Terms

Terms / End User License Agreement (EULA)

Effective Date: February 22, 2026

This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (“User”, “you”) and Cinematic Alpha (“Company”, “Cinematic Alpha”, “we”, “us”).

By accessing the Cinematic Alpha website, purchasing, downloading, installing, or using any Cinematic Alpha products, you agree to be bound by this EULA.

1. Applicability

1.1 Scope

This EULA applies to:

the Cinematic Alpha website;
all digital products and sound libraries offered by Cinematic Alpha (the “Products”);
all related intellectual property rights;
free promotional initiatives and services operated by Cinematic Alpha, including “CA Radio”.

1.2 Brand protection

Cinematic Alpha® is the primary brand. All related content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. The slogans “No Ordinary Samples” and “Just Play Music!” are protected under applicable IP laws.

1.3 Sub-brand protection

Genealogy Audio is a sub-brand of Cinematic Alpha, and its related content, including the slogan “Your Sound Legacy Tree”, is equally protected.

1.4 CA Radio not a Product

CA Radio is a free promotional initiative and is not a paid “Product”, “Pro feature”, or add-on tied to any purchase. Access to CA Radio does not require buying any Product, and purchasing Products does not grant any right to be included in CA Radio.

2. Definitions

For purposes of this EULA:

“Products” means all Cinematic Alpha digital products and sound libraries (including any associated files, documentation, presets, code, and related materials).
“CA Radio” means a free, promotional, weekly curated playlist presented via an embedded player and/or hosted playlist page, with optional customer submissions, and not intended as a broadcast service.
“Artist” means any individual or entity submitting music for consideration in CA Radio, whether as a Customer or otherwise.
“Customer” means a user who has purchased at least one Cinematic Alpha Product.
“Express Consent” means an explicit, affirmative permission by the Artist for a specific track (or tracks) to be included in CA Radio, which may be collected via form acceptance, email confirmation, and/or other written confirmation.
“PRO” means a performing rights organization (e.g., SIAE, ASCAP, BMI, PRS, SOCAN, GEMA, etc.).

3. License Grant

3.1 Single-user license

Products are licensed to a single user only. The license allows both individual and commercial use of the resulting music/audio works created by you, subject to the restrictions in this EULA.

3.2 Player-specific products

Products released for different players (e.g., Genealogy Player, Native Instruments Kontakt, Audiomodern Soundbox) may not be identical. Each player has unique features and capabilities, and the sound designer may implement adjustments to optimize compatibility.

3.3 No crossgrade policy

Cinematic Alpha may, in exceptional cases, offer crossgrades for Products created for different players, but no crossgrade policy is currently in place.

3.4 Licensed, not sold

Sounds and samples are licensed, not sold. You may install Products on your personal computer(s) for your own use, but you may not copy, clone, or repurpose the content into commercial products.

3.5 No sampling-as-a-product

You may not use any Product content to create or distribute:

loop/sample packs;
multisamples;
sampler patches;
sound libraries;
music-oriented playback devices;
or any other product where the core value is the distribution of the sounds/samples themselves.

3.6 AI / ML restrictions

No Product content may be used for commercial machine learning, model training, dataset creation, or derivative AI products. The use of Cinematic Alpha libraries in music generated for AI companies (e.g., auto-generated music production services) is strictly prohibited.

3.7 Intellectual property

All Products are protected by intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use violates these rights.

4. Resale and Distribution Prohibition

4.1 No sharing, resale, or sublicensing

You may not share, copy, resell, sublicense, or distribute the Products.

4.2 No distribution in any form

Distribution in any form — including loop/sample packs, multi-samples, sampler patches, or music-oriented playback devices — is strictly forbidden.

4.3 Processing does not remove restrictions

Filtering, layering, combining, processing, or re-synthesizing the samples does not remove these restrictions.

5. Ownership and Rights

5.1 Ownership

Andrew Fly retains full copyright and ownership of all sounds, recordings, samples, presets, programs, code, and related materials.

5.2 Sub-brand protection

Genealogy Audio, as a sub-brand of Cinematic Alpha, is equally protected.

6. Refunds

6.1 No refunds for digital Products

All Cinematic Alpha Products are digital products. All sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, reversals, or price adjustments will be provided for completed digital purchases, whether or not the Product has been downloaded, accessed, installed, or used.

6.2 Alternative solutions

Cinematic Alpha may, at its sole discretion, offer alternative solutions in specific cases, such as remote assistance, technical guidance, replacement files, or alternative download links. Any such assistance is voluntary, case-specific, and does not create any obligation to provide a refund, credit, discount, or future exception.

6.3 Refund exclusions

Without limitation, refunds are not available for:

dissatisfaction with the Product;
change of mind after purchase;
compatibility mistakes (including, for example, Kontakt Player vs. Kontakt Full);
failure to read the Product description, system
requirements, format details, or licensing terms;
temporary download issues;
hardware, software, operating system, browser, player, or device limitations;
internet, payment, platform, or third-party service issues outside Cinematic Alpha’s direct control;
failure to back up downloaded files;
failure to use or complete installation of the Product after purchase;
price changes after purchase, including discounts, coupons, bundles, flash sales, launch offers, seasonal sales, partner deals, or other promotional offers, whether minor or substantial.

6.4 Contests, challenges, and community initiatives

No refunds will be provided for purchases related to music contests, challenges, or community initiatives operated by Cinematic Alpha, including CA Challenge editions, because such purchases may involve digital product delivery, digital content access, participation rights, or bundled benefits. Any participation fee (if applicable), bundled Product, included content, or related digital access is non-refundable under all circumstances.

For clarity, CA Radio is a free promotional initiative and is not a paid contest, paid challenge entry, or participation Product.

6.5 No refunds or price adjustments for discounts, deals, or price changes

Cinematic Alpha may modify Product prices at any time, with or without notice, including through discounts, promotional offers, bundles, coupon campaigns, launch pricing, seasonal sales, partner deals, or other temporary or permanent pricing changes.

All purchases are final at the price shown and accepted at checkout at the time of purchase.

No refunds, partial refunds, store credits, retroactive discounts, price matching, or other price adjustments will be granted if a Product’s price later changes, whether slightly or significantly, or if the Product later becomes available under a different offer, promotion, coupon, or deal.

6.6 Coupon entry responsibility

Unless expressly stated otherwise by Cinematic Alpha, promotional coupons or discount codes must be entered manually by the customer during checkout.

It is the customer’s sole responsibility to ensure that any coupon or discount code has been correctly entered and successfully applied before completing the purchase.

6.7 Final checkout price controls

The valid, binding, and enforceable purchase price is the final amount shown to the customer and accepted by the customer at checkout at the time the order is completed.

If a coupon code, discount, or promotional reduction does not appear in the final checkout total before payment is completed, then such discount has not been applied to the order.

Failure to enter, apply, verify, review, or confirm a coupon code, promotional offer, or discounted total before completing the purchase does not entitle the customer to any refund, partial refund, reversal, retroactive discount, store credit, price adjustment, or price matching.

6.8 Non-download does not create refund rights

For digital products, the fact that a customer has not downloaded, accessed, installed, activated, or used the Product does not create any right to cancellation, refund, reversal, store credit, or price adjustment.

6.9 Account deletion does not reverse orders

Deletion, suspension, closure, or removal of a customer account does not cancel, reverse, invalidate, or roll back any completed order, payment, license grant, or purchase obligation.

6.10 Third-party checkout and payment platforms

Cinematic Alpha may rely on third-party platforms, payment processors, checkout providers, hosting systems, or delivery services to process orders and payments.

Cinematic Alpha is not responsible for misunderstandings, assumptions, or user mistakes occurring during third-party checkout flows where the final purchase amount is displayed to and accepted by the customer before completion of payment.

6.11 Discretionary goodwill gestures

In exceptional cases, Cinematic Alpha may choose, at its sole discretion, to offer a goodwill gesture, complimentary access, replacement Product, bonus content, or other courtesy. Any such gesture is voluntary, non-obligatory, case-specific, and does not constitute a refund, admission of liability, waiver of this EULA, or precedent for future cases.

7. Termination

7.1 Termination for breach

This license terminates immediately if you violate any term of this EULA.

7.2 Effect of termination

Upon termination, you must cease using the Products and delete all copies in your possession or control.

8. Responsibilities and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Third-party services

Cinematic Alpha is not liable for misuse, incomplete payments, or downtime due to third-party services (including hosting providers, payment processors, delivery platforms, or other external systems used to operate website features and free services such as CA Radio).

8.2 Backups and download availability

You are responsible for maintaining personal backups of your purchases. Cinematic Alpha does not guarantee perpetual download availability, but may provide valid links upon request at its discretion.

8.3 Serial numbers

If a Product includes a serial number, you must keep your purchase confirmation email for future installations.

9. CA Radio — Weekly Curated Playlist (Free Initiative; Submissions; Not Live Streaming)

9.1 Nature of CA Radio

CA Radio is a weekly curated and randomized playlist presented through an embedded player (the “CA Radio Player”) and/or a hosted playlist page. CA Radio is a free promotional initiative intended to support and promote participating artists and the film scoring / cinematic music community.

9.2 No purchase requirement; not a Product

CA Radio is not a paid Product, not a Pro feature, and not an add-on tied to any purchase. Access to CA Radio does not require buying any Product, and purchasing Products does not create any entitlement to be included in CA Radio.

9.3 Eligibility and submissions (Customers)

Customers may submit track(s) for consideration in CA Radio. Cinematic Alpha may request reasonable proof of purchase to verify Customer eligibility.

9.4 Anti-abuse; integrity of eligibility

Cinematic Alpha may refuse, ignore, remove, or exclude submissions (and/or revoke submission access) in cases of suspected abuse, fraud, chargebacks, refunded purchases, or purchases made primarily to obtain submission access without genuine use of the Products.

9.5 Not a broadcast; not live streaming in the strict sense

CA Radio is delivered as an on-demand playlist experience via an embedded player and/or hosted playlist page. It is not an FM/AM broadcast and not a continuous live-streaming service in the strict sense. No real-time broadcasting, scheduled shows, live DJ, or continuous stream is implied or guaranteed.

9.6 Express Consent (opt-in)

Tracks are included in CA Radio only with the Artist’s Express Consent. Express Consent may be collected via form acceptance, email confirmation, and/or other written confirmation.

9.7 Electronic acceptance; upload as signature and seal

By submitting track(s) to CA Radio—including by uploading audio files and/or uploading, sending, or attaching any signature and/or seal (where requested)—the Artist agrees that such submission constitutes the Artist’s electronic acceptance, signature, and seal of this EULA and the CA Radio submission terms, and forms a legally binding confirmation of all representations, warranties, and permissions granted herein.

9.8 Rights clearance; warranties by the Artist

The Artist represents and warrants that the Artist owns or has secured all necessary rights and permissions for the submitted track(s), including composition and publishing rights, master recording rights, performer rights, and any rights related to third-party content (samples, vocals, loops, stems, etc.). The Artist further warrants that the submission and CA Radio playback/promotion do not violate any exclusive agreement, restriction, or third-party obligation.

9.9 Non-exclusive arrangements recommended; disclosure duty

The Artist is strongly encouraged to submit tracks cleared for promotional playback under non-exclusive arrangements. If a submitted track is subject to exclusivity (in whole or in part), the Artist must disclose such restriction prior to or at submission. Cinematic Alpha may reject or remove any track in its sole discretion if a potential rights conflict exists.

9.10 License to Cinematic Alpha (limited, non-exclusive)

If a track is selected and the Artist provides Express Consent, the Artist grants Cinematic Alpha a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, stream, present, publicly showcase, and promote the submitted track(s) within CA Radio and related Cinematic Alpha channels solely for operating and promoting CA Radio and the participating artist(s). Ownership remains with the respective rightsholder(s).

9.11 PRO information; repertoire/work number (administrative use only)

As part of the “CA Radio — Submit Your Song” agreement and submission form, Cinematic Alpha may request the Artist’s PRO name and, where applicable, a repertoire/work identification number. Such information is collected solely for administrative, verification, editorial, and record-keeping purposes and does not create any obligation for Cinematic Alpha to report plays, file cue sheets, submit usage data, or facilitate royalty payments.

9.12 Royalties disclaimer; no allocation, distribution, tracking, or reporting responsibility

Cinematic Alpha does not collect, administer, allocate, distribute, calculate, track, or report royalties (including but not limited to public performance royalties) to any PRO, publisher, distributor, label, or rightsholder. All royalty matters remain exclusively between the Artist/rightsholders and their PROs/publishers/distributors under their respective rules and procedures. The Artist expressly releases Cinematic Alpha from any liability, claims, losses, or disputes related to royalty allocation, missing royalties, reporting, cue sheets, metadata mismatches, identification errors, platform tracking, or any PRO recognition/outcome.

9.13 Accuracy of declared data; sole responsibility if false

The Artist represents and warrants that all submission data is true, accurate, complete, and not misleading. If any declared information is false, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading, such discrepancy and any resulting consequences are the sole responsibility of the Artist/rightsholders, and Cinematic Alpha bears no liability.

9.14 Editorial discretion; no compensation; no guarantees

CA Radio is a free promotional initiative. No compensation, royalties, or guaranteed promotional outcomes are promised. Cinematic Alpha may accept, reject, remove, reorder, replace, reshuffle, or otherwise curate tracks in its sole discretion. No inclusion, placement, duration, or weekly presence is guaranteed.

9.15 Removal request (opt-out)

The Artist may request removal of track(s) from CA Radio at any time by emailing hello@cinematicalpha.com. The request should include the track name(s) and reasonable proof of authorization/ownership if needed. Removal will be processed within a reasonable timeframe.

9.16 Platform limitations

Cinematic Alpha is not responsible for playback, indexing, caching, or visibility behaviors caused by third-party platforms, hosting providers, embedded players, content delivery systems, browsers, device restrictions, or autoplay limitations.

9.17 Indemnity (CA Radio)

The Artist agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Cinematic Alpha harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or disputes (including reasonable legal fees) arising from: (i) unauthorized or infringing submissions; (ii) false or misleading submission data; (iii) rights/ownership/clearance disputes; (iv) PRO/publishing/label/distributor disputes; or (v) any breach of this Section 9.

9.18 Changes, suspension, or discontinuation

Cinematic Alpha may modify, suspend, pause, or discontinue CA Radio (in whole or in part) at any time for operational, legal, technical, or editorial reasons, without prior notice, including changes to playlist format, update frequency, eligibility requirements, availability, and presentation methods.

10. CA Challenge — General Rules

10.1 Scope

“CA Challenge” refers to Cinematic Alpha’s community initiatives that may include creative prompts, submissions, showcases, and/or selection-based recognition. CA Challenge is separate from CA Radio and has its own rules and eligibility conditions.

10.2 Originality and rights

Participants must submit only content they are legally entitled to share and publicly present. Submissions must not infringe third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other rights.

10.3 Fair conduct

Cheating, vote manipulation (if applicable), impersonation, harassment, or coordinated abuse may result in disqualification and banning from future initiatives.

10.4 Content standards

Submissions must not contain illegal content or content that is hateful, violent, or explicitly harmful. Cinematic Alpha may reject or remove submissions for brand safety or policy reasons.

10.5 Showcase permission (non-exclusive)

By participating, you grant Cinematic Alpha a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, repost, and showcase your submission (or excerpts) for CA Challenge-related communication and promotion (website, social media, email, reels, highlight videos), with credit where reasonably possible.

10.6 No guarantee

No minimum visibility, ranking, or selection is guaranteed. All featuring decisions are final.

10.7 Withdrawal

You may request removal of your submission from Cinematic Alpha-owned pages/channels when reasonably feasible. This may not remove third-party shares, cached copies, or already-published promotional materials.

10.8 Changes and cancellation

Cinematic Alpha may modify, postpone, or cancel CA Challenge initiatives for operational, legal, or technical reasons.

10.9 Winner announcement date

Cinematic Alpha may change the official winner announcement date, including postponing the officialization/announcement, for operational, technical, legal, or quality-control reasons. Any such change does not entitle participants to refunds.

11. Digital Music Recognition

Cinematic Alpha is not responsible for issues caused by Digital Music Recognition systems or Content ID algorithms.

12. Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of Cinematic Alpha Products, logos, trademarks, or brand assets may result in legal action.

13. Links Expiration

Cinematic Alpha may suspend or not renew download links to prevent piracy. You are strongly encouraged to download and back up Products immediately after purchase.

14. Business Reputation

Any intentional damage to the reputation of Cinematic Alpha may be reported to the competent authorities and may result in legal action.

15. Confidentiality and Suspicious Behavior

Users engaging in suspicious behavior — including intrusive inquiries into company policies, attempts to extract proprietary information, piracy, fraud, or actions aimed at harming Cinematic Alpha’s reputation — may be permanently banned, blocked from all services, and reported to relevant authorities where appropriate.

16. Changes to These Terms

Cinematic Alpha reserves the right to modify, update, revise, or replace this EULA at any time, with or without prior notice.

Any changes become effective upon publication on the Cinematic Alpha website, unless otherwise stated.

It is the user’s responsibility to review the EULA periodically. Continued access to the website, purchase, download, installation, or use of any Product after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised EULA.