It is definitely stricter then most other programs, especially since the T&C's state that there has to be "stay activity" in the past 12 months. I have never tested it, but I have always thought that meant exactly that, a night in a hotel, not redeeming points or anything else.

At least they do disclose it in the T&C's. If you know it is there, one night a year seems to be fairly easy, especially if you are protecting massive points. But probably not the best program for people who only stay at an LQ once every couple of years.