Terms of Service

Welcome to Seegmamus! By accessing or using our mobile application ("App") and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Seegmamus GmbH, Schadowstraße 8, 39108 Magdeburg, Germany ("Seegmamus", "we", "us", or "our").

Seegmamus is a music education platform that helps users learn to read and play music through:

• Interactive music notation training
• Real-time pitch detection using device microphone
• Practice tracking and progress monitoring
• Access to a library of musical scores and exercises
• Personalized learning paths
• Social features for connecting with teachers and students

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time, with or without notice.

3.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the App, you must create an account. You may register using:

• Email address and password
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In (iOS only)

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Requirements

You must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your country)
• Provide accurate and complete information
• Use the App only for lawful purposes
• Not share your account with others
• Not create multiple accounts to abuse our services

4.1 Free and Premium Features

Seegmamus offers both free and premium subscription features. Premium subscriptions provide access to additional content, advanced features, and an ad-free experience.

4.2 Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
• Payment is processed through the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change subscription prices with reasonable notice

4.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store or Google Play Store account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

4.4 Free Trials

We may offer free trial periods for premium features. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, you will be charged for the subscription. Each user is entitled to one free trial per subscription type.

5.1 Your Content

You may create and store content in the App, including:

• Practice progress and statistics
• Annotations on musical scores
• Profile information
• Connections with other users

5.2 License to Your Content

By creating content in the App, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing our services to you. We will not use your content for any other purpose without your consent.

5.3 Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to your content. We do not claim ownership of any content you create or upload.

5.4 Data Deletion

You may delete your account and associated data at any time through the App settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your data as described in our Privacy Policy, subject to legal retention requirements.

6.1 Microphone Access

The App requires microphone access to detect notes played on your instrument. By granting microphone permission, you agree that:

• Audio is processed locally on your device in real-time
• No audio recordings are stored or transmitted
• Microphone access is used solely for pitch detection during training exercises

6.2 Other Permissions

The App may request other device permissions (such as storage access) only when necessary for specific features. We will always explain why each permission is needed before requesting it.

7.1 Our Content

All content provided by Seegmamus, including but not limited to:

• Music notation symbols and methodology
• Educational materials and exercises
• App design, features, and functionality
• Software, code, and algorithms
• Logos, trademarks, and branding

is owned by or licensed to Seegmamus and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not allow you to:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content
• Reverse engineer or decompile the App
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works

You agree not to:

• Use the App for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the App's functionality or security
• Use automated tools to access the App (bots, scrapers, etc.)
• Share or resell access to your account
• Circumvent any access restrictions or limitations

The App integrates with third-party services including:

• Firebase (authentication, database, storage)
• Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In
• App Store / Google Play Store (payments)

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

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Warranties that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content

We do not guarantee that the App will meet your specific requirements or that any errors will be corrected.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SEEGMAMUS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Business interruption
• Damages arising from your use or inability to use the App

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Seegmamus, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your content or data

13.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting your account through the App settings or by contacting us.

13.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the service

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease. Any provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms in the App
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the App and delete your account.

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Magdeburg, Germany.

15.3 EU Online Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Seegmamus regarding the App.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Language

These Terms are provided in English. Any translations are provided for convenience only. In case of any conflict, the English version shall prevail.