TERMS OF USE / TERMS OF SERVICE
The Czerny Studio
Owned and Operated by Blake Ragghianti, Sole Proprietor

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to www.theczernystudio.com (“Website”), redirected by www.eriepianolessons.com. The Czerny Studio (“Studio,” “we,” “us,” “our”) provides access to this Website, private piano instruction, online scheduling, educational materials, studio communication, and related services subject to the following Terms of Use.
By visiting the Website, enrolling in lessons, accessing online or in-person instruction, or communicating with the Studio, you accept and agree to these Terms.
If you do not agree, do not use this Website or the services offered by The Czerny Studio.

2. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using this Website, submitting a contact form, joining the waitlist, emailing us, or scheduling lessons, you consent to receive electronic communication from us. You agree that all notices, policies, and communication provided electronically (email, website posting, SMS when applicable) satisfy any legal requirement for written notice.

3. COPYRIGHT & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, images, studio logos, downloadable worksheets, PDFs, exercises, recordings, videos, curriculum, and written lesson materials—is the property of The Czerny Studio and protected under U.S. and international copyright law.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or publish any Studio material without written permission.
Lesson materials are provided for student use only and may not be shared, uploaded, sold, or used to teach others.

4. LIMITED LICENSE TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE

You are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access www.theczernystudio.com for personal, non-commercial use.
You MAY NOT:

  • reproduce or republish Website content

  • use Studio content to teach other students

  • use data mining, scraping, or automated harvesting tools

  • frame or mirror this Website

  • represent Studio content as your own

Unauthorized use terminates your right to access the Website.

5. REVIEWS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONS

You may submit testimonials, comments, messages, or suggestions so long as the content is not unlawful, defamatory, harmful, threatening, spam-based, infringing, or misleading.
By submitting content, you grant The Czerny Studio a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, or publish such material in print or online, unless you revoke such permission in writing.

6. PAYMENTS, REFUNDS & FAILED TRANSACTIONS

All payments are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
Tuition and registration fees are billed and processed according to the Studio’s official Tuition & Policy Agreement.

  • Refunds are not issued for missed lessons.

  • Digital materials, registrations, and tuition payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing.

  • A $35 fee applies to late payments or returned checks.

  • If an electronic payment fails, we will contact you to update billing information.

Students will not be permitted to continue lessons if payment obligations are not met.

7. PRIVACY & DATA POLICY

Your use of the Website is subject to the Studio’s Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable U.S. privacy laws and governs collection of names, emails, contact forms, and lesson scheduling data.

The Privacy Policy is available on the Website and linked wherever user data is collected.

8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

The Website and services of The Czerny Studio are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee:

  • specific rate of musical progress

  • admission to music programs, colleges, or ensembles

  • elimination of physical playing discomfort

  • uninterrupted website access or error-free online platforms

You participate in lessons—and allow a minor child to participate—at your own risk.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent allowed by law, The Czerny Studio is not liable for:

  • injury sustained while playing piano or practicing at home

  • illness, accident, or property loss during lessons or recitals

  • technology failure during online instruction

  • dissatisfaction with rate of progress or instructional outcome

Enrollment constitutes agreement to these limitations.

10. APPLICABLE LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

By using this Website or participating in lessons, you agree that all legal matters shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and that any dispute shall be resolved in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Any claim relating to unpaid tuition, contract violation, or policy enforcement may be handled through small claims court or private arbitration.

11. TERMINATION OF SERVICE

The Studio reserves the right to terminate lessons or deny access to studio services at any time for:

  • failure to pay tuition

  • abusive, disruptive, or unsafe behavior

  • harassment or inappropriate communication

  • violation of studio policies or Terms of Use

Termination does not void outstanding balances owed.

12. CHANGES TO TERMS

The Czerny Studio reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website or Studio services constitutes acceptance of the most current version.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about these Terms may be directed to CLICK HERE
📍 Fairview, Pennsylvania
www.theczernystudio.com