CandyFX Terms of Service

Last Updated: 3/1/2026

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using CandyFX software, plugins, and services (collectively, the “Service”). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

“CandyFX,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to CandyFX and its affiliates. “Customer,” “User,” or “you” refers to the individual or entity using the Service. “Software” means CandyFX plugins, applications, documentation, updates, and related materials. “Service” includes the Software and any online services provided by CandyFX.

License Grant

Subject to these Terms, CandyFX grants you a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to install and use the Software solely for music production and audio processing purposes.

This license allows you to install the Software on your personal devices, use the Software in personal and commercial audio productions, and create music, sound design, or audio content using the Software.

The Software is licensed, not sold, and all ownership rights remain with CandyFX.

Evaluation Period

CandyFX may provide evaluation versions of the Software.

Evaluation licenses may last for fourteen (14) days or another specified period, may include limited functionality, and will automatically expire unless a valid license is purchased.

Upon expiration of the evaluation period, the Software may stop functioning.

Subscriptions

Certain CandyFX products may be provided through subscription memberships.

Subscriptions provide access to CandyFX plugins, software updates, and new plugin releases during the subscription period.

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled, may be cancelled at any time through your account, and remain active until the end of the current billing cycle.

Failure to maintain an active subscription may result in loss of access to subscription-based plugins.

License Restrictions

Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, you may not redistribute or resell the Software, share or distribute license keys, upload the Software to piracy or file-sharing websites, rent, lease, sublicense, or make the Software available to third parties, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, bypass or disable license protection mechanisms, modify the Software or create derivative works, or remove copyright or proprietary notices.

Any violation of these restrictions may result in immediate termination of your license.

Anti-Piracy Enforcement

CandyFX actively protects its intellectual property and software against piracy.

Users agree not to distribute unauthorized copies of CandyFX software, share activation keys or licenses, circumvent license verification systems, or distribute modified or cracked versions of the Software.

CandyFX may implement technical protection measures to detect unauthorized use.

If unauthorized distribution or piracy is detected, CandyFX may deactivate affected license keys, suspend or terminate user accounts, block future activations, deny technical support, and pursue legal remedies for copyright infringement.

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted software may result in civil or criminal penalties.

Intellectual Property

The Service and Software are protected by copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

CandyFX retains all rights, title, and interest in the Software, audio processing algorithms, graphics and interface design, trademarks and branding, documentation and materials.

Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of intellectual property to the User.

Feedback

If you provide suggestions, comments, or feedback regarding the Service (“Feedback”), you grant CandyFX a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, modify, and incorporate that Feedback without compensation.

Third-Party Technologies

CandyFX plugins may support or incorporate third-party technologies such as VST (Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH), Audio Units (Apple Inc.), and AAX (Avid Technology).

All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.”

CANDYFX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

CandyFX does not guarantee that the Software will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or compatible with all hardware or DAWs.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CANDYFX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, AUDIO PROJECT DAMAGE, OR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

CandyFX’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by the Customer for the Service during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Termination

CandyFX may terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately if these Terms are violated, piracy or unauthorized distribution occurs, payment obligations are not fulfilled, or abuse of the Service is detected.

Upon termination, the User must discontinue use of the Software.

Arbitration and Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, any dispute arising out of these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration rather than court litigation.

Arbitration shall be conducted in the State of Florida under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis only, and you waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any arbitration or legal proceedings shall take place in Florida.

Changes to These Terms

CandyFX may update these Terms from time to time.

Updated Terms will be posted on the website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

cs@candyfx.com