Terms of Service of The Chronicle Times

1. General

Chronicle Times may update or modify these Terms at any time. We recommend reviewing these Terms regularly to stay informed of any changes. By continuing to use the Services after modifications are posted, you agree to the revised Terms.

2. Compliance With Laws

By accessing and using the Services, you agree to follow all applicable laws and regulations. You may use the Services only for personal and non-commercial purposes, and you agree not to use the Services in any way that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.

3. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services indicates your understanding of our practices regarding information collection and use, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

4. Discussion and Submission Guidelines

Our Services allow users to post comments, share content, and interact with others. By submitting content (text, images, videos, etc.), you agree to adhere to our Discussion and Submission Guidelines. You also grant Chronicle Times a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, and display your content in any media format.

5. Copyright

All content provided on the Services, including articles, graphics, and multimedia, is protected by copyright and owned by Chronicle Times and The Piano Encyclopedia or licensed third parties. You may view and print materials for personal use but may not publish, distribute, or use the content commercially without prior written consent.

If you believe your copyrighted work has been reproduced on our site without permission, please notify our copyright team at copyright@news.pianoencyclopedia.com.

6. Trademarks

All rights to product names, logos, and designs on the Services belong exclusively to Chronicle Times and The Piano Encyclopedia or our licensors. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Nothing on the Services grants you a license or rights under any trademark owned by us or third parties.

7. Prohibited Conduct

When using the Services, you agree not to:

Examples of Prohibited Actions:

• Post or share content that violates these Terms or our Discussion and Submission Guidelines.
• Copy, distribute, or create derivative works based on our content without permission.
• Use automated tools to scrape, mine, or collect data from the Services.
• Engage in any conduct that may disrupt the Services or harm other users.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or other accounts.

Violations of these Terms may lead to restrictions, suspension, or legal actions.

8. Registration and Account Security

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated. Each account is for individual use only; sharing login credentials is prohibited. Users under the age of 13 are not allowed to register. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

9. Paid Services

We may offer subscription services or other paid access options. We reserve the right to change pricing, with notice to you. Charges for any external services required to access the Services (such as mobile data) are your responsibility.

10. Third-Party Links and Content

The Services may contain links to third-party content or websites. Chronicle Times does not endorse or control these third-party sites and is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

ALL MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS SITE (THE "CONTENT") ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" FOR YOUR USE. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT. CHRONICLE TIMES, THE PIANO ENCYCLOPEDIA, THEIR SUBSIDIARIES, AND LICENSORS DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE, OR CORRECT; THAT THIS SITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE CONTENT IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR RISK. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, THESE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CHRONICLE TIMES, THE PIANO ENCYCLOPEDIA, THEIR SUBSIDIARIES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SITE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OUR LIABILITY IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

13. Indemnification

Upon request by Chronicle Times or The Piano Encyclopedia, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, along with our subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, contractors, officers, and directors, from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorney's fees, that arise from your use or misuse of this site. We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

14. International Use

Chronicle Times and The Piano Encyclopedia make no representation that materials on this site are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

15. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services must be resolved in the courts located in California. You consent to this jurisdiction and waive any objections regarding inconvenient forums.

16. Termination

Chronicle Times reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, for any reason. Relevant sections of these Terms will remain effective following termination.

17. Additional Terms

Supplemental policies may apply to certain features of the Services. Please review these policies before using specific features. Any additional terms will not override these Terms unless explicitly stated.