FretShark Terms of Use
TERMS OF USE
Effective Date: 28 March 2024
Last Updated: 8 August 2025
Welcome to Fretshark (“Website”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using www.thefretshark.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Ownership and Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality on this Website—including but not limited to:
- Interactive fretboard diagrams
- Music theory explanations
- Visual assets, icons, and graphics
- Code, layout, and design elements
- Downloadable cheat sheets or educational resources
You may not
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or republish our content or tools
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, or replicate our software, code, or interfaces
- Sell, license, or exploit any part of the Website for commercial purposes without our written consent
2. Limited License to Users
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may:
- Use the interactive cheat sheets and tools for personal learning or practice
- Download any free resources offered with express permission
- Share links to the Website for educational or promotional purposes (not redistribute content directly)
3. User Accounts & Conduct
If you create an account, sign up for our services, or join our mailing list:
- You must provide accurate, complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
- You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful or abusive purpose
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access at any time if we suspect a violation of these terms.
4. Subscription and Access
Access to certain features or content on Fretshark may require a subscription, which is facilitated through Memberspace. By subscribing, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Memberspace.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree not to share your login details with any third party. Any unauthorized use of your account is your responsibility.
We reserve the right to restrict access to certain features or content based on your subscription type or for any other reason deemed necessary by Fretshark.
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Copy or replicate the design or functionality of Fretshark for a competing product
- Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access or extract content from the Website
- Share access credentials with others or attempt unauthorized access to our systems
- Impersonate Fretshark or claim affiliation without consent
- Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Attempt to access or use the Website in a manner that could interfere with its operation or security
6. Content Accuracy
While Fretshark strives to provide accurate and up-to-date content, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided through the Website.
Use of the site is at your own risk.
7. Modification and Termination
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time, with or without notice.
We may terminate your access to the Website or suspend your account if you violate these Terms of Use or for any other reason deemed appropriate by Fretshark.
8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The content on Fretshark is provided “as is” for general education and guidance. We do not guarantee that our theory explanations, diagrams, or tools are free of error or suitable for professional use without verification. Use of the site is at your own risk.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Fretshark shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Website
- Any errors or inaccuracies in the content
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Australia.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact: contact@thefretshark.com
