1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Staged ("the Software", "the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Software or Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Staged is a virtual display management application for Windows that allows users to create customized screen layouts for gaming and streaming. The Service includes:

The Staged desktop application
The Staged website at https://staged.gg
Related documentation and support resources
Community platforms (Discord, GitHub)

The Software utilizes Microsoft's IddCx (Indirect Display Driver) framework to create virtual displays. This is a Windows-supported technology.

3. Open Source License

Staged is open source software released under the MIT License. You may:

Use the software for any purpose
Modify the source code
Distribute copies of the software
Include the software in commercial products

The full source code is available at https://github.com/staged-app/staged.

MIT License Summary

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

4. User Accounts

Currently, Staged does not require user account creation. If we implement accounts in the future:

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
You agree to provide accurate and complete information
You are responsible for all activities under your account
You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Staged Branding

The Staged name, logo, and associated branding are trademarks. While the software is open source, the Staged brand identity is protected.

5.2 Third-Party Content

Staged integrates with third-party services (Steam, Discord, etc.). These services are owned by their respective companies and subject to their own terms of service.

5.3 User Content

Any presets, configurations, or content you create using Staged remains your property. By sharing content publicly, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display and distribute that content.

6. User Conduct

When using Staged and our community platforms, you agree not to:

Use the Software to violate any laws or regulations
Attempt to circumvent anti-cheat systems in multiplayer games
Distribute malware or harmful code
Harass, abuse, or threaten other users
Impersonate Staged staff or other users
Spam or flood community channels
Share pirated or illegal content

7. Disclaimers

7.1 No Warranty

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

7.2 Anti-Cheat Compatibility

While Staged works with most games, some anti-cheat systems may detect virtual displays. We cannot guarantee compatibility with all games, particularly those using kernel-level anti-cheat (e.g., Vanguard, certain EAC implementations). Use in competitive games is at your own risk.

7.3 System Stability

Virtual display drivers can affect system stability. While Staged uses Microsoft-supported APIs, issues may occur on some systems. Always ensure you have backups of important data.

8. Limitation of Liability

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

Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
Damages resulting from game bans due to anti-cheat detection
Damages resulting from system instability or hardware issues

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Software (if any).

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Staged and its developers from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

Your use of the Software
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any third-party rights
Any content you create or share using the Software

10. Termination

You may stop using the Software at any time by uninstalling it. We may terminate or suspend access to our community platforms for violations of these Terms.

As open source software, you retain the right to use, modify, and distribute the Software according to the MIT License, even after termination of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms 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.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Software shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation or, if necessary, through binding arbitration.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced on our website and Discord server. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

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