Welcome to FindTheChords.com. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our chord finder tool.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using FindTheChords.com (the "Service"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

FindTheChords.com provides a free online tool that analyzes audio files to detect:

• Chord progressions with timestamps
• Musical key (major or minor)
• BPM (beats per minute) / tempo
• Audio extraction from YouTube URLs
• Interactive waveform visualization

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind.

3. User Obligations

By using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information when contacting us
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not upload files containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
• Not use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service excessively
• Not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others

4. Copyright and Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain all rights to the audio files you upload. By uploading content to our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the content or have the necessary rights to upload it
• You have permission from copyright holders if applicable
• Your use does not violate any third-party rights

We do not claim ownership of your uploaded content and do not store it permanently on our servers.

4.2 Our Content

All content on FindTheChords.com, including but not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and graphics
• Logo and branding
• Blog posts and articles
• Software code and algorithms
• Text, images, and multimedia content

...is owned by FindTheChords.com or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

4.3 YouTube Content

When using our YouTube URL feature, you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to download and analyze the content. We are not responsible for copyright violations related to YouTube content. Use this feature only for content you own or have permission to use.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

• Upload or distribute copyrighted material without authorization
• Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content
• Harass, threaten, or harm others
• Distribute spam or unsolicited messages
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect personal information about other users
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
• Use the Service for any commercial purpose without our permission

Violation of this policy may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Service Availability

We strive to keep the Service available 24/7, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical issues or server failures
• Third-party service disruptions
• Force majeure events

6.2 Accuracy of Results

While we strive for high accuracy (95%+), our chord detection algorithms are not perfect. Results may vary depending on:

• Audio quality and file format
• Musical complexity and genre
• Recording quality and background noise

We do not guarantee 100% accuracy and recommend verifying results by ear, especially for professional use.

6.3 No Professional Advice

Our Service is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional music instruction, legal advice, or career guidance. Always consult qualified professionals for important decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FINDTHECHORDS.COM AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
• Interruption of business
• Errors or inaccuracies in chord detection results
• Damage to your device or data loss from using the Service
• Actions taken based on information from the Service
• Third-party content, including YouTube videos

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 USD.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FindTheChords.com and its operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright infringement
• Content you upload or analyze

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services, including:

• YouTube (for URL-based audio extraction)
• Google AdSense (for advertising)
• Google Analytics (for usage analytics)
• Vercel (for hosting)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Advertising

To keep our Service free, we display advertisements through Google AdSense. By using the Service, you agree to the display of ads. We strive to keep ads non-intrusive, but we do not control the specific ads shown. Ad-blocking software may interfere with site functionality.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Abusive or excessive use of the Service
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Court order or legal requirement

You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive will survive, including disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

13. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Your contact information
• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing content on our site
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send DMCA notices to: dmca@findthechords.com

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
3. Legal action in courts located in the United States as a last resort

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to reflect the parties' intent to the extent permitted by law.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and FindTheChords.com regarding use of the Service, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: