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Terms of Purchase

Program Terms & Conditions

(“Terms of Purchase”)

INTRODUCTION

This Agreement sets forth the terms of purchase for your online purchase from MOTUS LLC.

By placing your Order with MOTUS LLC (the “Company”), by clicking “accept,” or by using the Services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with these terms, you should leave the Company website or the applicable purchase page and discontinue use of the Services immediately.

In these terms and conditions, “We/us/our” means MOTUS LLC “You/your” means you as a user of the Website and/or Customer of the Program/Services.

The Services. The Company provides a variety of educational resources and training materials for musicians and composers, delivered digitally and through online courses or programs (as described below). The program content will be delivered on-line through the program website, or as otherwise indicated on your Order form page. If your purchase includes an online Program or Membership site access, you will use a unique username and password that should only be used by you to access the Content. Sharing log-in information, call-in numbers, passwords, and protected links with non-members is prohibited and will result in removal from the program.

 

    •    “MOTUS Advance Music Theory Portal” is an online program or course for musicians and composers featuring video training contained in many lessons, including on topics such the 9-Tone System®of Harmony, The Diminished Augmented System Of Harmony and Scales®, The Nine Tone Harmonic Matrix® Chord Substitutions, Harmony, Melody, Form, Rhythm, and more.

 

    •    Books, E-Books, Audios & Music Tracks: The Company also offers a variety of e-books, audio and music tracks. Please note that we do not provide refunds for purchases of, e-books, audio and music track downloads.

Payment. Payment is required before beginning the program, as indicated on your Order form, and may be a one-time fee, or a monthly or other recurring fee, as applicable. Please check the details of your Order form or Order page for the information specific to your program. You agree to pay the amount agreed and not to cancel this transaction with your bank or credit card company. The Company is not responsible for any overdraft charges, over limit charges, or NSF fees charged by your bank or credit card company. Fees for Services may be pre-paid or by installment, as indicated on your Order form. Failure to make an installment payment will result in suspension or termination of the Services. The Company does not guarantee any specific results from use of the Services. The Company does not make any representations or warranties as to specific outcomes or results.

Refund Policy. Refunds for purchases made through Company’s website are as follows:

    •    Books, E-books, Audio & Music Tracks: No refunds are available for purchases of books, e-books, audio and music tracks.

    •    MOTUS Advance Music Theory Portal: We are so confident that you will reap the rewards and benefits of your purchased program if you put it into action that we offer the following action-based refund policy: if you follow the following action-based requirements related to the program, and document the actions taken to fulfill these requirements and are still not satisfied with the results of your program, a refund may be issued subject to the following terms. Please note that we will require proof of action taken consistent with the program. Under no circumstances will any refund be issued after 30 days.If you have purchased the program by making a one-time payment, you may request a refund within 30 days of purchase, by showing that you have:

    •    Completed 10 of the 12 courses

    •    Completed 10 Fully Filled Out Assignments (which you must submit), including Universal Chord Substitutions, Modes of The Nine Tone Harmonic Matrix, Chord Substitution Assignment Using the Diminished Augmented System, and Original Composition using the Template 

    •    Complete and submit your Full Composition for Jazz Orchestra following Ashby’s advice If you have purchased the program by payment plan or making a recurring payment, you are not eligible for a refund but may request cancellation of future payments (no later than at least 5 days prior to your next payment date) by showing that you have: 

 

    •    Completed 10 Fully Filled Out Assignments (which you must submit), including Universal Chord Subsitutions, Modes of The Nine Tone Harmonic Matrix, Chord Substitution Assignment Using the Diminished Augmented System, and Original Composition using the Template Completed 10 of the 15 courses

And by submitting your request at least 5 days prior to the next payment date
   •    Complete and submit your Full Composition for Jazz Orchestra following Ashby’s advice
.To request a refund, please contact us via email  at info at dashmusic dot nyc with “Refund” in the subject line and submit the above information.

    

Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreement. You are free to speak, write and share about your own experiences from the Program, but you agree to keep all information shared by others confidential, including all information shared by others inside of the on-line community associated with the Program. This provision specifically applies to and includes content shared within the membership course, where applicable, and any private Facebook group, or similar forum if used. If you have any questions about the applicability of this provision, please contact us via email at help at info at dashmusic dot nyc.

Communications. The online community associated with the Program is intended to be a supportive, respectful and positive community for all involved. Communicating disrespectfully to any other members of the group constitutes grounds for removal from the Program and any associated online forum, which decision shall be in the sole discretion of the Company.

Term. This Agreement will be effective consistent with the term indicated on your Order form or Order page. Failure to pay for the Program or Services consistent with the program requirements will result in termination of the Program prior to the end of the applicable term, and your access to Program materials or ongoing Services will be discontinued. Additional fees may be accrued in the event you continue to access the Program website or continue to use the Services after any failure to pay for said services.

Reservation of Rights. Company reserves the rights to remove you from the Program or Services for cause, whether a breach of this contract, an act of misfeasance against the Company, a representative of the company or a participant of a group program, or other inappropriate action, which may include any action which causes a disturbance amongst the group, or otherwise negatively impacts the experience of others participating in any program offered by the Company. Such a determination shall be made solely by Company. You agree that your exclusive remedy in such a scenario will be the full refund of any amount paid to participate in the services or program.

Disclaimer. USE OF THE PROGRAM OR SERVICES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY CONTENT PROVIDED THEREIN IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. The Company and its employees, representatives and agents are not responsible for any physical or non-physical damages imagined, perceived, or otherwise sustained as a result of the use of the Program or Services or any content provided as part of the Program or Services. The Services provided through the Program are advisory and supportive only, and you bear sole responsibility for the use and implementation of these services in your personal or professional life. You are free to reject any advice, suggestions or requests made during the Program at any time. There are no guarantees as to the progress or outcomes that may result from the Services and you are responsible for the results you achieve. THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE COMPANY ARE NOT SUITED FOR EVERYONE. THE CREATORS OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES OR PROGRAMS OFFERED HEREIN OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH DO NOT ASSUME, AND SHALL NOT HAVE, ANY LIABILITY TO USERS FOR INJURY OR LOSS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY CONCERNING ANY TREATMENT OR ANY ACTION FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION OFFERED OR PROVIDED WITHIN OR THROUGH THE PROGRAM, SERVICES OR WEBSITE

 

Relationship. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be interpreted or construed to create a joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship of any kind.

Modification. The Company may modify this Agreement from time to time and without notice. You agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and any future modifications when such modifications are posted to the Company’s website. You should review this Agreement regularly during the use of the Program or Services to keep apprised of any changes.

Assignment. No assignment of this Agreement is permitted, without prior written permission from the Company. Any attempt to do so shall constitute a default or violation of this Agreement which shall be immediately void. The Company’s rights and obligations, in whole or in part, under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred by the Company.

 

Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns, and does not confer any rights or remedies on any other person or entity.

Governing Law. This Agreement and any action related thereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its choice of law principles. The parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in federal and state courts sitting in New York County, New York.

Disputes. In the event that a dispute arises pursuant to this Agreement, either Party may submit a written demand to the other that the dispute be settled by arbitration utilizing the dispute resolution procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in New York City, New York. The foregoing shall not prevent the Company from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Force Majeure. If a party is prevented from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement for one of the following reasons beyond the party’s reasonable control, including due to a national environmental or military emergency, such as fire, flood, explosion, war, strike, embargo, government regulation, or civil or military authority, or acts or omissions of carriers, transmitters, providers, vandals, or hackers (a “force majeure event”), the time for that party’s performance will be extended for the period of the delay or inability to perform due to such occurrence; provided, however, that You will not be excused from payment of any sums of money owed by you to the Company; and provided further, however, that if a party suffering a force majeure event is unable to cure that event within thirty (30) days, the other party may terminate this Agreement.

Construction. This Agreement shall be construed fairly and not interpreted for or against either party. Any remedies available to the Company, including any set forth in this Agreement, are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights or remedies available to it at law or in equity.

Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto, their successors, heirs, representatives, and permitted assigns.

Damage Waiver. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall we be liable to you or anyone else for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive or other damages under this Agreement, arising out of your participation in the Program including due to the actions, statements or behavior of any third parties or participants of the Program. This provision applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company’s liability to you for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action, will at all times be limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to the Company for the services during the term of the Program or membership.

Intellectual Property. All materials provided to you as part of your Program or Services which are the subject of this Agreement are proprietary and may not be duplicated, copied, reproduced, published or displayed in any form without the prior express written permission of the Company. You may not re-use, perform, modify, transmit, re-post or use in any way the content or any derivative works thereof, without the prior express written permission of the Company. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on any materials provided as part of your Program or Services under this Agreement are protected by US and International copyright and Intellectual Property laws. Access to any materials or content online or otherwise as part of the Program or Services subject to this Agreement should not be construed as granting any license or right to duplicate said content, including trademarks, logos and service marks of the Company or any third-party.

Terms of Use Agreement. You agree to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Use Agreement found at www.dashmusic.nyc.

Privacy. You agree to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Policy found at www.dashmusic.nyc.

Waiver. The waiver by either party of any breach or default in performance shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other or succeeding breach or default. The failure of any party to enforce any of the provisions herein shall not be construed to be a waiver of the right of such party thereafter to enforce such provisions.

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, is held to be invalid and unenforceable, then the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and their officers, managers, employees, agents, attorneys, employees, representatives or assigns from any claims, liability, damages, losses, harm, costs and expenses, including legal fees and expenses or any other detriment incurred by You in any claims arising out of this Agreement, your use of the Services, any breach of this Agreement, including breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or if any content that you post or publish while using the Services causes the Company to be liable to a third party.

Voidability. This Agreement cannot be voided by not logging in to the Member or Program website, where applicable, by not accessing or using the Services as delivered, by not attending the Program, or in any other way attempting to avoid viewing or taking delivery of the Program or Services as outlined. These actions will not void your Agreement or permit you the right to a refund.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement of the parties relating to the Program or Services purchased, and any and all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether express or implied, written or oral, regarding the Program or Services, are of no further force and effect. In order to participate in certain portions of the Program or Services, you may be notified that you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions as the program is revised over time. You may receive a copy of this Agreement at any time by going to the bottom of any page on www.dashmusic.nyc and clicking the 

“Terms of Purchase ” Link

Contact. If you have any questions regarding this Agreement or any aspect of our services, please contact the Company at info at dashmusic dot nyc.

 

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