Am I allowed to have multiple installs of KSP?

[cicatrix]

If I for some reason want to use 2 (or more) copies of KSP (with different set of addons), would it be legal? Should I buy additional copies?

[stibbons]

I am not a lawyer, etc.

But the EULA is online at https://kerbalspaceprogram.com/eula.php , and section 1 seems to be pretty clear about letting you keep multiple concurrent installations, as well as backup copies.

Personally, I have the game installed on two or three computers. They're all only played by me, and obviously only one at a time. I'm comfortable that I'm not violating the spirit of the licence. And almost definitely not the letter of the licence either

[Linear]

Copy, paste, do whatever the hell you want.

[xrayfishx]

Worry less about what's legal or not. Who are you harming with your multiple copies? And who's going to find out or really care?

[Red Iron Crown]

I think of a KSP license as a "seat" license. As long as only one person is playing it at a time you can do what you like. I personally keep several installs, and in the past I kept my install in my dropbox where it was synced to multiple computers.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, and I am not Squad's lawyer or employee.

[Linear]

They're not going to care about you having a few installs.

If you're really worried, have separate gamedata folders in the same filepath as your main install.

Edited April 10, 2015 by Red Iron Crown

[klgraham1013]

I hope so. Otherwise handcuff me and lock me away, because I broke some laws.

[Yukon0009]

You probably shouldn't worry, I have 5 copies, 4 of them are corrupted tho.

[BinaryBad]

I think it's fine too. I think there's even a plugin on here to expressly support multiple installs, and Squad are obviously fine with that, or they have taken it down. (Unless my memory is wrong, and I saw it elsewhere) anyone know what it is called?

[Red Iron Crown]

Well, CKAN for one. It supports managing the mods in multiple installs. There's also that map view multi-monitor mod, which actually requires a second instance of KSP to be running simultaneously.

[TimePeriod]

You can have as many installations of KSP on your computer as you want.

You can have a roommate come over and play it on your computer or take it with you to a LAN-party.

What you can't do, is burn the disc and then sell, lend, lease or any other combination therein to other people.

By disc, I am referring to your copy of KSP

[Renegrade]

Yeah, the EULA is pretty permissive, unlike your typical MS/EA/Sony/Google big-corporate nonsense we-own-your-firstborn EULA. As long as you aren't giving away or selling your copy, you're probably fine.

[TeddyDD]

I think of a KSP license as a "seat" license. As long as only one person is playing it at a time you can do what you like. I personally keep several installs, and in the past I kept my install in my dropbox where it was synced to multiple computers.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, and I am not Squad's lawyer or employee.

I hope that sometimes I play KSP with my girlfriend is not licence violation lol

[BinaryBad]

CKAN does? Oh I missed that function. Thanks for the info. I'll have a play.

[SquaredSpekz]

If Scott Manley can do it so he can keep a 0.23.5 save full of mods for his Interstellar Quest Series, you can

[samstarman5]

You can have as many installations of KSP on your computer as you want.

You can have a roommate come over and play it on your computer or take it with you to a LAN-party.

What you can't do, is burn the disc and then sell, lend, lease or any other combination therein to other people.

By disc, I am referring to your copy of KSP

It should be amended that any copies of versions 0.13.2 and earlier are free and thus free to share with anyone. Also any demo versions, as well, a new one that will also be coming about the same time as 1.0. Share the demos with everyone!

[keeper]

rofllmaololflaff this thread cracked me up. I was so tempted to simply reply "yes. buy more copies."

It raises a good point, though & why would you ask?

[dryer_lint]

I think SQUAD is pretty relaxed with their usage rules. As long as you don't actually distribute it (put it on the web or give it to friends permanently) you should be fine.

[GusTurbo]

Lawyer here. It's fine.

DISCLAIMER: Please do not rely on this information as legal advice.

[Randazzo]

DISCLAIMER: Please do not rely on this information as legal advice.

Sorry to be off topic, but this cracked me up hardcore.

[GusTurbo]

I am actually licensed to practice law, but I don't know much about copyright.

[jlo96]

Per the EULA, "the right to install and use copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT" (bold emphasis mine). It only expressly forbids distribution or rental to third parties. (i.e., people not you or SQUAD).

EDIT: Hardcore Ninja'd

Edited April 11, 2015 by jlo96