Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using SearchMusicGear.com (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Description of Service

SearchMusicGear.com provides a search aggregation service that displays musical instrument listings from third-party platforms including eBay and Reverb. We also offer:

• Price alert notifications via email
• Watchlist functionality to save favorite listings
• Search and filtering tools
• Browse and discovery features

Important: We are not a marketplace. We do not sell products directly. All purchases are made through third-party sellers on eBay or Reverb.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may create a free account to access additional features such as watchlists and price alerts. You are responsible for:

• Providing accurate and current information
• Maintaining the security of your password
• All activities that occur under your account

3.2 Account Tiers

We offer multiple account tiers:

• Gear Newb (Free): Basic features, limited watchlist (3 items)
• Gear Nut ($7/month): Extended watchlist (50 items), priority alerts
• Gear Pro ($15/month): Unlimited watchlist, API integration, advanced features

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or engage in abusive behavior.

4. Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access our site without permission
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt our services
• Misuse our email alert system to spam others
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or access restrictions

5. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site contains links to third-party websites (eBay, Reverb) and displays content from their APIs. We are not responsible for:

• The accuracy, availability, or content of third-party listings
• Transactions conducted on eBay or Reverb
• Product quality, shipping, or customer service from third-party sellers
• Privacy practices of third-party sites

Disclaimer: All purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of the respective platform (eBay or Reverb). We are not a party to any transaction.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

SearchMusicGear.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Specifically:

• eBay Partner Network: As an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases
• Reverb Affiliate Program: We may earn commissions on qualifying Reverb purchases

Our search results and recommendations are based on user queries and relevance, not affiliate relationships. We strive to provide unbiased, helpful results.

7. Price Alerts and Email Communication

7.1 Alert Accuracy

Price alerts are based on data from third-party APIs. We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate alerts, but we do not guarantee:

• Real-time accuracy of prices
• Availability of listed items
• That you will receive every matching listing

7.2 Email Frequency

Email alert frequency depends on your settings (instant, daily, weekly). We reserve the right to limit alert frequency to prevent system abuse.

7.3 CAN-SPAM Compliance

All marketing emails comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and include:

• Clear identification of the sender
• Accurate subject lines
• Physical postal address
• Easy unsubscribe mechanism

8. Paid Subscriptions

8.1 Billing

Paid subscriptions (Gear Nut, Gear Pro) are billed monthly. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.

8.2 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
• No refunds for partial months
• Upon cancellation, you revert to the free tier

8.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days' notice. Existing subscribers will be notified before any price increase takes effect.

9. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SearchMusicGear.com and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Product listings, images, and descriptions are the property of their respective sellers and platforms (eBay, Reverb).

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 "AS IS" Service

Our Site 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.

10.2 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• Accuracy or completeness of listings
• That the service will meet your requirements
• That defects will be corrected

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SearchMusicGear.com 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.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SearchMusicGear.com and its affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service? Contact us:

• Website: searchmusicgear.com
• Contact Form: Contact Us