High-Speed P2P File Transfer for VFX & Post-Production
CROSSBOW
Transfer uncompressed EXR, DPX, and heavy media assets directly between workstations. A straightforward, UDP-based alternative designed to bypass per-GB licensing fees while maintaining data integrity over long distances.
Centralized Licensing. No Per-GB Usage Fees.
CROSSBOW FULL (Server): Install at your primary facility. Handles high-speed incoming transfers and acts as the central hub. (Paid License)
CROSSBOW LITE (Client): Provided for external vendors, freelancers, and on-set DITs to send files directly to your FULL server. (Free to use)
Optimized for High-Bandwidth Environments
CROSSBOW is designed to maximize your existing network infrastructure, minimizing the time spent moving dailies and uncompressed renders.By utilizing a custom UDP protocol, it mitigates the latency and bottleneck issues common with standard TCP/FTP transfers, especially over long distances.Built-in checksum validation ensures that every EXR and DPX file arrives exactly as it was sent, reducing the need for re-transfers.
Direct P2P Architecture. No Middlemen.
CROSSBOW operates on a strict peer-to-peer model.Your media assets are transferred directly between the sender and receiver without passing through any third-party cloud storage or relay servers.For environments with strict security requirements, transfers can be conducted entirely over private WANs or dark fiber, without requiring a public internet connection.This architecture supports your efforts in meeting rigorous industry security standards.
Built for Global Vendor Workflows
Standard TCP-based protocols often suffer from severe performance degradation over high-latency international connections due to packet loss.CROSSBOW utilizes proprietary MKUDP and MKFFT engines to handle packet recovery efficiently, maintaining consistent transfer speeds even across continents.Whether connecting Mumbai to Los Angeles or London to Seoul, the protocol is optimized to keep your pipeline moving without the typical FTP slowdowns.
High-Speed ChaCha20 Encryption
Implementing encryption often results in a significant performance hit with traditional tools.CROSSBOW utilizes the ChaCha20 algorithm, which is specifically well-suited for high-speed software encryption of large media payloads. This allows for robust security of your in-progress assets and unreleased IP while minimizing the impact on transfer speeds.
A Simplified Licensing Model for Vendor Workflows
Traditional enterprise tools often penalize growth with per-gigabyte bandwidth fees or per-seat client licenses. CROSSBOW utilizes a hub-and-spoke licensing architecture to minimize friction in global post-production.The Hub: Install the FULL server license at your primary facility or ingest point to handle incoming high-bandwidth transfers.The Spokes: Your external partners—VFX vendors, freelance colorists, and on-set DITs—utilize the complimentary LITE client to send files directly to your hub.You maintain complete control over the central receiving node, while your external vendors connect without requiring additional paid licenses or incurring data transfer costs.
CROSSBOW End-User License Agreement ("Agreement")Last updated: February 26, 2026Please read this End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") carefully before clicking the "I Agree" button, downloading or using CROSSBOW ("Application"). By clicking the "I Agree" button, downloading, or using the Application, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, do not download or use the Application.1. License
Y PLACE grants you a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to download, install and use the Application strictly under the terms of this Agreement.2. Restrictions
You agree not to, and you will not permit others to:
a) License, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, disclose or otherwise commercially exploit the Application or make the Application available to any third party.3. Account & High-Value IP Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the strict confidentiality of your account credentials and ensuring your network complies with industry security standards (e.g., TPN). CROSSBOW operates purely as a peer-to-peer conduit. Y PLACE shall not be held liable for any data breaches, leaks of unreleased intellectual property, or any other damages arising from unauthorized access on your end.4. Modifications to Application
Y PLACE reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Application or any service to which it connects, with or without notice and without liability to you.5. Responsibility
IN NO EVENT SHALL Y PLACE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE RESULTING FROM: (1) RELIANCE ON THE MATERIALS PRESENTED, (2) COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS, (3) LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, (4) DELAYS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, (5) AND ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF INFORMATION) WHETHER OR NOT Y PLACE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES6. Maximum Cap on Liability
Under no circumstances shall Y PLACE's total cumulative liability to you for any and all claims, damages, or losses exceed the total amount actually paid by you to Y PLACE for the Software license during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to such claim. If you are using the free LITE version, the maximum liability shall be exactly $0 USD.7. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by you or Y PLACE. Y PLACE may, in its sole discretion, at any time and for any or no reason, suspend or terminate this Agreement with or without prior notice. This Agreement will terminate immediately, without prior notice from Y PLACE, if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. You may also terminate this Agreement by deleting the Application and all copies thereof from your mobile device or your desktop. Upon termination of this Agreement, you shall cease all use of the Application and delete all copies of the Application from your mobile device or your desktop.8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.9. Amendments to this Agreement
Y PLACE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement will be brought exclusively in the courts located in Seoul, Republic of Korea.11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us. Sales and Support [email protected]
CROSSBOW Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 2026Y PLACE ("us", "we", or "our") operates the website and the CROSSBOW application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.1. ZERO CONTENT LOGGING POLICY
CROSSBOW operates purely as a peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer conduit. We DO NOT monitor, access, read, process, or store the contents of the files, media assets, or intellectual property you transfer using the Service. Your high-value IP remains strictly between your sending and receiving nodes.2. Information Collection And Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.2.1 Types of Data Collected
Personal Data: While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, which may include your Email address, Cookies, and Usage Data.
Usage Data: We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service or when you access the Service by or through a mobile device. This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.2.2 Tracking & Cookies Data
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Examples of Cookies we use include Session Cookies, Preference Cookies, and Security Cookies. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies; however, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.3. Use of Data
Y PLACE uses the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain the Service.
To provide customer care and support.
To detect, prevent and address technical issues.4. Transfer Of Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the Republic of Korea and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the Republic of Korea, and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.5. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California (CCPA), you have certain data protection rights. You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we have on you. Please contact us to exercise these rights. We do not sell your Personal Data.6. Disclosure & Security Of Data
We may disclose your Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, to protect and defend our rights, or to protect against legal liability. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.7. Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"). These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.8. Children's Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.9. Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].