I have been paying attention to this thread acutely since becoming aware of this SJY model. This verbiage, that you posted above, is actually a direct Copy/Paste from our website ZMFheadphones.com and our Terms of Service. I know this, because I wrote it. The "is making a funky sound, or no sound..." that's my writing voice- not SJY. I am not a Lawyer or Copy Writer so I put in the sweat to figure it out, do my own research, and draft something myself.
I don't know what to say other than this whole thing is exceptionally disheartening. Zach and I work really hard on ZMF and built it from the kitchen table of our apartment years ago while both working and going to school. I remember coming home at the end of the day after I had started my morning in a lecture hall, transitioned to my after school nannying job, and then as I stepped foot in our apartment, I was handed a pile of headphone cables I needed to get braided for the next day's shipments. All that is to say is that I know what it is like to be busy while trying to get your business started. I know what it's like to be tired and to have to sacrifice time with your family and friends. To work while being sick as a dog because the internet and emails don't stop. I know it is hard to start a business and perhaps there is incentive to cut some corners. This is patently plagiarism and there have been a few other examples related to this model/ release, that I won't get into here, where this company and founder have decided to bite from ZMF.
I think there is an odd notion that ZMF is this giant entity now. We are nothing short of an American small business that has worked so hard for every inch of what we do. I am beyond grateful for the success we have had, and I truly love and enjoy seeing innovation in the field. There is space for everyone in the sandbox. There always is, but there is a way to join it with integrity. Stealing the work of others is just not ok.
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