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END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT (EULA)
Hoeben Media Limited (trading as Horror Audio) – Horror Sound Packs
This End User Licence Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“Licensee”) and Hoeben Media Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, trading as Horror Audio (“Licensor”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), governing your use of the Horror Sound Packs (“Products”). By downloading, installing, or otherwise using the Products, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement is enforceable worldwide and applies to users in all jurisdictions, subject to the governing law set out in clause 11.
1. Definitions
1.1 “Products” means the audio files and associated materials supplied by Hoeben Media Limited as part of its sound packs, as described on our website or in accompanying product documentation.
1.2 “Licence Editions” means the Standard Edition and Extended Edition, each subject to the usage limitations set out in this Agreement.
1.3 “Pack Types” means Hybrid Packs (music and sound effects), SFX Packs (sound effects only), and Music Packs (music only).
1.4 “Licensee” means the purchaser of a valid licence under this Agreement, being either an individual or a company. Where the Licensee is a company, its employees may use the Products in accordance with this Agreement solely for the Licensee’s business.
1.5 “Project” means an original audio-visual or audio-only work created by the Licensee into which the Products are synchronised, incorporated, or embedded.
1.6 “Project Budget” means the total production budget for a single Project in which the Products are used.
2. Licence Grant
2.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement and receipt of full payment, the Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide licence to use the Products within Projects created by the Licensee.
2.2 The Products may be edited, processed, combined, or otherwise incorporated into Projects, but may not be resold, distributed, or made available as raw files, whether in their original or modified form. The Products must always remain embedded as part of a larger work.
2.3 The licence grants the Licensee only the limited rights of use expressly set out in this Agreement, and confers no ownership or other intellectual property rights in the Products.
3. Licence Editions
3.1 Standard Edition
- For students, hobbyists, freelancers, independent creators, and small studios.
- May be used in Projects with a total production budget below £100,000.
- Permits use in commercial and non-commercial Projects within the stated budget, including online content, streaming, podcasts, indie games, short films, and independent productions.
- Not permitted for national or international broadcast television, theatrical cinema release, national advertising campaigns, or high-budget game releases.
3.2 Extended Edition
- For studios, agencies, and productions of any scale.
- May be used in Projects of any budget, including major film, television, broadcast, theatrical, national advertising, and high-budget game releases.
- Provides unrestricted commercial usage rights, subject to the Pack Type rules and general restrictions in this Agreement.
4. Pack Types and Usage Rules
4.1 Hybrid Packs (Music + Sound Effects)
✔ Permitted uses:
Incorporation into films, trailers, games, podcasts, theatre, advertising, apps, online content, and other Projects; full editing and adaptation to fit the Project.
❌ Restrictions:
May not be resold, repackaged, shared, relicensed, or used to create derivative libraries, sample packs, or tools. The music elements may not be used as the primary or dominant element of a standalone music track, release, or streaming single.
Performance Rights:
All sound effects are royalty-free. All music beds are registered with PRS for Music and equivalent international Performance Rights Organisations (PROs). Broadcasters and streaming platforms may owe performance royalties, which are collected by PROs, not directly from you.
4.2 SFX Packs (Sound Effects Only)
✔ Permitted uses:
Incorporation into films, games, podcasts, theatre, apps, advertising, online content, and other Projects; full editing and adaptation to fit the Project.
❌ Restrictions:
May not be resold, repackaged, shared, relicensed, or used to create derivative libraries or tools. May not be used as the main element of a music track, standalone release, or streaming track.
ℹ Performance Rights:
All sounds are 100% royalty-free. No PRO reporting required.
4.3 Music Packs (Music Only)
✔ Permitted uses:
Incorporation into films, TV, trailers, games, advertising, podcasts, theatre, live events, or online content; editing and adaptation to fit the Project.
❌ Restrictions:
May not be resold, uploaded, or distributed as standalone tracks, albums, or stock library material; may not be uploaded to streaming platforms (e.g. Spotify, Apple Music) as standalone or bundled audio; no authorship claims. The music must remain embedded within the Licensee’s Project.
Performance Rights:
All music is registered with PRS for Music (and affiliated PROs worldwide). Broadcasters and streaming platforms may owe performance royalties, collected via PROs. Cue sheets must list Hoeben Media Limited (publisher) and the credited composer(s) as indicated in the product documentation.
4.4 Sampling and Derivative Works
The Licensee may not extract musical elements from the Products (such as melodic fragments, loops, beats, or rhythms) to create new standalone works, remixes, or compositions that exist independently of a Project. Modifications and adaptations are permitted only where they remain incorporated within the Licensee’s Project.
4.5 Registration Restriction
For Hybrid Packs and Music Packs, the Licensee may not register the original music beds or stems with any Performing Rights Organisation (e.g., PRS, ASCAP) or rights management system (e.g., YouTube Content ID) unless they are incorporated into a new work that is substantially original and significantly different from the source material.
This clause does not prevent the Licensee from including the Products in their own Projects and claiming ownership or monetisation of the final, finished works, provided the original Products are transformed and integrated creatively.
4.6 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
You must not use, copy, sell, license, distribute, or otherwise exploit the Products (including stems, music beds, sound effects, and any derivative works) for the purposes of training, developing, or enhancing any artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or similar technologies, including but not limited to generative models, dataset creation, or content recognition systems. Any such use is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.
5. Prohibited Uses
5.1 In addition to the Pack Type restrictions above, the Licensee shall not:
- Resell, relicense, sublicense, loan, rent, lease, assign, or otherwise share or distribute the Products, whether in their original or modified form, to any third party;
- Repackage the Products into a sample pack or any form of audio library intended for resale or redistribution;
- Claim ownership or authorship of the Products;
- Use the Products in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of third parties;
- Use the Products in connection with, or to promote, any unlawful, terroristic, or criminal activity, including incitement to violence or hate crimes.
5.2 Where a Project containing the Products is transferred or assigned to a third party, the Products must remain embedded in the final Project and must not be extracted or made available as standalone audio content.
6. Ownership
6.1 The Products are licensed, not sold. All intellectual property rights in the Products remain the exclusive property of Hoeben Media Limited and/or its licensors, and are protected by applicable copyright law and international treaties.
6.2 The Licensee acquires no ownership or authorship rights in the Products, and the Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement.
7. Transferability
7.1 This licence is personal to the Licensee and is non-transferable, non-assignable, and non-sublicensable.
7.2 Where the Licensee is a company, employees of the Licensee may use the Products for the Licensee’s Projects only. Contractors, freelancers, or third parties must obtain their own licence unless working on the Licensee’s Projects under the Licensee’s direct control.
8. Warranties and Disclaimers
8.1 The Products are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Licensor does not warrant that the Products will be error-free or compatible with any specific hardware, software, or platform.
8.2 The Licensee represents and warrants that they have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and will use the Products strictly in accordance with its terms.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hoeben Media Limited shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, or for any loss of profits, business, data, or goodwill, arising from the use of the Products.
9.2 Hoeben Media Limited’s total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the price paid by the Licensee for the relevant licence.
10. Breach, Termination, and Remedies
10.1 Any material breach of this Agreement will result in the immediate termination of the licence. Upon termination, the Licensee must cease all use of the Products and destroy all copies in their possession, including modified versions.
10.2 The Licensee acknowledges that unauthorised use of the Products may cause irreparable harm to the Licensor, and that the Licensor shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction, in addition to any other available legal remedies.
10.3 The Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hoeben Media Limited, its directors, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from the Licensee’s misuse of the Products, breach of this Agreement, or infringement of third-party rights.
11. General Terms
11.1 Perpetual Use: Licences are perpetual. Once purchased, the Licensee may use the Products in unlimited Projects subject to the Edition and Pack Type restrictions above.
11.2 Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under this Agreement. Notwithstanding this, the Licensor reserves the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in any jurisdiction where enforcement may be necessary.
11.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.
11.4 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, labour disputes, pandemics, and governmental orders or restrictions.
11.5 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Licensor and the Licensee regarding the Products and supersedes all prior discussions, communications, or agreements, whether written or oral. No modification or waiver shall be effective unless made in writing.
12. Acceptance
By downloading, installing, or otherwise using the Products, the Licensee confirms acceptance of this Agreement.
Last updated: 15th July 2026
