Last updated: April 3, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using SugarSpin ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use SugarSpin. These Terms constitute a legal agreement between you ("User") and SugarSpin ("we," "us," or "our").
2. Description of Service
SugarSpin is a self-hosted music player application designed to run on your personal computer or server via Docker. SugarSpin plays music files that you own and have stored on your own hardware. SugarSpin is not a music streaming service, does not provide access to music, and does not host or distribute music content of any kind.
3. License Grant
- Free Tier: SugarSpin Free grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Software on one computer or server for personal, non-commercial use at no charge. The Free tier supports up to 20 albums and 100 songs.
- Pro License: A SugarSpin Pro license grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to install and use the Software on one computer or server for personal, non-commercial use. Pro supports up to 300 albums and 25,000 songs. The Pro license is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees.
- Gold License: A SugarSpin Gold license grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual license to install and use the Software on one computer or server for personal, non-commercial use with unlimited albums and unlimited songs. The Gold license is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees.
- You may not sublicense, resell, redistribute, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software or any part thereof.
4. Your Responsibilities
- You are solely responsible for the music files stored on your hardware and played through SugarSpin. You represent and warrant that you have the legal right to possess and play all music in your library.
- SugarSpin is designed for music you already own, whether purchased, ripped from physical media, or otherwise legally acquired. SugarSpin does not condone, facilitate, or support music piracy or the use of unlicensed content in any form.
- You are responsible for maintaining backups of your own data. SugarSpin stores all application data (playlists, favorites, settings) locally on your hardware, and we have no ability to recover lost data.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your computer or server meets the minimum system requirements for running SugarSpin (Docker support required).
5. Intellectual Property
SugarSpin, including its code, design, logos, documentation, and all related assets, is the intellectual property of SugarSpin and its creator. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. You may not use the SugarSpin name, logo, or branding for any purpose without prior written permission.
6. Purchases
- Pro license purchases are processed by Stripe. By completing a purchase, you also agree to Stripe's terms of service.
- The Pro license is a one-time payment. There are no subscriptions, recurring charges, or hidden fees.
- All sales are final. If you have questions or concerns about your purchase, please contact us at support@hotdang.studio.
7. Updates and Support
- We may release updates to SugarSpin at our discretion. Updates may include bug fixes, new features, or security patches.
- Pro license holders receive all future updates at no additional cost for the lifetime of the product.
- Support is provided on a best-effort basis via email at support@hotdang.studio. We are a small team and will respond as quickly as possible.
8. Third-Party Services
SugarSpin may optionally connect to third-party services such as MusicBrainz for album artwork retrieval. Your use of these features is subject to the respective third-party service's terms and policies. SugarSpin is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or terms of any third-party service.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
SugarSpin 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 Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. You use SugarSpin at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SugarSpin or its creator be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or damage to hardware, arising out of or related to your use of the Software, regardless of the cause of action or the theory of liability.
11. Termination
- You may stop using SugarSpin at any time by uninstalling the Software and removing its data from your device.
- We reserve the right to revoke your license if you violate these Terms, including but not limited to redistributing, reselling, or reverse-engineering the Software.
- Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of SugarSpin after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users via email or through the Software.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of SugarSpin shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction.
