Is putting in for the Free Branding option worth it?

If by removing the copyright/link info it helps increase my rankings due to not linking to vbseo (LinkBacks Enabled by vbseo 3.0.0), etc I will put in for it. If all it is is paying however much it is? just to remove copyright/link text I'll leave it though...!?

So, will I benefit by putting in for the Free Branding option? Yes or No?

There is no branding free option at this time. It is planned for the future though.

Thanks