Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to MIDI Toolbox, an online platform providing MIDI processing tools including Player, Editor, Converter, Score Viewer, Visualizer, Analyzer, and Generator. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use our service.

Description of Service

MIDI Toolbox provides the following tools:

1. MIDI Player: Play MIDI files in your browser with real-time visualization
2. MIDI Editor: Edit MIDI files with piano roll interface, quantization, and velocity adjustment
3. MIDI to MP3/WAV Converter: Convert MIDI files to audio formats with customizable settings
4. Score Viewer: View MIDI files as sheet music notation
5. Visualizer: Visualize MIDI notes and patterns
6. Analyzer: Analyze MIDI file structure, statistics, and properties
7. Generator: Generate MIDI files using AI (if available)

All processing is performed locally in your browser using Web Audio API and related technologies. Your files are not uploaded to our servers.

Use of the Service

Acceptable Use

You agree to use MIDI Toolbox in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. You may use our tools for:

• Personal music production and learning
• Professional music creation and editing
• Educational purposes
• Commercial projects (subject to any licensing requirements of your MIDI content)

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
• Circumvent any security features or access restrictions
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the service excessively
• Upload or process content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code through the service
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Overload or disrupt the service infrastructure

User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation (Optional)

Most tools can be used without an account. However, to access certain features (saved preferences, cloud sync, premium features), you may create an account:

1. Registration: Provide accurate and complete information during registration
2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
3. Account Activity: You are responsible for all activities under your account
4. Notification: Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

Content and Intellectual Property Rights

Your Content

• Ownership: You retain full ownership of all MIDI files and content you create or process using MIDI Toolbox
• License to Us: Since we process files locally in your browser, we do not receive or store your content
• Responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the rights to use any MIDI files you upload

Our Intellectual Property

All content provided through MIDI Toolbox, including but not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Software code, algorithms, and processing engines
• Documentation, tutorials, and guides
• Logos, trademarks, and branding

...is protected under copyright law and owned by miditoolbox.com or its licensors.

• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our platform
• You may not remove or alter any copyright notices or proprietary markings
• The MIDI Toolbox name and logo are trademarks of miditoolbox.com

Privacy and Data Collection

MIDI Toolbox operates on a 100% local processing model:

• Your MIDI files are processed entirely in your browser
• We do not upload, store, or access your files
• Minimal data collection (analytics, account info) as described in our Privacy Policy

For complete details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability and Modifications

Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Availability at all times (maintenance, updates, outages may occur)
• Compatibility with all browsers or devices (though we support modern browsers)

Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or tool at any time
• Update these Terms with notice to users
• Change pricing for premium features with advance notice

Pricing and Payments

Free Tools

Core tools (Player, Editor, Converter, Score, Visualizer, Analyzer) are free to use.

Premium Features (If Applicable)

If we introduce premium features or subscriptions:

• Pricing will be clearly displayed before purchase
• Payments are processed through secure third-party providers (e.g., Stripe)
• All purchases are final and non-refundable unless required by law
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled before the renewal date
• We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice

Refund Policy

• Free tools: No refunds applicable
• Premium features: Refunds may be granted at our discretion within 14 days of purchase
• Contact support@miditoolbox.com for refund requests

Termination

By You

You may stop using MIDI Toolbox at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it through your account settings.

By Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service:

• For violation of these Terms
• For conduct harmful to other users, us, or third parties
• For suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
• At our sole discretion with or without notice

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the service ceases immediately
• We may delete your account data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability survive termination

Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT: MIDI Toolbox is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability: Fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy: Correctness of processing results
• Reliability: Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security: Complete protection against data loss or breaches
• Compatibility: Support for all browsers, devices, or MIDI formats

You use MIDI Toolbox at your own risk. We recommend:

• Keeping backups of important MIDI files
• Testing conversions and edits before relying on them
• Verifying output quality for professional use

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, miditoolbox.com and its affiliates shall NOT be liable for:

Direct Damages

• Loss of data or files
• Loss of profits or revenue
• Cost of substitute services

Indirect Damages

• Incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of business opportunities
• Damage to reputation
• Emotional distress

Maximum Liability: In any case, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $100 if you used free tools).

Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless miditoolbox.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any:

• Claims, lawsuits, or legal proceedings
• Damages, losses, or liabilities
• Costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)

Arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)
• Your content or MIDI files processed through our service

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which miditoolbox.com operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing a claim, please contact us at support@miditoolbox.com to resolve the issue informally.

Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, except where prohibited by law.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or violation of confidentiality obligations.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Effective immediately upon posting (or as specified in the notice)
• Notified to registered users via email for material changes

Your continued use of MIDI Toolbox after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and miditoolbox.com regarding the use of our service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please contact us:

Website: miditoolbox.com Email: support@miditoolbox.com

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By using MIDI Toolbox, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Thank you for choosing MIDI Toolbox!