Terms

Terms of Use.

The agreement between you and X0 Lighting Control Inc. when you use StageTools. Written in plain language wherever the law lets us.

The short version

  • Seven-day free trial when you subscribe. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
  • Some StageTools functionality is free, no subscription required.
  • Your plots, scouts, recordings, and other content stay yours. We don't claim ownership.
  • StageTools is a professional tool. Verify outputs before applying them to live equipment.

Effective: May 15, 2026  ·  Provider: X0 Lighting Control Inc.

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using StageTools (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

The Service

StageTools is a professional lighting toolkit for iPhone and iPad, owned and operated by X0 Lighting Control Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," "our"). The Service includes diagnostic and control tools for lighting and broadcast protocols (DMX, sACN, Art-Net, NDI, LTC, and others), drafting tools for lighting plots and network topology maps, a fixture library, and on-set production utilities.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using StageTools, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

Apple App Store Terms

StageTools is distributed through Apple's App Store. Your use of the Service is also subject to Apple's Terms of Service and the App Store's standard End User License Agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Apple's terms, Apple's terms control the platform and distribution aspects.

Subscriptions, Free Trial, and Billing

StageTools offers two subscription plans:

  • Monthly: $3.99 per month
  • Annual: $39.99 per year (approximately 18% savings over Monthly)

A 7-day free trial is offered to new subscribers. No charge is made during the trial period. At the end of the trial, the subscription begins and your Apple ID is charged the applicable subscription fee. The subscription automatically renews at the end of each period at the then-current rate.

You may cancel at any time through your Apple ID's Subscriptions settings on your device. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods, except where required by law. All payment processing is handled by Apple. We never see your payment details.

Free Tools

A subset of StageTools functionality is available without a subscription. The free tier and paid tier are subject to change. We reserve the right to modify which tools are included in each tier at any time. Where we make material changes to the free tier, we will note them in the in-app changelog.

Your Content and Data

You retain all rights to the content you create or store in StageTools, including lighting plots, topology maps, Scout Notes, recordings, and any other data. We do not claim ownership of your content.

All app data is stored locally on your device and, if you enable iCloud Sync, in your personal iCloud account managed by Apple. We do not have access to your content. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and only in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Service, except as expressly permitted by law.
  • Use the Service to interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any network, system, or device that you are not authorized to access.
  • Redistribute, resell, or sublicense the Service.
  • Use the Service to violate any third party's rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or contract rights.

The Service includes features that transmit DMX and NDI traffic on a local network. You are responsible for ensuring you have authorization to transmit on any network you connect to. Misuse on production environments without permission can disrupt live shows, damage equipment, and incur liability.

Intellectual Property

StageTools and all related logos, trademarks, designs, code, content, and documentation are the property of X0 Lighting Control Inc. and its licensors. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or branding. Use of the StageTools name or logo outside the Service requires prior written permission.

Third-party assets included in the Service (including GDTF fixture files, the GDTF Share index, NDI SDK components, and the ZipFoundation open-source library) are subject to their respective licenses and terms.

Third-Party Services

The Service connects to third-party services for optional functionality:

  • GDTF Share (gdtf-share.com) for fixture file downloads, when you sign in.
  • Apple iCloud for cross-device sync, when you enable it.
  • NDI for video discovery and transmission on your local network.

Your use of these services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of third-party services.

Privacy

Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The data controller for information collected through the Service is X0 Lighting Control Inc.

Disclaimers

StageTools is a professional tool intended for use by trained lighting technicians and crews. You are responsible for verifying that any output of the Service (including DMX values, fixture patches, network configurations, and plot exports) is correct and safe for your intended use before applying it to production equipment.

Limitation of Liability

Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the app from your device. Cancellation of a paid subscription is described above.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or use the Service in a way that disrupts other users or third parties. Termination does not affect any obligations that survive by their nature (including ownership, disclaimers, and limitation of liability).

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the revised Terms at the same URL with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, except where mandatory consumer protection laws require otherwise.