Terms of Service
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Welcome to Three Minute Theory and Three Minute Theory AI! These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our curriculum, website, and AI-powered web application available through ThreeMinuteTheory.com. By accessing or using any part of our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
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1. Overview of Services
Three Minute Theory is a subscription-based music education curriculum offering engaging, three-minute interactive lessons in music theory and literacy. Teachers may access the curriculum via www.ThreeMinuteTheory.com and share redirecting links with students under their instruction.
Three Minute Theory AI is an AI-powered educational tool that helps teachers create and manage music education resources, including the ability to generate Google Docs and Forms tailored to their classrooms.
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2. Account Registration & User Responsibilities
• You must be at least 18 years old or have parental/educator consent to use our services.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and ensuring they are not shared.
• Access to Three Minute Theory content is intended solely for the students personally taught by the account-holding teacher. Redistribution or public sharing is prohibited without express written consent.
• You agree to use our services in compliance with all applicable laws and education regulations, including FERPA (U.S. schools).
• You agree not to attempt to reverse-engineer, disrupt, or misuse the platform or any integrated third-party services.
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3. Use of Google API Services (Three Minute Theory AI)
Three Minute Theory AI integrates with Google services (Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Forms) and adheres to Google’s API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements:
• We request access to your Google Docs, Drive, and Forms only to offer educational tools and functionality.
• We only access files selected by the user. We do not scan or modify any other Drive files.
• You may revoke access at any time via your Google Account permissions.
• We do not use your Google data for advertising, analytics, or unauthorized purposes.
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4. Data Privacy & Security
• Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy.
• We do not collect or store student data. The only required information is the teacher’s email.
• We use industry-standard encryption and security protocols, but cannot guarantee absolute protection due to the nature of online services.
• Users are responsible for promptly reporting suspicious activity related to their accounts.
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5. Intellectual Property & Content Ownership
• All content, curriculum materials, web apps, and technology provided by Three Minute Theory and Three Minute Theory AI are the intellectual property of ThreeMinuteTheory.com.
• Users retain ownership of any Google Docs or Forms created via the AI platform.
• Users grant us a limited license to access and modify documents solely as needed to provide the services.
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6. Prohibited Uses
By using our services, you agree not to:
• Use the platform for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
• Share, copy, reproduce, or distribute curriculum content or AI-generated material beyond your classroom use.
• Attempt to hack, reverse-engineer, or interfere with the platform’s infrastructure.
• Use AI tools to generate or distribute materials that violate copyright laws or educational ethics.
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7. Subscription & Payment Terms
• Access to certain features and full curriculum materials may require an active subscription.
• Subscriptions are processed securely through third-party payment services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Subscription fees are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law.
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8. Disclaimer of Warranties
All services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
• We do not guarantee that the services will always be available, error-free, or meet every educational need.
• We are not liable for data loss due to external factors or changes in Google API services.
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9. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at our discretion, especially in cases of:
• Violation of these Terms
• Unauthorized access or use of the system
• Disruption or misuse of our platform or Google-integrated services
Users may discontinue service and delete their accounts at any time.
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10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ThreeMinuteTheory.com and its affiliates are not liable for:
• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use our services.
• Interruptions or changes to Google API services or other third-party services we rely on.
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11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the revised Terms. A notice will be posted on our website for significant updates.
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12. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, contact us at:
