Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

Welcome to Guitar First Chord (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website located at guitarfirstchord.com (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully before using our site. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using Guitar First Chord in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms of Service, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the “User”) and Guitar First Chord.

You represent that you are at least 13 years of age and possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement. If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

We reserve the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

2. Use of the Website

Guitar First Chord grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website or its content for commercial purposes without our express written permission.
  • Use the Website to transmit or distribute any harmful, offensive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful content.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, server, or any system or network connected to our Website.
  • Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or crawlers, to access or collect data from the Website without prior written consent.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or any related systems.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to us, other users, or third parties.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published and made available on Guitar First Chord — including but not limited to text, articles, beginner guides, chord charts, images, graphics, logos, audio clips, and the overall design and layout of the Website — is the intellectual property of Guitar First Chord or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may view, print, or download content from the Website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify, alter, or remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or modification of our content is strictly prohibited and may result in civil or criminal penalties.

The name “Guitar First Chord,” our logo, and any associated marks are trademarks of Guitar First Chord. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks without our prior written consent.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

Guitar First Chord provides all content, guides, and materials on the Website on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • The information provided is complete, accurate, up-to-date, or applicable to your specific situation.
  • Any results or outcomes will be achieved by following the guides or advice presented on the Website.

Our beginner guitar guides and articles are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual results in learning guitar will vary based on personal practice, effort, prior experience, and other factors. We make no guarantees regarding your musical progress or proficiency as a result of using our content.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Guitar First Chord expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Guitar First Chord, its owners, editors, contributors, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Website, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This includes, without limitation, any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of profits, goodwill, or any other intangible losses. Our total liability to you for any claim arising under or in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, to access the Website during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Guitar First Chord participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that some of the links on our Website — including links to guitar equipment, accessories, online courses, books, and other products — are affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission or referral fee at no additional cost to you.

We only recommend products and services that we believe may be genuinely useful to beginner guitarists. However, the receipt of affiliate commissions may influence the products we choose to feature or recommend. Our editorial opinions remain independent and are not controlled by advertisers or affiliate partners.

We are committed to transparency. Where affiliate relationships exist, we make reasonable efforts to disclose them in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other applicable regulatory bodies. By using this Website, you acknowledge and accept this affiliate relationship.

7. External Links Policy

Our Website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, resources, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by Guitar First Chord. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites and assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any external link does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Guitar First Chord of the linked website or its content. We strongly encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of or reliance on any external website linked from our site.

8. Changes to Terms

Guitar First Chord reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. In the case of significant changes, we may also provide more prominent notice, such as a notice on the Website’s homepage.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Website.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising out of or related to them or your use of the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction in which Guitar First Chord operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of competent jurisdiction, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable from the remaining Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.

The failure of Guitar First Chord to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, our content, or any aspect of Guitar First Chord, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to assist and will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

Email: [email protected]

By using Guitar First Chord, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. Thank you for being part of our community of beginner guitarists.