AdvancedSkeleton License Agreement
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A straightforward agreement for using AdvancedSkeleton. We keep it simple.


1. What You Get
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When you download or purchase AdvancedSkeleton, you receive a license to
use the software under the terms below. This applies to both the free
non-commercial version and paid commercial licenses.


2. License Types
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Free License
  - For personal, educational, and non-commercial use
  - Fully functional -- all features included
  - Not for revenue-generating projects

Freelancer License
  - For solo operators only
  - This license is strictly for individuals who work alone -- one person,
    no employees, no company structure
  - If you are part of a company, team, or organization with multiple staff,
    the Studio License is required regardless of how many people actually
    use the rigging tool
  - Unlimited installs across all personal machines
  - Unlimited commercial projects for that individual
  - May share built rigs with animators who do not have AdvancedSkeleton
    installed
  - Not valid for companies, teams, or organizations with multiple employees

Studio License
  - For any company, studio, or organization with multiple employees
  - Also for any incorporated business or legal entity
  - Unlimited users and installs within that location
  - May share built rigs with freelance and outsource partners
  - No per-seat fees -- one license covers everyone at that location

Educational License
  - For accredited schools and universities
  - All classrooms, labs, students, and faculty
  - Annual license, renewable each year


3. Outsourcing & Partner Studios
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A common question we get: do my outsource animators need their own license?
Here is the simple answer:

  - Rigging requires a license. If an affiliate or outsource studio wants
    to build or modify rigs using AdvancedSkeleton, they need their own
    license (Freelancer or Studio, depending on their size).

  - Animating does NOT require a license. Once you have built a rig, you
    can freely share it with freelance animators, outsource partners, or
    other studios. They can animate with it without installing
    AdvancedSkeleton -- the rigs work standalone.

  - You can distribute selectors, pose libraries, and rig tools to your
    team and external partners. Only the person building the rig needs
    the license.


4. What You Can Do
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  - Use AdvancedSkeleton on any project within your licensed scope
  - Modify the code to fit your pipeline -- we encourage this
  - Share built rigs, selectors, and pose libraries with your team,
    clients, or outsource partners -- they do not need a license to animate
  - Install on multiple machines you own or control
  - Receive free updates for the lifetime of your license


5. What You Cannot Do
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  - Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the software itself
  - Share your license key or download credentials with others
  - Use the Freelancer License on behalf of a company or team
  - Use the software to develop a competing rigging product
  - Remove or alter copyright notices in the distributed files


6. Ownership
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AdvancedSkeleton is owned by AnimationStudios. Your license grants you the
right to use it -- it does not transfer ownership. You own everything you
create with it: your rigs, animations, and projects are entirely yours.


7. Updates
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Paid licenses include free updates for the lifetime of the product. We will
notify you of new versions via email and our website. There are no
subscription fees for one-time purchases.


8. Warranty
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We do our best to make AdvancedSkeleton reliable and useful. However, we
cannot guarantee it will work perfectly in every environment or with every
third-party plugin. You use it at your own risk, and we are not liable for
any issues arising from its use.


9. Support
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Commercial license holders receive priority email support. Free users have
access to documentation, tutorials, and community forums. We aim to respond
within 2 business days.


10. Changes
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We may update this agreement from time to time. Changes will be posted on
our website with a revised date. Continued use of the software after
changes means you accept the updated terms.


11. Questions
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If you have any questions about this agreement, please email us at:
support@animationstudios.com.au


Last updated: May 13, 2026
