Terms of Service

Last updated : November 30, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to KeysBattle! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of KeysBattle's website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using KeysBattle, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

⚠️ Acceptance of Terms: If you are under 16 years of age, you must have your parent or legal guardian's permission to use the Service.

3. Service Description

KeysBattle is an interactive piano learning platform that combines gaming elements with music education. The Service provides:

  • Interactive gameplay with MIDI keyboard or computer keyboard support
  • Multiple game modes: Listening, Learn, Practice, and Arcade
  • Score tracking, leaderboards, and performance statistics
  • Access to a library of public domain and user-uploaded musical content
  • Social features including friends, favorites, and leaderboards
  • Ability to upload and practice with custom MIDI files (subject to restrictions)

4. User Accounts

Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Be responsible for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. KeysBattle is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Prolonged inactivity (3 years)
  • Your request to delete your account
  • Any reason at our sole discretion

5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

🚫 Violate any applicable laws or regulations
🚫 Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
🚫 Upload content containing viruses, malware, or harmful code
🚫 Send spam, phishing attempts, or unsolicited communications
🚫 Harass, abuse, or harm other users
🚫 Impersonate any person or entity
🚫 Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
🚫 Use automated tools to scrape or copy content without permission
🚫 Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
🚫 Exploit bugs, use cheats, or manipulate scores unfairly

6. User-Generated Content

Content Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to content you upload ("User Content"). However, by uploading content, you grant KeysBattle a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Use, reproduce, and display your User Content
  • Modify or adapt your content for technical requirements
  • Distribute your content through the Service
  • Sublicense these rights to service providers

This license continues even if you stop using the Service, but you may delete your content at any time.

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for all User Content you upload. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own all rights to the content or have permission to upload it
  • Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws
  • Your content does not infringe on third-party rights
  • Your content does not violate any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights

Content Moderation

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to:

  • Monitor, review, or remove any User Content
  • Refuse or remove content that violates these Terms
  • Investigate and take action against violations
  • We are not responsible for User Content posted by users

7. Intellectual Property

Platform Ownership

KeysBattle and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by KeysBattle and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
  • Distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service
  • Use the Service for commercial purposes without permission
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

8. Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

KeysBattle offers free and premium subscription plans. Premium subscriptions provide additional features and are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually).

Payment Terms

By subscribing to a premium plan, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate payment information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method
  • Automatic renewal unless you cancel
  • We may change prices with 30 days' notice

Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the customer portal. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial subscription periods, except as required by law.

Free Trials

If you sign up for a free trial, you will be automatically charged when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

"As Is" Service

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

No Guarantees

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Service is secure or free from viruses
  • Content is accurate, complete, or reliable

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KEYSBATTLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES ARISING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Service
  • Conduct or content of other users
  • Unauthorized access to your account
  • Service interruptions or bugs

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, OR €100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless KeysBattle, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your infringement of any third-party rights

11. DMCA and Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on KeysBattle infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice to:

Email: copyright@keysbattle.com

See our Copyright & DMCA Policy for detailed procedures and requirements. /copyright

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Email notification (if you have an account)
  • Prominent notice on the Service
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Termination of Service

We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including:

  • Scheduled or emergency maintenance
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Security concerns
  • Business decisions

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions that should reasonably survive termination shall survive, including ownership, warranties, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. Mediation if negotiation fails
  3. Litigation in the courts of Paris, France, if mediation fails

Arbitration (Optional)

For disputes under €10,000, both parties may agree to binding arbitration instead of litigation.

15. Miscellaneous

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and KeysBattle regarding the Service.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@keysbattle.com
  • General support: contact@keysbattle.com
  • Address: [Your Address]