Chaos/Enscape compliance email after using a cracked copy as a student - has anyone actually gone through this?

Hi everyone,

I'm really stressed and hoping someone who has actually dealt with Chaos compliance can share their experience.

I'm an interior design student in India. Like many students, I used a cracked copy of Enscape only for my college projects. I never used it for freelance work, clients, or any commercial purpose.

A while ago I received a compliance email from Chaos saying they detected unlicensed use on my device (they included a flagged device identifier). They initially offered their Amnesty Program and asked me to purchase an annual commercial license.

I replied honestly explaining that:

I'm a full-time student.

I can't afford a commercial license.

I uninstalled the software.

I asked if there were any student options.

They then replied saying I could instead purchase a student license and send them the invoice to close the case. Unfortunately, I still can't afford even the student license right now.

After I told them I couldn't afford it, they sent another email saying that refusing to regularize the license may result in further legal action, including possible damages, the cost of a 3-year license, and legal costs.

I'm trying to understand what usually happens from here.

My questions are:

Has anyone here received these Chaos/Enscape compliance emails?

If you couldn't purchase a license, what happened afterwards?

Did anyone actually receive legal action, or did the case eventually get dropped?

If you were a student, did Chaos offer any other resolution besides buying a student license?

I'm not asking how to bypass licensing or continue using cracked software. I'm only trying to understand what typically happens after these compliance emails because I'm genuinely anxious and can't afford the license.

Any real experiences would be appreciated.