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Last Updated: May 20, 2026
Version: 1.2
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 Demo" 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 (Human Creativity Guarantee)
All musical tracks and original piano compositions featured in this software are original works created by human artists without the use of generative AI. The Company strictly guarantees the originality of these musical assets.
(a) Scope of Rights Management and Legal Defense: 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 allows creators to produce and monetize video content featuring our assets. However, in the event of unavoidable circumstances such as the protection of third-party copyrights, compliance with applicable laws, or unexpected system/policy changes by platforms (e.g. YouTube), the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to modify this policy or restrict the monetization of certain content. 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) Disclaimer on Platform System Limitations & Waiver of Claims: Content creators acknowledge that due to the automated nature of digital platforms (e.g. YouTube Content ID) and potential administrative errors during music distribution, unintended copyright claims may occur despite the music being entirely original. By using the music provided in this software, creators agree to accept these risks and hereby waive any right to seek damages, legal remedies, or pursue personal claims against the individual artists or the Company for any temporary loss of revenue or copyright strikes resulting from such good-faith platform mistakes. In such cases, creators shall seek resolution exclusively through the Company's official correction process, and the Company will make best efforts to mediate with the platform to remedy the creator's rights.
5. Limitation of Liability, Refund Policy and Compliance with Mandatory Provisions
This software is distributed exclusively through official platforms (e.g. Steam). All purchases, payments, transactions, and refund requests are governed strictly by the respective platform’s Terms of Service and Refund Policies (e.g. Steam Subscriber Agreement). The Company does not directly process transactions and assumes no direct liability or financial obligation regarding user refund demands.
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 Demo" 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. Data Collection and Privacy (Third-Party Services)
(a) The Company's No-Data Collection Policy: This software operates as a complete standalone application, and the Company does not operate any independent game servers. Therefore, no personal information, telemetry data, keyboard input data, IP addresses, or play logs are transmitted to, collected, or stored by the Company. Your gameplay is processed securely and exclusively within your local PC.
(b) Platform (e.g. Steam) Collection Liability: As this software is distributed through official platforms (e.g. Steam), it utilizes the platform's systems for game execution, cloud saves, DRM authentication, and achievements. Any data (such as playtime) collected by the platform itself during this process is governed by the platform's respective Privacy Policy. The Company has no involvement in this process and assumes no legal liability for it.
9. Play Environment (DRM and Offline Play)
This software utilizes the basic DRM system of the distribution platform (e.g. Steam). However, it does not require a persistent online connection. After completing the initial authentication, users can run the software in a completely offline environment via the platform's offline mode.
10. Modification of Terms, Third-Party Licenses, Severability & 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) Severability: If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) Governing Law: This agreement and any disputes arising out of or in connection with "The Sound of Piano Demo" 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: 1.2
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 Demo" 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 (Human Creativity Guarantee)
All musical tracks and original piano compositions featured in this software are original works created by human artists without the use of generative AI. The Company strictly guarantees the originality of these musical assets.
(a) Scope of Rights Management and Legal Defense: 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 allows creators to produce and monetize video content featuring our assets. However, in the event of unavoidable circumstances such as the protection of third-party copyrights, compliance with applicable laws, or unexpected system/policy changes by platforms (e.g. YouTube), the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to modify this policy or restrict the monetization of certain content. 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) Disclaimer on Platform System Limitations & Waiver of Claims: Content creators acknowledge that due to the automated nature of digital platforms (e.g. YouTube Content ID) and potential administrative errors during music distribution, unintended copyright claims may occur despite the music being entirely original. By using the music provided in this software, creators agree to accept these risks and hereby waive any right to seek damages, legal remedies, or pursue personal claims against the individual artists or the Company for any temporary loss of revenue or copyright strikes resulting from such good-faith platform mistakes. In such cases, creators shall seek resolution exclusively through the Company's official correction process, and the Company will make best efforts to mediate with the platform to remedy the creator's rights.
5. Limitation of Liability, Refund Policy and Compliance with Mandatory Provisions
This software is distributed exclusively through official platforms (e.g. Steam). All purchases, payments, transactions, and refund requests are governed strictly by the respective platform’s Terms of Service and Refund Policies (e.g. Steam Subscriber Agreement). The Company does not directly process transactions and assumes no direct liability or financial obligation regarding user refund demands.
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 Demo" 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. Data Collection and Privacy (Third-Party Services)
(a) The Company's No-Data Collection Policy: This software operates as a complete standalone application, and the Company does not operate any independent game servers. Therefore, no personal information, telemetry data, keyboard input data, IP addresses, or play logs are transmitted to, collected, or stored by the Company. Your gameplay is processed securely and exclusively within your local PC.
(b) Platform (e.g. Steam) Collection Liability: As this software is distributed through official platforms (e.g. Steam), it utilizes the platform's systems for game execution, cloud saves, DRM authentication, and achievements. Any data (such as playtime) collected by the platform itself during this process is governed by the platform's respective Privacy Policy. The Company has no involvement in this process and assumes no legal liability for it.
9. Play Environment (DRM and Offline Play)
This software utilizes the basic DRM system of the distribution platform (e.g. Steam). However, it does not require a persistent online connection. After completing the initial authentication, users can run the software in a completely offline environment via the platform's offline mode.
10. Modification of Terms, Third-Party Licenses, Severability & 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) Severability: If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(d) Governing Law: This agreement and any disputes arising out of or in connection with "The Sound of Piano Demo" 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.