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Terms of Service

Last updated: June 27, 2026

By accessing or using maureenmatthes.com (the "Site"), you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

1. Use of this website

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only. You agree not to reproduce, redistribute, or misrepresent any content found on this Site without prior written permission. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the Site.

2. Music & intellectual property

All music, lyrics, recordings, and written content on this Site are the intellectual property of Maureen Matthes unless otherwise noted. No music, lyric, or recording may be reproduced, distributed, performed publicly, or used in any commercial project without a written license or agreement. Sync and licensing enquiries should be submitted via the contact page.

3. Services & engagements

Any creative services — songwriting, co-writing, topline, lyric writing, vocal production, or song doctoring — are provided under a separate written agreement between you and Maureen Matthes. These Terms do not constitute an offer to provide services. Specific deliverables, timelines, and fees are defined in each individual project agreement.

4. Bookings, payments & cancellations

If you engage Maureen Matthes for a project, payment terms and cancellation policies will be set out in your project agreement. No work will begin without a signed agreement and any required deposit. In the event of cancellation, deposits may be non-refundable depending on the stage of the work.

5. Newsletter & communications

If you subscribe to the mailing list, you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email. Subscribing does not create any contractual relationship. I reserve the right to change the frequency or content of communications at any time.

6. Third-party embeds & links

This Site may contain links to or embeds from third-party platforms (Spotify, YouTube, etc.). I am not responsible for the content, practices, or availability of those platforms. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer & limitation of liability

This Site and all content on it are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Maureen Matthes is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this Site or its content.

8. Changes to these terms

I reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Governing law & dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of this Site that cannot be resolved through good-faith negotiation will be submitted to binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

See also my Privacy Policy.