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Terms of Service | WatsonMIDI™

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 12, 2026

Welcome to WatsonMIDI. By downloading, installing, or using our app, you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WatsonMIDI (“the App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

2. License to Use the App

Watson Pipe Organ Company (“we,” “our,” or “us”) grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use WatsonMIDI for personal or commercial purposes, subject to these Terms and the tier of service you have purchased.

License Tiers

Tier Personal Use Commercial Use
Practice ($1.99) ✓ Yes ✗ No
Audition ($49) ✓ Yes ✗ No
Recital ($199) ✓ Yes ✗ No
Symphony ($499) ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Commercial Use means using the App or recordings created with the App to generate revenue, including but not limited to: selling or licensing recordings to churches, organizations, or individuals; providing paid performance services where recordings created with the App are used; or any other revenue-generating activity involving the App or its outputs.

3. Ownership of Your Recordings

You Own Your Work

Any MIDI recordings you create using WatsonMIDI are your intellectual property. Watson Pipe Organ Company claims no ownership rights to your recorded performances.

You retain all rights to your musical performances and recordings. This includes the right to:

  • Keep recordings for personal use
  • Share recordings with your church or organization
  • Use DRM protection features to control distribution (Symphony tier)
  • License or sell your recordings commercially (Symphony tier only)

4. Your Responsibilities

Copyright Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the legal right to record and distribute any music you perform. This includes:

  • Public domain works (no restrictions)
  • Original compositions you have created
  • Arrangements for which you have obtained proper licensing
  • Works covered by church performance licenses (CCLI, OneLicense, etc.) where applicable

Watson Pipe Organ Company is not responsible for any copyright infringement arising from your use of the App. If you record copyrighted material without proper authorization, you assume all liability.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App
  • Circumvent or disable DRM protection features
  • Share your license or in-app purchases with others
  • Use the App for any unlawful purpose

5. In-App Purchases

WatsonMIDI offers tier upgrades through in-app purchases processed by Apple. All purchases are:

  • One-time purchases — no recurring subscriptions
  • Non-refundable — except as required by applicable law or Apple’s policies
  • Tied to your Apple ID — can be restored on other devices signed into the same account

6. DRM and Protected Sharing

The Symphony tier includes Digital Rights Management (DRM) features that allow you to share recordings with usage restrictions (play limits, expiration, etc.). By using these features:

  • You acknowledge that DRM protection is provided “as-is”
  • We do not guarantee that DRM cannot be circumvented by determined parties
  • You are responsible for managing your own sharing settings and recipient access
  • We are not liable for unauthorized use of your recordings once shared

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The App will meet your specific requirements
  • The App will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • MIDI connections will work with all instruments or configurations
  • Recordings will be preserved in all circumstances

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WATSON PIPE ORGAN COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of recordings or data
  • Loss of revenue or profits
  • Missed performances due to technical issues
  • Copyright infringement claims arising from your use

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Watson Pipe Organ Company from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the App
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright
  • Your recordings or any content you create with the App

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

  • Violates these Terms
  • Is harmful to other users or third parties
  • Is harmful to our business interests

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Watson Pipe Organ Company
Email: support@watsonpipeorgan.com
Website: www.watsonpipeorgan.com

Summary

You own your recordings. Practice, Audition, and Recital tiers are for personal use. Symphony tier allows commercial use. You’re responsible for copyright compliance on the music you record. We provide the tool; you control your art.