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Terms of Service

First Chorus — Terms of Service.

These Terms govern the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between First Chorus (the “Company”) and its users in connection with the use of the Company's jazz sheet music and lesson services. Last revised January 1, 2026.

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of these Terms is to set forth the conditions and procedures for using the First Chorus service operated by the Company (the “Service”), the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of users and the Company, and other necessary matters.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows.

  • Service: All digital services provided by the Company, including jazz sheet music sales, lesson content, and artist tools.
  • User: Members and non-members who use the services provided by the Company under these Terms.
  • Member: A person who has entered into a service agreement with the Company and been assigned an account.
  • Artist: A member who, with the Company's approval, registers and sells sheet music and content.
  • Content: All digital materials provided through the Service, including sheet music, audio, video, and text.

Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)

These Terms take effect for all users of the Service. The Company may amend these Terms within the scope permitted by applicable law, and when doing so, will specify the effective date and reason and provide notice through the in-service notices at least 7 days in advance (30 days in advance for changes unfavorable to users).

Article 4 (Membership and Accounts)

  • A user applies for membership in accordance with the procedures set by the Company, and the service agreement is formed upon the Company's acceptance.
  • Users must manage their own account information and may not transfer or lend it to any third party.
  • The Company is not liable for account theft or damage arising from a member's own negligence.

Article 5 (Provision of Services)

The Company provides members with the following services. The specific details of each service follow the operating policies separately established by the Company.

  • Search, purchase, and download of jazz sheet music and transcriptions
  • Artist registration and content-selling tools
  • Supplementary services such as lessons, courses, and community
  • Other services the Company may additionally provide

Article 6 (Copyright of Content)

The copyright of all content posted on the Service belongs to the artist or rights holder who registered it. Users may use purchased content solely for personal study and performance purposes, and unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or resale is prohibited.

IMPORTANT
Unauthorized sharing, commercial reuse, or creation of derivative works from sheet music may result in civil and criminal liability under copyright law.

Article 7 (Obligations of Users)

  • Users must comply with applicable laws, these Terms, operating policies, and matters announced by the Company.
  • Users must not misappropriate others' information, spread false statements, or interfere with the operation of the Service.
  • Users must not reproduce, distribute, or share purchased content without authorization.

Article 8 (Restrictions on Use)

If a user violates the obligations set forth in these Terms or interferes with the normal operation of the Service, the Company may take measures such as warnings, restrictions on use, account suspension, or termination of the service agreement.

Article 9 (Limitation of Liability)

The Company is exempt from liability where it cannot provide the Service due to natural disasters, war, or other force majeure events. The Company is also not liable for service disruptions arising from causes attributable to the user.

Article 10 (Dispute Resolution)

The laws of the Republic of Korea apply to any disputes arising in connection with these Terms, and in the event of litigation between the Company and a user, the court having jurisdiction over the location of the Company's head office shall be the agreed court of jurisdiction.

NOTE
These Terms take effect on January 1, 2026. They also apply to members who joined before the effective date, subject to a separate consent process.
CONTENTS
  • Article 1 (Purpose)
  • Article 2 (Definitions)
  • Article 3 (Effect and Amendment of Terms)
  • Article 4 (Membership and Accounts)
  • Article 5 (Provision of Services)
  • Article 6 (Copyright of Content)
  • Article 7 (Obligations of Users)
  • Article 8 (Restrictions on Use)
  • Article 9 (Limitation of Liability)
  • Article 10 (Dispute Resolution)
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Business: First Chorus | Owner: Kim Dong-hyun | Business Registration No.: 287-59-00885

Address: #1502, 645 Suyeong-ro, Busan, Republic of Korea

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