I only have the free version, but the VPN keeps cutting out. I have to keep an eye on it - which is kind of ironic…
The VPN is a Subscription based service. You shouldn’t have access to it at all.
I believe it’'s a 7 day trial thing.
Thanks for your help!
You’re welcome.
Yup. Since checking the “Auto Proxy Discovery” box in System Preferences>Network>Advanced>Proxies, I’ve noticed that although the VPN still blinks out,
it immediately resets itself. So I’m satisfied now, but waiting on a credit card to arrive before I can upgrade. 
Can’t help you with that. But thanks for the feedback.
I have been using the softEther VPN which is free but I have been meaning to use the avast vpn, can anyone tell me how it is? and is it any different from the popular ones like Nord, Express etc.
The best way to find out is to try it.
https://www.avast.com/en-us/secureline-vpn#pc