KATANA METER
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
Version 1.0 – 2026

Copyright (c) 2026
Emre Demirbaş
Katana Project
All rights reserved.


1. DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement:

“Software” refers to Katana Meter, including all source code, algorithms,
scripts, binaries, documentation, and any derivative works.

“Author” refers to Emre Demirbaş and the Katana Project.

“User” refers to any individual or legal entity that installs, accesses,
or uses the Software.


2. LICENSE GRANT (LIMITED)

The Author grants the User a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable
license to use the Software strictly for:

- Research
- Educational purposes
- Personal technical evaluation
- Academic experimentation

This license is NON-COMMERCIAL and does NOT transfer ownership of the
Software.


3. PERMITTED USES

The User MAY:

- Use the Software for personal or academic research
- Analyze audio files and perform experimental mastering
- Inspect or modify the source code for private research purposes only
- Conduct tests, benchmarks, or technical evaluations

All permitted uses must remain strictly NON-COMMERCIAL.


4. PROHIBITED USES

The User MAY NOT, without explicit WRITTEN PERMISSION from the Author:

- Use the Software in any commercial product, service, or platform
- Distribute, sublicense, sell, rent, lease, or share the Software
- Embed the Software into proprietary or closed-source systems
- Offer the Software as a service (SaaS, API, cloud, server-based use)
- Claim authorship or misrepresent the origin of the Software
- Use the Software in production environments

Any unauthorized use constitutes a license violation.


5. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Any public, academic, demonstrative, or published use of the Software
(including papers, presentations, demos, or showcases) MUST notify
the Author in advance.

Failure to provide notification is considered a breach of this Agreement.


6. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved
by the Author.

This license does NOT grant:
- Commercial usage rights
- Patent rights
- Trademark rights


7. TERMINATION

This license is automatically terminated if the User violates any
term of this Agreement.

Upon termination, the User must immediately:
- Cease all use of the Software
- Delete all copies and derivatives


8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT

The User assumes all risks associated with the use of the Software.


9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO:

- Data loss
- Loss of profits
- Business interruption

ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.


10. GOVERNING PRINCIPLES

This Agreement shall be governed by applicable international
intellectual property law principles.


11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For permissions, commercial licensing, or official inquiries, contact:

Name: Emre Demirbaş  
Email: emrebe06@gmail.com  
Address: Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey
