Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2024
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using LearnHarmonium at learnharmonium.netlify.app (the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using LearnHarmonium, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
LearnHarmonium provides:
- A free, browser-based virtual harmonium instrument
- Educational articles about harmonium playing, music theory, and Indian classical music
- Practice tools and learning resources
- Recording features for personal use
The Service is provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce optional premium features in the future; however, the core virtual harmonium and educational content will remain free.
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Content
All content on LearnHarmonium — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio synthesis code, and educational articles — is the intellectual property of LearnHarmonium and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
3.2 Your Recordings
Any audio recordings you create using our recording feature are your own property. You are free to use, share, and publish your recordings for any lawful purpose. We claim no rights over your recordings.
3.3 Music & Notes
Traditional musical compositions, raag structures, and classical music theory information shared on this site are in the public domain as part of India and Pakistan's cultural heritage. Our unique written guides and articles are protected by copyright.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use LearnHarmonium to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or malicious content
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our servers or infrastructure
- Scrape or automatically extract content from our site without permission
- Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our written consent
5. Advertising
LearnHarmonium is funded through Google AdSense advertising. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you may be shown advertisements. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. Clicking on advertisements is at your own risk.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
LearnHarmonium is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
We do not warrant that the virtual harmonium will sound identical to a physical instrument, as browser audio capabilities vary by device.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LearnHarmonium and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service. Our total liability to you for all claims shall not exceed $0 (as the Service is provided free of charge).
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (including affiliate links for harmonium products and music books). These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites.
9. Affiliate Disclosure
LearnHarmonium may participate in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a small commission when you purchase products through links on our site (at no additional cost to you). We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful for harmonium learners.
10. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Pakistan. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pakistan.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page.