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Version 1.0 - Effective 20 August 2026

This license agreement describes your rights and the conditions under which you may use Hartley DSP software. Hartley DSP is a trading name of Hartley Works Ltd (England and Wales). By installing or using the software, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not install or use the software.

1. Applicability

This agreement applies to all Hartley DSP software, including any version you may use during a trial period and any version for which you hold a purchased license, including updates and supplements, unless other terms accompany such versions or updates.

2. License Grant

Hartley DSP software is licensed, not sold.

When you purchase a license, you receive a personal, non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the purchased version of the software on up to three (3) devices. The license is granted to you as a named individual; use of the software by anyone other than the designated licensee is not permitted. You should protect your license key from misuse.

3. Updates and New Versions

Your license includes free updates within the same major version (for example, from version 1.0 to 1.1, and so on), which typically include bug fixes and minor improvements. Upgrading to new major versions (for example, from version 1.1 to version 2.0) will require a separate purchase.

4. Restrictions

You may not:

• Redistribute, resell, sublicense, or share license keys.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software, except where permitted by applicable law.
• Use the software for automated processing services (for example, online mixing or mastering, AI training) without prior written agreement from Hartley DSP.
• Use the software to create a competing product or service.

All rights not explicitly granted remain with Hartley Works Ltd.

5. License Transfer

Licenses are not transferable. You may not sell, assign, or transfer your license to another person.

6. Trial Use

If you install the software without a purchased license, you may use it in trial mode for evaluation purposes. Where available, trial mode provides limited functionality to help you evaluate the software before purchase.

Trial use is permitted for a reasonable evaluation period not exceeding 90 days. Continued use beyond evaluation, including use in professional or commercial work, requires a purchased license.

You agree not to circumvent trial restrictions. Hartley DSP reserves the right to change or withdraw trial functionality at any time.

7. Support

We will make reasonable efforts to provide support for each major version of our software. We may discontinue support for any major version at our discretion.

No support is provided for trial use, although you are welcome to submit bug reports and feature requests, to which we may respond at our discretion.

8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Your statutory rights as a consumer are not affected by this agreement.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the software will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Except where prohibited by law, our total liability arising from the use of the software is limited to the amount you paid for the relevant license. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Third-Party Software

VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

10. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by English law. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Version 1.1 - Effective 20 August 2026

The Short Version

By using our website or services, you agree to these terms. We provide audio software; you agree to use it lawfully and not to redistribute it. We'll do our best to keep things running, but can't guarantee perfection.

1. Who's Who

"We", "us", "our" - Hartley DSP, operated by Hartley Works Ltd (England and Wales)

"You", "your" - anyone using our website or services

"Services" - our website, user accounts, software products, and related features

2. Your Account

Creating an Account

You can create an account by registering directly or by signing up for our mailing list. Purchasing a product may also create an account automatically.

You agree to:

• Provide a valid email address
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Notify us if you suspect unauthorised access

Account Types

Your account may include different roles depending on how you've engaged with us:

• Mailing list subscriber - receives marketing communications (with consent)
• Beta tester - access to pre-release software under the Beta Testing Agreement
• Customer - purchased products with associated licenses

We May Suspend or Terminate Accounts

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these terms
• Are used for fraudulent purposes
• Remain inactive for extended periods (we'll notify you first)

3. Purchases and Licenses

Software License

Use of our software is governed by the Software License Agreement, available online and presented during installation.

Payment Processing

Purchases are processed by Paddle.com Market Ltd., acting as Merchant of Record. They handle payment, tax, and billing.

Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle provides all customer service inquiries and handles returns.

Refunds

Refunds are available within 14 days of purchase. See our Refund Policy for details.

Beta Software

Beta software is provided free of charge under the Beta Testing Agreement. Beta licenses are time-limited and may be revoked. Beta software is provided "as is" without warranty.

4. Your Responsibilities

You agree not to:

• Share, redistribute, or resell our software
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or modify our software (except where permitted by law)
• Use our services for unlawful purposes
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Create multiple accounts to abuse promotions or trials

5. Our Responsibilities

We will:

• Make reasonable efforts to keep services available and secure
• Respond to support queries in reasonable time
• Honour valid licenses in accordance with the Software License Agreement
• Notify you of material changes to these terms

We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Compatibility with all systems or configurations
• Specific response times for support

6. Intellectual Property

All content, software, trademarks, and materials on our website and in our products are owned by Hartley Works Ltd or used under license. You may not copy, modify, or distribute them except as explicitly permitted.

7. Limitation of Liability

Your statutory rights as a consumer are not affected by these terms.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our software and services are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Except where prohibited by law, our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the relevant product or service. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

8. Dispute Resolution

These terms are governed by English law. We'll try to resolve disputes informally first. If that fails, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. For minor changes, continued use constitutes acceptance. For material changes affecting your rights, we'll notify you by email and may require re-acceptance before you can continue using services.

10. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. These terms, together with our Software License Agreement, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any applicable Beta Testing Agreement or Entitlements Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Hartley DSP.

11. Contact

Questions about these terms: support@hartleydsp.com