Software License¶
About This Software¶
MediaPipe4U is not open-source software and is licensed through a proprietary license. Currently, the same license can be used across multiple computers.
The plugin contains a license file located in the directory:
Plugins/MediaPipe4U/Source/MediaPipe/license
If you obtain a new license, replace the existing file in this directory to update the license validity period.
If the license expires (e.g., due to expiration), the plugin's core functionalities (such as motion capture and facial expression capture) will become unavailable. However, this will not cause the program to crash.
Summary of MediaPipe4U Licensing
In short, both the free and paid versions of MediaPipe4U can be used for any purpose, including commercial use. For a detailed explanation, please refer to the software license agreement below.
Software License Agreement¶
This Software License Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the following parties:
Licensor: Anders Xiao
Licensee: Any individual, organization, or entity that installs, accesses, or otherwise uses the Software.
By downloading, installing, or using MediaPipe4U (hereinafter referred to as the "Software"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Software.
1. Definitions¶
1.1 "Software": Refers to the proprietary software MediaPipe4U, including but not limited to the free version and paid version.
1.2 "Free Version": A version of the Software with limited functionality, which may be freely distributed and deployed.
1.3 "Paid Version": A version of the Software that includes additional features and services, which requires a valid license purchased from the Licensor.
2. License Grant¶
2.1 Free Version License:
- Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, worldwide license to use, copy, distribute, and deploy the Free Version.
- The Free Version may be used for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to personal, commercial, and enterprise use.
- The Licensee shall not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or attempt to derive the source code of the Free Version.
- The Licensee must include proper attribution within any software or project that integrates or utilizes MediaPipe4U.
2.2 Paid Version License:
- Subject to the terms of this Agreement and upon purchasing a valid license, the Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, worldwide license to use, copy, distribute, and deploy the Paid Version.
- The Paid Version is subject to the specific terms and conditions set forth at the time of purchase.
- The Licensee shall not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, modify, or attempt to derive the source code of the Paid Version.
3. License Restrictions¶
The Licensee shall not:
3.1 Use the Software for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
3.2 Use the Software in any manner that infringes upon the rights of the Licensor or any third party.
3.3 Sell, sublicense, rent, lease, or otherwise commercially exploit the Software’s license file or software package without explicit written permission from the Licensor.
4. Intellectual Property Rights¶
4.1 The Software, including but not limited to its source code, object code, design, and documentation, is and shall remain the exclusive property of the Licensor.
4.2 This Agreement does not grant the Licensee any ownership rights, title, or interest in the Software, except as expressly set forth herein.
4.3 The Licensee shall not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices contained in the Software.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties¶
5.1 The Software is provided "AS IS," without any warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
5.2 The Licensor makes no representations or guarantees that the Software will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet the Licensee's specific requirements.
5.3 The Licensor shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to the use or inability to use the Software.
6. Termination¶
6.1 This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either party.
6.2 The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately, without prior notice, if the Licensee violates any terms of this Agreement.
6.3 Upon termination, the Licensee shall immediately cease using the Software and destroy all copies in their possession.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution¶
7.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Applicable Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
7.2 Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it shall be submitted to the courts of [Applicable Jurisdiction] for resolution.
8. Amendments and Modifications¶
8.1 The Licensor reserves the right to modify or update this Agreement at any time. Any modifications shall be effective upon publication on the Licensor’s official website.
8.2 Continued use of the Software after any modifications to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
9. Entire Agreement¶
9.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Licensor and the Licensee with respect to the Software and supersedes any prior agreements, whether oral or written.
10. Contact Information¶
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement, please contact the Licensor at:
Email: sharping@outlook.com
Third-Party Software Licenses¶
MediaPipe4U incorporates multiple open-source projects. Users must comply with their respective licenses:
| Project | License | Project Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google MediaPipe | Apache 2.0 | GitHub |
| Crypto++ | Boost 1.0 | GitHub |
| Zlib | Zlib License | GitHub |
| GStreamer | LGPL | Official Site |
| PaddleLite | Apache 2.0 | GitHub |
| OVRLipSync | Meta Special | Meta Documentation |
| FunASR | MIT | GitHub |
| llama.cpp | MIT | GitHub |
| Sherpa Onnx | Apache 2.0 | GitHub |
Important Notice
Some ASR models used in MediaPipe4U originate from the Alibaba DAMO Academy's FunASR project. These models have their own license terms, which must be followed:
Model License
Updating the License File¶
If your free version license expires and no new plugin version has been released, you can find an updated license in the discussion forum.