Riyaaz Academy

Riyaaz Academy - Terms & Conditions

Last updated: October 27, 2025

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: THESE TERMS CONTAIN A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND A CLASS-ACTION WAIVER, AS WELL AS DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY.

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) are a legal agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and Riyaaz Academy (“Riyaaz Academy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of our websites, subdomains, mobile experiences, online platforms, and course services related to music education (including qawwali) (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

Contact: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 3400 Main St #14, Houston, TX 77002 USA

1) Eligibility & Accounts

1. Age. You must be at least 13 to use the Services. If you are under the age of majority (typically 18), you may use the Services only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, under their account.
2. Account Security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.
3. Accuracy. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep it updated.

2) Purchases, Pricing & Taxes

1. Digital Courses. We provide access to online lessons, recordings, cohorts, and related materials (“Courses”).
2. Payment. You authorize us (and our payment processors) to charge your selected payment method for all purchases, plus applicable taxes, fees, or currency conversion costs. You represent that all payment information is true and you are authorized to use the payment method.
3. Access. Course access begins when payment is successfully processed (unless a different start date is stated).

3) Refund Policy (Digital Goods)

All sales are final. No refunds. Because Courses include digital content and immediate access to recordings/materials, we do not offer refunds or credits once a purchase is completed, except where required by applicable law or where a written guarantee is explicitly stated on the purchase page for a specific Course.

4) License to You (Limited, Personal, Non-transferable)

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, Riyaaz Academy grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Courses and related materials for your personal, non-commercial learning only.

• You may not reproduce, share, sell, resell, rent, lease, license, publish, post, transmit, upload, or otherwise distribute or exploit any Course or material.
• You may not create derivative works, competitive products, training, or services based on the Courses or any part thereof.
• You may not remove or alter copyright, watermark, or other proprietary notices.

5) Intellectual Property

All right, title, and interest in and to the Services and all content therein (including but not limited to lessons, videos, audio, sheet music, arrangements, exercises, PDFs, texts, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, and software) are owned by Riyaaz Academy or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international laws.
No rights are granted to you other than those expressly set out in Section 4.

6) User Content & Recordings

1. Your Submissions. You may submit content (e.g., comments, assignments, practice audio/video, performance clips, forum posts) (“User Content”). You retain ownership of your User Content.
2. License to Us. You grant Riyaaz Academy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to host, store, use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, translate, create derivatives (only for educational, moderation, technical, or promotional purposes), publicly perform and display your User Content in connection with the Services, including classroom/cohort sharing, feedback, and showcasing student work. If we wish to use your content for external marketing, we will seek your consent when required.
3. Community Visibility. Content posted in public areas (forums, showcases) may be visible to other users. Do not share information you wish to keep private.
4. Your Responsibility. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content and that it does not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any third party’s rights or laws. We may remove or edit content at our discretion.

7) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• access, use, copy, or distribute content beyond the license granted;
• share your account or credentials;
• circumvent, disable, or interfere with security or DRM features;
• decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise attempt to derive source code (except to the extent permitted by law);
• use bots, scrapers, or automated means to access or harvest data;
• upload malware, spyware, or other harmful code;
• engage in harassment, hate speech, or unlawful conduct;
• use the Services for advertising or commercial solicitation without our written permission.

We may suspend or terminate access for violations (see Section 12).

8) Educational & Cultural Content – No Professional Advice

Our Courses are for educational purposes only. We do not guarantee performance outcomes, admission to programs, auditions, competitions, or professional engagements. Any techniques, exercises, or suggestions should be applied with judgment and, where appropriate, under guidance to avoid strain or injury. We are not providing medical, therapeutic, legal, tax, or financial advice.

9) Third-Party Services

We may link to or integrate third-party platforms (e.g., video hosting, payments, analytics, community tools). Those services are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party sites or services.

10) Privacy

Your use of the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy (incorporated by reference). It explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

11) DMCA / Takedown

If you believe content on the Services infringes your copyright, send a notice to [email protected] with:

• your physical or electronic signature;
• identification of the copyrighted work;
• identification of the infringing material (URL/time stamp);
• your contact information;
• a statement of good-faith belief; and
• a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you’re authorized to act.
  We may remove content and, when appropriate, terminate repeat infringers.

12) Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access (with or without notice) if we believe you violated these Terms, pose a security or legal risk, or for non-payment. Upon termination:

• your license ends;
• you must cease use and destroy any copies of materials;
• no refunds are due (subject to applicable law).

13) Disclaimers

THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

14) Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RIYAAZ ACADEMY AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, INSTRUCTORS, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO RIYAAZ ACADEMY FOR THE COURSE OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those places, we limit our liability to the maximum extent permitted by law.

15) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Riyaaz Academy and its affiliates, officers, directors, instructors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your User Content; (c) your breach of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any law or third-party right.

16) Arbitration; Class-Action Waiver; Governing Law

1. Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.
2. Binding Arbitration. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to the Services or these Terms will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will take place in Harris County, Texas (or via remote video, if agreed). Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
3. Class-Action Waiver. YOU AND RIYAAZ ACADEMY AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
4. Injunctive Relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief in court to prevent imminent harm or protect intellectual property.

17) Communications & Electronic Notices

By creating an account or providing your email/phone, you consent to receive transactional and administrative communications (e.g., receipts, service updates). Marketing messages are subject to your preferences and applicable law. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

18) Modifications to the Services or Terms

We may update the Services and these Terms from time to time. Changes are effective when posted (or as otherwise stated). Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Services.

19) Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond our reasonable control (e.g., acts of God, internet outages, platform failures, war, labor disputes, epidemics/pandemics, governmental actions).

20) Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

21) Severability; Waiver; Entire Agreement

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect, and the invalid provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted to effect its intent. Our failure to enforce any right is not a waiver. These Terms (including any policies referenced herein, such as the Privacy Policy) are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.

22) Notices & Support

Questions, complaints, notices, or DMCA requests: [email protected]