Terms of Service - Tin Whistle Tab

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tin Whistle Tab ("we", "our", "us", or the "Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services. By accessing or using Tin Whistle Tab, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not use our Service.

2. User Accounts

2.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, truthful, and complete information
Keep your password confidential and secure
Not share your account with others
Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access

2.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service:

For any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
To harass, threaten, embarrass, or cause distress to any person
To impersonate any person or entity
To upload, post, or transmit malware, viruses, or any code that damages systems
To engage in unauthorized access to our systems or networks
To spam, advertise, or promote products without permission
To infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
To collect or track personal information without consent

4. Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 User-Generated Content

By submitting tabs, comments, or other content to Tin Whistle Tab, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and reproduce your content. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to share the content you submit.

4.2 Our Content

All content provided by Tin Whistle Tab, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Tin Whistle Tab or its content suppliers. You may not reproduce, distribute, or transmit this content without our express written permission.

4.3 Music and Intellectual Property

Tin Whistle Tab is a platform for sharing tablature notation and educational content. You agree that any tabs or backing tracks you share must respect the intellectual property rights of musicians and copyright holders. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to share such content.

5. Data Privacy and GDPR Compliance

5.1 Personal Data Collection

We collect and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy.

5.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate personal data
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict processing of your personal data
Opt-out of marketing communications
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in our Privacy Policy.

5.3 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5.4 Marketing Communications

If you opt-in to receive marketing emails, you may opt-out at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or by contacting us directly. We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content
The suitability of the Service for any particular purpose
That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
That defects will be corrected

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tin Whistle Tab shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or use, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) for using the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tin Whistle Tab and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to:

Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of intellectual property rights
Your violation of applicable laws

9. Modification and Termination

9.1 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any loss resulting from modifications to or discontinuation of the Service.

9.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason in our sole discretion.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or our policies, please contact us through our contact form on the website or via email through the contact page.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to 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. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tin Whistle Tab regarding the use of the Service.