Terms of Use

Last updated: January 18, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Ritmi.ca ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use our service.

Description of Service

Ritmi.ca is a web-based chord chart management system that allows musicians to create, edit, organize, and perform with digital chord charts and lead sheets. The service includes features such as auto-scrolling, tagging, search functionality, and performance modes.

User Accounts

To use our service, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Upload or share content that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights
  • Use the service to store or share illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Use automated tools to access or scrape content from our service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Your Content

You retain all rights to the chord charts and content you create and upload to our service. By using our service, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store and display your content as necessary to provide the service
  • Make backup copies for data protection purposes
  • Process your content to provide search and organization features

You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not infringe on the rights of others and complies with copyright laws.

Service Availability

While we strive to provide reliable service, we cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time with reasonable notice.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ritmi.ca and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the service.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

  • You may delete your account at any time through your account settings
  • We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms
  • We may discontinue the service with 30 days' notice

Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease, and we will delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Copyright and DMCA

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed, please contact us with a detailed notice including the allegedly infringing content and your contact information. We will investigate and take appropriate action under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Canadian courts.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by email or through the service. Your continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms or our service, please contact us at:

Email: support@ritmi.ca

Subject: Terms of Use Inquiry

Agreement

By using Ritmi.ca, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ritmi.ca regarding your use of the service.