Terms of Service

Software License Agreement for StrangebadEffects Products

BY INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING OR USING OUR SOFTWARE, YOU ("YOU" OR "CUSTOMER") ARE ENTERING INTO A BINDING AGREEMENT WITH STRANGEBADEFFECTS ("STRANGEBADEFFECTS," "WE," OR "US") AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS, DO NOT DOWNLOAD OR USE THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF A COMPANY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO BIND SUCH COMPANY TO THESE TERMS.

1. Account Creation and Management

Creating an account is required to access our software. When you register, you commit to providing truthful, current information and you agree to:

  • Ensure your account details remain accurate and up-to-date
  • Protect your login credentials and keep them confidential
  • Refrain from sharing account access with other individuals
  • Accept full responsibility for all actions performed under your account
  • Report any suspicious or unauthorized account activity to us promptly

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information or violate these terms.

2. License Grant and Restrictions

2.1 Software License

Upon purchase, you receive a limited, personal, non-transferable right to use our audio software for your creative and business music production activities, subject to these terms.

2.2 Proper Installation

Our software must be installed using the official installer we provide. Tampering with installation files, separating plugin components, or attempting to bypass activation systems is prohibited.

2.3 Usage Limitations

The following activities are strictly forbidden:

  • Reselling, renting, or redistributing our plugins to others
  • Attempting to reverse-engineer or decompile our software
  • Removing or altering copyright notices and branding
  • Operating our software as part of a rental or time-sharing service
  • Building competing products based on our software's functionality
  • Duplicating our plugin interfaces, algorithms, or distinctive features

3. Ownership and Intellectual Property

All audio software, algorithms, user interfaces, and related technology remain the exclusive property of StrangebadEffects. Our brand name, logo designs, and associated trademarks are protected intellectual property - no usage rights are conveyed to you.

When you share ideas, feature requests, or feedback about our products, you grant us full rights to implement those suggestions without obligation or payment to you.

4. Privacy and Data Collection

We collect and use personal information as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

  • Account registration information
  • Software usage data and analytics
  • Transaction and license activation data
  • Technical support communications

By using our software, you consent to our data collection and privacy practices.

5. Copyright Protection

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our website infringes your copyright, contact our designated agent:

StrangebadEffects Copyright Agent

Email: thatdude@strangebadeffects.com

Please include all information required by 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) for proper notification.

6. Term and Termination

6.1 Term

This agreement begins when you accept these terms and continues until terminated.

6.2 Termination

We may terminate this agreement if:

  • You fail to comply with any terms
  • Your use violates intellectual property rights
  • You engage in unauthorized or fraudulent use

6.3 Upon Termination

You must cease using the software and destroy all copies. Sections regarding intellectual property, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution survive termination.

7. Software Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the software at any time with or without notice, including adding, changing, or removing features.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee the software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or compatible with all systems.

Returns: Digital products are not eligible for returns. All sales are final.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR LOST DATA, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amounts you paid us for the software in the three months preceding the claim.

10. General Provisions

10.1 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where StrangebadEffects is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

10.2 Changes to Terms

We may revise these terms by posting changes on our website. Continued use of the software constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

10.3 Export Restrictions

The software is subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. You must comply with all applicable export restrictions.

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign these terms without our prior written approval. Any unauthorized assignment is void.

10.5 Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the complete agreement between you and StrangebadEffects regarding the software and supersede all prior agreements.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

StrangebadEffects

Email: thatdude@strangebadeffects.com

Last Updated: September 17, 2025