What is founder status?
If you are a current subscriber, founders status lets you keep all the perks you've come to appreciate in the game-only without the subscription. The only way to get founder status is to redeem your copy of TERA. If you have, your account will permanently be granted the founder status, regardless of whether or not you currently play TERA. There is no other way to acquire founder status.
If I upgrade from a founder account to elite, do I keep the benefits?
If you currently have a founder account and upgrade to Elite, you will retain all benefits listed for the founder account. If you choose to let your elite game time run out and cancel your subscription, you account will return to a standard founder account.
Can I buy a box copy of TERA and still get Founder's?
Yes. If you activate a full copy of TERA you will receive permanent founder status for your account. you can do this at any time, even after TERA lifts the subscription.