TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern the use of:

• The website https://guitarsongs.club (the "Website")
• The mobile application "Guitar Songs" for Android (the "Application")

The Website and the Application are collectively referred to as the "Service".

By using the Service, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides a platform for posting and sharing song lyrics with chords.

All content on the Service is created and posted by users. The Service administration acts solely as a technical platform and is not responsible for the content of user materials.

2.1. On the Website, users can:

• View song lyrics with chords without registration
• Add new song lyrics with chords (authentication required)
• Edit existing materials (authentication required)
• Add links to additional materials for songs (authentication required)
• Interact with other users through song comments (authentication required)

2.2. In the Application, users can:

• View song lyrics with chords without registration
• Add songs to favorites and create playlists
• Customize personal display settings
• Synchronize favorites, playlists, and settings across devices (authentication required)
• Receive song database updates via the internet

3. Authentication and Accounts

3.1. For the Website:

Registration is not required to view content on the Website. To add and edit content, you must authenticate via Google OAuth 2.0.

3.2. For the Application:

Registration is not required to view content in the Application. To synchronize favorites, playlists, and personal settings across devices, users can authenticate using one of the following methods:

• Via Firebase Authentication (using email and password)
• Via Google Sign-In (using a Google account)

3.3. By authenticating, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information from your account
• Maintain the security of your account
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.4. Data Synchronization:

When you authenticate in the Application or on the Website, your data about favorite songs, playlists, and personal settings are saved on servers and can be synchronized across different devices on which you use the same account.

3.5. Account Deletion:

You may delete your account at any time using the "Delete Account" feature in the Application or on the Website. Upon account deletion:

• Your username will be removed from the database
• Your favorites list will be deleted
• All playlists you created will be deleted
• All personal settings will be deleted
• Important: Songs you added via the Website will NOT be deleted and will remain available to other users

4. User Content and Responsibility

Important: Our Service provides a platform where users can post song lyrics with chords.

The Service administration:

• Does not create or pre-screen content posted by users
• Does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of posted information
• Is not responsible for errors in song lyrics, chords, or other materials
• Does not verify compliance with copyright laws when users post content
• Promptly responds to copyright infringement complaints in accordance with the Copyright Policy (Section 6)

4.1. Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you post on the Website, including song lyrics, chords, comments, and links to additional materials. By uploading materials, you confirm that:

• You have all necessary rights to publish such content or have obtained appropriate permission from the copyright holder
• The content does not infringe copyrights, trademarks, or other rights of third parties
• The content does not contain illegal, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable materials

4.2. Prohibited Content

You are prohibited from posting content that:

• Violates laws or rights of third parties
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Is spam, unauthorized advertising, or fraudulent
• Contains profanity, insults, or incitement to violence
• Violates privacy or personal data of others

4.3. License to Use Content

By posting content on the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute your content as part of operating the Service, including displaying it in the Application and on the Website.

4.4. Moderation

Although the Service administration reserves the right to moderate content, it:

• Is not obligated to conduct pre-moderation of all materials
• Is not responsible for content until receiving notice of violation
• Makes reasonable efforts to remove unlawful content after receiving a legitimate complaint

4.5. Comments and User Interaction

Comments and opinions expressed by users on the Service:

• Belong exclusively to their authors
• Do not reflect the position or opinion of the Service administration
• Are not verified by administration for accuracy or legality

5. Intellectual Property

All Service materials, including design, logos, graphics, code, and structure, are protected by copyright laws and are the property of the Service or its licensors.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use any Service materials without our written permission, except for personal non-commercial use.

6. Copyright Policy (DMCA/EU Copyright Directive Compliance)

6.1. General Provisions

Our Service respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from our users. We comply with:

• The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for users in the United States
• EU Directive 2019/790 on copyright in the Digital Single Market for users in the European Union
• German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz - UrhG) as the operator is based in Germany
• Other applicable international copyright laws

Song lyrics and musical works posted on the Service may be protected by copyright. The Service administration does not own rights to posted song lyrics and musical works and does not verify whether users have permission to publish content. Full responsibility for copyright compliance rests with users who post content.

6.2. Copyright Infringement Notice

If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, please send us a written notice containing the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed (e.g., song title, author, album)
• The specific URL to the material on our Website or an indication of the content in the Application that you believe infringes copyright
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement of good faith belief that you sincerely believe the use of the disputed material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Where to send notice:

Email: guitarsongs.club@gmail.com

Subject Line: "DMCA Takedown Request"

6.3. Content Removal Procedure

Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, we will:

• Promptly remove or disable access to the disputed material on the Website and in the Application
• Notify the user who posted the content about the complaint received
• Take action against users who repeatedly infringe copyrights, up to and including account termination

6.4. Counter-Notice

If you believe that your content was removed in error or as a result of misidentification, you may submit a counter-notice containing:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed by mistake
• Your contact information and consent to the jurisdiction of federal court
• A statement that you consent to service of process from the person who submitted the original notice

6.5. Repeat Infringers

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights of third parties, both on the Website and in the Application.

6.6. Fair Use

We recognize that some uses may qualify as fair use. However, the determination of whether a particular use constitutes fair use remains at the discretion of copyright holders and courts.

6.7. Educational and Non-Commercial Use

Materials on the Service are intended for educational, instructional, and non-commercial purposes. Users utilize materials at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable copyright law.

7. Usage Rules

When using the Service, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not use automated means to access the Service without our permission
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to Service systems or networks
• Not interfere with the Service operation or create excessive load on servers
• Respect the rights and dignity of other users

8. Moderation and Content Removal

We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to:

• Moderate, edit, or remove any content
• Suspend or terminate access for users who violate these Terms
• Refuse access or block accounts at our discretion

9. External Links

The Service may contain links to external resources and additional materials posted by users. The administration:

• Does not control the content of external websites
• Is not responsible for content at external links
• Does not guarantee the security or availability of external resources
• Recommends users exercise caution when following external links

10. Analytics and Advertising

10.1. Analytics

To improve the quality of the Service, we may use analytics tools (Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics) with your explicit consent. These tools collect anonymous information about your use of the Application and help us identify and fix errors. Analytics and crash reporting are entirely optional and require your explicit consent; declining them does not limit the app's functionality. For details, see the Analytics Consent and Crashlytics Consent documents, as well as the Privacy Policy.

10.2. Advertising

The Application may display advertising to support the operation of the Service. The administration is not liable for:

• Content of advertising materials
• Actions of advertisers
• Data collection by third parties for advertising and analytics purposes

For more information about data collection and use, see the Privacy Policy.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

11.1. General Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not warrant:

• Uninterrupted operation of the Service
• Absence of errors or viruses
• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of posted content
• That the Service will meet your specific requirements
• Correctness of song lyrics and chords
• Correspondence of chords to original musical works
• Suitability of materials for any specific purposes

11.2. Technical Aspects of the Website

The Website administration does not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted operation of the Website
• Absence of technical errors or failures
• Data preservation in case of technical problems
• Absence of viruses or malicious code

11.3. Technical Aspects of the Application

The Application administration does not guarantee:

• Compatibility of the Application with all versions of Android
• Uninterrupted data synchronization across devices
• Data preservation in case of the Application or other service failures
• Absence of errors in Application operation
• Uninterrupted receipt of song database updates
• Timeliness of synchronized data between the Website and Application

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or punitive damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business reputation
• Actions or inactions of other users
• Copyright infringement by user content
• Inaccuracies or errors in posted materials
• User interactions with each other
• Loss of synchronized data
• Application or Website failures

Our Service serves as a platform for user-generated content. We do not pre-screen all uploaded material and are not responsible for content posted by users. The responsibility for complying with copyright law rests with the users who upload materials.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Service, its owners, employees, and partners from any claims, lawsuits, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on the Website and/or in the Application.

By continuing to use the Service after changes are made, you agree to the updated Terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Hamburg.

17. Severability

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

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

Email: guitarsongs.club@gmail.com

19. Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance

As a provider of intermediary services in the European Union, we comply with Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act).

19.1. Reporting Illegal Content

If you believe that content on our Service is illegal under applicable law, you may report it by:

• Sending a detailed notice to guitarsongs.club@gmail.com with the subject line "DSA: Illegal Content Report"
• Including: (1) your contact information, (2) description of the allegedly illegal content, (3) specific URL or location of the content, (4) explanation of why you believe it is illegal, (5) any supporting evidence

19.2. Content Moderation

Upon receiving a report of illegal content, we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of your report
• Assess the legality of the reported content under applicable law
• Take appropriate action, which may include content removal, if we determine the content is illegal
• Notify you and the content uploader of our decision and the reasons behind it
• Maintain records of content moderation decisions as required by the DSA

19.3. Transparency

Users who posted content that was removed can request information about the decision by contacting us. We maintain records of content moderation decisions available upon request in accordance with DSA requirements.

20. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

20.1. Your California Rights

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights

20.2. Exercising Your California Rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

• Email: guitarsongs.club@gmail.com
• Subject line: "California Privacy Rights Request"

We will verify your identity and respond to your request within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf.

20.3. California "Shine the Light" Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.