TERMS of USE

TERMS OF USE

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.


By using this website, you signify your consent to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use the website.


Your access to and use of this website, as well as all related websites operated by Guitar Lessons with JAMES (collectively the “Site”), is subject to the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Use”) and all applicable laws. By accessing and browsing the Site, you accept, without limitation or qualification, the Terms of Use and acknowledge that any other agreements between you and the Site are superseded and of no force or effect:


1. Ownership & Limited License


You agree that the Site itself, as well as all content, videos, training materials, products, services, and other materials made available on the Site (collectively referred to as the “Content”), are maintained for your personal use and information by Guitar Lessons with JAMES (the “Company”) and are the property of the Company and/or its third-party providers.

You agree that such Content includes all proprietary videos, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, graphics, voice, sound recordings, artwork, photos, documents, and text, as well as all other materials included in the Site, excluding only materials you provide.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access, view, and use the Site solely for personal purposes.

No Content may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, used for public or commercial purposes, or downloaded in any way unless written permission is expressly granted by the Company. Unauthorized modification of the Content is a violation of copyright and other proprietary rights of the Company.


2. Copyright & Intellectual Property


All Content on the Site is copyrighted unless otherwise noted and is the property of the Company and/or its suppliers. No such materials may be used except as provided in these Terms of Use.

All trade names, trademarks, images, and biographical information used in the Company Content—including without limitation the name and trademark Guitar Lessons with JAMES—are either the property of or used with permission by the Company.

The use of Content by you is strictly prohibited unless specifically permitted by these Terms of Use. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, and other laws.

If you believe your intellectual property rights are being violated on the Site, you may notify the Company at James@guitarlessonswithJAMES.com. Please provide:

  • Your name and contact information
  • The nature of your work and how it is being violated
  • Copyright and/or trademark registration details
  • The location/URL of the violation
  • Any other relevant information


3. Accuracy of Information


While the Company strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations as to the accuracy of any Content on the Site. The Company assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.


4. Communication & Consent


By registering with the Company and/or using the Site, you expressly consent to receive notices, announcements, agreements, disclosures, and other communications from the Company electronically.


5. Submissions & Feedback

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f you send comments or suggestions about the Site, including text, drawings, designs, or other materials, such submissions become the sole property of the Company. The Company may use, publish, or distribute these materials for any purpose without obligation or compensation to you.


6. Data Security & Privacy


The Company uses commercially reasonable efforts to secure its data and files, but no system is entirely impenetrable. You acknowledge that unauthorized third parties may access stored data. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

The Company will not intentionally disclose personally identifying information except where required by law or to enforce these Terms of Use. By using the Site, you consent to the Company’s Privacy Policy.


7. Disclaimer of Warranties


The Site and all Content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Company does not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Site is free from harmful components like viruses or malware

You assume all responsibility for costs associated with necessary repairs or corrections. The Company is not responsible for performance issues caused by third-party services, including web hosting or payment processors.


8. Limitation of Liability


The Company is not liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunities.

The Company does not warrant or make guarantees regarding your success, income, or results from using the Site or its products. Your earning potential depends entirely on your efforts, skills, knowledge, and financial investment.


9. Account Termination & Site Access


The Company reserves the right to:

  • Limit, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site if you violate these Terms of Use
  • Refuse service to anyone at its sole discretion
  • Determine, in its sole discretion, whether it is responsible for any service malfunction

If you violate these Terms of Use, the Company may revoke your license and block your access to the Site without notice.


10. Indemnification


You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms of Use
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Content you post, share, or distribute through the Site
  • Your use of the Site or Company’s services


11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction


These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, without giving effect to conflicts of law principles.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in Connecticut. If any provision of this agreement is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.


12. Changes to Terms of Use


The Company reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time by updating this page. You are bound by any such revisions and should periodically check this page for updates.


13. Refund Policy


Unless otherwise stated, the following online courses have a 7-day refund period:

  • Travis Picking Troubadour
  • Folk Guitar Masterclass
  • Unlocking Chord Inversions


To request a refund, contact James@guitarlessonswithJAMES.com within 7 days of purchase. Refunds requested after this period will be denied.


Last Updated: 02/11/25