Terms of Use
Rules and terms of use of AutoChords
By accessing and using the AutoChords site, you agree to comply with these terms of use. If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the site.
Last updated:January 2025
1. Service Purpose
AutoChords is a free online tool that allows you to:
- Generate chord diagrams for guitar, piano, ukulele and charango
- Browse a library of over 10,000 chords
- View chord positions and fingerings
- Access musical educational resources
2. Service Access
Free of Charge
Access to AutoChords is100% free. No subscription, registration or payment is required to use the service.
Availability
We strive to keep the service available 24/7. However, AutoChords reserves the right to:
- Temporarily interrupt the service for maintenance
- Modify or remove certain features
- Suspend access in case of abuse or violation of terms
Technical Requirements
To use AutoChords, you must have:
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- A stable internet connection
- JavaScript enabled
3. Authorized Use
Authorized Personal Uses
- ✅ Personal music learning
- ✅ Teaching in a non-commercial educational setting
- ✅ Amateur musical practice
- ✅ Viewing and consulting diagrams
- ✅ Sharing links to auto-chords.com
Uses Requiring Authorization
- ⚠️ Commercial use of diagrams
- ⚠️ Integration into a third-party application or website
- ⚠️ Reproduction in paid books or methods
- ⚠️ Use for advertising purposes
For any use requiring authorization, contact us at:contact@auto-chords.com
4. Prohibited Uses
It is strictly forbidden to:
- ❌ Copy, reproduce or redistribute diagrams without authorization
- ❌ Modify, decompile or reverse engineer the code
- ❌ Use robots or automated scripts to extract content (scraping)
- ❌ Overload or attempt to disrupt the service operation
- ❌ Impersonate AutoChords or create a competing service using our resources
- ❌ Use the service for illegal or fraudulent purposes
5. Intellectual Property
Site Content
All elements of the AutoChords site are protected by copyright:
- Chord diagrams
- Source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Design and graphical interface
- Texts and educational content
- Logo and brand elements
Usage License
By using AutoChords, you benefit from apersonal, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocablelicense to:
- Access the site and view content
- Use diagrams for personal educational purposes
- Share links to the site (no redistributed downloads)
6. Information Accuracy
Quality Commitment
AutoChords is committed to providing verified and quality chord diagrams. However:
- Diagrams are provided "as is"
- We do not guarantee the total absence of errors
- Positions may vary according to schools and musical styles
Error Reporting
If you detect an error in a diagram, please report it via ourcontact page.
7. Limitation of Liability
AutoChords cannot be held responsible for:
- Direct or indirect damages resulting from use of the service
- Data loss or service interruption
- Errors or inaccuracies in diagrams
- Damages caused by viruses or malware
- Content of third-party sites accessible via hyperlinks
8. Terms Modifications
AutoChords reserves the right to modify these terms of use at any time. Modifications take effect upon publication on the site.
Your continued use of the service after modification constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by French law. In case of dispute, French courts shall have sole jurisdiction.
10. Contact
For any questions regarding these terms of use:
Email:contact@auto-chords.com
Via ourcontact form
Last updated: January 2025