Terms of Service & End-User License Agreement (EULA) for Project Succession

Last Updated: 01.12.2025

Provider: Jeremias Meister Trautmannstr. 11 81373 Munich Germany Contact: contact@cg-jm.com

Preamble These Terms of Service and End-User License Agreement (“Terms”) govern the contractual relationship between you (the “User”) and Jeremias Meister (“Provider”) concerning the acquisition and use of the software “Project Succession” and any related services provided by the Provider.

§ 1 Scope and Subject Matter

• 1.1. These Terms regulate the download, installation, and use of the desktop software Project Succession (“Software”) and any related services, such as technical support, updates, and potential future online community features (collectively the “Services”).
• 1.2. The purchase transaction, payment processing, and delivery of the license key are handled by our authorized reseller, Paddle.com Market Limited. The contract of sale is established between the User and Paddle. These Terms govern the subsequent use of the Software license granted to the User.
• 1.3. The Software is a tool designed for creating, managing, and executing process automation pipelines, primarily for software engineering and digital content creation workflows. It is intended for professional, semi-professional, and private use. Use for the purpose of creating a directly competing product is prohibited.
• 1.4. The User’s own or contrary terms and conditions shall not apply, even if the Provider does not explicitly object to them.

§ 2 Conclusion of the User Agreement and Account Registration

• 2.1. The use of the Software requires a validly acquired license key from the reseller and potentially the creation of a user account (“Account”) with the Provider. The Account might be necessary to activate the Software and manage the license.
• 2.2. By registering an Account on the Provider’s website or within the Software, the User submits an offer to conclude a user agreement based on these Terms. The Provider accepts this offer by activating the Account, at which point the agreement comes into effect. The Provider may require the User to verify their email address as part of the activation process.
• 2.3. Registration is only permitted for natural persons of legal age or for legal entities. If the User is a natural person, they affirm that they have reached the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. Registration must be completed personally and truthfully.
• 2.4. During registration, the User must provide a valid email address and create a secure password. The User is responsible for keeping this information up-to-date. The User’s information will be handled according to the Provider’s Privacy Policy.
• 2.5. There is no entitlement to the registration of an Account. The User Account is non-transferable without the prior written consent of the Provider.

§ 3 General Duties of the User

• 3.1. Login Data: The User is obliged to keep their login data (email, password) strictly confidential and protect it from unauthorized access by third parties. The password should be secure and not easily guessable. If the User suspects any misuse of their Account, they must inform the Provider immediately.
• 3.2. Responsibility for Use: The User is responsible for all activities conducted through their Account. This includes ensuring that the hardware and software environment (operating system, third-party applications) is suitable for using the Software.
• 3.3. Third-Party Software: The Software is designed to interact with third-party applications (e.g., Maya, Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine). The User is solely responsible for legally acquiring and maintaining valid licenses for any such third-party software. These Terms do not grant any rights to third-party software.

§ 4 Specific User Responsibilities for Workflow Creation and Data Integrity

• 4.1. The User acknowledges that the Software is a powerful automation tool. The User is solely and exclusively responsible for the design, testing, and consequences of any and all automation pipelines, scripts, and workflows they create using the Software. The User explicitly understands and agrees that such workflows may perform high-risk operations, including but not limited to:

• a) Executing arbitrary code or shell scripts;
• b) Opening network ports or establishing network connections to third-party services;
• c) Modifying, moving, or deleting files and data on the User’s system or connected network drives;
• d) Interacting with or modifying the state of third-party software. The Provider is not responsible for the consequences of a workflow designed by the User, even if the Software executes that workflow as intended.

• 4.2. The Provider’s contractual obligation is to provide a tool that executes the commands and logic defined by the User. The Provider is not responsible for damages resulting from the proper and intended execution of a User-designed workflow, including but not limited to data loss, file deletion, system modification, or corruption of third-party software projects.
• 4.3. The User is solely responsible for implementing their own data security measures. This includes performing regular and adequate backups of all personal data, projects, and systems that may be affected by the Software’s operation. The User acknowledges that automation workflows can have far-reaching effects and must be tested thoroughly in a safe environment before being deployed on critical data.

§ 5 License Grant and Scope of Use

• 5.1. The Provider grants the User a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable right (a “License”) to install and use the Software in accordance with these Terms.
• 5.2. The scope of the License (e.g., duration, number of devices) depends on the specific license model purchased by the User via the reseller. Common models may include:

• a) Perpetual License: A right to use a specific major version of the Software indefinitely.
• b) Subscription License: A right to use the Software for a specific term (e.g., annually), which may include access to updates and new versions during that term.

• 5.3. Unless stated otherwise in the purchased license model, the License is limited to installation and use on one (1) primary device at a time. The User may transfer the license to a new device (e.g., after a hardware failure) by contacting the Provider’s support.
• 5.4. Updates and Maintenance: The provision of updates or maintenance depends on the purchased license model. The Provider is entitled to discontinue the operation or further development of the Software or parts thereof at its own discretion.

§ 6 User-Generated Content

• 6.1. “User-Generated Content” refers to all data, scripts, automation pipelines, notes, and files that the User creates, saves, or processes using the Software.
• 6.2. The User retains full ownership and all intellectual property rights to their User-Generated Content. These Terms do not grant the Provider any ownership rights over the User’s work product.
• 6.3. The User grants the Provider a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to access or process User-Generated Content only to the extent technically necessary to provide the Services (e.g., for providing technical support requested by the User). The Provider will not access, view, or use User-Generated Content for any other purpose without the User’s explicit prior consent.

§ 7 Prohibited Conduct

• 7.1. The User is prohibited from any use of the Software that violates applicable law or these Terms. The User agrees not to do the following:

• a) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Software, except to the extent that such activities are expressly permitted by applicable law.
• b) Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the Software.
• c) Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, redistribute, or transfer the Software or the License to a third party without the Provider’s prior written consent.
• d) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices on or in the Software.
• e) Use the Software to create, manage, or execute any content or automation that is illegal, defamatory, racist, obscene, or infringes on third-party rights (including intellectual property and privacy rights).
• f) Use the Software to send spam, malware, or engage in any malicious or deceptive practices.
• g) Circumvent or attempt to circumvent any technical protection measures (e.g., license validation) of the Software.
• h) Use the Services via anonymization services or similar means intended to conceal the User’s identity or origin for the purpose of committing fraud, evading applicable law, or otherwise violating these Terms.
• i) Use the Software with the primary purpose of developing or training a directly competing product that replicates the core functionality of Project Succession.

§ 8 Consequences of a Breach

• 8.1. If there are factual indications that a User has violated these Terms or applicable law, the Provider may, at its own discretion and considering the severity of the breach, take one or more of the following actions: a) Issue a formal warning to the User. b) Temporarily suspend the User’s Account and their access to the Software. c) Permanently terminate the User’s License and Account (see § 9).
• 8.2. If a User’s Account has been terminated, they may not register a new Account without the Provider’s explicit prior consent.

§ 9 Term and Termination

• 9.1. The term of the user agreement is determined by the license model purchased by the User via the reseller (“Purchase”).
• 9.2. Perpetual Licenses: If the Purchase is for a perpetual license, the agreement is concluded for an indefinite term, subject to termination for cause.
• 9.3. Subscription Licenses: If the Purchase is for a subscription (e.g., monthly or annually), the agreement is concluded for the initial term selected. It will automatically renew for successive terms of the same duration unless terminated by the User or the Provider in accordance with the reseller’s terms, or by either party giving notice at any time before the end of the then-current billing period.
• 9.4. Termination of Subscriptions: The User may terminate their subscription at any time. Termination will become effective at the end of the billing period that is already paid for. After the end of the subscription term, the User no longer has a right to use the Software and must uninstall and delete all copies of the Software, unless a separate perpetual license has been purchased.
• 9.5. Refund Policy: All purchase transactions, billing, and refunds are managed by the authorized reseller, Paddle.com. As such, the reseller’s terms and conditions regarding payments and refunds apply. For subscription services, fees paid for the current billing period (e.g., the current month) are non-refundable, even if the User terminates their subscription during that period. The User’s statutory rights, particularly the right of withdrawal for the initial purchase and its potential waiver, are governed by the reseller’s checkout process.
• 9.6. Termination for Cause: Both parties have the right to terminate the agreement for cause without notice. A material reason for termination by the Provider exists in particular if:

• a) The User commits a serious breach of the provisions in § 6 (User-Generated Content) or § 7 (Prohibited Conduct).
• b) The User’s license was acquired through fraudulent means or payment to the reseller fails or is reversed.
• c) The User’s conduct significantly jeopardizes the integrity or security of the Provider’s services.

• 9.7. Any termination must be communicated in writing (email is sufficient). Upon termination, the User’s right to use the Software ceases immediately, and they must uninstall and delete all copies of the Software.

§ 10 Right of Withdrawal (EU/EEA Consumers)

• 10.1. Applicability of Withdrawal Rights: If the User is a consumer residing in the European Union or European Economic Area, they are entitled to a right of withdrawal (“Widerrufsrecht”) under applicable consumer protection law.
• 10.2. Withdrawal Period: The withdrawal period is 14 days from the day after completion of the purchase transaction processed by the authorized reseller Paddle.com Market Limited.
• 10.3. Exercising the Right of Withdrawal: To exercise the right of withdrawal, the User must submit a clear statement to Paddle, the Merchant of Record for the purchase. Withdrawal requests can be sent through Paddle’s support form or via help@paddle.com. Paddle’s Buyer Terms apply in full and govern the withdrawal process.
• 10.4. Refund Processing: If the User withdraws from the agreement in accordance with this section, Paddle will reimburse all payments received from the User within 14 days of being informed of the withdrawal, using the same payment method used for the original transaction. The Provider (Jeremias Meister) is not responsible for the refund process.
• 10.5. Expiration of the Right of Withdrawal (Digital Content): The User acknowledges that Project Succession is digital content made available for immediate use upon purchase. In accordance with Article 16(m) of Directive 2011/83/EU and § 356(5) BGB, the User loses the statutory right of withdrawal once:

• a) The User expressly agrees during Paddle’s checkout that the digital content shall be provided immediately, and
• b) Confirms that they understand the right of withdrawal expires upon delivery, and
• c) The Software license is unlocked and made available for use. Paddle ensures that this confirmation is obtained during checkout.

• 10.6. Interaction With Paddle’s Buyer Terms: The User acknowledges that Paddle’s Checkout Buyer Terms (https://www.paddle.com/legal/checkout-buyer-terms) form an integral part of the purchase process. In case of any discrepancies between these Terms and Paddle’s Buyer Terms regarding the right of withdrawal or refunds, Paddle’s Buyer Terms shall prevail.

§ 11 Provider’s Liability

• 11.1. The Provider is liable without limitation for damages caused intentionally or through gross negligence by the Provider or its agents. The Provider is also liable without limitation for personal injury (to life, body, or health).
• 11.2. For damages caused by ordinary negligence, the Provider shall only be liable if a material contractual duty has been breached. Material contractual duties are obligations the fulfillment of which is essential for the proper execution of the agreement and on which the User can regularly rely (e.g., the technical functionality of the Software to execute a workflow). In such cases, the Provider’s liability is limited to the foreseeable damage typical for this type of agreement.
• 11.3. The liability of the Provider for the loss of data due to its own ordinary negligence shall be limited to the typical recovery costs that would have been incurred had the User performed regular and adequate data backups in accordance with their responsibility outlined in § 4.3.
• 11.4. Liability under the German Product Liability Act (Produkthaftungsgesetz) remains unaffected.
• 11.5. Any further liability of the Provider is excluded. The aforementioned limitations of liability also apply in favor of the Provider’s vicarious agents. If the User is a consumer, the mandatory statutory liability rules under applicable consumer protection law remain unaffected.

§ 12 Amendments to these Terms

• 12.1. The Provider reserves the right to amend these Terms. The Provider will notify the User of any amendments by email at least four (4) weeks before they take effect. The notification will include the proposed new Terms and highlight the User’s right to object.
• 12.2. If the User does not object in writing (email sufficient) within this four-week period, or if the User continues to actively use the Services after the amended Terms have come into effect, the new Terms shall be deemed accepted. The Provider will specifically inform the User of the significance of the notice period and the legal consequences of silence in the notification email.

§ 13 Final Provisions

• 13.1. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, to the exclusion of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). If the User is a consumer with a habitual residence within the European Union, the mandatory consumer protection regulations of their country of residence shall remain unaffected by this choice of law.
• 13.2. The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR) at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. The Provider is not obligated and does not intend to participate in such proceedings.
• 13.3. Should any provision of these Terms be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by the relevant statutory provision.