1. Agreement to Terms

This End User License Agreement ("EULA" or "Agreement") is a legal agreement between you ("User", "you", or "your") and Staged ("we", "us", or "our") for the use of Staged software, including all associated files, documentation, and updates ("Software").

BY INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE.

If you are accepting these terms on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to this Agreement.

2. License Grant

Staged is open source software released under the MIT License. Subject to the terms of this EULA and the MIT License, we grant you a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:

Download, install, and use the Software on any number of devices
Copy and distribute the Software
Modify the source code and create derivative works
Use the Software for commercial purposes
Sublicense the Software to third parties

For the complete terms of the MIT License, please refer to our License page.

2.1 Open Source Nature

The Software's source code is publicly available at https://github.com/staged-app/staged. You may build the Software from source, contribute to its development, and fork the repository according to the MIT License terms.

2.2 Updates and Modifications

We may release updates, patches, or new versions of the Software. While updates are optional, we recommend keeping the Software current for security and functionality improvements. Updates are subject to this EULA unless accompanied by a new agreement.

3. Restrictions

While the MIT License is permissive, this EULA establishes additional restrictions to protect users and maintain community standards. You agree NOT to:

3.1 Malicious Use

Use the Software to develop, distribute, or deploy malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Use the Software to exploit, hack, or attack other systems or users
Integrate the Software into tools designed for unauthorized access

3.2 Gaming Integrity

Use the Software to cheat, exploit, or gain unfair advantages in competitive multiplayer games
Use the Software to circumvent anti-cheat systems in violation of game terms of service
Create or distribute modifications that enable cheating functionality

3.3 Legal Compliance

Use the Software for any illegal purpose or in violation of applicable laws
Use the Software to infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Use the Software in jurisdictions where such use is prohibited

3.4 Brand and Trademark

Use the Staged name, logo, or branding in a way that implies official affiliation or endorsement without permission
Create products that may cause confusion with official Staged offerings
Modify or misrepresent the Staged brand identity

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Software Code

The Software source code is licensed under the MIT License. Copyright ownership remains with the original authors and contributors.

4.2 Staged Branding

The "Staged" name, logo, visual identity, and associated branding elements are proprietary trademarks. These are NOT covered by the MIT License and remain the exclusive property of Staged.

4.3 Third-Party Components

The Software incorporates third-party open source components, each governed by their respective licenses. A list of major third-party licenses is available on our License page.

4.4 Your Content

Any presets, configurations, or content you create using the Software belongs to you. By sharing content publicly through our platforms, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display and distribute that content.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

5.1 No Guarantee of Functionality

We do not warrant that:

The Software will meet your specific requirements
The Software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
The results obtained from using the Software will be accurate or reliable
Any errors in the Software will be corrected

5.2 Anti-Cheat Compatibility

We make NO WARRANTY regarding compatibility with anti-cheat systems. Some games may detect virtual display technology. You acknowledge that:

Game bans may result from use with certain anti-cheat systems
Compatibility may change without notice due to game updates
Use in competitive games is at your own risk

5.3 System Impact

Virtual display drivers interface with core Windows components. While Staged uses Microsoft-supported APIs (IddCx), we do not guarantee:

Complete system stability on all configurations
Compatibility with all hardware and drivers
No impact on system performance or behavior

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL STAGED, ITS AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages arising from game account bans or suspensions
Damages resulting from system instability, crashes, or data loss
Damages arising from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
Any other damages arising out of or related to your use of the Software

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SOFTWARE, IF ANY.

7. Termination

7.1 Termination by You

You may terminate this Agreement at any time by:

Uninstalling the Software from your devices
Destroying all copies of the Software in your possession
Ceasing all use of the Software

7.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your license immediately, without prior notice, if you:

Violate any term of this Agreement
Use the Software for malicious purposes
Engage in conduct harmful to other users or the community

7.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your license to use the Software under this EULA terminates
You must uninstall and destroy all copies of the Software
Sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 survive termination

7.4 Open Source Rights

Note that termination of this EULA does not affect your rights under the MIT License. You retain the right to use, modify, and distribute the Software source code according to the MIT License terms, but must comply with the trademark and branding restrictions.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the primary developer resides, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8.1 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through:

Informal Resolution: Good-faith negotiation between the parties
Mediation: If negotiation fails, non-binding mediation
Arbitration: If mediation fails, binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules

8.2 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

8.3 Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Changes to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
Material changes will be announced on our website and Discord server
Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Agreement periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Software following the posting of changes means you accept those changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this End User License Agreement, please contact us:

Email: hello@staged.gg
Discord: https://discord.gg/staged
GitHub: https://github.com/staged-app/staged

For general support inquiries, please visit our Contact page.