GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC

USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. General Terms and Conditions. WELCOME TO GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC. The following are the Terms and Conditions (the “Agreement”) which governs your access to and use of the Music Business Starter Kit and any other materials that we provide online (the “Content”). The Content is owned by and operated by GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC (d/b/a Grey Duck Music Business Lab), a Michigan limited liability company (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). For the purpose of this agreement, you are a User.

You enter into this agreement by accessing the Content, whether such access is made through our web address or another website (which may or may not be provided or hosted by a third party), an application, or otherwise.

2. Content; limitations. The Content is for educational and informational purposes only. It reflects the instructors' and contributors' personal experiences and insights, including comments on their individual legal and financial journeys in the music business. Their past experiences and the strategies that worked for them may not suit your specific circumstances.

This Content is not legal, financial, accounting, or tax advice. The presenters of the Content are not licensed attorneys, CPAs, or financial advisors. Choosing and collaborating with the right professional advisors is crucial. We strongly urge you to consult a knowledgeable attorney in your area and a qualified CPA or financial advisor for your specific legal, financial, and tax matters.

We make no guarantees or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Nor do we guarantee any specific outcome from applying the Content’s principles or strategies.

By accessing the Content, you agree that you are solely responsible for actions taken based on Content and the information provided and that you assume all associated risks. Your use of the Content and/or accessing the associated videos signifies your understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.

3. Terms of Service. Our Content utilizes a pay-wall approach. There are no subscriptions, membership plans, or rollovers. Once you pay the content access fee (“Content Access Fee”), you will be granted a limited license to access the Content, subject to our right to modify, restrict, or discontinue the Content’s availability at any time and in our sole discretion. We reserve the right to deny access to the Content should we, in our sole discretion, determine that you have breached this Agreement. All Content Access Fees are final and non-refundable.

We utilize the Thinkific platform for user management, which in turn relies upon various other third parties (“Third Parties”) for additional services such as payment processing. By accessing the Content, you agree to the terms of this Agreement as well as to the terms of the various Third Parties with whom you may interact in reaching the Content. 

By accessing the Content, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or, if you are under 18 years of age but are at least 13 years old (a “Minor”), that you are using the Content with the consent of your parent or legal guardian and that you have received your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to agree to this Agreement. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a Minor, you agree to bind the Minor to this Agreement and to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Company if the Minor breaches any of these Terms and Conditions.

4. Performance of the Content. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Content’s functionality. However, due to power outages, server issues, or other service disruptions, which may or not be within our Control (“Service Disruptions”), we cannot guarantee that the Content will be 100% reliable and accessible at all times. Furthermore, we reserve the right to terminate, discontinue, suspend, or modify the Content (“Service Changes”) at any time without providing notice to you. Such Service Changes may be made as to all users, certain groups of users, or to your account specifically. You hereby agree that we are not liable for any losses or damages in the event of a Service Disruption or a Service Change.

5. Intellectual Property. The Content and its entire contents, features, articles, functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), are owned by the GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC, and are protected by United States and international intellectual property or proprietary rights laws. Further, any data generated by your use of the Content, excluding your Personal Information (which is governed by our Privacy Policy), is owned by GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC.

This Agreement permits you to use the Content for your personal use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Content, except as follows:


You must not access or use any part of the Content or any services or materials available through the Content for any purpose outside of the transactions created by this Agreement. If you print, copy, modify, download, or otherwise use or provide any other person with access to any part of the Content in breach of this Agreement, your right to use the Content will stop immediately and you must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for anti-virus protection and accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our site for any reconstruction of any lost data. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK, VIRUSES, OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT OR ANY FILES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE CONTENT OR TO YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIAL POSTED ON IT, OR ON ANYTHING LINKED TO IT.

YOUR USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE CONTENT AND ANYTHING OBTAINED THROUGH THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE CONTENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANYONE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY REPRESENTS OR WARRANTS THAT THE CONTENT, ITS CONTENT, OR ANYTHING OBTAINED THROUGH THE CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, ERROR-FREE, OR UNINTERRUPTED, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, THAT OUR SITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE CONTENT OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE CONTENT WILL OTHERWISE MEET YOUR NEEDS OR EXPECTATIONS.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, THE COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. Limitation on Liability. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE CONTENT, ANY SERVICES LINKED TO IT, ANY CONTENT ON THE CONTENT OR SUCH OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERSONAL INJURY, PAIN AND SUFFERING, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE.

8. Indemnification. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of this Agreement (including the Privacy Policy and Educational Use Disclaimer, which are incorporated by reference), including, but not limited to, any use of the Content, other than as expressly authorized in this Agreement, or your use of any information obtained from the Content.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. All matters relating to the Content and this Agreement, and any dispute or claim arising therefrom or related thereto (in each case, including non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, this Agreement or the Content shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Michigan in Ingham County. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

10. Arbitration. At Company’s sole discretion, it may require You to submit any disputes arising from this Agreement or use of the Content, including disputes arising from or concerning their interpretation, violation, invalidity, non-performance, or termination, to final and binding arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the American Arbitration Association, applying Michigan law and taking place in Ingham County, Michigan, or another location mutually agreed upon..

11. Limitation on Time to File Claims. ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE CONTENT MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES; OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

12. Waiver and Severability. No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set out in this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. 

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

13. Educational and Informational Purposes Only. The content of the Music Business Starter Kit is for educational and informational purposes only. It reflects the instructors' and contributors' personal experiences and insights, including comments on their individual legal and financial journeys in the music business. Their past experiences and the strategies that worked for them may not suit your specific circumstances.

This Course is not legal, financial, accounting, or tax advice. The presenters of the Course are not licensed attorneys, CPAs, or financial advisors. Choosing and working with the right professional advisors is crucial. We strongly urge you to consult a knowledgeable attorney in your area and a qualified CPA or financial advisor for your specific legal, financial, and tax matters.

We make no guarantees or warranties (express or implied) about the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Nor do we guarantee any specific outcome from applying the Course's principles or strategies. By participating, you agree that you are solely responsible for actions taken based on Course information and assume all associated risks. Your enrollment in the Course and/or accessing the associated videos signifies your understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.

14. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Educational Use Disclaimer, and our Privacy Policy constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and us regarding the Content and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Content. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or replace this Agreement at any time. If a revision is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Content after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

15. Your Comments and Concerns. The Content is owned and operated by GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC. All feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications relating to the Content should be directed to GREY DUCK MUSIC, LLC by writing to 2222 W. Grand River Ave, Ste A, Okemos, MI  48864 or email to [email protected]

LAST UPDATED: 10/24/2025