What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and maintain site security
• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These enhance your browsing experience:

• Preference cookies: Remember your language, region, and display settings
• Shopping cart: Remember items you've added to your cart
• Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and site performance
• Heat mapping: Understand how users interact with our pages
• Error tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Used to show you relevant advertisements:

• Advertising cookies: Track your interests for targeted ads
• Social media cookies: Enable sharing and social media features
• Remarketing: Show you ads for products you've viewed

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through:

• Our cookie banner: Choose your preferences when you first visit
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out tools: Use industry tools to opt out of advertising cookies

Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from trusted third parties that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website usage statistics
• PayPal/Stripe: Payment processing (if applicable)
• Social media platforms: Sharing buttons and embedded content
• CDN providers: Fast content delivery

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 2 years or until you delete them
• Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 13-26 months

Welcome to Philippine Guitar

By accessing and using philippineGuitar.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

About Our Service

Philippine Guitar operates as a community platform that:

• Showcases guitar arrangements created by talented Filipino and international artists
• Provides a platform for arrangers and composers to share their work
• Connects guitar enthusiasts with quality sheet music and tablature
• Supports the growth of the guitar community in the Philippines and beyond
• Facilitates the discovery of both traditional and contemporary Filipino music arranged for guitar

User Accounts and Registration

When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright Disclaimer

Philippine Guitar operates as a community platform where arrangers, composers, and artists share their musical arrangements and interpretations. Our role is to facilitate this sharing:

• Original compositions: Copyright belongs to the original composers
• Musical arrangements: Copyright of arrangements belongs to the individual arrangers
• Traditional/Public domain songs: While the original songs may be in public domain, specific arrangements are copyrighted by their creators
• Our role: We provide a platform for artists to share their work with the guitar community
• Content attribution: We clearly identify the composer and arranger for each piece

Platform Content

What Philippine Guitar does own:

• The website design, layout, and functionality
• Our logo, branding, and original written content
• The compilation and organization of the musical content
• Reviews, descriptions, and educational materials we create

User-Generated Content and Artist Submissions

When artists, arrangers, and composers submit content to our platform:

• Ownership: You retain full ownership of your original arrangements and compositions
• Platform license: You grant us permission to display, distribute, and promote your work through our channels
• Attribution: We will always credit you as the arranger/composer
• Right to remove: You may request removal of your content at any time
• Copyright compliance: You confirm you have the right to create and share arrangements of the musical works
• Community benefit: Content shared helps grow the Filipino guitar community

Copyright Concerns

If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright:

• Contact us immediately with details of the alleged infringement
• Provide proof of your copyright ownership
• We will investigate and take appropriate action promptly
• Legitimate claims will result in content removal

Permitted Use

You may use arrangements and compositions from our platform for:

• Personal practice: Learning and playing guitar for personal enjoyment
• Educational purposes: Teaching students (with proper attribution to the arranger/composer)
• Non-commercial performances: Playing for friends, family, and small gatherings
• Student recitals: Performance in non-commercial educational settings

Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Redistribute arrangements: Share, sell, or distribute arrangements without permission from the arranger
• Commercial use without permission: Use arrangements for paid performances, recordings, or commercial purposes without proper licensing
• Remove attribution: Delete or modify credits to composers and arrangers
• Upload to file-sharing sites: Distribute content through torrent sites, file-sharing platforms, or similar services
• Claim ownership: Present arrangements or compositions as your own work
• Mass download: Use automated tools to scrape or download large amounts of content
• Website abuse: Attempt to hack, disrupt, or misuse our platform
• Impersonation: Impersonate Philippine Guitar, our staff, or contributing artists

Purchases and Payments

If we offer paid content or services:

• All prices are in PHP (Philippine Peso) unless otherwise stated
• Payment must be completed before accessing paid content
• Digital products are delivered immediately upon payment
• Physical products (if any) will be shipped according to our shipping policy

Refunds and Returns

• Digital products: Generally non-refundable once accessed
• Defective files: We will replace or refund defective downloads
• Physical products: May be returned within 30 days if unopened
• Subscription services: May be cancelled with appropriate notice

Website Availability

We strive to keep our website available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee:

• Uninterrupted access to the website
• Error-free operation at all times
• Compatibility with all devices and browsers
• Permanent availability of all content

User Conduct

When using our website, you agree to:

• Treat other users and our staff with respect
• Not post offensive, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. We:

• Collect only necessary personal information
• Use your data to provide and improve our services
• Do not sell your personal information to third parties
• Comply with applicable data protection laws
• Allow you to request access to or deletion of your data

📧 Newsletter and Mailing List

Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to our Philippine Guitar newsletter:

• Information collected: Your email address and optional name
• Purpose: To send you updates about Filipino guitar music, tutorials, sheet music releases, and cultural events
• Frequency: Typically 1-2 emails per month
• Double opt-in: You must verify your email address before receiving newsletters
• Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email

Email Data Processing

For our newsletter service, we:

• Store securely: Your email and name are stored in our secure database
• Track engagement: We may track email opens and clicks to improve content
• Retention period: Your data is kept until you unsubscribe or we discontinue the newsletter
• No sharing: We never share your email address with third parties for marketing
• Legal basis: Your explicit consent via email verification

Your Newsletter Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe: Stop receiving emails at any time
• Data access: Request a copy of your newsletter data
• Data correction: Update your email address or name
• Data deletion: Request complete removal from our mailing list
• Complaint: Contact us with any privacy concerns

Email Delivery and Security

Our email system:

• Secure transmission: Emails are sent using secure protocols
• Rate limiting: We prevent spam by limiting signup attempts
• Verification required: All subscriptions must be verified via email
• Professional delivery: Emails are sent from admin@philippineguitar.com
• Anti-spam compliance: We follow email marketing best practices

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• We are not liable for any indirect or consequential damages
• Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us (if any)
• We are not responsible for third-party content or services
• You use our website at your own risk

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Abuse our website or other users
• Fail to pay for services (if applicable)

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms periodically. We will:

• Post the updated terms on this page
• Update the "Last Modified" date
• Notify users of significant changes via email (if applicable)
• Allow reasonable time before changes take effect

Contact Information

If you have questions about these terms or our cookie policy, please contact us:

• Email: admin@philippineguitar.com
• Website: www.philippineGuitar.com
• For copyright concerns: admin@philippineguitar.com
• For artist submissions: admin@philippineguitar.com