Terms of Service

Version 1Effective 28 January 2026
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Terms of Service

Effective Date: 28/01/2026

Last Updated: [28/01/2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, using, or registering for Alex Doyle Guitar's guitar tutoring platform (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

Alex Doyle Guitar ("Company," "we," "us," "our") may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Eligibility and Registration

2.1 User Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years old (or the legal age of digital consent in your jurisdiction)

  • Be capable of entering into legally binding contracts

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information

For Users Under 13:

  • Parental/guardian consent is required for account creation and use

  • A parent or guardian must review and agree to these Terms

  • The parent/guardian is responsible for supervising the minor's use of the Service

For Users 13-17:

  • You may create an account but should have parental guidance

  • Parents/guardians may contact us to modify account restrictions

2.3 Teacher and Instructor Accounts

To create a teacher/instructor account, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Provide accurate professional credentials and qualifications

  • Maintain accurate profile information

  • Comply with professional conduct standards

3. Account Creation and Security

3.1 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials

  • All activities that occur under your account

  • Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access or use

  • Complying with all applicable laws and these Terms

3.2 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Upon termination:

  • Access to your account and content will be disabled

  • Certain data may be retained per our retention policy

3.3 Suspension and Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms or applicable laws

  • Engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior

  • Violate intellectual property rights

  • Attempt to circumvent platform security

  • Fail to pay subscription fees

4. Service Description

4.1 Platform Overview

The Service provides:

  • Video-based guitar tutoring platform

  • Lesson scheduling and management

  • Course and exercise content delivery

  • Student progress tracking

  • Communication tools (messaging, feedback)

  • Video/audio recording and playback

  • File sharing and media storage

4.2 Platform Availability

The Service is provided "as-is" and we make no guarantee of continuous availability. We may:

  • Perform maintenance and updates

  • Modify features and functionality

  • Discontinue features with 30 days notice

5. Intellectual Property and Content Ownership

5.1 Platform Intellectual Property

The Service, including software, design, features, and functionality, is protected by intellectual property laws:

  • You receive a limited, non-exclusive license to use the Service for tutoring purposes

  • You may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, or distribute platform code or content

  • All trademarks, logos, and brand elements are Alex Doyle Guitar's property

5.2 User-Generated Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you create and upload ("Your Content"):

  • Lesson notes, course materials, exercises (teacher-created)

  • Student assignments and submissions

  • Practice recordings and feedback

  • Documents, images, and media files

5.3 License You Grant to Us

By uploading content to the Service, you grant Alex Doyle Guitar a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Store, transmit, and display Your Content

  • Reproduce Your Content for backup purposes

  • Use Your Content for platform operation

  • Share Your Content with authorized users per your settings

This license does not grant Alex Doyle Guitar the right to:

  • Sell or commercialize Your Content independently

  • Use Your Content for marketing without explicit permission

  • Share Your Content outside the platform

5.4 Content Restrictions

You agree that Your Content will not:

  • Infringe on others' intellectual property rights

  • Contain copyrighted material without permission

  • Be obscene, defamatory, or contain hate speech

  • Violate any applicable laws

  • Contain malware or harmful code

6. Usage Rules and Prohibited Conduct

6.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for its intended purpose: guitar tutoring and related educational activities. You will not:

Unlawful Activities:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose

  • Facilitate or assist others in illegal conduct

Abusive Conduct:

  • Harass, threaten, intimidate, or bully other users

  • Use hate speech or discriminatory language

  • Impersonate other users or misrepresent your identity

Platform Abuse:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service

  • Use automated tools to scrape or bulk download content

  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions

  • Engage in spamming or phishing

6.2 Enforcement

If you violate these rules, we may:

  • Send you a warning

  • Suspend your access temporarily

  • Terminate your account permanently

  • Remove violating content

  • Report violations to law enforcement when appropriate

7. Subscription, Pricing, and Payment

7.1 Pricing

  • Pricing is displayed at time of purchase

  • Prices may change with 30 days notice for ongoing subscriptions

  • You may cancel before renewal to avoid price increases

7.2 Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers

  • You authorize recurring charges for subscriptions unless you cancel

7.3 Refund Policy

Refund Eligibility:

  • Refunds are available within 14 days of purchase for unused accounts

  • Ongoing subscriptions are not refundable unless a service failure occurs

To request a refund, contact info@alexdoyleguitar.com with your account information and reason for request.

8. Lesson Scheduling and Cancellation

8.1 Lesson Cancellation

Student Cancellation:

  • Students may cancel lessons with 24 hours notice

  • Cancellations with adequate notice result in no charge

  • Late cancellations may result in cancellation fees

Teacher Cancellation:

  • Teachers may cancel lessons with reasonable notice

  • Students are notified and may reschedule at no cost

8.2 No-Show Policy

  • If either party does not appear, it is considered a no-show

  • Students are charged the lesson fee for no-shows without notice

8.3 Lesson Recording

  • Lessons may be recorded for review purposes

  • All parties are notified if recording occurs

  • Recorded lessons are stored per the Privacy Policy

9. Teacher Terms and Responsibilities

9.1 Teacher Conduct

Teachers agree to:

  • Maintain professional conduct during all interactions

  • Provide accurate curriculum descriptions and course content

  • Use appropriate language and methods

  • Respect student privacy and confidentiality

  • Not collect payments outside the platform

9.2 Content Standards

Teacher-created content must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading

  • Respect copyright and intellectual property rights

  • Provide value to students

  • Not violate community standards

10. Student Terms and Responsibilities

10.1 Student Conduct

Students agree to:

  • Attend scheduled lessons on time

  • Prepare for lessons as directed by teachers

  • Provide adequate notice for cancellations

  • Maintain professional communication

  • Not record lessons without explicit permission

10.2 Learning Progress

  • Alex Doyle Guitar makes no guarantee regarding learning outcomes

  • Student progress depends on individual effort and practice

  • Course completion does not guarantee proficiency

11. Warranties and Disclaimers

11.1 "AS-IS" Service Provision

The Service is provided "AS-IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

Alex Doyle Guitar disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:

  • Fitness for a particular purpose

  • Merchantability

  • Non-infringement

  • Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

11.2 No Guarantee of Results

We make no guarantee that:

  • Students will achieve learning goals

  • Content is completely accurate or current

  • Teachers will meet specific teaching standards

  • The Service will meet your expectations

12. Limitation of Liability

12.1 Liability Cap

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alex Doyle Guitar's total liability to you is limited to the GREATER OF:

  • The amount you paid to Alex Doyle Guitar in the 12 months before the claim

  • £100

12.2 Excluded Damages

Alex Doyle Guitar is not liable for:

  • Lost profits or revenue

  • Lost data or business interruption

  • Special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Company Name], its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any law or rights of third parties

  • Your content or conduct on the platform

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation:

14.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Governing Jurisdiction], without regard to conflicts of law principles.

15. Policy Updates

We may update these Terms at any time:

  • Material changes will be communicated by email or prominent notice

  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

  • You may terminate your subscription if you disagree with major changes

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact info@alexdoyleguitar.com

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and any other policies posted on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Alex Doyle Guitar regarding the Service.

Last updated: 28 January 2026