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# End user license agreement - MKS BulletML Pattern Editor
Effective date: 1st September, 2025
This End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (“you” or “User”) and Micah Koleoso Software (“Micah Koleoso Software,” “we,” or “us”) governing your use of the MKS BulletML Pattern Editor software, including any updates, cloud services, documentation, and sample content provided with it (collectively, the “Software”). By installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Software.
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## Definitions
- **Software:** The MKS BulletML Pattern Editor application and related components that enable creation, editing, and export of BulletML XML documents for shoot ’em up bullet patterns.
- **User Content:** BulletML XML files and any other content you create, upload, or process through the Software.
- **Cloud Backend:** The online services operated by or on behalf of Micah Koleoso Software that store and sync application data associated with your account.
- **Steam ID:** The unique identifier associated with your Steam account.
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## License grant and scope
Micah Koleoso Software grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software solely for your personal or internal business purposes, in accordance with this Agreement and any purchase, subscription, or platform terms that apply.
- **Permitted use:** You may create, edit, and export BulletML XML documents and use the Software on devices you own or control, subject to platform rules.
- **Restrictions:** You may not (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law; (b) modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software; (c) remove or alter any proprietary notices; (d) rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, or distribute the Software; (e) use the Software to develop a competing product; or (f) circumvent or interfere with any security, licensing, usage metrics, or access controls.
- **Ownership:** The Software is licensed, not sold. Micah Koleoso Software and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights.
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## Account, Steam integration, and cloud services
- **Steam requirement:** The Software may require a valid Steam account for authentication and access to features.
- **Steam ID usage:** Your Steam ID is used for identification and for matching your account’s application data that is stored in the application’s cloud backend.
- **Data stored:** Apart from the Steam ID and application-generated data (such as your User Content and technical metadata necessary to operate the service), no identifiable personal or financial information about you is stored in the backend.
- **Connectivity:** Some features require an active internet connection. You are responsible for any network fees.
- **Data availability:** We use reasonable efforts to maintain availability, but the cloud backend may experience outages, maintenance, or changes. We may impose storage or rate limits.
- **Data retention:** We may retain or delete stored data in accordance with our operational policies. Export your User Content regularly; we are not responsible for loss of data.
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## Privacy and data
- **What we process:** We process your Steam ID to authenticate you and to associate your account with cloud-stored application data. We may also process non-identifiable technical logs necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Software.
- **No personal/financial records:** The backend does not store identifiable personal or financial information about you beyond the Steam ID linkage required for account identification and data matching.
- **Third-party platforms:** Your use of Steam is subject to Valve’s terms and privacy practices. We do not control third-party platforms.
- **Security:** We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## User content
- **Your ownership:** You retain all rights to your User Content. You are responsible for your User Content and for ensuring you have all necessary rights.
- **License to us:** You grant Micah Koleoso Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, process, and transmit your User Content solely as necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Software and its cloud backend.
- **Prohibited content:** Do not upload or generate content that is unlawful, infringing, malicious, or that contains malware or harmful code.
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## Acceptable use and enforcement
- **Prohibited conduct:** You must not misuse or disrupt the Software or the communication between the application frontend and backend, including by interfering with network traffic, probing or bypassing security, automating requests beyond reasonable use, attempting to manipulate metering, or otherwise degrading service stability.
- **Enforcement:** Misuse or disruptive use of the application or its frontend-backend communication can result in temporary suspension or a permanent ban of your Steam ID from using the application, with or without notice.
- **No circumvention:** You may not create or use alternate accounts or methods to circumvent a ban or restriction.
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## Third-party components and platforms
- **Open-source and third-party code:** The Software may include or link to third-party or open-source components governed by their own licenses. Where required, such licenses and notices are provided and will govern your use of those components.
- **Steam platform:** Features that depend on Steam are subject to Steam’s availability and policies. We are not responsible for Steam outages or changes.
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## Updates, changes, and discontinuation
- **Updates:** We may provide updates, patches, or changes that may modify or discontinue features. Updates may be required to continue using the Software.
- **EULA changes:** We may update this Agreement. Material changes will be effective prospectively after notice within the Software or via a reasonable method. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
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## Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without restriction or compensation.
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## Term and termination
- **Your rights:** You may stop using the Software and uninstall it at any time.
- **Our rights:** We may suspend or terminate your access (including by banning your Steam ID) if you breach this Agreement, if required by law, if the platform access is revoked, or for misuse or disruptive activity.
- **Effect of termination:** Upon termination, your license ends and you must cease use. We may delete or restrict access to cloud-stored data; export your User Content beforehand where possible.
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## Warranty disclaimer
THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS, THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
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## Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MICAH KOLEOSO SOFTWARE AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR THE SOFTWARE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE. NOTHING EXCLUDES LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW (E.G., FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY GROSS NEGLIGENCE).
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## Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Micah Koleoso Software, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the Software, your User Content, or your breach of this Agreement.
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## Export control and sanctions
You must comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws. You represent that you are not located in, or ordinarily resident in, any country or on any list where access to the Software is prohibited, and you will not use the Software for prohibited end uses.
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## High-risk activities
The Software is not designed for use in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance (such as life-support systems or mission-critical operations). Use in such environments is at your sole risk.
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## Consumer rights
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to limit non-waivable consumer rights under applicable law. If you are a consumer residing in a jurisdiction that provides mandatory protections, those protections remain in force.
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## Governing law and venue
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. If you are a consumer and your local laws require different governing law or venue for certain disputes, those requirements prevail. The exclusive forum for disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be the competent courts in [Insert city, Germany], unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
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## Miscellaneous
- **Severability:** If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
- **No waiver:** Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
- **Assignment:** You may not assign this Agreement without our prior written consent. We may assign it in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
- **Entire agreement:** This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Micah Koleoso Software regarding the Software and supersedes prior or contemporaneous understandings on that subject.
- **Force majeure:** We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.
- **Notices:** We may provide notices within the Software, via email, or through the platform. You may provide legal notices to: [Insert legal contact email or address].
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## Contact
Micah Koleoso Software
Chattenring 12
65428 Ruesselsheim am Main
Hessen
Germany
Support: support@micahkoleososoftware.com
Website: https://micahkoleososoftware.com
Effective date: 1st September, 2025
This End User License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (“you” or “User”) and Micah Koleoso Software (“Micah Koleoso Software,” “we,” or “us”) governing your use of the MKS BulletML Pattern Editor software, including any updates, cloud services, documentation, and sample content provided with it (collectively, the “Software”). By installing, accessing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not install or use the Software.
---
## Definitions
- **Software:** The MKS BulletML Pattern Editor application and related components that enable creation, editing, and export of BulletML XML documents for shoot ’em up bullet patterns.
- **User Content:** BulletML XML files and any other content you create, upload, or process through the Software.
- **Cloud Backend:** The online services operated by or on behalf of Micah Koleoso Software that store and sync application data associated with your account.
- **Steam ID:** The unique identifier associated with your Steam account.
---
## License grant and scope
Micah Koleoso Software grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software solely for your personal or internal business purposes, in accordance with this Agreement and any purchase, subscription, or platform terms that apply.
- **Permitted use:** You may create, edit, and export BulletML XML documents and use the Software on devices you own or control, subject to platform rules.
- **Restrictions:** You may not (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law; (b) modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Software; (c) remove or alter any proprietary notices; (d) rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, or distribute the Software; (e) use the Software to develop a competing product; or (f) circumvent or interfere with any security, licensing, usage metrics, or access controls.
- **Ownership:** The Software is licensed, not sold. Micah Koleoso Software and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights.
---
## Account, Steam integration, and cloud services
- **Steam requirement:** The Software may require a valid Steam account for authentication and access to features.
- **Steam ID usage:** Your Steam ID is used for identification and for matching your account’s application data that is stored in the application’s cloud backend.
- **Data stored:** Apart from the Steam ID and application-generated data (such as your User Content and technical metadata necessary to operate the service), no identifiable personal or financial information about you is stored in the backend.
- **Connectivity:** Some features require an active internet connection. You are responsible for any network fees.
- **Data availability:** We use reasonable efforts to maintain availability, but the cloud backend may experience outages, maintenance, or changes. We may impose storage or rate limits.
- **Data retention:** We may retain or delete stored data in accordance with our operational policies. Export your User Content regularly; we are not responsible for loss of data.
---
## Privacy and data
- **What we process:** We process your Steam ID to authenticate you and to associate your account with cloud-stored application data. We may also process non-identifiable technical logs necessary to operate, secure, and improve the Software.
- **No personal/financial records:** The backend does not store identifiable personal or financial information about you beyond the Steam ID linkage required for account identification and data matching.
- **Third-party platforms:** Your use of Steam is subject to Valve’s terms and privacy practices. We do not control third-party platforms.
- **Security:** We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
---
## User content
- **Your ownership:** You retain all rights to your User Content. You are responsible for your User Content and for ensuring you have all necessary rights.
- **License to us:** You grant Micah Koleoso Software a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, process, and transmit your User Content solely as necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Software and its cloud backend.
- **Prohibited content:** Do not upload or generate content that is unlawful, infringing, malicious, or that contains malware or harmful code.
---
## Acceptable use and enforcement
- **Prohibited conduct:** You must not misuse or disrupt the Software or the communication between the application frontend and backend, including by interfering with network traffic, probing or bypassing security, automating requests beyond reasonable use, attempting to manipulate metering, or otherwise degrading service stability.
- **Enforcement:** Misuse or disruptive use of the application or its frontend-backend communication can result in temporary suspension or a permanent ban of your Steam ID from using the application, with or without notice.
- **No circumvention:** You may not create or use alternate accounts or methods to circumvent a ban or restriction.
---
## Third-party components and platforms
- **Open-source and third-party code:** The Software may include or link to third-party or open-source components governed by their own licenses. Where required, such licenses and notices are provided and will govern your use of those components.
- **Steam platform:** Features that depend on Steam are subject to Steam’s availability and policies. We are not responsible for Steam outages or changes.
---
## Updates, changes, and discontinuation
- **Updates:** We may provide updates, patches, or changes that may modify or discontinue features. Updates may be required to continue using the Software.
- **EULA changes:** We may update this Agreement. Material changes will be effective prospectively after notice within the Software or via a reasonable method. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
---
## Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use them without restriction or compensation.
---
## Term and termination
- **Your rights:** You may stop using the Software and uninstall it at any time.
- **Our rights:** We may suspend or terminate your access (including by banning your Steam ID) if you breach this Agreement, if required by law, if the platform access is revoked, or for misuse or disruptive activity.
- **Effect of termination:** Upon termination, your license ends and you must cease use. We may delete or restrict access to cloud-stored data; export your User Content beforehand where possible.
---
## Warranty disclaimer
THE SOFTWARE AND ANY RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOUR USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS, THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
---
## Limitation of liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MICAH KOLEOSO SOFTWARE AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND PARTNERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID (IF ANY) FOR THE SOFTWARE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM AROSE. NOTHING EXCLUDES LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW (E.G., FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY GROSS NEGLIGENCE).
---
## Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Micah Koleoso Software, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your misuse of the Software, your User Content, or your breach of this Agreement.
---
## Export control and sanctions
You must comply with all applicable export control and sanctions laws. You represent that you are not located in, or ordinarily resident in, any country or on any list where access to the Software is prohibited, and you will not use the Software for prohibited end uses.
---
## High-risk activities
The Software is not designed for use in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance (such as life-support systems or mission-critical operations). Use in such environments is at your sole risk.
---
## Consumer rights
Nothing in this Agreement is intended to limit non-waivable consumer rights under applicable law. If you are a consumer residing in a jurisdiction that provides mandatory protections, those protections remain in force.
---
## Governing law and venue
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules. If you are a consumer and your local laws require different governing law or venue for certain disputes, those requirements prevail. The exclusive forum for disputes that cannot be resolved informally will be the competent courts in [Insert city, Germany], unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
---
## Miscellaneous
- **Severability:** If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
- **No waiver:** Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
- **Assignment:** You may not assign this Agreement without our prior written consent. We may assign it in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.
- **Entire agreement:** This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Micah Koleoso Software regarding the Software and supersedes prior or contemporaneous understandings on that subject.
- **Force majeure:** We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.
- **Notices:** We may provide notices within the Software, via email, or through the platform. You may provide legal notices to: [Insert legal contact email or address].
---
## Contact
Micah Koleoso Software
Chattenring 12
65428 Ruesselsheim am Main
Hessen
Germany
Support: support@micahkoleososoftware.com
Website: https://micahkoleososoftware.com