Terms of Use – The Shearer Method Classroom Guitar Year 1 Books, Supporting Videos, Apps & Music

1. Ownership and Copyright

All books, videos, music, audio tracks, apps, accompanying materials, and related content (collectively, the “Content”) are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Including all content at https://class-guitar.aaronshearerfoundation.org . Downloading, copying, modifying, redistributing, or scraping site content is explicitly prohibited. The Aaron Shearer Foundation retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Content. Purchasing or accessing the Content does not transfer any ownership of copyright or other intellectual property rights to you.

2. Limited License for Personal Use Only

All users agree to use this site only if they own an accompanying text book – The Shearer Method Classroom Guitar Year 1. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Content solely for your own personal, non-commercial, private use. Failute to observe these rules stated will result in removal of access.

This license allows you to:

• Read the book(s) you have purchased.

• Stream or (where expressly permitted) stream the accompanying videos and music for personal viewing/listening in connection with the books.

3. Restrictions – What You May Not Do

You may not, and you agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, duplicate, distribute, share, publicly display, publicly perform, broadcast, stream to others, upload, post, transmit, or otherwise make the Content available to any third party.

• Sell, rent, lease, lend, sublicense, assign, or transfer the Content or any rights in it.

• Use the Content for any commercial purpose, including teaching, workshops, performances, background music/video in a business, or any activity for which you receive payment or other commercial benefit.

• Create derivative works, adaptations, translations, remixes, or modified versions of the Content.

• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any technological protection measures, access controls, or digital rights management.

• Download Content (unless we expressly provide a download option) or store it on devices beyond what is reasonably necessary for personal use under this license.

• Share login credentials, account access, or purchased Content with others.

Any unauthorized use terminates the license immediately and may constitute copyright infringement.

4. Access and Account

Access to online videos, apps, and music is provided for the individual purchaser only. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials. We may suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.

5. No Transfer of Ownership

Purchase of a book or payment for access to supporting videos/music/apps gives you only the limited personal-use license described above. It does not give you ownership of the underlying copyright or any right to exploit the Content commercially or publicly.

6. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Content at any time if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Content and destroy any copies in your possession (to the extent permitted by law for purchased physical books).

7. Enforcement

Unauthorized use may result in civil and/or criminal liability. We reserve all rights to enforce our copyrights and these Terms, including seeking injunctions, damages, and recovery of legal costs.

8. Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Content after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of North Carolina, Unites States of America. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of North Carolina.

10. Contact

Questions about these Terms or copyright permissions:  Contact thomaskikta@aaronshearerfoundation.org 

By purchasing the books or accessing the videos and music, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Aaron Shearer Foundation Privacy Policy Statement

Updated January 1, 2026

1. Introduction
This Privacy Statement explains how The Aaron Shearer Foundation collects, uses, stores, and
protects personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
We primarily collect email addresses so we can provide you with content, updates, newsletters,
and other communications related to our media offerings.
By providing your email address or using our website, you agree to the practices described in
this statement.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information:
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• Optional additional information — such as your name or preferences if you choose to
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We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary for the purposes
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• Respond to your inquiries or support requests.
• Analyze site usage and improve our content and user experience.
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Depending on your location, we process your email and related data based on:
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• Our legitimate interests in operating and improving a media website.
• Compliance with legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your email address or personal information.
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
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To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address listed in Section 9. We will respond
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7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your email address and
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We retain your email address only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this
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8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
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9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Statement, wish to exercise your rights, or need to
update/delete your information, please contact us at:

Email: thomaskikta@aaronshearerfoundation.org

Postal address: Aaron Shearer Foundation

PO Box 62011
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

10. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will
reflect the most recent version. Significant changes will be communicated via email (if you are
subscribed) or a notice on our website.