Last updated: October 28, 2026
BY INSTALLING, DOWNLOADING OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU (“YOU” OR “CUSTOMER”) ARE ENTERING INTO A BINDING AGREEMENT WITH KORNEFF AUDIO, INC. (“KORNEFF AUDIO”) AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, WHICH MAY ALSO INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE OTHER THIRD PARTY TERMS (COLLECTIVELY “TERMS”).
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 OR OTHER ENTITY, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF SUCH COMPANY (OR OTHER ENTITY) AND YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SUCH COMPANY (OR OTHER ENTITY).
Definitions. “Software” means the Korneff Audio software product(s) that Customer downloads, installs, or uses under these Terms, including any plug-ins, standalone applications, presets, impulse responses, graphics, documentation, and any updates or upgrades provided by Korneff Audio. “Third Party Licensors” means the third parties that license technology or content to Korneff Audio for inclusion in the Software.
1. Registration and Account Information.
Customer must register and create an account with Korneff Audio as a condition to using the Software. In order to register with Korneff Audio, Customer must provide complete and accurate information as requested in the registration process. Customer will maintain and update all information during registration as required to keep it current, complete and accurate. If Customer provides any inaccurate information or fails to keep such information current, complete and accurate, Korneff Audio may terminate Customer’s account and Customer’s right to use the Software. Customer shall maintain the security and confidentiality of all passwords issued to Customer. Customer agrees not to transfer or share Customer’s user name or password, or lend or otherwise transfer Customer’s use of or access to the Software, to anyone, except as permitted under Section 2.8. Customer is responsible for any and all activities that occur under Customer’s account. Customer agrees to immediately notify Korneff Audio of any unauthorized use of Customer’s account or any other breach of security related to Customer’s account.
2. Grant of Rights
2.1 Subject to these Terms, Korneff Audio hereby grants to Customer, and Customer hereby accepts, a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable (except as provided in Section 2.8), nonassignable right during the Term to use the Software solely for its intended purpose, for Customer’s personal or business purposes, including the commercial production of audio for Customer’s own projects and for Customer’s clients.
2.2 Installation. The Software is licensed for installation and use only in the manner it was provided to you, as configured by an automated installation program provided with the Software. You may not separate the components contained in the Software or otherwise reconfigure the Software to circumvent technical limitations on the use of the Software or to otherwise exceed the scope of your license.
2.3 Reserved Rights. The Software involves valuable proprietary rights of Korneff Audio and its Third Party Licensors. No title to or ownership of the Software or any proprietary rights associated therewith is transferred by these Terms to Customer or any third party. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved by Korneff Audio and its Third Party Licensors.
2.4 General Restrictions and Limitations on Customer. Customer may not license, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, transfer, assign, distribute or otherwise commercially exploit or make available to any third party the Software, or any portion or component thereof, or any rights granted in these Terms, except as expressly permitted herein and subject to the terms set forth in these Terms. Unless otherwise restricted by law, Customer may not reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile the Software or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software, whether manually or by automated means, including through the use of any AI System (as defined in Section 2.5). Customer may not: (i) remove any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices from the Software, or any component thereof; (ii) use the Software for commercial time-sharing, or make the Software available to third parties as a hosted, cloud, or remote-processing service (using the Software to produce audio for Customer’s clients is permitted); (iii) rent or lease the Software or permit access to or use of the Software by anyone other than Customer and its employees; (iv) use the Software, or any non-public information obtained from it, to develop or assist with the development of any competing product; (v) create modifications to or derivative works of the Software or any component thereof; (vi) copy the graphics, user interface design, artwork, or other proprietary elements of the Software. Customer shall have no right to receive any source code or source documentation with respect to the Software.
2.5 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
(a) Definitions. “AI System” means any machine learning, neural network, deep learning, large language model, generative or statistical modeling system, tool, or service, whether now known or later developed, including without limitation any amplifier, effect, or plug-in “capture,” “profile,” “model,” or “clone” tool. “Software Data” means (i) the Software and any component thereof, including its object code, algorithms, signal processing, parameters, presets, impulse responses, graphics, and documentation; and (ii) any audio or other data generated by processing test tones, sweeps, impulses, noise, or other measurement signals through the Software, or otherwise generated for the purpose of measuring, analyzing, or replicating the behavior of the Software. “Model” means any AI System, set of weights or parameters, capture, profile, impulse response, or other representation that is created, trained, fine-tuned, or calibrated, in whole or in part, using Software Data.
(b) Restrictions. Customer shall not, and shall not permit or assist any third party to: (i) use any Software Data to create, train, fine-tune, calibrate, validate, or improve any AI System or Model; (ii) use any AI System to perform any act prohibited by Section 2.4, including to decompile, disassemble, deobfuscate, or analyze the Software’s object code or to reconstruct its source code, algorithms, or signal processing; (iii) upload, submit, or otherwise provide any Software Data to any AI System or third-party AI service, or include any Software Data in any dataset; (iv) sell, license, publish, share, or otherwise distribute any Model, including through any capture- or profile-sharing service or marketplace; or (v) use the Korneff Audio name, any Korneff Audio product name, or any other Korneff Audio trademark to identify, describe, or market any Model.
(c) Customer Content. Nothing in this Section 2.5 restricts Customer’s use of audio that Customer creates with the Software in the ordinary course of recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, or post-production, including the distribution and commercial exploitation of such audio, provided that such audio is not created or used for the purpose of producing a Model or otherwise circumventing this Section 2.5.
(d) Remedies. Any breach of this Section 2.5 is a material breach of these Terms. Upon any such breach, in addition to termination under Section 7, Customer shall immediately cease all use of, and permanently delete, all Models and Software Data in Customer’s possession or control and, upon Korneff Audio’s request, certify such deletion in writing. Customer acknowledges that any breach of this Section 2.5 would cause Korneff Audio irreparable harm for which monetary damages would be an inadequate remedy, and that Korneff Audio shall be entitled to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
(e) Reservation; Applicable Law. Korneff Audio expressly reserves all rights to use the Software and Software Data for text and data mining and machine learning, including for purposes of Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2019/790. This Section 2.5 applies to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and does not limit any right that, under applicable law, cannot be waived by contract.
2.6 Audio Created with the Software. Korneff Audio claims no ownership of, and no royalties on, audio recordings, mixes, masters, or other works that Customer creates using the Software. Customer may use, distribute, and commercially exploit such works without restriction from Korneff Audio, subject only to Section 2.5.
2.7 Activation. Each license may be activated on up to four (4) computers at a time. Activation requires an internet connection and use of Korneff Audio’s licensing system. Customer shall not circumvent, disable, or interfere with the licensing system or any other technical protection measure in the Software, or allow anyone other than Customer (and, if Customer is an entity, its employees) to use Customer’s license keys or activations.
2.8 License Transfers. Each license may be transferred no more than once, and only with Korneff Audio’s prior written approval, which Korneff Audio may grant or withhold in its discretion and may condition on verification of the original purchase. Customer must request a transfer through Korneff Audio’s support page. Upon an approved transfer, Customer’s activations are removed and Customer’s right to use the Software ends, and the recipient’s use of the Software is subject to these Terms.
2.9 Demos and Discounted Licenses. Demo versions of the Software are licensed for evaluation only, may be limited in time or functionality, and are otherwise subject to these Terms. Licenses purchased under educational, military, or other discount programs are subject to the eligibility requirements of those programs, and Korneff Audio may revoke a license obtained by misrepresenting eligibility.
3. Privacy
Korneff Audio collects and uses personal information, including information provided during registration and collected during license activation, as described in the Korneff Audio Privacy Policy, available at https://korneffaudio.com/privacy-policy-2/.
4. Intellectual Property Ownership
4.1 Korneff Audio Rights. As between the parties, Korneff Audio and its Third Party Licensors own all right, title and interest in and to the Software, including, without limitation, all proprietary processes and technologies relating thereto, and all intellectual property rights therein, including, without limitation, all modifications, updates and derivative works relating to the Software. All suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, recommendations, or other information provided by Customer or any third party to Korneff Audio related to Korneff Audio, the Software or any of Korneff Audio’s other products or services (collectively referred to as “Contributions”), shall be owned by Korneff Audio, Customer shall not be entitled to any compensation in connection therewith, and Customer hereby assigns to Korneff Audio all intellectual property rights and other rights in or to any and all Contributions. The Korneff Audio name and logo, and any other trademarks or service marks used by Korneff Audio in connection with the Software are trademarks of Korneff Audio, and no right or license is granted to use them. Except as expressly set forth herein, no additional license, grant, or working right is granted or implied by these Terms.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and other applicable law, Korneff Audio may terminate, in appropriate circumstances and at Korneff Audio’s sole discretion, account holders who are deemed to be repeat infringers. Korneff Audio may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Korneff Audio website and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
6. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that anything on the Korneff Audio website infringes upon any copyright which you own or control, you may file a notification of such infringement with our Designated Agent as set forth below.
Name of Agent Designated to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement:
Dan Korneff
Full Address of Designated Agent to Which Notification Should be Sent:
915A Carmans Road
Suite 246
Massapequa, NY 11758
Telephone Number of Designated Agent: 631-371-2699
E-Mail Address of Designated Agent: theguys@korneffaudio.com
Please see 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3) for the requirements of a proper notification. You should note that if you knowingly misrepresent in your notification that the material or activity is infringing, you will be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees, incurred by us or the alleged infringer as the result of our relying upon such misrepresentation in removing or disabling access to the material or activity claimed to be infringing.
7. Term; Termination.
7.1 Term. This Agreement shall become effective at the time the Customer clicks the “Agree” button which enables it to proceed with installation of the Software licensed under this Agreement (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue in full force and effect unless and until the Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.2 below (the “Term”).
7.2 Early Termination. This Agreement will terminate automatically without notice from Korneff Audio if Customer fails to comply with any term(s) of this Agreement. In addition, Korneff Audio may terminate this Agreement effective immediately upon notice, if (i) Customer is adjudged as bankrupt or has a petition presented against it in bankruptcy, and such petition is not discharged within sixty (60) days, (ii) Customer ceases to carry on its business in the normal course or disposes of the whole or a substantial part of its property or assets, other than through an acquisition or merger, or has filed for bankruptcy (assuming Customer is an entity) or (iii) Customer’s use of any of the Software would violate any intellectual property right of any third party or any term of any open source license. Korneff Audio may also suspend Customer’s use of any or all Software if Korneff Audio reasonably believes that Customer’s use of any or all of the Software is unauthorized until such time as Korneff Audio verifies Customer’s rights to use the Software.
7.3 Obligations Upon Termination. Upon termination of this Agreement, Customer shall cease using the Software and shall destroy all copies of the same.
7.4 Survival. Sections 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 4, 7.3, 9, 10 and 11 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
8. Discontinuation or Modification of Software
Korneff Audio reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue the Software at any time with or without notice, including adding, changing or removing any features or functionality of the Software.
9. Representations and Warranties
9.1 No Korneff Audio Warranties. THE SOFTWARE, IS PROVIDED BY Korneff Audio AND ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS AND ACCEPTED BY CUSTOMER “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS, DEFECTS AND ERRORS.” Korneff Audio MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE PROVIDED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, QUALITY, SUITABILITY, PERFORMANCE, AVAILABILITY, SECURITY, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NEITHER KORNEFF AUDIO NOR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY ERROR, OMISSION OR DEFECT IN THE SOFTWARE , ANY INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ANY LOSS OF CUSTOMER CONTENT, DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE TO CUSTOMER AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER KORNEFF AUDIO NOR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT (A) THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY PARTICULAR CUSTOMER PLATFORM, SOFTWARE OR INTERFACES, OR OPERATE IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, SYSTEM OR DATA; (B) THE SOFTWARE SHALL MEET CUSTOMER’S REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS OR ACHIEVE ANY PARTICULAR RESULTS; (C) ANY STORED DATA SHALL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; (D) MINOR ERRORS OR DEFECTS SHALL BE CORRECTED; (E) THAT THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; OR (F) THE SOFTWARE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE SOFTWARE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
9.2 Customer Responsibility. Customer assumes full responsibility for (i) the selection of the Software; (ii) the proper use of the Software; (iii) verifying the results obtained from the use of the Software; and (iv) taking appropriate measures to prevent loss of data, protect against software viruses, and protect against software security breaches.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL KORNEFF AUDIO OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOST REVENUES, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OR OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE, FOR ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF KORNEFF AUDIO OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OR ARE OTHERWISE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL KORNEFF AUDIO’S OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY CUSTOMER TO KORNEFF AUDIO OR ITS THIRD PARTY LICENSORS FOR THE SOFTWARE GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS IN SECTIONS 9 AND 10 MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER. NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS ANY LIABILITY OR ANY CONSUMER RIGHT THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1 Waiver; Invalidity. The failure by either party to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of the provision. If any provision of these Terms is held unlawful or otherwise ineffective, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect, and the provision modified, or these Terms interpreted to the maximum extent permitted, to effect the original intent and purpose of the parties.
11.2 Force Majeure. Neither Korneff Audio nor its Third Party Licensors shall be liable for any delay in performance caused by (i) acts of God; (ii) war or armed hostilities; (iii) government acts or priorities; (iv) strikes or labor troubles causing cessation, slowdown or interruption of work; (v) inability, after due and timely diligence, to procure materials, systems, accessories, equipment, Internet or parts; or (vi) any other cause to the extent the cause is beyond its control and not occasioned by its fault or negligence. In such event, the date for completion of the party’s performance shall be equitably extended; provided, however, that the performance of any obligation for payment of any monies owed under these Terms shall not be delayed for a period of more than thirty (30) days.
11.3 Complete Agreement. These Terms constitute the complete and only agreement between Korneff Audio and Customer regarding the Software and supersedes all prior understandings, communications, discussions, negotiations, contracts and agreements between Korneff Audio and Customer relating to the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written. These Terms include all posted policies and provisions that are referred to in these Terms.
11.4 Amendment. Korneff Audio may revise these Terms from time to time. Revised Terms will be presented when Customer installs or updates the Software and will apply once Customer accepts them, and Korneff Audio will also post the current Terms on the Korneff Audio website. Customer’s use of any version of the Software that Customer installed under earlier Terms remains subject to those earlier Terms. Revised Terms do not apply to disputes that arose before they took effect. If Customer does not accept revised Terms, Customer may decline the installation or update to which they apply.
11.5 Assignment. These Terms may not be assigned by Customer without Korneff Audio’s prior written approval. Any purported assignment in violation of this section shall be void.
11.6 Law and Jurisdiction. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, excluding any choice of laws or rules that might otherwise be applicable. The parties expressly consent to the venue and jurisdiction of the federal or state courts located in Suffolk County, New York, with respect to any actions that may arise out of, or relate to, these Terms or the Software.
11.7 Export Restrictions. The Software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with these laws, which include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For further information, please see http://www.bis.doc.gov. You may not export, convey, rent, sublicense, or otherwise distribute the Software or any rights therein to any person or entity, except for a license transfer approved under Section 2.8.
11.8 The Software is commercial computer software, as such term is defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101. Accordingly, if you are an agency of the US Government or any contractor therefor, you receive only those rights with respect to the Software as are granted to all other Customers herein, in accordance with (a) 48 C.F.R. §227.7201 through 48 C.F.R. §227.7204, with respect to the Department of Defense and their contractors, or (b) 48 C.F.R. §12.212, with respect to all other US Government licensees and their contractors.
11.9 Third-Party Components and Trademarks. The Software may include components licensed from Third Party Licensors, including open source components, which are subject to their own license terms. To the extent those license terms grant Customer rights that differ from these Terms, those terms control solely with respect to those components. VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, registered in Europe and other countries. Avid, Pro Tools, and AAX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. Apple, Mac, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.