1. Acceptance of Terms
By using Chordy (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use Chordy or any of its features.
These Terms constitute a binding legal agreement between you and Chordy ("Company", "we", "us", "our").
By accessing and using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all provisions herein.
📌 Important: These Terms apply in addition to Discord's Terms of Service. You must comply with Discord's terms while using Chordy.
2. Service Description
What We Provide
Chordy is a Discord bot application that provides music information, discovery features, and analytics.
Our Service allows users to:
- Search for artist, track, and album information
- Access real-time music charts and trending data
- Discover music by genre and preferences
- View and compare music statistics
- Access song lyrics and metadata
Service Availability
- Free Service: All core features are provided free of charge
- No Guarantee: We do not guarantee continuous or uninterrupted access to the Service
- Maintenance: We may perform maintenance or upgrades at any time with or without notice
- Changes: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features at our discretion
3. User Conduct & Responsibilities
Your Obligations
As a user of Chordy, you are responsible for:
- Ensuring you are at least 13 years old (or the legal age in your jurisdiction)
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your Discord account credentials
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Using the Service in accordance with these Terms and Discord's Terms
- Not interfering with or disrupting the Service's normal operation
Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for any activity that occurs under your Discord account when using Chordy.
If you believe your account has been compromised, notify us immediately.
4. Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
❌ Prohibited
- Abuse, harass, or threaten other users
- Use the bot for spam or flooding commands
- Attempt to hack or reverse-engineer the bot
- Use automated tools or scripts (except Discord bots)
- Share your API tokens or credentials
- Use the bot for illegal activities
- Violate any intellectual property rights
- Attempt to DDoS or overload the service
- Access unauthorized systems or data
- Create multiple accounts to bypass restrictions
✓ Allowed
- Use all features normally
- Share bot information with others
- Report bugs and security issues
- Provide feedback and suggestions
- Customize your preferences
- Create server-specific settings
- Integrate with Discord workflows
- Use data for personal purposes
- Contribute to our community
- Participate in beta testing
Enforcement
Violation of these prohibitions may result in:
- Immediate account suspension or permanent ban
- Removal from all Chordy services
- Legal action if applicable
- Cooperation with law enforcement if required
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Intellectual Property
All content, code, features, and functionality of Chordy are owned by Chordy or its content providers and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Bot Code: Licensed under MIT License on GitHub (where applicable)
- Website Content: © 2025 Chordy. All rights reserved
- Music Data: Sourced from Spotify, Billboard, Last.fm - subject to their terms
- Brand: Chordy name and logo are trademarks of Chordy
Your License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use Chordy for personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not:
- Copy, modify, or create derivative works
- Redistribute or sell access to Chordy
- Use the bot for commercial purposes without permission
- Reverse-engineer or attempt to extract source code
Third-Party Content
Chordy integrates data from Spotify, Billboard, Last.fm, and other services. Your use of this data is subject to their terms of service and intellectual property rights.
6. Limitations of Liability
Disclaimer
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Chordy IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
What We Don't Guarantee
We make NO warranties regarding:
- Accuracy or completeness of music data
- Uninterrupted or error-free service
- Fitness for any particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
Limitation of Damages
| Type of Claim |
Maximum Liability |
| Any and all claims arising from Chordy use |
$0 (Zero Dollars) |
| Direct damages |
Not applicable - free service |
| Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages |
Not applicable |
| Lost profits or data |
Not applicable |
📌 Note: This limitation applies to the maximum extent permitted by law. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of certain warranties.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Chordy and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your use of Chordy in violation of applicable law
- Your infringement of any intellectual property rights
- Any harm caused by your account or actions
- Your violation of Discord's Terms of Service
This indemnification applies regardless of whether Chordy had knowledge of such violations.
8. Termination
How We May Terminate
We may terminate or suspend your access to Chordy immediately, without notice, if:
- You violate any provision of these Terms
- You engage in prohibited activities
- We believe termination is necessary to protect our service or users
- Your account shows fraudulent or suspicious activity
- You are in violation of Discord's Terms of Service
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to Chordy is immediately revoked
- Any associated data may be permanently deleted
- Certain provisions survive termination (indemnification, disclaimers, liability limitations)
How You May Terminate
You may terminate your use of Chordy at any time by simply removing the bot from your Discord server or ceasing its use.
Contact us at our support server if you need account deletion.
9. Disclaimers
No Professional Advice
Chordy provides music information and recommendations for entertainment purposes only.
It should not be considered professional music curating, industry analysis, or investment advice.
Third-Party Services
Chordy integrates with third-party services (Spotify, Billboard, Last.fm, Discord). We are not responsible for:
- Their availability or reliability
- Changes to their terms or policies
- Data loss or corruption from their services
- Their intellectual property practices
Virus/Malware Disclaimer
While we strive to keep Chordy secure, we cannot guarantee the absence of viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Use standard security practices when running the bot.
External Links
Our website and content may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse, control, or take responsibility for third-party content.
10. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution Process
In case of disputes, the following process applies:
- Good Faith Negotiation: Attempt to resolve the dispute through mutual discussion
- Escalation: If unresolved after 15 days, contact our support team formally
- Mediation: We may use binding or non-binding mediation
- Arbitration: If not resolved, disputes may go to arbitration or court as permitted by law
Limitation Period
Any legal action or claim arising from your use of Chordy must be brought within one (1) year of the event or claim arising,
or such legal action shall be permanently barred.
⚠️ Waiver of Class Action: Both parties waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitrations.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we will notify users via email or in-bot announcements
- Your continued use of Chordy after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
- If you do not agree to changes, discontinue using Chordy
We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for updates.
✅ Summary of Key Points
- 📌 You agree to follow these Terms when using Chordy
- 🚫 Don't engage in prohibited activities (spam, abuse, hacking, etc.)
- ⚖️ Chordy is provided "as is" with limited liability
- 📋 Discord's Terms also apply when using Chordy
- ⚡ We can terminate access immediately for violations
- 📊 We own all Chordy intellectual property
- 🔒 Third-party data is subject to their terms
- 📞 Contact us with questions about these Terms
Last Updated: October 2025 | Effective Date: October 1, 2025
By using Chordy, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service.