Yeah, anti-cheat measures that prevent you from cheating the game via modifying the memory or game code.
It requires internet to check game version and time, that's what the disclaimer states but who knows what else it does with internet access. I blocked the game via firewall as soon as I read that.
The functions are also all obfuscated and the save is written to registry with encrypted values.
Can't believe this is the same dev that made Nicole's Risky Job. 😞