DITHER BOY SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

Last updated: MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026

This Software End User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and STUDIOAAA LTD ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") governing your use of Dither Boy ("Software"), a desktop application for macOS and Windows that allows you to import images, animations, and video, view and apply customizable dither effects, and export the resulting files.

By installing, copying, or otherwise using the Software, you 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.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

1.1 License Type.
Subject to your compliance with the terms of this Agreement, STUDIOAAA LTD grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software on a single device at a time for commercial purposes. This is a one-time purchase license. If you need to transfer the license to another device, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

1.2 Single Device Usage.
You are permitted to use the Software on one device at any given time. If you wish to install or run the Software on another device, you must first uninstall it from the current device or obtain written consent from STUDIOAAA LTD by contacting [email protected].

1.3 License Validation.
The Software performs periodic license validation checks that require internet connectivity. STUDIOAAA LTD reserves the right to modify the frequency and timing of these checks between updates. Failure to connect to our licensing servers within the applicable grace period may result in temporary suspension of Software functionality until connectivity is restored.

2. RESTRICTIONS

2.1 Prohibited Activities.
You shall not, and you agree not to permit others to:
(a) Redistribute, sell, or share the Software in any form.
(b) Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software.
(c) Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices or labels on the Software.
(d) Modify the Software or create derivative works except as expressly permitted herein.

2.2 Open Source Components.
The Software incorporates third-party open source libraries, including but not limited to:

Electron (License: MIT)
React (License: MIT)
React DOM (License: MIT)
React Icons (License: MIT)
Zustand (License: MIT)
@ffmpeg/ffmpeg (License: MIT)
@ffmpeg/core-mt (License: GPL-2.0-or-later)
@ffmpeg/util (License: MIT)
jose (License: MIT)
Discord RPC (License: MIT)
gifuct-js (License: MIT)
adm-zip (License: MIT)
bytenode (License: MIT)
node-machine-id (License: MIT)
xlsx-prototype-pollution-fixed (License: Apache-2.0)
Cascadia Code (License: SIL OFL-1.1)
Inter (License: SIL OFL-1.1)
Plus Jakarta Sans (License: SIL OFL-1.1)

The @ffmpeg/core-mt component includes the FFmpeg library, which is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. The source code for FFmpeg is available at https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg.

All required license texts and attribution notices for these open source components are included in the LICENSES.txt file distributed with the Software. By using the Software, you acknowledge and agree that your rights in those components are governed by their respective licenses, and nothing in this Agreement alters or restricts those terms.

3. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY

3.1 Data Collection.
STUDIOAAA LTD (company number 16334158, registered office at 19 King Street, Wakefield, England, WF1 2SQ) is the data controller. The Software collects and transmits the following information to our licensing servers at licensing.studioaaa.com:
(a) A unique hardware identifier derived from a cryptographic hash of your device's machine identifier, platform, architecture, and processor model.
(b) Your email address, as entered by you during license activation.
(c) Your license key, as entered by you during license activation.
(d) The Software version number and product name.
(e) Your IP address, which is inherently recorded when the Software connects to our licensing servers.

3.2 Purpose of Data Collection.
We collect this data solely for: (a) license activation and validation, (b) preventing unauthorized use and license abuse, (c) anti-piracy protection, and (d) ensuring compliance with the single-device licensing terms of this Agreement. The legal basis for this processing is Article 6(1)(b) of the UK GDPR (processing necessary for the performance of a contract) and Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests in license enforcement and anti-piracy protection).

3.3 Third-Party Integrations.
The Software includes optional Discord Rich Presence integration, which communicates locally with the Discord desktop client via inter-process communication when Discord is running. This feature does not transmit any data to STUDIOAAA LTD servers.

3.4 Data Use Limitations.
We do not use hardware identifiers, IP addresses, or any other technical data collected by the Software for analytics, tracking, marketing, advertising, user profiling, or any purpose other than license enforcement and anti-piracy protection. We do not sell, share, or disclose this data to any third parties except as required by law or legal process.

3.5 Your Rights Under GDPR.
If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Union, you have the right to: (a) access the personal data we hold about you, (b) request correction of inaccurate data, (c) request erasure of your data (subject to our legitimate interests in license enforcement), (d) restrict or object to data processing, and (e) data portability. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We will retain your data for as long as necessary to enforce your license and prevent unauthorized use, typically for three years after your last connection to our servers.

3.6 Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA.
If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act to: (a) know what personal information we collect about you and for what purpose, (b) request deletion of your personal information, (c) correct inaccurate personal information, and (d) not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. We do not sell or share your personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days.

4. UPDATES
The Software is provided as a one-time purchase and includes updates at no additional cost. However, STUDIOAAA LTD is under no obligation to provide updates or support beyond what is provided at the time of purchase.

5. TERMINATION
This Agreement is effective until terminated. STUDIOAAA LTD may terminate this Agreement immediately and without notice if you breach any of its terms, including but not limited to redistributing or sharing the Software. Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies of the Software in your possession.

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

6.1 No Warranty.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

6.2 Limitation of Liability.
IN NO EVENT SHALL STUDIOAAA LTD OR ITS OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Furthermore, for any claim arising out of or related to the purchase or use of the Software, STUDIOAAA LTD's aggregate liability shall not exceed the total order value of the Software in question.

7. TERMINATION FOR ILLEGAL OR UNAUTHORIZED USE
STUDIOAAA LTD reserves the right to terminate your license immediately if you use the Software in any way that violates any applicable law, including but not limited to attempts to redistribute or share the Software in any manner.

8. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.

8.2 Dispute Resolution.
In the event of any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement, the Parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through informal negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached within ninety (90) days from the date one Party notifies the other in writing of the dispute, then the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Leeds, United Kingdom. The arbitration process shall be conducted in English, and the decision rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and STUDIOAAA LTD regarding the Software and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements.

9.2 No Waiver.
Failure by STUDIOAAA LTD to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

9.3 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

9.4 Contact Information.
For any questions or support related to the Software or this Agreement, please contact:
Email: [email protected]