database: true # Enable database features
     SSOAutoLogin: false