TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: May 2026

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of this website and any services offered by Aidan R. Nelson (“we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing this Website, booking lessons, or using any content or services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website or book services.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must book on your behalf and agree to these Terms.

2. Services Provided

We offer:

  • Music lessons (virtual and/or in-person)

  • Instructional content and materials

  • Performance media and band promotion

  • Scheduling and booking services

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services at any time.

3. Bookings, Payments, and Pricing

Bookings

Lessons are scheduled through our booking platform , Acuity.

Payment

  • Payment may be required at the time of booking

  • All prices are listed in USD

  • You agree to provide accurate payment information

Pricing Changes

We reserve the right to change pricing at any time. Changes will not affect confirmed bookings.

4. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

  • A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule

  • Late cancellations may be charged in full

  • No-shows are non-refundable

We may cancel or reschedule lessons due to illness, scheduling conflicts, or technical issues. In such cases, you will be offered a reschedule or credit.

5. Refund Policy

  • All purchases are non-refundable unless otherwise stated

  • Exceptions may be made at our sole discretion

6. Lesson Conduct & Expectations

You agree to:

  • Arrive on time and prepared

  • Maintain respectful and appropriate behavior

  • Follow reasonable instruction during lessons

We reserve the right to refuse or terminate services without refund if behavior is disruptive, abusive, or unsafe.

7. Assumption of Risk

You acknowledge that participating in music instruction involves risks, including physical strain or injury.

You agree to participate at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety, equipment, and environment.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to:

  • Guitar lessons and instructional materials

  • Exercises, riffs, techniques, and demonstrations

  • Audio recordings, video content, performances, and lesson recordings

  • Text, graphics, logos, branding, and design

(collectively, the “Content”) is owned by Aidan R. Nelson or its licensors and is protected under United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License (Personal Use Only)

You are granted a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Content strictly for your personal, non-commercial use.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Prohibited Uses

Without our prior written consent, you may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or publicly display any Content

  • Record, download, screenshot, or capture lesson content for redistribution

  • Upload or share any lesson content (in full or in part) to any platform

  • Teach, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any material learned through lessons

  • Create derivative works based on our Content, including:

    • Courses

    • Lesson materials

    • Tabs, transcriptions, or instructional content

  • Use any Content for commercial purposes, including monetized content or services

Music & Instruction-Specific Protection

All instructional materials, including riffs, exercises, practice systems, lesson structures, and teaching methods, are considered proprietary.

You may use what you learn for your own personal playing and development only, not for teaching, redistribution, or commercial use.

Lesson Materials (License, Not Sale)

Any materials provided to you, including recordings, files, tabs, or written instruction, are licensed to you, not sold.

This license is personal, non-transferable, and revocable.

We reserve the right to revoke access to any materials at any time.

Limited Sharing (Permitted Use)

You may:

  • Share links to our Website or publicly available content

  • Repost public content only if:

    • It remains unaltered

    • Proper credit is given to Aidan R. Nelson

    • It is not used for commercial purposes

User Submissions

If you submit content (comments, testimonials, recordings, media):

  • You confirm you own the rights

  • You grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute it for business and promotional purposes

Enforcement

Unauthorized use of Content may result in:

  • Termination of access

  • Removal or takedown requests

  • Legal action to the fullest extent permitted by law

9. Performance & Promotion Disclaimer

Performance and promotional content is provided for entertainment and illustrative purposes only and does not guarantee similar results.

10. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms for scheduling, payments, or content hosting.

We are not responsible for the actions, policies, or performance of these third parties.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under California law, we are not liable for any:

  • Injury or physical harm

  • Equipment damage

  • Financial loss or lost opportunities

  • Indirect or consequential damages

Your use of the Website and services is at your own risk.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

13. No Warranties

This Website and all services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access at any time if you violate these Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

16. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

17. Contact

For questions, contact:

aidan@aidanrnelson.com