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This End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) (“User,” “You”) and Rahul Chowdhury (“Licensor,” “we,” “us”) governing the use of the software application Shakkei (“App”).

By installing, activating, or using Shakkei, You agree to be bound by this Agreement. If You do not agree, do not install or use the App, and do not purchase a license.

1. License Grant

Subject to Your compliance with this Agreement and applicable payment obligations, the Licensor grants You a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to:

  • Trial Use: Access and use one (1) unlocked scene for personal use indefinitely without charge.
  • Personal License: Use the App on up to two (2) macOS devices, for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Family License: Use the App on up to five (5) macOS devices, by You and the members of Your household.

All paid licenses (Personal and Family) grant full access to the App’s features, scenes, ambient audio, and animations.

2. Restrictions

You may not, and You agree not to permit others to:

  • License, sell, rent, lease, sublicense, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, or otherwise commercially exploit the App;
  • Share, publish, or resell license keys or activation credentials;
  • Reverse-engineer, disassemble, decompile, decrypt, modify, or create derivative works based on the App;
  • Extract, use separately, or redistribute any artwork, animation, audio, or other content included with the App;
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices;
  • Bypass or attempt to bypass device limits or licensing restrictions.

3. Ownership

The App is licensed, not sold. The Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the App, including all intellectual property rights in the software, artwork, animations, and composite audio. This Agreement does not transfer any ownership to You.

4. License Key and Activation

You may be required to activate the App using a license key. License keys:

  • Are uniquely issued for Your use only;
  • Must not be shared, resold, or reused beyond the licensed device limits;
  • Require internet access for activation and periodic verification.

Each activation counts toward your device limit. By activating the App, You acknowledge and accept the terms of this Agreement.

5. Feedback and Suggestions

If You provide any suggestions, ideas, comments, or other feedback related to the App (“Suggestions”), such Suggestions shall become the sole and exclusive property of the Licensor. We may use, reproduce, modify, and commercialise Suggestions without obligation to credit or compensate You.

6. Modifications and Updates

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the App or its services at any time without prior notice. We may also provide updates, bug fixes, enhancements, or feature removals (“Updates”) which:

  • May be installed automatically or require manual update;
  • Will be considered part of the App;
  • Are subject to the terms of this Agreement.

We are not obligated to provide any Updates or maintain specific features.


7. Third-Party Services

The App may include content, services, or links from third parties (“Third-Party Services”). You acknowledge and agree:

  • We are not responsible for Third-Party Services;
  • We do not guarantee their accuracy, security, or legality;
  • Accessing Third-Party Services is at Your own risk and subject to their terms.

8. Term and Termination

This Agreement remains in effect until terminated:

  • By You: by uninstalling the App and deleting all copies;
  • By Us: if You fail to comply with any provision, with or without notice.

Upon termination, You must cease all use and delete all copies of the App. Termination does not limit our rights to pursue legal remedies.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App;
  • Your violation of this Agreement;
  • Your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law.

10. Warranty Disclaimer

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Licensor disclaims all express, implied, and statutory warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose;
  • Title and non-infringement;
  • Accuracy, availability, reliability, or error-free operation.

We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from defects.

11. Support

Technical support for the App is provided on a best-effort basis through our designated support channels for licensed users.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Our total liability under this Agreement will not exceed the amount You paid for a license to use the App;
  • We will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including loss of data, profits, or privacy—even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain exclusions, so parts of this section may not apply to You.

13. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India, excluding its conflict of law rules. Any legal action arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in India.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between You and the Licensor regarding the App, superseding all prior or contemporaneous communications. Additional terms may apply to other services or purchases.

15. Changes to This Agreement

The Licensor reserves the right to update or modify this Agreement at any time, at its sole discretion. Such changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated version on the official website.

The Licensor is under no obligation to notify You directly of any changes. You are encouraged to periodically review the EULA on the website to stay informed of any modifications.

Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Agreement.

If You have any questions about this Agreement, contact: [email protected]

Last updated on June 23rd, 2025