Commercial Use of the Logic Pro 90-Day Trial

Well, thank you. You're probably right haha

I will assume that the Logic Pro trial does indeed count as one copy of the Apple Software. According to the Logic Pro software license agreement, the only time it had said commercial use was with "Sample Content". When in Logic Pro, you have definitely used some instrument/loop, which counts as Sample Content. So commercially I can use it, because we have already assumed the Logic Pro trial does indeed count as one copy of the Apple Software.

So by this assumption, unless we have found an explicit saying in which the output of your trial is not able to be distributed commercially, we can assume, that I am most likely safe, and if Apple in theory does do legal action, I may run it back and tell them they never really explicitly said anything...if it does happen, at least I'll know if they said it or not.

But yes I'm overthinking it. Thank you! I'll continue making music :DDD

But I'm still in a legally-gray area anyway? I'd just like to know for knowledge. Am I still on grounds that they can theoretically do legal action to me?

Well, whatever I do next with my tracks is basically just my choice. But thanks! :)))

Oh and a follow-up; the closest thing I found to a restriction on commercial use was this:

"Here's an excerpt from the Logic Pro software agreement:

...you have the right to use the Apple Software as permitted by the Services and Content Usage Rules set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions (https:// www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/) (“Usage Rules”), and are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license:

(i) to download, install, use and run for personal, non-commercial use, one (1) copy of the Apple Software directly on each Apple-branded computer running macOS (“Mac Computer”) that you own or control; and

(ii) if you are a commercial enterprise or educational institution, to download, install, use and run one (1) copy of the Apple Software for use either: (a) by a single individual on each of the Mac Computer(s) that you own or control, or (b) by multiple individuals on a single shared Mac Computer that you own or control. For example, a single employee may use the Apple Software on both the employee’s desktop Mac Computer and laptop Mac Computer, or multiple students may serially use the Apple Software on a single Mac Computer located at a resource center or library.

For complete details, read the Logic Pro software license agreement."

But this is almost interpreted about the Logic software itself. Not commercially distribute the output, but rather, don't commercially distribute the software (things like transfer the Trial, resell the trial, have people rent using the trial, have a studio that allows people to use the trial). By that interpretation, it wouldn't say anything about the output the music software itself receives? So, this doesn't talk about the output you get out of using the software, and if there's restrictions on it.

There is also the page dedicated about the Logic Pro for Mac Trial. I didn't find anything, and just found this:

"Does the Logic Pro trial have any limitations?

The only limitation is the 90-day time period."

So, the only difference between the Logic Pro trial and the Logic Pro software is that the trial is limited to 90 days?

So assuming the rules of how you can distribute the output remain the same if nothing is limited in the trial but the 90 day session?

And if Apple didn't want people to use the trial app for commercially distributed songs, why not say it out loud? I haven't found anything written in hard print. I've heard the FL Studio trial allows people to publish songs (though this is only what I've heard). So I'm assuming, unless Apple did explicitly somehow say somewhere that indeed I cannot publish my songs commercially, that I might be safe here, as the trial and the bought version have only one difference, that being how long it will last?

If, indeed, one is not allowed to commercially distribute the output you make, could you please clarify, with real quotations, and evidence from the website? I simply want the hard evidence/truth, so I'm sure of what to do next. Thank you! If you can't provide an answer, and I understand because I just dumped a bunch of stuff in here, I thank you anyway for the advice!

Also, where can I inquire with Apple about this?

Sorry for another follow-up; I can't edit my past message after a while. I've found this line to be intriguing:

"(i) to download, install, use and run for personal, non-commercial use, one (1) copy of the Apple

Software directly on each Apple-branded computer running OS X (“Mac Computer”) that you

own or control; and "

Can that 90-day free trial count as that "one copy of the Apple Software"?

And also, it says this later:

"B. Sample Content. The Apple Software may contain sample content including but not limited to

artwork, audio files, audio loops, built-in sound files, graphics, images, impulse responses, photographs,

samples, sound sets, sound settings, video files, or similar assets (“Sample Content”). This Sample

Content is proprietary to Apple and/or its licensors, and is protected by applicable intellectual property

and other laws, including but not limited to copyright. Except as otherwise provided, all Sample Content

included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis to create your own original

soundtracks for your film, video and audio projects. You may broadcast and/or distribute your own

soundtracks that were created using the Sample Content, however, individual Sample Content assets

may not be commercially or otherwise distributed on a standalone basis, nor may they be repackaged in

whole or in part as audio samples, clipart, music beds, sound effects, sound files, sound libraries, stock

animation, or similar assets."

If it is true that our 90-day free trial counts as a copy of the Apple Software, this technically means I can legally distribute those songs using the content commercially. If you use the software, most likely you have already use Sample Content; instruments, loops, effects, etc. So technically using those in a full composition (not redistributing those in sample packs), I can use those composition/songs commercially? Now this only applies if our 90-day free trial still counts as a copy of the Apple Software. I will run it back and also repeat when Apple said "Does the Logic Pro trial have any limitations?

The only limitation is the 90-day time period."

The only difference is the 90-day time period. Does this mean the 90-day free trial counts a copy?

Anyway sorry for the second follow-up. I just really want confirmation. Thank you!