Terms of Use
Terms of Use for Chordrive.com
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
1.1. These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you," "User"), and Individual Entrepreneur Pavel V. Belousov (OGRNIP: 318265100035112) ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Chordrive.com website as well as any related applications (the "Site" and collectively, the "Services").
1.2. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
2. The Services
2.1. Chordrive.com provides an AI-powered platform that allows Users to generate original musical chord progressions and recognize chords from audio sources, specifically via YouTube URLs.
2.2. Important AI Disclaimer: The Services utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning. The AI-generated outputs are provided for inspirational and assistive purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, originality, quality, or legal status of any content generated by the AI. You are solely responsible for verifying the usefulness and legality of the outputs for your intended purpose.
3. User Registration and Account
3.1. You must register an account to access most features. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep it updated.
3.2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
3.3. The Services are intended for users who are at least 16 years of age. If you are under 16, you may not use the Services.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1. Our Intellectual Property: We own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Services, including our software, algorithms, trademarks, and the overall "look and feel" of the Site. These Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in our intellectual property.
4.2. Your Content: You retain ownership of the text prompts and YouTube URLs you input into the Service ("Your Input").
4.3. AI-Generated Content & License Grant to You:
* Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to use the musical chord progressions, tablature, and other outputs generated for you by the Services ("AI Output") solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes.
* Commercial Use Prohibition: You are expressly prohibited from using, reproducing, distributing, publicly performing, or creating derivative works from the AI Output for any commercial purpose whatsoever. This includes, but is not limited to, incorporating the AI Output into music that is sold, licensed, monetized on streaming platforms, or used in advertising, films, video games, or any other revenue-generating activity.
5. Prohibited Activities
You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make them available. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
* Using the AI Output for any commercial purpose.
* Infringing upon our or any third party's intellectual property rights.
* Using the Service in violation of any law, regulation, or rule.
* Uploading or processing any content for which you do not have the necessary rights (e.g., a YouTube video you do not have the right to analyze).
* Engaging in any automated use of the system, such as scraping, data mining, or attempting to overload our infrastructure.
6. Third-Party Websites and Content
The Services may allow you to use YouTube links. We are not responsible for any third-party content hosted on YouTube. Your use of YouTube is governed by their respective Terms of Service.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
7.1. Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7.2. Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE, OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, OR DATA LOSS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
* OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS (USD $100).
* SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your use of the Services; (2) your breach of these Terms; (3) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (4) your use of the AI Output in a manner that violates these Terms.
9. Term and Termination
These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may suspend or terminate your account or our Services at any time for any reason, without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
10.1. For Users in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK): These Terms and your use of the Services shall be governed by the laws of your country of residence. You may also benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident.
10.2. For All Other Users: These Terms and your use of the Services shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Insert State, e.g., Delaware], USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10.3. Informal Resolution First: The parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally for a period of at least 30 days.
10.4. Binding Arbitration: If the dispute is not resolved informally, it will be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1. We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date of the revised Terms, you agree to be bound by them.
11.2. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
11.3. Our failure to exercise any right shall not be considered a waiver of that right.
12. Contact Us
Please report any violations of these Terms or send your questions to us at: legal@chordrive.com.