ChannelStrip License Agreement

Version 1.0.2

Effective Date: 2025-07-02

1. Introduction

This License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (the "Licensee") and Ternär Music Technology Christopher Herb ("Licensor") for the use of the audio plugin software in CLAP, VST, and AU formats (collectively, "Software"), developed using the DISTRHO Plugin Framework (DPF).

By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

2. Grant of License

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to use the Software subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.1 Permitted Uses

- You may install and use the Software on any number of devices, provided that such use is in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.
- You may use the Software for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

2.2 Prohibited Uses

- You may not modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except as expressly permitted by applicable law and only to the minimum extent required for interoperability.
- You may not distribute, sublicense, rent, lease, or lend the Software to any third party without prior written consent from the Licensor.
- You may not use the Software in any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.

3. Ownership

The Software is licensed, not sold. The Licensor retains all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Software, except as expressly provided herein. The Licensee may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights hereunder, except with the Licensor’s prior written consent.

4. Open-Source Components

The Software may include components or code that are licensed under open-source licenses. These components are subject to the terms of their respective licenses, as listed in Section 13 ("Open-Source Licenses").

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE LICENSOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

6. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7. Updates and Support

The Licensor is not obligated to provide any updates, upgrades, or technical support for the Software. Any updates provided at the sole discretion of the Licensor will be subject to the terms of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified.

8. Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. The Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying all copies of the Software. This Agreement will terminate immediately without notice from the Licensor if the Licensee fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Upon termination, the Licensee must destroy all copies of the Software.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Germany.

10. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such subject matter.

11. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Survival

Sections 3 (Ownership), 5 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 6 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), 11 (Severability), and this Section 12 (Survival) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

13. Open-Source Licenses

The Software includes open-source components subject to their respective licenses:
- DISTRHO Plugin Framework, ISC License, Copyright (c) 2012-2024 Filipe Coelho
- CLAP, MIT License, Copyright (c) 2021 Alexandre Bique
- Airwindows, MIT License, Copyright (c) 2018 Chris Johnson

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact Ternär Music Technology Christopher Herb at info@ternar.tech
