MicroStation maintenance agreement can I still use the software and use the Connection Client? l

If I end my my MicroStation maintenance agreement can I still use the software and use the Connection Client? I am currently using V8i version 08.11.09.829. In the "about" dialog box indicates the SELECTserver Name as selectserver.bentley.com. Could I still node lock the license and MicroStation would work? If I upgrade to the latest MicroStation can I still get the software to work without the maintenance agreement and the Connection Client?