KRXTOS CDG STUDIO 2.2.1 — END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Copyright © 2026 Karots Sugarpie. All rights reserved.

1. LICENSE GRANT
Subject to payment of the applicable license fee and successful activation, Karots Sugarpie grants the purchaser a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use KRXTOS CDG Studio on the computer for which the activation key was issued.

2. ACTIVATION KEY
Each activation key is cryptographically bound to one computer. The activation key may not be published, shared, resold, rented, transferred, or used to activate another computer unless Karots Sugarpie expressly authorizes a replacement.

3. OWNERSHIP
KRXTOS CDG Studio is licensed, not sold. All right, title, source code, branding, graphics, and intellectual-property rights in KRXTOS CDG Studio remain with Karots Sugarpie, except for third-party components identified in THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md.

4. RESTRICTIONS
You may not redistribute the installer or plug-in, sublicense the software, sell copies of the software, remove copyright or licensing notices, or use the software to create an unauthorized competing distribution. Reverse engineering is prohibited except to the limited extent that applicable law expressly permits it notwithstanding this restriction.

5. CUSTOMER MEDIA
This software does not grant any rights to MP3, CDG, karaoke, music, lyrics, recordings, or other customer-supplied media. The user is responsible for obtaining all rights required for that content.

6. COMPATIBILITY
The software includes a Windows standalone application and a VST3 Instrument for compatible Windows hosts. Cubase and VST are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. KRXTOS CDG Studio is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Steinberg.

7. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. KAROTS SUGARPIE DISCLAIMS WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT EXCEPT WHERE SUCH DISCLAIMER IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KAROTS SUGARPIE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR LOST-PROFIT DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

9. TERMINATION
This license terminates automatically if the user materially violates this agreement. Upon termination, the user must stop using and uninstall the software.

10. PRIOR OPEN-SOURCE RELEASES
This commercial license applies to proprietary releases beginning with Karots CDG Studio v2.0 and continuing under the KRXTOS CDG Studio name. It does not revoke rights previously granted under the MIT License for CDG4Cubase versions 1.0 through 1.2.

11. VERSION 2.2.1 COMPATIBILITY
Version 2.2.1 preserves the v2 commercial machine-bound activation format. An activation lawfully issued for the same computer remains subject to this agreement and may be recognized by the 2.2.1 standalone and VST3 components.

By installing or activating KRXTOS CDG Studio, you accept this agreement.
