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Last Updated: May 8, 2026
Version: 1.0
1. Ownership of Content
The proprietary source code, interface design, newly created visual assets, original musical compositions, sound design, and the specific arrangement of data structured exclusively for "The Sound of Piano" are the intellectual property of, or exclusively licensed to, MONARCH LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and are protected under applicable copyright laws.
Please note that the Company does not claim exclusive ownership over public domain elements or expired intellectual property rights associated with the original IP upon which this software is based. However, any unauthorized redistribution, sale, or sub-licensing of this software, including any of its individual constituent parts, as a "final product" or "compiled build" is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether such activities are for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
2. Music and Artistry (Exclusive Licensing & Management)
All musical tracks and original piano compositions featured in this software are original works created by human artists without the use of generative AI.
(a) Scope of Rights Management and Legal Defense: The original artists retain their fundamental copyrights and may independently distribute their works via third-party platforms outside of this software. However, the exclusive right to manage, control the use of, and legally defend the assets in the form included within this software (e.g. in-game audio files, in-game playback methods) and any files directly or indirectly extracted from this software is delegated exclusively to the Company. The Company shall be the sole entity responsible for any legal action regarding the unauthorized extraction and use of musical assets associated with this software.
(b) Legal Defense: Any inquiries, claims, or legal disputes regarding the music contained within this software must be directed solely to the Company. The Company assumes all responsibility for the legal administration of these assets for this project.
(c) Non-Exclusive Licensing and Retention of Artist Rights: Certain musical assets featured in this software are works for which the original artists have granted non-exclusive usage rights to the Company, while reserving the right to grant similar rights to other software developers or third-party projects. These tracks are identified in the 'Credits & Music Info' menu. The primary ownership and the right to distribute these works to other services or games remain entirely with the artist and are not restricted by the Company’s management rights under this agreement. Users wishing to use these tracks independently outside of this software must comply with the specific licensing terms established by the artist.
3. Artist Attribution
The musical works were produced by the respective human artists associated with this software. This attribution, where provided, is for identification and artistic credit purposes and does not supersede the exclusive management and legal rights held by the Company as defined in Sections 1 and 2.
4. Grant of Permission (Content Creators Friendly) & Prohibited Actions
The Company officially encourages creators to produce and monetize video content featuring our assets. However, the following forms of claiming ownership and abuse of rights are considered severe infringements of our rights and are strictly prohibited:
(a) Unauthorized Commercialization of Audio Assets: Extracting raw audio files to redistribute them as a standalone product or registering them on music streaming services.
(b) Fraudulent Registration and Abuse of Automated Identification Systems: Registering the music from this software into automated copyright identification systems (including music distributor systems) such as YouTube Content ID, TuneCore, or DistroKid as a 'copyright holder,' or registering the original tracks themselves into music distribution networks, thereby generating copyright claims against other users' or our own videos. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as specified in Article 4, creators are permitted to include the music in their video content and receive advertising revenue, and such acts shall not be deemed a violation of this clause.
(i) Retroactive Invalidation of License: Upon detection of a violation, all licenses granted to the violator shall be deemed immediately terminated retroactively from the time of the violation, and any subsequent use of the assets shall be defined as unauthorized infringement.
(ii) Limitation of Liability and Artist Protection: If a violator breaches this clause by registering with an automated identification system with "intentional or malicious intent," the violator shall bear liability for economic losses suffered by the Company and good-faith third parties (e.g. other content creators). Provided, however, that if an artist inadvertently registers Content ID, etc., "without intent" due to administrative errors during the music distribution process or automated platform systems, such artist shall be completely exempt from all civil and criminal liability under these Terms for any economic losses (e.g. loss of revenue) suffered by third parties (e.g. YouTubers).
(iii) Judicial Cooperation and Assumption of Liability by the Company: In the event that economic harm is caused to a third party (content creator) due to an artist's clear mistake, the Company shall directly intervene and mediate with the platform and the creator to remedy the creator's rights. Provided that the artist immediately complies with the Company's request for correction (withdrawal) and resolves the infringement condition, the Company waives all rights of subrogation and shall not demand any indemnification or damages from the artist for the costs incurred in compensating the third party.
(iv) Correction and Exemption: Any person who registers music in violation of this clause must withdraw it immediately upon the Company's objection. If the registration is recognized as a clear administrative error or mistake without malicious intent, and the withdrawal of the registration is completed by immediately complying with the Company's request for correction, the Company shall immediately release the artist from all liability for damages to both the Company and any third parties (full exemption).
(v) Creator’s Acceptance of Risk and Waiver of Claims: Content creators acknowledge that due to the automated nature of digital platforms and potential administrative errors during music distribution, unintended copyright claims may occur. By using the music provided in this software, creators agree to accept these risks and hereby waive any right to seek damages or legal remedies against the individual artists for any temporary loss of revenue or copyright strikes resulting from such good-faith mistakes. In such cases, creators shall seek resolution exclusively through the Company's correction process as defined in Section 4(iv).
(vi) Disclaimer on Platform System Limitations: The Company and the artist shall not be held responsible for the technical limitations or policy changes of third-party platforms (e.g. YouTube, SNS). Once appropriate corrective actions have been taken by the artist, the Company and the artist disclaim any and all liability or warranties regarding any remaining tangible or intangible losses suffered by creators due to platform-side system restrictions.
5. Limitation of Liability and Compliance with Mandatory Provisions
The Company provides this software "as is", without any express or implied warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be held liable for any indirect or incidental damages, or data loss resulting from the use of this software. However, nothing in this section shall limit or invalidate any non-excludable legal rights (mandatory provisions) that consumers may have under applicable laws, including the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
6. Photosensitivity Warning
A small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain visual patterns. While "The Sound of Piano" focuses on a musical experience, it contains rhythmic visual elements. If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition, consult your physician before playing. If you experience dizziness, altered vision, or any involuntary movement while playing, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor.
7. Prohibited Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from the following activities:
(a) Reverse Engineering: Attempting to decompile, disassemble, or derive the source code of the game for any reason.
(b) Malicious Hacking & Tampering: Using third-party software to modify game data, disrupt the intended experience, or distribute cheats.
(c) Unauthorized Redistribution and Use in Non-Approved Environments: Sharing, hosting, or distributing original or modified versions of the game client to any third party is strictly prohibited. However, personal use and sharing via features provided by or officially supported through partnerships with the official digital store where the software was legally purchased (e.g. Steam Family Sharing, Steam Cloud, and officially certified cloud gaming services) are permitted as exceptions. Excluding these cases, any act of reproducing game assets without explicit approval from the Company or the official platform for inclusion in separate commercial service packages, operating the software on unauthorized third-party cloud gaming services, or distributing/sharing via any P2P network is considered an infringement of rights and will be subject to strict sanctions.
8. Modification of Terms, Third-Party Licenses & Governing Law
(a) Modification of Terms: The Company reserves the right to modify this agreement at any time. In the event of a modification, the Company will notify users via the software execution screen, official website, or other appropriate methods. Continued use of the software following such notification shall be deemed as acceptance of the modified terms.
(b) Licenses: This game was developed with the Godot Engine (MIT License: https://godotengine.org/license). It also utilizes fonts licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). For full license details, please refer to the "Third-Party Licenses" menu at the top right of the title screen.
(c) Governing Law: This agreement and any disputes arising out of or in connection with "The Sound of Piano" shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal actions related to this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.
Version: 1.0
1. Ownership of Content
The proprietary source code, interface design, newly created visual assets, original musical compositions, sound design, and the specific arrangement of data structured exclusively for "The Sound of Piano" are the intellectual property of, or exclusively licensed to, MONARCH LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and are protected under applicable copyright laws.
Please note that the Company does not claim exclusive ownership over public domain elements or expired intellectual property rights associated with the original IP upon which this software is based. However, any unauthorized redistribution, sale, or sub-licensing of this software, including any of its individual constituent parts, as a "final product" or "compiled build" is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether such activities are for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
2. Music and Artistry (Exclusive Licensing & Management)
All musical tracks and original piano compositions featured in this software are original works created by human artists without the use of generative AI.
(a) Scope of Rights Management and Legal Defense: The original artists retain their fundamental copyrights and may independently distribute their works via third-party platforms outside of this software. However, the exclusive right to manage, control the use of, and legally defend the assets in the form included within this software (e.g. in-game audio files, in-game playback methods) and any files directly or indirectly extracted from this software is delegated exclusively to the Company. The Company shall be the sole entity responsible for any legal action regarding the unauthorized extraction and use of musical assets associated with this software.
(b) Legal Defense: Any inquiries, claims, or legal disputes regarding the music contained within this software must be directed solely to the Company. The Company assumes all responsibility for the legal administration of these assets for this project.
(c) Non-Exclusive Licensing and Retention of Artist Rights: Certain musical assets featured in this software are works for which the original artists have granted non-exclusive usage rights to the Company, while reserving the right to grant similar rights to other software developers or third-party projects. These tracks are identified in the 'Credits & Music Info' menu. The primary ownership and the right to distribute these works to other services or games remain entirely with the artist and are not restricted by the Company’s management rights under this agreement. Users wishing to use these tracks independently outside of this software must comply with the specific licensing terms established by the artist.
3. Artist Attribution
The musical works were produced by the respective human artists associated with this software. This attribution, where provided, is for identification and artistic credit purposes and does not supersede the exclusive management and legal rights held by the Company as defined in Sections 1 and 2.
4. Grant of Permission (Content Creators Friendly) & Prohibited Actions
The Company officially encourages creators to produce and monetize video content featuring our assets. However, the following forms of claiming ownership and abuse of rights are considered severe infringements of our rights and are strictly prohibited:
(a) Unauthorized Commercialization of Audio Assets: Extracting raw audio files to redistribute them as a standalone product or registering them on music streaming services.
(b) Fraudulent Registration and Abuse of Automated Identification Systems: Registering the music from this software into automated copyright identification systems (including music distributor systems) such as YouTube Content ID, TuneCore, or DistroKid as a 'copyright holder,' or registering the original tracks themselves into music distribution networks, thereby generating copyright claims against other users' or our own videos. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as specified in Article 4, creators are permitted to include the music in their video content and receive advertising revenue, and such acts shall not be deemed a violation of this clause.
(i) Retroactive Invalidation of License: Upon detection of a violation, all licenses granted to the violator shall be deemed immediately terminated retroactively from the time of the violation, and any subsequent use of the assets shall be defined as unauthorized infringement.
(ii) Limitation of Liability and Artist Protection: If a violator breaches this clause by registering with an automated identification system with "intentional or malicious intent," the violator shall bear liability for economic losses suffered by the Company and good-faith third parties (e.g. other content creators). Provided, however, that if an artist inadvertently registers Content ID, etc., "without intent" due to administrative errors during the music distribution process or automated platform systems, such artist shall be completely exempt from all civil and criminal liability under these Terms for any economic losses (e.g. loss of revenue) suffered by third parties (e.g. YouTubers).
(iii) Judicial Cooperation and Assumption of Liability by the Company: In the event that economic harm is caused to a third party (content creator) due to an artist's clear mistake, the Company shall directly intervene and mediate with the platform and the creator to remedy the creator's rights. Provided that the artist immediately complies with the Company's request for correction (withdrawal) and resolves the infringement condition, the Company waives all rights of subrogation and shall not demand any indemnification or damages from the artist for the costs incurred in compensating the third party.
(iv) Correction and Exemption: Any person who registers music in violation of this clause must withdraw it immediately upon the Company's objection. If the registration is recognized as a clear administrative error or mistake without malicious intent, and the withdrawal of the registration is completed by immediately complying with the Company's request for correction, the Company shall immediately release the artist from all liability for damages to both the Company and any third parties (full exemption).
(v) Creator’s Acceptance of Risk and Waiver of Claims: Content creators acknowledge that due to the automated nature of digital platforms and potential administrative errors during music distribution, unintended copyright claims may occur. By using the music provided in this software, creators agree to accept these risks and hereby waive any right to seek damages or legal remedies against the individual artists for any temporary loss of revenue or copyright strikes resulting from such good-faith mistakes. In such cases, creators shall seek resolution exclusively through the Company's correction process as defined in Section 4(iv).
(vi) Disclaimer on Platform System Limitations: The Company and the artist shall not be held responsible for the technical limitations or policy changes of third-party platforms (e.g. YouTube, SNS). Once appropriate corrective actions have been taken by the artist, the Company and the artist disclaim any and all liability or warranties regarding any remaining tangible or intangible losses suffered by creators due to platform-side system restrictions.
5. Limitation of Liability and Compliance with Mandatory Provisions
The Company provides this software "as is", without any express or implied warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be held liable for any indirect or incidental damages, or data loss resulting from the use of this software. However, nothing in this section shall limit or invalidate any non-excludable legal rights (mandatory provisions) that consumers may have under applicable laws, including the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
6. Photosensitivity Warning
A small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain visual patterns. While "The Sound of Piano" focuses on a musical experience, it contains rhythmic visual elements. If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition, consult your physician before playing. If you experience dizziness, altered vision, or any involuntary movement while playing, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor.
7. Prohibited Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from the following activities:
(a) Reverse Engineering: Attempting to decompile, disassemble, or derive the source code of the game for any reason.
(b) Malicious Hacking & Tampering: Using third-party software to modify game data, disrupt the intended experience, or distribute cheats.
(c) Unauthorized Redistribution and Use in Non-Approved Environments: Sharing, hosting, or distributing original or modified versions of the game client to any third party is strictly prohibited. However, personal use and sharing via features provided by or officially supported through partnerships with the official digital store where the software was legally purchased (e.g. Steam Family Sharing, Steam Cloud, and officially certified cloud gaming services) are permitted as exceptions. Excluding these cases, any act of reproducing game assets without explicit approval from the Company or the official platform for inclusion in separate commercial service packages, operating the software on unauthorized third-party cloud gaming services, or distributing/sharing via any P2P network is considered an infringement of rights and will be subject to strict sanctions.
8. Modification of Terms, Third-Party Licenses & Governing Law
(a) Modification of Terms: The Company reserves the right to modify this agreement at any time. In the event of a modification, the Company will notify users via the software execution screen, official website, or other appropriate methods. Continued use of the software following such notification shall be deemed as acceptance of the modified terms.
(b) Licenses: This game was developed with the Godot Engine (MIT License: https://godotengine.org/license). It also utilizes fonts licensed under the SIL Open Font License (OFL). For full license details, please refer to the "Third-Party Licenses" menu at the top right of the title screen.
(c) Governing Law: This agreement and any disputes arising out of or in connection with "The Sound of Piano" shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. Any legal actions related to this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.