Copyright © Something Studio 2024 All Rights Reserved The most up to date version of this license is available at https://license.somethingstudio.xyz/ =========================================================================== GENERAL TERMS =========================================================================== This proprietary software is the property of Something Studio and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or distribution of this software, in any form or by any medium, is strictly prohibited. Authorized copies of this software must include this copyright notice. Any modification, reverse engineering, or any other form of unauthorized use or distribution is a violation of copyright law and may be subject to legal action. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE. =========================================================================== DEFINITIONS =========================================================================== - "Internal use" within Something Studio refers to the utilization of the software for the exclusive benefit and operations of Something Studio or its authorized personnel. - "Designated representative of Something Studio" refers to an individual with sending and recieving access to as well as administrative power over the www.somethingstudio.xyz domain, acting on behalf of Something Studio for licensing and administrative purposes. - "Something Studio" is a game development studio that primarily operates on Roblox, developing internal projects and providing commissioned work for third parties. - Roblox Group: [https://www.roblox.com/groups/7534027/SomethingStudio] - "Modification" is defined as any changes to the software, including but not limited to: - Code Alterations: Any changes made to the software's source code such as adding, removing, or modifying code lines or functions. - Customization: Tailoring the software to specific user requirements or preferences, which may involve changing settings, configurations, or user interfaces. - Integration: Combining the software with other software or components, which may require adapting or modifying the software to work seamlessly with other systems. - Localization: Translating the software into different languages or adapting it to conform to regional or cultural preferences. - Rebranding: Changing the software's branding, such as logos, trademarks, or other identifying marks. - Commercial use refer to any use of the software with the intent of generating revenue, directly or indirectly. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as selling, leasing, or providing services for financial gain where the software is a contributing factor to the revenue-generating process. - Educational use encompass the use of the software in an academic or training setting for the primary goal of learning, teaching, or research. This may include usage in schools, universities, training programs, or any educational institution where the software contributes to the educational objectives without the intention of commercial gain. - Private or Personal use refer to the personal and non-business-related use of the software by an individual. This includes activities such as personal projects, hobbyist endeavors, or any use that does not involve the exchange of goods, services, or currency for the benefit of the individual user. - Other use refers to any usage which falls outside of the scope of the definisions for "Commercial use", "Educational use", and "Private or Personal use" - "Material breach" can include, but are not limited to: - Unauthorized Redistribution: Providing copies of the software to third parties without proper authorization, including sharing it on public platforms or within an organization without a valid license. - Modification Without Authorization: Making unauthorized changes to the software, including reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the code, or creating derivative works without explicit written permission. - Commercial Use Without a License: Using the software for commercial purposes, such as selling or incorporating it into a product or service that generates revenue, without obtaining the necessary commercial use license. - Failure to Cease Use Upon Termination: Continuing to use the software after the termination of the license agreement, whether due to non-compliance, expiration, or any other reason stated in the agreement. - Failure to Destroy Software Upon Request: Failing to promptly initiate the secure destruction of all applicable copies of the software within the user's possession, as requested by the licensor, upon termination of the license. - Breach of Confidentiality: Disclosing confidential information about the software, including its source code, features, or any other proprietary details, to third parties without proper authorization. - Failure to Seek Authorization for External Use: Using the software for purposes outside the organization (commercial, private, personal, or educational) without obtaining prior written authorization or a paid license from the licensor. =========================================================================== USAGE RESTRICTIONS =========================================================================== 1. Warranty: This software is provided "as is" without any warranties or guarantees. Something Studio disclaims any liability for issues or bugs. 2. Liability: Something Studio is not liable for any damages or losses incurred by users. 3. No Derivative Works: Users are not allowed to create derivative works based on this software unless authorized in writing by a designated representative of Something Studio. 4. No Redistribution: Users are not allowed to redistribute the software in any form, even within their organization or to other users, unless authorized in writing by a designated representative of Something Studio or if stated otherwise in a paid license issued by a designated representative of Something Studio. 5. No Reverse Engineering: Users are prohibited from reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the software. 6. No Modifications: Users are not allowed to modify the software in any way unless authorized in writing by a designated representative of Something Studio. 7. Confidentiality: The user agrees to treat the software and any accompanying documentation as confidential information. They shall not disclose it to third parties unless authorized in writing by a designated representative of Something Studio. This obligation extends both during the term of this license and for a period of 3 years after its termination. Breach of this confidentiality obligation may result in legal action, and the user may be held liable for any damages or losses incurred by Something Studio due to the breach. =========================================================================== USAGE OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANISATION =========================================================================== The software is proprietary and primarily intended for internal use within Something Studio and may not be used for commercial, private, personal, or educational purposes without obtaining prior written authorization or a paid license from a designated representative of Something Studio. In cases where external use is desired, users must adhere to the following conditions: 1. Commercial Use: If you intend to use the software for commercial purposes, such as selling, leasing, or otherwise generating revenue directly or indirectly, you must obtain prior authorization or a paid license from a designated representative of Something Studio. 2. Private or Personal Use: Private or personal use refers to the utilization of the software for individual non-commercial purposes. If you wish to use the software in this manner outside of Something Studio, you must seek prior authorization or a paid license from a designated representative of Something Studio. 3. Educational Use: If you plan to use the software for educational purposes, such as in an academic or training setting, you are required to obtain written authorization or a paid license from a designated representative of Something Studio. 4. Other Use: Any use of the software outside the scope defined in this license requires express written authorization from a designated representative of Something Studio. In cases where the conditions above are violated, the user may be held liable for any damages or losses incurred by Something Studio due to the non-compliance. =========================================================================== LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS =========================================================================== 1. Indemnification: Users must indemnify Something Studio against any damages, liabilities, and legal actions arising from their use of the software. 2. Severability: If any part of this license is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the license remains in effect. 3. Documentation: Any documentation or accompanying materials provided with this software are also subject to this license. Users are permitted to make reasonable copies of the documentation for internal use and reference purposes only. Any reproduction or distribution of the documentation beyond the scope of internal use is prohibited. 4. Updates and Versioning: Updates and new versions of the software may be subject to different license terms. Users are required to review and comply with these terms for each version. 5. Future Revisions: Something Studio reserves the right to modify, amend, or update the terms of this license for future versions of the software. Users are advised to review the license terms provided with each new version of the software and comply with the updated terms. Something Studio will make reasonable efforts to notify users of any significant changes to the license terms, but it is the responsibility of the users to stay informed about any modifications. =========================================================================== TERMINATION OF LICENSE =========================================================================== 1. Termination: This license may be terminated by Something Studio in the event of a material breach of its terms. Notice of termination will be provided to the user, and all rights granted under this license will cease immediately. The sections on "Usage Restrictions", "Usage outside of the organisation", "License Terms and Conditions", and "Applicability of Third-Party Licenses" shall survive the termination of this license. 2. Cease Use: The user must immediately stop using the software upon termination of this license, and all related activities must cease promptly. 3. Disposition of Software: Upon request by Something Studio, the user is required to promptly initiate the secure destruction of all copies of the software within their possession using industry-accepted methods. This obligation encompasses both actively running software instances and stored archives, including backups, with the exception of archives that have been preserved for longer than a period of 10 years. 4. Non-compliance: Non-compliance with the obligation to destroy the software may result in legal action by Something Studio to enforce the terms of this license. In such cases, the user may be held liable for any damages or losses incurred by Something Studio due to the non-compliance. =========================================================================== APPLICABILITY OF THIRD-PARTY LICENSES =========================================================================== 1. This software may include third-party software components or dependencies ("Third-Party Software") that are subject to separate and specific license terms. 2. The use of Third-Party Software is governed by the respective license terms provided by the third-party authors or organizations. 3. Any terms and conditions of this license do not apply to Third-Party Software, and the use of Third-Party Software is solely at the user's risk and discretion. 4. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this license and the terms of a third-party license for any included Third-Party Software, the terms of the third-party license shall prevail with respect to that specific Third-Party Software. 5. The copyright holder (Something Studio) does not provide any warranties or representations regarding Third-Party Software. Users should refer to the respective third-party license for information on warranties, liabilities, and usage restrictions related to such software components. 6. Users are responsible for understanding and complying with any open-source or third-party licenses associated with Third-Party Software included in this software. =========================================================================== CONTACT INFORMATION =========================================================================== For licensing inquiries or permission to use this software, please contact . Something Studio aims to respond to inquiries within 7 business days and may request additional information to process the request. Please note that in some cases, response times may exceed 7 business days based on the complexity of the inquiry and the volume of requests received. =========================================================================== LICENSE CHANGELOG =========================================================================== - November 18, 2023: Creation