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Terms of Service

Last Updated: 1 January 2025

Welcome to Cantus Britain Cor (accessible at cantusbritaincor.info). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website, services, and content provided by Cantus Britain Cor ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"), registered in the United Kingdom. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

These Terms have been drafted in compliance with the laws of England and Wales and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) as retained under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. All references to "GDPR" herein refer to the UK GDPR.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1. By creating an account, accessing content, or using any interactive features of cantusbritaincor.info, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian if you are between 13 and 18. If you are under 13, you may not use this website.

1.2. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Cantus Britain Cor. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

1.3. If you do not agree to any part of these Terms, your sole remedy is to discontinue use and delete your account (where applicable).

2. Service Description

2.1. Cantus Britain Cor is a digital platform providing historical musicology resources, including but not limited to academic articles, sheet music archives, audio recordings, event listings, and community forums related to the Cantus tradition in Britain.

2.2. We offer both free and subscription-based services. Free users have limited access to content; subscription tiers (e.g., "Standard," "Premium") provide enhanced features, including full downloads, ad-free browsing, and priority support.

2.3. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or events beyond our control.

3. User Accounts & Registration

3.1. To access certain features, you must register an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it promptly.

3.2. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Any activity under your account is your responsibility. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3.3. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, including but not limited to multiple accounts, fake identities, or misuse of the platform.

4. User Obligations & Conduct

4.1. You agree not to:

  • (a) Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of UK law.
  • (b) Upload, post, or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, fraudulent, or infringes on any intellectual property rights.
  • (c) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, user data, or server infrastructure.
  • (d) Introduce viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
  • (e) Scrape, crawl, or replicate the website’s content without express written permission.
  • (f) Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the website’s performance.

4.2. In community forums, you must treat other users with respect. Harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks will result in immediate account suspension.

4.3. You retain ownership of any content you submit (e.g., forum posts, comments). However, by submitting content, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and adapt it for the operation of the platform.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. Unless otherwise stated, all content on cantusbritaincor.info—including text, graphics, logos, audio, video, software, and datasets—is owned by or licensed to Cantus Britain Cor and is protected by UK and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly perform, or exploit any content without prior written consent from us or the relevant rights holder.

5.3. Downloadable sheet music and audio are provided for personal, non-commercial use only. Commercial use, public performance, or redistribution is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized in writing.

5.4. The name "Cantus Britain Cor" and any associated logos are trademarks. You may not use these marks without permission.

6. Payments, Subscriptions, & Refunds

6.1. Subscription fees are charged in GBP (£). Payment is processed securely via third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full payment card details.

6.2. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date through your account settings or by contacting support.

6.3. Refund Policy: For monthly subscriptions, cancellations within 14 days of initial purchase are eligible for a full refund under UK consumer law. After 14 days, no refund is provided for the current billing period. Annual subscription cancellations within 30 days are eligible for a pro-rata refund minus 10% administration fee. No refunds are given for partial months or unused services.

6.4. We reserve the right to change subscription fees with 30 days' notice. Continued use after the change constitutes acceptance.

7. GDPR & Data Protection

This section applies to all users within the United Kingdom and European Economic Area.

7.1. Data Controller: Cantus Britain Cor is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Our Data Protection Officer can be reached at dpo@cantusbritaincor.info.

7.2. Personal Data Collected: We collect only the minimum data necessary for service provision, including: name, email address, billing address, IP address, browser type, and usage analytics. Payment data is handled by our processors, not by us.

7.3. Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:

  • (a) Consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
  • (b) Contractual necessity (e.g., to provide subscriptions).
  • (c) Legal obligation (e.g., accounting records).
  • (d) Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, fraud prevention).

7.4. Your Rights under GDPR: You have the right to:

  • (i) Access your personal data (Subject Access Request).
  • (ii) Rectify inaccurate data.
  • (iii) Erase your data ("Right to be Forgotten"), subject to legal retention periods.
  • (iv) Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  • (v) Data portability.
  • (vi) Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • (vii) Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

7.5. Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary: account data is retained while your account is active and for 6 years after closure for legal purposes; analytics data is anonymized after 26 months.

7.6. Data Sharing: We do not sell your data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery) under strict data processing agreements that comply with UK GDPR. We may also share data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7.7. International Transfers: If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure an equivalent level of protection via UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

7.8. Cookies: We use essential and non-essential cookies. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage preferences via our cookie consent tool.

7.9. Complaints: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

7.10. For any data protection queries, contact: dpo@cantusbritaincor.info.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

8.1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., partner archives, payment processors, social media). We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. Use at your own risk.

8.2. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

9.1. The website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

9.2. We do not warrant that the website is free from viruses, errors, or that access will be uninterrupted. You assume all risk for any damage to your device or data.

9.3. Historical and academic content is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. To the maximum extent permitted by UK law, Cantus Britain Cor, its directors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the website.

10.2. Our total liability for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10.3. This limitation does not apply to liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

11. Indemnification

11.1. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cantus Britain Cor and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your use of the website, or your infringement of any rights of a third party.

12. Termination

12.1. We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the website immediately, without prior notice, if you breach any provision of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the website ceases and we may delete your data subject to legal retention obligations.

12.2. You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, you will lose access to any paid features. No refunds will be given for unused time except as outlined in Section 6.

12.3. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

13.1. These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

13.2. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13.3. For GDPR-related disputes, you may also contact the ICO or your local data protection authority.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cantus Britain Cor regarding your use of the website, superseding any prior agreements.

14.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3. Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4. Notices: All legal notices shall be sent to: legal@cantusbritaincor.info or to the registered address: Cantus Britain Cor, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.

14.5. Force Majeure: We are not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, or internet outages.

15. Contact Information

For questions, complaints, or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:

  • Email: support@cantusbritaincor.info
  • Data Protection Officer: dpo@cantusbritaincor.info
  • Post: Cantus Britain Cor, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
  • Phone: +44 (0)20 7946 0138 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm GMT)

By using cantusbritaincor.info, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.