Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 10, 2008

Welcome to Musopen. By using the Musopen website (the "Site") and any services owned or operated by Musopen ("Musopen"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this Site.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Musopen's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display; attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Musopen's website; remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on Musopen's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Musopen makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Musopen or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Musopen's website, even if Musopen or a Musopen authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

5. Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on Musopen's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Musopen does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Musopen may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice.

6. Links

Musopen has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Musopen of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

7. Modifications

Musopen may revise these Terms of Use at any time without notice. By using this website you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Use.

8. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State.

9. Music Content

Musopen provides access to music and sheet music that is believed to be in the public domain. However, Musopen does not warrant that all content is in the public domain. Users are responsible for determining the copyright status of any content they wish to use. For more information, please see our FAQ and Privacy Policy.

10. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site to: upload or share any content that infringes on any intellectual property rights; distribute viruses or other harmful code; attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its related systems; or engage in any activity that interferes with the proper functioning of the Site.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.