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Steinberg VST Module Architecture SDK Licensing Agreement

The Steinberg VST Module Architecture  Software Development Kit Version 1.0 (MIDI Effects) can be used freely subject to certain licensing conditions by anyone interested in developing Plug-Ins. When you chose to receive the Steinberg  VST Module Architecture  SDK you declared yourself to be in agreement with the Licensing conditions.

These notes don't replace the licensing agreement in any way, but quickly explain what you can and cannot do with the Steinberg VST Module Architecture Software Development Kit.


The License:

  • is not time limited.

  • is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany only.

  • its remaining conditions remain valid even if one of the conditions become invalid.

This SDK:

  • is created with the sole aim that you can create MIDI Effects based on the Steinberg VST Module Architecture .

  • is offered 'AS IS' and we make no claims about how suitable it is for your application.

Steinberg:

  • is the owner of the  Steinberg VST Module Architecture specification.

  • cannot be held liable if your use of the Steinberg VST Module Architecture  causes damage or loss to anyone.

  • may release improved versions of the Licensed Software Developer Kit

  • offer no commitment that updates will occur at anytime or for anybody.

  • are not aware of Steinberg VST Module Architecture infringing the intellectual copyright of anyone else,

  • cannot accept any responsibility for any claims made against you.

You cannot:

  • transfer your License to anyone

  • license the information contained in this SDK to anyone else.

  • sell the information contained in this SDK to anyone.

  • re-work or otherwise pass this technology off as your own.

  • give it away or in any other way distribute it, or cause it to be become distributed.

  • use the Steinberg VST Module Architecture logo or name on promotional merchandise. So no Steinberg VST Module Architecture t-shirts or baseball caps.

  • claim to be a partner of Steinberg or be acting on our behalf.

  • make any statements on Steinberg's behalf.

You should not:

  • bring the Steinberg VST Module Architecture into disrepute, or damage its reputation in any way.

  • use Steinberg VST Module Architecture  in connection with products that are obscene, pornographic.

  • use Steinberg VST Module Architecture  in connection with products that are excessively violent, or in poor taste.

  • break the rules of the license, or we have the right terminate the License immediately.

You have to:

  • include a reference to Steinberg VST Module Architecture in a product that uses this SDK.

  • include references to Steinberg's copyrights and trademarks in a product that uses this SDK. 

  • ensure "VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH" appears on any packaging.

  • place the VST Module Architecture Logo on packages and promotional material. We provide the artwork.

  • add the following notice to your about box:

    "VST Module Architecture by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH."

  • agree that we hold your details on file for our internal purposes.

  • inform Steinberg immediately if any one makes a claim against you in regard to  Steinberg VST Module Architecture.

  • make sure the end-publisher of your work is also a  Steinberg VST Module Architecture license holder.

You can:

  • make MIDI Effects based on theSteinberg VST Module Architecture and distribute them worldwide.

  • release products without having to pay to use the Steinberg VST Module Architecture.

  • use Steinberg VST Module Architecture in demo-versions of your products.

Please read the License Agreement!


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