Please read these Terms carefully before using MyGuitarMatch.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Site.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MyGuitarMatch.com. We have written them in plain English wherever possible, but the legal substance is fully enforceable.
By visiting, browsing, or using MyGuitarMatch.com (the "Site"), you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or policies posted on the Site.
If you are using the Site on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms. If you do not have such authority, or if you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Site.
MyGuitarMatch.com provides an interactive guitar recommendation quiz and related editorial content (collectively, the "Service") designed to help guitarists identify instruments suited to their playing style, experience level, and budget.
The Service includes:
The Service is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as professional music instruction, instrument appraisal, or financial advice. The recommendations generated by the quiz are algorithmic in nature and should be treated as starting points for your own research, not definitive purchase directives.
Affiliate Disclosure: MyGuitarMatch.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including those operated by Guitar Center and Sweetwater. When you click a product link on this Site and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay the same price you would paying the retailer directly.
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we clearly disclose our affiliate relationships. Our editorial opinions, quiz recommendations, and product selections are made independently of commercial relationships. We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable reviews or quiz placement.
Affiliate commissions help cover the costs of operating the Site, including hosting, development, and content creation. Without this support, the Site could not remain free to use.
For full details on how affiliate tracking works and how it interacts with your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Site is accurate, current, and complete. This includes guitar specifications, model names, features, and editorial descriptions. However:
We expressly disclaim any liability arising from your reliance on the accuracy or completeness of any information on the Site. You are strongly encouraged to verify specifications and reviews from multiple independent sources before making a purchase.
Guitar prices and product availability on MyGuitarMatch.com are displayed for reference purposes only. Prices may have changed since the Site was last updated and may differ between retailers, regions, or over time due to sales, promotions, or market conditions.
We make no guarantees about pricing accuracy. The price you are charged will be determined solely by the third-party retailer at the time of your transaction. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between prices displayed on this Site and the prices charged by retailers.
Product availability (in-stock status, discontinued models, limited editions) is also subject to change without notice. A guitar appearing on this Site is not a guarantee that it is currently available for purchase.
All content on MyGuitarMatch.com — including but not limited to text, quiz logic, article copy, editorial descriptions, page layouts, design elements, and the selection and arrangement of content — is the property of MyGuitarMatch.com or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content from this Site for commercial purposes without our prior written consent. Personal, non-commercial use is permitted provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright notices.
Guitar brand names, model names, and logos referenced on this Site (such as Fender, Gibson, Taylor, Martin, Yamaha, etc.) are trademarks of their respective owners. MyGuitarMatch.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any guitar manufacturer unless explicitly stated. All third-party marks are used for identification and informational purposes only.
If you submit any content to us (for example, via email), you grant MyGuitarMatch.com a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish that content in connection with the Site. You represent that you own or have the right to submit that content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Specifically, you agree not to:
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including retailer product pages at Guitar Center and Sweetwater. These links are provided for your convenience. Once you leave MyGuitarMatch.com, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those third-party sites.
We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website. A link to a third-party site does not imply endorsement of that site's content, products, or services.
We strongly recommend you review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party website before making a purchase or providing personal information.
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MYGUITARMATCH.COM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Your use of the Site and any reliance on its content is entirely at your own risk.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MYGUITARMATCH.COM AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitation may not fully apply to you.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MyGuitarMatch.com and its owners, operators, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
MyGuitarMatch.com respects intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our contact address (see Section 19) that includes:
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removing the allegedly infringing content pending resolution.
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We also reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Site.
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable law. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, and 17) shall survive termination.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us at the address provided in Section 19 and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve any complaint or dispute within 30 days of receiving written notice.
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. You agree to waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action lawsuit.
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights or to prevent imminent harm.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MyGuitarMatch.com with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements, communications, or understandings (whether written or oral) relating to the same subject matter.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
Questions about these Terms or requests related to legal matters should be directed to:
MyGuitarMatch.com
Website: www.myguitarmatch.com
Email: privacy@myguitarmatch.com
We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 30 days.