Terms of Use

Last updated: 12 March 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Melody Music School website (`Music_ireland` project) and any related services, including class bookings, course information, and online purchases (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You may use our Services only if you are at least 18 years old or have permission and supervision from a parent or legal guardian. By booking classes for a child or minor, you confirm that you are their parent or legal guardian, or that you have authority to act on their behalf.

2. Account and Bookings

Some parts of the site may require you to provide contact details or create an account in order to book lessons or events.

You agree that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and up to date.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.
We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any booking if we suspect fraud, misuse, or breach of these Terms.

3. Lessons, Classes and Attendance

Lesson schedules, teachers, and course content are subject to availability and may be updated from time to time.

We may reschedule or replace a teacher where necessary (for example, illness or other unforeseen events).
We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any changes using the contact details you have provided.
You are responsible for arriving on time and prepared for your class or lesson.

4. Payments, Fees and Refunds

Prices for lessons, courses, and products are displayed on the website and may change from time to time.

Fees are normally due in advance of your lesson, course, or event.
Where online payments are offered, they may be processed by third‑party payment providers. Their own terms may also apply.
Any refund or cancellation policy will be described at the point of booking or in your confirmation email. Please review it carefully before completing your booking.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the website or Services in any way that:

Violates any applicable law or regulation (including those of Ireland and the EU).
Infringes the rights of others, including privacy, copyright, or other intellectual property rights.
Introduces malicious code such as viruses, worms, or malware.
Attempts to gain unauthorised access to our systems or other users’ data.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, graphics, logos, audio and video clips, and course materials, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view and print pages from the website for your personal, non‑commercial use in connection with your music education.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written permission.

7. Third‑Party Links and Services

The website may contain links to third‑party websites or services (for example, payment gateways or social media). These are provided for your convenience only.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content or practices of third‑party sites.
Your use of those sites is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

While we aim to keep the website accurate and up to date, it is provided on an "as‑is" and "as‑available" basis.

We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error‑free, or completely secure.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or Services.

Our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the total amount you have paid to us for the relevant Service in the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

10. Local Laws (Ireland and EU)

The Services are operated from Ireland and are intended to comply with applicable Irish and EU laws and regulations. If you access the website from outside of Ireland, you are responsible for compliance with local laws where they apply.

11. Changes to the Website and Services

We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the website or Services at any time, including course offerings, schedules, and pricing. Where changes significantly affect an existing booking, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you and, where appropriate, offer alternatives.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our Services or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us via the details provided on the Contact page.

Important: This page is provided for general information purposes only and is not legal advice. For a fully compliant legal document tailored to your situation, you should consult a qualified legal professional.