Terms and Conditions
Effective Date: November 1, 2025
Welcome to the Gregorian Chant Academy. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, courses, resources, and services. By accessing or using any part of the Gregorian Chant Academy platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. About Gregorian Chant Academy
The Gregorian Chant Academy ("GCA," "we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to restoring Gregorian chant to its rightful place in the Roman liturgy and forming Catholic musicians through comprehensive, spiritually-grounded education. We provide online courses, digital resources, coaching services, and community support to students worldwide.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By registering for an account, purchasing a course, downloading materials, or otherwise engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services immediately.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age to purchase courses or services from GCA. If you are under 18, you may use our services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
4. Account Registration
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
5. Course Enrollment and Access
5.1 Course Purchase
When you purchase a course, you receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the course materials for personal, non-commercial use.
5.2 Lifetime Access
Unless otherwise specified, courses with "lifetime access" remain available to you as long as the Gregorian Chant Academy operates and maintains the course. We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue courses, though we will make reasonable efforts to notify enrolled students of significant changes.
5.3 Course Content
All course content, including videos, PDFs, audio files, sheet music, and other materials, is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, or shared without express written permission.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Ownership
All content on the GCA platform—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, audio recordings, videos, course materials, software, and the compilation thereof—is the property of the Gregorian Chant Academy or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
6.2 Limited License
You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the materials solely for your personal educational and spiritual development. You may not:
-Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our materials
-Share your account credentials or course access with others
-Record, download (except where explicitly permitted), or redistribute course videos or audio
-Use materials for commercial purposes without written authorization
Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
6.3 Student Work
Any recordings, performances, or materials you create using knowledge gained from GCA courses remain your property. However, if you submit materials to us (such as for feedback or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use them for educational and promotional purposes.
7. Payment Terms
7.1 Pricing
All prices are listed in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to change prices at any time, though price changes will not affect purchases already completed.
7.2 Payment Methods
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods as indicated at checkout. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment processors.
7.3 Payment Plans
If you select a payment plan, you agree to the schedule and amount of installments. Failure to complete payments may result in loss of access to course materials until payment is fulfilled.
7.4 Taxes
You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees imposed by your jurisdiction.
8. Refund Policy
8.1 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on most course purchases. If you are not satisfied within 30 days of purchase, contact us for a full refund. To qualify:
Request must be made within 30 days of purchase date
You must have made a good-faith effort to engage with the course
Significant abuse of the refund policy may result in refusal
8.2 Exceptions
The following are non-refundable:
One-on-one coaching sessions (after they have been scheduled or conducted)
Monthly membership subscriptions (after the current billing period)
Free or promotional materials
Digital downloads that have been accessed or downloaded
8.3 Refund Process
Approved refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days to the original payment method.
9. Coaching and Personalized Services
9.1 Scheduling
One-on-one coaching sessions must be scheduled in advance through our booking system. Sessions are available to USA-based students unless otherwise arranged.
9.2 Cancellation
Students may reschedule or cancel sessions with at least 24 hours notice. Late cancellations or no-shows may forfeit the session without refund or credit.
9.3 Professional Boundaries
Coaching sessions are for educational purposes related to Gregorian chant, vocal technique, and sacred music. Our instructors maintain professional boundaries appropriate to an educational relationship.
10. Community Guidelines
10.1 Respectful Conduct
The Gregorian Chant Academy community (including The Cantor's Cloister and other forums) is a space for charitable, respectful interaction. Members must:
Treat all members with Christian charity and respect
Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior
Stay on topic and contribute constructively
Respect the privacy of other members
10.2 Prohibited Content
You may not post or share:
Offensive, obscene, or inappropriate material
Spam, advertisements, or solicitations
Copyrighted material without permission
Misinformation or content contrary to Catholic teaching
Personal attacks or inflammatory content
10.3 Enforcement
We reserve the right to remove content, suspend, or terminate access for violations of community guidelines.
11. User-Generated Content
If you submit content to GCA (testimonials, recordings, questions, forum posts, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for educational and promotional purposes. You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit such content.
12. Disclaimers
12.1 Educational Purpose
Our courses and materials are provided for educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy and quality, we make no guarantees about specific outcomes or results from using our materials.
12.2 Not Professional Advice
Nothing provided by GCA constitutes professional liturgical, theological, or legal advice. For questions about implementing chant in your parish, consult appropriate ecclesiastical authorities.
12.3 Technical Issues
We strive to maintain reliable service but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for technical difficulties, service interruptions, or data loss.
12.4 Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
GCA and its instructors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific service or product in question
We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your account or technical issues beyond our control
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Gregorian Chant Academy, its instructors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
Your violation of these Terms
Your use or misuse of our services
Your violation of any third-party rights
Content you submit or share
15. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
16. Modifications to Services
We reserve the right to:
Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services
Update or revise course content
Change pricing for future purchases
Refuse service to anyone for any lawful reason
We will make reasonable efforts to notify active students of significant changes affecting their enrolled courses.
17. Termination
17.1 By You
You may discontinue use of our services at any time. Termination does not entitle you to a refund except as specified in our Refund Policy.
17.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without notice, for:
Violation of these Terms
Fraudulent activity or payment disputes
Abuse of our services or community
Any conduct we deem harmful to GCA or other users
Upon termination, your license to use our materials ceases immediately.
18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
18.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
18.2 Dispute Resolution
In the spirit of Christian charity, we encourage resolving disputes through good-faith communication. If a dispute arises, please contact us first to seek resolution.
18.3 Arbitration
Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in Idaho, USA.
18.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree that disputes will be resolved individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms for specific products or services, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Gregorian Chant Academy regarding use of our services.
21. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Gregorian Chant Academy
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gregorianchantacademy.com
Mailing Address: 11401 E Kempton Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
22. Acknowledgment
By using the Gregorian Chant Academy services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
May your study of sacred music bring you closer to God and enrich the prayer of the Church.
Ut In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus