Terms of Service

Website: matthodgemusic.com
Effective Date:Ā July 1, 2025
Last Updated: May 9, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using matthodgemusic.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Site.

2. About This Site

Matt Hodge Music provides free piano education content, tutorials, and resources primarily through this website and the Matt Hodge Music YouTube channel. The Site also may offer paid digital products, courses, or downloadable resources.

3. Use of Content

Free Content

All videos, articles, lesson materials, and other educational content published on this Site or on the Matt Hodge Music YouTube channel are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.

You may:

  • Watch, read, and use the content for your own personal piano learning.
  • Share links to content on this Site with others.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Site without prior written permission.
  • Use any content for commercial purposes, including teaching paid lessons, creating your own courses, or monetizing it in any way.
  • Remove or alter any copyright or attribution notices.

Paid Products and Downloads

If you purchase a digital product (such as a course or a downloadable product), your purchase grants you a personal, non-transferable license to use that product for your own learning. You may not share, resell, or redistribute paid materials.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site ā€” including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, audio, and downloadable materials ā€” is the intellectual property of Matt Hodge Music unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved.

The Matt Hodge Music name, logo, and branding may not be used without express written permission.

5. User Conduct

When using this Site or interacting in any community spaces associated with Matt Hodge Music (such as comment sections or email lists), you agree to:

  • Be respectful and constructive in any communications.
  • Not engage in spam, harassment, or any harmful behavior.
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems.

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including YouTube, social media platforms, and affiliate or partner sites. These links are provided for your convenience. Matt Hodge Music is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites. Visiting those sites is at your own risk.

7. Affiliate Relationships

Some links on this Site may be affiliate links, meaning Matt Hodge Music may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through that link, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships are disclosed where required by law.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content on this Site is provided "as is" for educational and informational purposes only. Matt Hodge Music makes no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness of any content for a particular purpose. Your results from following any piano lessons or tips will depend on your individual effort, practice, and musical background.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Matt Hodge Music shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or its content, including any errors or omissions in the content.

10. Privacy

Your privacy is important. Please review the Privacy PolicyĀ on this Site to understand how your information is collected and used. By using this Site, you also agree to the Privacy Policy.

11. Email List and Communications

If you subscribe to the Matt Hodge Music email list, you consent to receive periodic emails including piano tips, newĀ piano lesson announcements, and occasional promotional offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

12. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Matt Hodge Music
Website: matthodgemusic.com
[email protected]