Last updated on: 05/27/2025
The substantive changes from the previous Agreement relate to (i) Subscription License/Auto Renewals, (ii) License to Use, (iii) Third-Party App Stores, and (iv) Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
Prior versions of this Agreement can be found at EULA archive.
IMPORTANT: THIS SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (THE “LICENSEE” OR “YOU”) AND THE LICENSOR – WAVES AUDIO LTD. (“WAVES”). USE OF THE SOFTWARE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL AND/OR USE THE SOFTWARE. BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a corporation or other organization, you represent and warrant that you can agree to this Agreement on behalf of such organization and all references to “you” throughout this Agreement will include such organization, jointly and severally with you personally. You agree as a condition of entering into this Agreement you are (i) 18 years of age or older; or (ii) if under 18, have parental permission to access materials and are over 16 years of age.
Please be advised that by Using a License, you will also be subject to our Website Terms of Use (each a “Website Terms”). If there is any conflict between this Agreement and the Website Terms, this Agreement will govern with respect to that License.
The "Software" includes all of the contents of the files, disk(s), with drivers, API applications, and other enabling software (collectively, “Apps”), plugins, CD-ROM(s), DVDs, or other media for which this Agreement is provided, including but not limited to: third party computer information or software that the Licensor has licensed for inclusion in the Software; written materials or files relating to the Software ("Documentation"); and fonts, modified versions, updates, upgrades, additions, and copies of the Software, if any.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A WAIVER OF JURY TRIALS AND CLASS ACTIONS AND A CONTRACTUAL LIMITATIONS PERIOD GOVERNING DISPUTES ARISING FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE AND THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS DETAILED IN THE GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTION AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL AND CLASS ACTIONS IN SECTION 20 BELOW. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
License; License Types; Restrictions.
User Account.
Activation.
The Software requires activation ("Activation") before it can be Used. Activation is utilized to prevent, identify, and restrict uses of the Software that are not permitted under this Agreement. Activation also allows WAVES to keep track of the Devices where the Software is Used. You agree that WAVES may utilize Activation functionality to identify the Device on which the Software is installed and to limit or restrict use of the Software. Activation may use internet connectivity to send the Activation information to WAVES, such as the Software product name, the applicable Software version number, the version and type of operating system running the Software, and the hardware and network parameters of the Device running the Software. You consent to such a transmission, and if the Activation information cannot be transmitted to WAVES electronically, then you agree, on WAVES’ request, to provide to WAVES such Activation information.End User Generated Content.
The Software enables you to enter content (“User Content”) that will be stored on a Device on which the Software is installed. You are solely responsible for your use, storage, and disclosure of all User Content. Licensee may not use the Software in conjunction with User Content that is illegal or violates the rights of others. As between you and WAVES, other than as expressly set forth herein, you own and, subject to the licenses granted in this Agreement or otherwise permitted by applicable law, reserve all rights, title, and interest in the User Content and any output or other information based upon your User Content and generated from your use the Software (“Output”). You also grant WAVES a non-exclusive, irrevocable (subject to the Waves Privacy Notice), and royalty-free right to use the User Content and the Output to provide the Support Services, including to develop and improve the Software.Support Services.
Internet Connectivity.
Certain functionality, including Activation and Update check, may require Internet connectivity. The Software may connect to the internet in the background without prior notification. Downloading the Updated versions of the Software and using WAVES’ website with all support materials available there (such as user guides, quick start guides, tutorials, examples, forum, etc.) also requires Internet connectivity.Privacy Policy; Feedback.
The personal information you provide to WAVES during the ordering and registration process is used for WAVES's internal purposes only. WAVES uses the information in compliance with the WAVES’ Privacy Notice. WAVES Privacy Notice explains how WAVES collects, treats your personal data, and protects your privacy when you use the Software and related services. By using the Software and related services, you agree that WAVES can use such data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. You can submit questions, comments, suggestions, and ideas ("Feedback") to WAVES. Feedback shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting Feedback, you give permission to WAVES to use Feedback in any way and for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without any compensation or credit obligation to you or any third party.Audit.
WAVES may, at its expense, audit no more than once annually the number of copies of the Software in Use by you (directly or indirectly). Any such audit shall be conducted during regular business hours. If you are Using a greater number of copies of the Software than to which you have a License, you shall pay WAVES the applicable fees for such additional number of Licenses within thirty (30) days of the invoice date plus interest of the lower of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month and the highest permitted by local law from the 1st day of use, with such underpaid fees being the License and related Support Services fee as per WAVES’ then current, country specific, base price for the Software. If underpaid fees are more than five percent (5%) of the value of the fees paid by you under this Agreement, then you shall also pay WAVES’ reasonable costs of conducting the audit. These remedies are in addition to any other remedies or relief, including termination rights, already provided in this Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that this provision is not intended to be a penalty but is instead designed to protect WAVES’ legitimate business interests.Intellectual Property Rights.
The Software and all rights, without limitation, including proprietary rights therein, are owned by WAVES or its suppliers and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold. You acknowledge that no title to the intellectual property in the Software is transferred to you. You further acknowledge that title and full ownership rights to the Software will remain the exclusive property of WAVES, and you will not acquire any rights to the Software except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. You agree that any copies of the Software will contain the same proprietary notices that appear on and in the Software.Publicity Rights.
During the term of this Agreement, you grant to WAVES the right to include you as an end user of the Software in a factual listing of WAVES’ customers.Third-Party Materials.
The Software may contain features designed to interoperate with products or components derived from portions of materials provided by third parties (“Third Party Materials”). You may use Third Party Materials solely in connection with the Software. Third Party Materials may be subject to other terms and conditions, which are typically found in a separate license agreement or a “read me” or other file located in or near such materials. You acknowledge that the availability and right to license any Third-Party Materials to you shall cease automatically, without liability on WAVES’ part, upon the discontinuation or termination of the provision thereof to Waves.Third-Party App Stores.
Apps may be made available to you through third-party platforms such as the Apple App Store and Google Play Store (collectively, "App Stores"). App Stores, operated by their respective providers, may require us to include certain additional provisions in this Agreement. While App Stores facilitate the distribution of Apps, this Agreement is solely between you and WAVES. By downloading an App from an App Store, you agree to comply with all applicable terms, rules, and policies of that App Store. We are not responsible for any App Store or their content and do not guarantee their continuous availability. App Stores are not parties to this Agreement and have no obligations or liabilities concerning the Apps. App Stores are not bound by this Agreement, and to the extent any of the terms of the Agreement conflict with an App Store’s terms or policies, such terms in the Agreement are void. Accordingly, you acknowledge that App Stores are not responsible for providing support or maintenance services for any App and any claims related to an App should be directed to WAVES, not the App Store.Indemnification.
You will indemnify, defend, and hold WAVES, its affiliates, directors, officers, and employees (each an “Indemnified Party”) harmless, at your expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees), against any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding (each, an “Action”) brought against any Indemnified Party by a third party to the extent that such Action is based upon or arises out of (a) the use of the content or data you provided to WAVES; (b) your breach of this Agreement; (c) your use of the Software; or (d) your violation of applicable law or any third-party right, including, without limitation, any privacy, intellectual property, or another proprietary right. This indemnification obligation will survive termination of this Agreement. You may in no event enter into any settlement or like agreement with a third party that affects any Indemnified Party’s rights or binds any Indemnified Party in any way, without WAVES’ prior written consent. WAVES reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with WAVES in asserting any available defenses.Term; Termination.
Limited Warranty.
NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL WAVES, ITS SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ARISING OUT OF ANY SUPPORT SERVICES, EVEN IF WAVES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU; IN SUCH A CASE, THEN THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED US $2,500. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE, SHALL APPLY EVEN IF WAVES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES EXCEEDING SUCH LIMIT, AND SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE SUCCESS OR EFFECTIVENESS OF ANY OTHER REMEDIES POSSESSED BY WAVES. THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY REFLECTS AN ALLOCATION OF RISK BETWEEN YOU AND WAVES.U.S. GOVERNMENT END USERS.
The Software is deemed to be “Commercial Items,” as defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101, consisting of “Commercial Computer Software” and “Commercial Computer Software Documentation,” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. §12.212 or 48 C.F.R. §227.7207, as applicable. Consistent with such sections, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U.S. Government end users (i) only as Commercial Items, and (ii) with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to this Agreement.Export Restrictions.
You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the Software to any countries or territories sanctioned by the United Nations or the USA. You represent and warrant that (a) you are not located in a any country or territory that is subject to U.S. Government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and (b) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.No High Risk Use.
The Software is not fault-tolerant and is not guaranteed to be error free or to operate uninterrupted. The Software may not be used in any application or situation where a Software failure could lead to death or serious bodily injury of any person or to severe physical or environmental damage (“High-Risk Use”). Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless WAVES from any third-party claim arising out of use of the Software in connection with any High-Risk Use.Governing Law/Jurisdiction and Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Actions.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of laws principles and specifically will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, or the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA). The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all disputes related to this Warranty shall be the courts located in the State of New York, and each party hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts. Any cause of action or claim you might have with respect to the Software or otherwise under this Agreement must be commenced within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arises or shall be deemed waived.Assignment.
You may not sub-license the License, but subject to your payment of the applicable fee, you may assign your License(s) and this Agreement in whole to a third-party in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Product Entitlement Supplement, provided that (a) you transfer only the number of copies of the Software to which you have a valid License and delete any other copies from all Devices, (b) such third-party agrees in writing to all the terms of conditions set forth in this Agreement, and (c) you notify WAVES in writing that you assigned your License(s) to such third-party, which notice shall include the name and relevant contact information.General.