The following terms and conditions (these "Terms of Service"), govern your access to and use of the Guitar Practice website, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through www.guitar-practice.com (the "Site"), by Guitar Practice and its agents. 

Please read the Terms of Service carefully before you start to use the Site. By using the Site, making any purchase, placing any bookings or making a service enquiry, you accept and agree to be bound and abide by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy, found here. If you do not want to agree to these Terms of Service or the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the Site. For more detailed policies surrounding the activity and usage on the Site, please access the designated articles herein.
 

GUITAR LESSONS

1.1 Lesson Fees

One-to-one lessons are £30 per hour or £25 per 45 minutes and online lessons are £25 per hour or £20 per 45 minutes. Lesson fees may be subject to change with a 30-day notice period and are non-negotiable. Discounts may be available for students who book and pay for lessons in advance. Lessons booked in groups of four will receive 1 lesson at a reduced price. The price for four 1-hour one-to-one lessons booked in advance is £105, and the price for four 1-hour online lessons booked in advance is £90. All lessons must be paid for fully in advance for discount to be applied.

1.2 Payments

Payments can be made in cash or via bank transfer. Cheques are not accepted. New students paying in cash can pay for the first lesson on the day. Cash payments from the second lesson must include the fee for the following lesson(s). This ensures that all lessons after the second are paid for in advance. All bank transfers must be made and cleared 24 hours before any single lesson or first of four lessons.

1.3 Cancellations

Lessons fees are non-refundable for both individual and block booked lessons. In the event of a cancellation request, lessons will be rescheduled. Rescheduled lessons will be postponed to the following week at the usual lesson time. Any request to cancel/reschedule must be given at least 24 hours in advance. LESS THAN 24 HOURS’ NOTICE WILL RESULT IN PAYMENT FOR THAT LESSON BEING LOST. This is a necessary policy in order to prevent regular last-minute cancellations. Last-minute cancellations have a major negative impact on my time and income. Without 24 hours’ notice, I am unable to allocate that time to another student. This results in both time and money being lost. In the interest of fairness, I uphold myself to the same policy. If I ever give less than 24 hours’ notice to reschedule, then the next lesson will be free. Exceptions may be considered in extreme circumstances only; determined on an individual basis.

1.4 Termination of Services

Both tutors and students retain the right to terminate guitar tuition services at their own discretion, for reasons including, but not limited to, misconduct, failure to make payments, dissatisfaction, or changes in personal circumstances. Where either party wishes to terminate the services, notice may be given in person, or electronically via telephone, text message, or email. Any lessons that have been paid for in advance, and have still yet to be given, will be carried out in the usual manner, after which the service will terminate. In the event that all advance paid lessons have been given, then the termination of services will be effective immediately.

1.5 Child Safety

Guitar Practice ensures that all tutors listed on the Site have been vetted and undergone background checks via the United Kingdom's Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) in order to provide reassurance to parents looking for tuition for children under 18.
 

RECORDING & SESSION WORK 

2.1 Fees and Quotes

Fees are not listed on the Site for recording and session musician services as each project is different and will require its own quote will before any work is undertaken, based on prior discussions on what the project will involve. Factors that will be taken into account include, but are not limited to, location, number of songs, length of songs, number of guitar parts, desired sound/tone/effects, style of music, the difficulty of the music, assistance in composition/production, and delivery format of work. Musicians hired through the Site retain the right to alter or amend any and all fees should the amount of work exceed that of the original quote, but will give advanced notice of this, where possible, if it is deemed likely.

2.2 On-Site Recording & Session Work - Rates

On-site recording and session work is classed as work that is conducted away from the Guitar Practice studio in locations such as the client’s studio, a third party studio or portable studio, as well in a live performance environment. In these circumstances, a flat rate of £25 per hour is charged, and includes a contribution of ideas and suggestions in terms of the writing and production. If a reasonably larger amount of writing and production work is required then this rate is subject to change, all applicable royalties and writing credits should be given. Travel expenses are expected for any distance over 20 miles but wavered for any distance less than 20 miles where the booking is for 6 hours or more. For bookings of less than 6 hours within a 20-mile radius, reasonable travel expenses can be negotiated based on distance and travel time. Travel expenses are not expected for bookings within the Leeds area. Any bookings made with less than 24 hours notice will be classed as urgent and a 20% surcharge will be applied to the hourly rate. All of this will be detailed in the quote provided before the session. On occasions where the full amount of time booked is not required, the full amount for the allocated time remains payable.

2.3 Remote Recording & Session Work Fees - Rates

Remote recording and session work is classed as work that is conducted at the Guitar Practice studio where the recording and engineering process is included in the service. The rate for this service is worked out based on the quantity of work that is needed instead of an hourly rate in order to eliminate any uncertainties in the number of hours worked, as both parties are not able to accurately monitor work time. The rate for remote recording and session work begins at £8 per guitar part based on an average song length of 3 minutes 30 seconds that is of a reasonable complexity in terms of tempo, time signature, rhythmic and harmony. The longer and more complex the song, and therefore the more time it requires, the higher the rate per part will need to be. If the client requests both DI recordings and the recorded amp tone, the rate per part increases to £12. This rate is also subject to change depending on the number, length, and complexity of the parts. A maximum of 2 revisions on the first delivery will be given. Any further revisions requested will be considered additional work and charged separately.

 2.4. Payment

Payment for on-site recording and session work should be made after the final booked hour, either in cash or by bank transfer. Cheques are not accepted. For multiple or consecutive sessions up to a maximum of 5 days, payment can be made once all the work has been completed. For on-going work exceeding 5 days, an upfront payment of the first 3 days will be required before any work is carried out.

Payment for remote recording and session work conducted at the Guitar Practice studio will be split into two instalments. The first will be an upfront payment for half of the quoted amount, to be made at least 24 hours before any work is conducted. The second payment will be for the remaining half, plus fees for any additional work carried, to be made within 7 days of all work being completed. Payments are to be made via bank transfer.

2.5 Cancellations

All sales and bookings are final. Refunds for completed work will not be given. Cancellations for on-site bookings with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a charge equal to the amount of the next day’s work as compensation for lost time. Cancellation for remote bookings with less than 24 hours notice will render any advanced payments forfeit, as compensation for lost work. However, the client will retain the option for 14 days from the date of cancellation to request the work to be completed up to the amount covered by the advance payment.
 

GENERAL

3.1 Use of Information and Services

The information (including without limitation advice and recommendations) and services on the site are intended solely as a general educational aid. Guitar Practice. and its agents assume no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information, services or other material on this site. While Guitar Practice strives to keep the information on the site accurate, complete, and up-to-date, Guitar Practice cannot guarantee, and will not be responsible for any injuries, damage, or loss related to, the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information.

3.2 Copyright Information

Unless otherwise stated, all of the text, audio, and video content within the Site is the copyrighted property of Guitar Practice or its agents. This copyrighted material includes, but is not limited to, written text, music, video, artwork, drawings and logos. You may print out any articles and activities for your personal use only. Materials may not be reproduced on another web site, book, or publication without express written permission. Any reproduction or editing by any mechanical or electronic means without the explicit written permission of Guitar Practice is expressly prohibited. Certain names, logos, phrases, and artwork on these pages may constitute trademarks of Guitar Practice. The full "Guitar Practice" logo and smaller "GP" variant, as well as "guitarpractice.co" and the contents of the Site are the sole property of Guitar Practice. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without written permission of Guitar Practice. Guitar Practice also cannot guarantee that all content and material appearing in the Site is not infringing on any registered or non-registered copyrights.

3.3 Sales and Purchases

All sales and purchases made via the online shop on the Site are final and non-refundable. Items purchased from the online shop are paid for through either Stripe or PayPal and as such Guitar Practice and its agents will not be held responsible for the security of sensitive information provided to Stripe or PayPal in order to complete a purchase, and users submit any such information at their own risk.

3.4 Links to Other Sites

The site may include links to other Internet sites solely as a convenience to users. Guitar Practice and its agents do not endorse any such sites or the information, material, products or services contained on or accessible through the sites, and you access and use such sites, including information, material, products and services therein, solely at your own risk. Guitar Practice and its agents are not responsible for the use, functionality, appearance, privacy policy, upkeep, or management of featured links. Should a problem arise with a featured link, the user should contact the appropriate author(s) with any questions or concerns. The only links accessible via the Site that Guitar Practice and its agents accept responsibility for the information, material and functionality of, are links to any social media sites managed by Guitar Practice and its agents, as well as links accessed for downloading electronic purchases from the online store, with the exception of circumstances where the security of such electronic files has been compromised. In such circumstances, any responsibility and liability will fall to the hosting website of such electronic files.

3.5 Disclaimer of Warranty

GUITAR PRACTICE AND ITS AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND MATERIALS CONTAINED ON THIS SITE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 

3.6 Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL GUITAR PRACTICE OR ITS AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS, DATA OR PROFITS, LITIGATION AND THE LIKE, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WITH RESPECT TO GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED THROUGH THIS SITE, GUITAR PRACTICE AND ITS AGENTS' LIABILITY, IN ANY CASE, IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE GOODS, OR, AT GUITAR PRACTICE AND ITS AGENTS' DISCRETION, TO THE REPAYMENT OR CREDITING OF BUYER WITH AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE GOODS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE SITE WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED TO YOU ABSENT SUCH LIMITATIONS. SOME STATE STATUTES MIGHT APPLY REGARDING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

3.7 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Guitar Practice and its agents from any liability, loss, claim and expense (including attorneys’ reasonable fees) related to your violation of this agreement.

3.8 Changes to The Site

Guitar Practice and its agents may make improvements or changes in the information, services, products, and other materials on this site, or terminate this Site, at any time without notice. Guitar Practice may modify this agreement at any time, and such modifications shall be effective immediately upon posting of the modified agreement. Accordingly, you agree to review the agreement periodically, and your continued access or use of this site shall be deemed your acceptance of the modified agreement.

3.9 Dispute Resolution

Guitar Practice and its agents will aim to resolve any and all disputes that arise through the use of the Site, or any service or products offered via the Site cordially and on an individual basis with the claimant. Where a dispute cannot be resolved individually and escalates to a legal level, all resolution and settlement will be determined in accordance with the law of the United Kingdom as the country of origin for the Site.