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End User License Agreement

DawgPound Audio LLC

Effective date: May 15, 2026

Last updated: May 15, 2026

IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY

This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (“Licensee” or “you”) and DawgPound Audio LLC, a Texas limited liability company located at 5900 Balcones Drive # 31687, Austin, TX 78731 (“DawgPound Audio,” “Licensor,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), governing your use of the audio software product(s) you have purchased or downloaded from DawgPound Audio, including any associated installers, plug-in formats (VST3, AU, AUv3, AAX, Standalone), documentation, presets, samples, sounds, impulse responses, and updates (collectively, the “Software”).

BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, ACTIVATING, OR USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, ACTIVATE, OR USE THE SOFTWARE, AND PROMPTLY REQUEST A REFUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REFUND POLICY.

1. License Grant

Subject to your compliance with this Agreement and payment of all applicable fees, DawgPound Audio grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to install and use the Software for your personal or commercial audio production activities, including but not limited to music production, post-production, film, broadcast, podcast, sound design, and live performance.

This license permits installation and activation of the Software on up to three (3) computers or devices owned or primarily used by you, provided the Software is not used simultaneously on more than three devices. The maximum number of permitted activations may vary by product and will be specified at the time of purchase.

2. Permitted Use

You may:

  • (a)Install and use the Software on the number of devices permitted under Section 1;
  • (b)Make a single backup copy of the Software for archival purposes only;
  • (c)Use the Software to produce audio works for personal, professional, or commercial purposes, including works distributed for profit;
  • (d)Retain full ownership of any audio recordings, compositions, or other creative works you produce using the Software.

3. Restrictions

You may not, and may not permit any third party to:

  • (a)Copy, distribute, sell, sublicense, lease, rent, lend, or otherwise transfer the Software or any license key, activation code, or license file associated with the Software to any other person or entity;
  • (b)Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, or underlying ideas of the Software, except to the limited extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this restriction;
  • (c)Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Software;
  • (d)Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on or in the Software;
  • (e)Use the Software to develop a competing product;
  • (f)Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any license management, copy protection, or activation mechanisms incorporated into the Software;
  • (g)Use the Software in any manner that violates applicable law or the rights of any third party;
  • (h)Share your account credentials, license keys, or license files with any third party;
  • (i)Use the Software on more devices than your license permits.

4. Ownership

The Software is licensed, not sold. DawgPound Audio and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein. All audio algorithms, code, user interface designs, graphics, sounds, samples, impulse responses, presets, documentation, and trademarks are the property of DawgPound Audio or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. No rights are granted to you other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.

5. Third-Party Components

The Software incorporates third-party libraries and components, including but not limited to the JUCE framework (www.juce.com) and other open-source or licensed components. Such third-party components are subject to their own license terms, which are made available within the Software's documentation or installation directory. To the extent any third-party license terms conflict with this Agreement with respect to those components, the third-party license terms shall govern those components.

6. License Activation and Verification

The Software uses a license activation system to verify entitlement. By using the Software, you consent to:

  • (a)The collection of a non-identifying device fingerprint solely for the purpose of license activation and verification;
  • (b)Periodic online verification of your license, where applicable, with grace periods for offline use;
  • (c)The use of an offline activation file as an alternative method of verification.

DawgPound Audio does not collect personally identifiable information through the Software itself beyond what is necessary for license activation. See our Privacy Policy at https://dawgpoundaudio.com/privacy for further details.

7. Updates and Upgrades

DawgPound Audio may, at its sole discretion, make available updates, bug fixes, patches, or new versions of the Software (“Updates”). Updates released as minor versions (e.g., 1.0 to 1.1) for a given product are generally provided at no additional charge to existing licensees. Updates released as new major versions (e.g., 1.0 to 2.0) may require purchase of a paid upgrade. DawgPound Audio is under no obligation to provide Updates, support, or backward compatibility with any operating system, plug-in host, DAW, or hardware configuration.

8. Beta and Pre-Release Software

If the Software is identified as “beta,” “early access,” “preview,” or any similar designation, you acknowledge that it is pre-release software and may contain bugs, errors, or other issues that may cause system failures, data loss, or other malfunctions. Pre-release Software is provided on an “as-is” basis without any warranty, and DawgPound Audio shall have no liability arising from your use of it.

9. Refund Policy

Refund requests are governed by our published Refund Policy, available at https://dawgpoundaudio.com/refunds. Because the Software is digital and may be installed and activated immediately upon purchase, refunds may be limited or unavailable except as required by applicable law or expressly provided in our Refund Policy.

10. Term and Termination

This Agreement is effective until terminated. Your rights under this Agreement will terminate automatically and without notice from DawgPound Audio if you fail to comply with any of its terms. DawgPound Audio may also terminate this Agreement for material breach by giving you written notice (which may be by email). Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Software, deactivate all installations, and destroy all copies of the Software in your possession or control. Sections 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 shall survive termination. DawgPound Audio reserves the right to suspend or revoke licenses obtained through fraud, chargeback abuse, unauthorized resale, activation circumvention, or piracy-related activity.

11. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DAWGPOUND AUDIO AND ITS LICENSORS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, QUIET ENJOYMENT, ACCURACY, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, DAWGPOUND AUDIO DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT, BE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE, OPERATING SYSTEM, OR HOST APPLICATION, OR BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE, OR ERROR-FREE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF OR LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL DAWGPOUND AUDIO OR ITS LICENSORS, OFFICERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA, LOST GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT DAWGPOUND AUDIO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF DAWGPOUND AUDIO ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SOFTWARE EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU ACTUALLY PAID TO DAWGPOUND AUDIO FOR THE SOFTWARE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS ($50.00). THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DawgPound Audio and its licensors, officers, members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to (a) your use of the Software, (b) your violation of this Agreement, or (c) your violation of any rights of any third party.

14. Export Compliance

You may not use, export, re-export, import, sell, or transfer the Software except as authorized by United States law, the laws of the jurisdiction in which you obtained the Software, and any other applicable laws. In particular, but without limitation, the Software may not be exported or re-exported into any U.S.-embargoed countries or to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce's Denied Persons List or Entity List.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Software shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Denton County, Texas, and you consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

You and DawgPound Audio agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.

16. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of DawgPound Audio. DawgPound Audio may freely assign this Agreement. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section is void.

17. Entire Agreement; Severability; Waiver

This Agreement, together with any documents incorporated by reference (including our Privacy Policy and Refund Policy), constitutes the entire agreement between you and DawgPound Audio with respect to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether oral or written. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of DawgPound Audio to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18. Changes to This Agreement

DawgPound Audio may modify this Agreement from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and post the revised Agreement at https://dawgpoundaudio.com/eula. Your continued use of the Software after the effective date of any revised Agreement constitutes your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

19. Contact

If you have questions about this Agreement, please contact:

DawgPound Audio LLC

5900 Balcones Drive # 31687

Austin, TX 78731

United States

support@dawgpoundaudio.com