Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Ukulele History ("Website"). By accessing and using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this agreement, you should not access the Website or use any of its services.

2. Educational Use

This Website is primarily designed for educational purposes. The content provided is meant to inform, educate, and promote understanding of ukulele history, Hawaiian culture, and related topics. We encourage the use of our materials in educational settings, subject to the restrictions outlined below.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Content Ownership: All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Ukulele History or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

3.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and make personal use of this Website. This license does not include:

• Any resale or commercial use of this Website or its contents
• Any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices
• Any derivative use of this Website or its contents
• Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant
• Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

3.3 Educational Fair Use: Teachers, students, and researchers may use limited content from the Website for educational purposes, provided that:

• Proper attribution is given to Ukulele History as the source
• The use is non-commercial in nature
• The content is not modified in a way that alters its meaning
• The use complies with applicable fair use or fair dealing provisions of copyright law

4. Downloadable Resources

4.1 Personal and Educational Use: The downloadable resources, including worksheets, lesson plans, and other educational materials, are provided for personal and educational use only.

4.2 Restrictions: You may not:

• Sell, license, or commercially distribute our downloadable resources
• Include our downloadable resources in any commercial publications or paid educational products
• Redistribute our downloadable resources on other websites, digital platforms, or through other means
• Remove any copyright or attribution notices from our materials

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Submissions: Any content, including but not limited to facts, stories, comments, or suggestions that you submit to the Website becomes the property of Ukulele History. We reserve the right to use, reproduce, disclose, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

5.2 Prohibited Content: You agree not to submit content that:

• Is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of another's privacy, or otherwise objectionable
• Infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party
• Contains software viruses or any other computer code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of any computer software or hardware
• Constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, or any other form of solicitation

6. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate historical information, we cannot guarantee that all content is completely free from errors or omissions. The historical information presented on the Website is based on our research and available sources, but new discoveries and interpretations may emerge over time.

7. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the terms and policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THIS WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES INCLUDED ON OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.

9. Limitation of Liability

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL UKULELE HISTORY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR THE INABILITY TO USE, THIS WEBSITE OR THE SERVICES OR MATERIALS ON THIS WEBSITE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ukulele History, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and third parties from and against all losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of these Terms of Use by you.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]