Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand License Agreement

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Please read the terms of the following software licensing agreement before using this software. By installing and loading these products on your computer you acknowledge that you have read this license agreement, understand the agreement, and agree to its terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, do not install or use the sounds contained herein. This is the complete agreement between you and Garritan Corporation that supersedes any other representations or prior agreements, whether oral or in writing.

An important thing to understand is that YOU ARE OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR YOUR USE ONLY-THE SOUNDS DO NOT BELONG TO YOU. The implications are described below. The sounds, samples and programming in the Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand remain the sole property of Garritan Corp. and are licensed (not sold) to you.

[edit] What You Can Do

You can use these sounds in recordings, music productions, public performances, and other reasonable musical purposes within musical compositions. You can use these sounds in your own musical compositions as much as you like without any need to pay Garritan Corporation or obtain further permission. If you do use these sounds, we ask that in any written materials or credits accompanying your music that utilizes material from the Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand (CD booklet, film credits, etc.), that you include the following courtesy credits: "Piano samples used in this recording are from the Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand Piano"-or a similar credit where practicable. You are allowed a maximum of four (4) installations per purchase.

[edit] What You Cannot Do

The enclosed sounds cannot be re-used in any commercial sample library or competitive product. You are absolutely forbidden to duplicate, copy, distribute, transfer, upload, download, trade or loan this software or any of the contents in any way to anyone. You cannot redistribute this product in whole or in part through an archive, collection, through the Internet, or a binaries group, newsgroups, or any type of removable media, or through a network. You cannot resell the product without written permission and payment of an addition fee. The sounds and samples contained within this software cannot be edited, modified, digitally altered, re-synthesized or manipulated without direct written consent from Garritan Corporation.

[edit] Disclaimers and Conditions

A right to use the Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand is granted to the original end-user only, and this license is not transferable unless there is written consent from Garritan Corporation and payment of an additional fee. The sounds of the Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand will only work with the bundled Garritan Steinway ARIA Player and will not work with any other sampler. Licensor will not be responsible if the content of this disc does not fit the particular purpose of the Licensee. Please make sure before installing this item that it meets your needs. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Garritan Corporation. The sounds are licensed "as is" without warranties of any kind. Neither Garritan Corporation, nor any agent or distributor can be held responsible for any direct or indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this product in whatever form.

The Aria Engine is covered by the installer's End User License Agreement and is incorporated by reference. The Garritan Authorized Steinway Virtual Concert Grand may not be returned for any reason other than manufacturing defects. The terms of this license shall be construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the United States of America and the State of New York. The user agrees to read the manual before seeking technical support and to make sure his or her system meets the recommended requirements.