Terms of Service

Last updated: June 2026

These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of OnlineViolinTuner.com and all tools, articles, and content provided on this website. OnlineViolinTuner.com is operated by Mason (contact available via the Contact page).

By accessing or using OnlineViolinTuner.com, you agree to these Terms of Service in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Purpose of the Website

OnlineViolinTuner.com is an independent educational website providing a free browser-based violin tuner and supporting educational content about violin tuning, string physics, and playing technique.

The website is intended for educational use, personal practice reference, and general learning. It is not designed to replace professional violin instruction, professional instrument servicing, or in-person musical guidance.

More information about the site’s purpose is on the About page.

2. Use of the Tuner and Tools

The online violin tuner and all related tools are provided for general educational and personal use only. By using the tools, you acknowledge that:

Tuner results are estimates produced by browser-based pitch detection and are not guaranteed to be exact
Accuracy varies depending on microphone quality, background noise, bow technique, string condition, device type, and browser
Results should not be treated as precision-calibrated measurements or professional instrument assessments
The website does not guarantee specific tuning outcomes, uninterrupted availability, or error-free operation

A complete explanation of how the tuner works and what affects accuracy is in the How It Works page.

3. Microphone and Audio Use

The microphone-based tuning mode requires access to your device microphone to detect violin pitch in real time. By using this mode, you acknowledge that:

Microphone access is requested through your browser’s standard permission system — never without your explicit approval
All audio processing occurs locally within your browser using the Web Audio API
Audio is not recorded, stored, uploaded, or transmitted to any server at any point
No audio data is retained after you close or leave the tool page
You may revoke microphone permission at any time through your browser settings

The reference tone mode produces audio output through your device’s speakers or headphones. It does not capture microphone input and does not record or transmit any audio.

Full details of audio handling are in the Privacy Policy and Data Security pages.

4. Physical Instrument Use

The violin tuner provides guidance on tuning string tension. By following tuning guidance on this site, you accept full responsibility for your own instrument handling. You acknowledge that:

Adjusting tuning pegs and fine tuners involves mechanical components under string tension
Incorrect or excessive adjustment can cause string breakage or instrument damage
Significant structural adjustments to the instrument — including peg fit, soundpost position, and nut height — should be performed by a qualified luthier
OnlineViolinTuner.com is not responsible for broken strings, instrument damage, or physical injury arising from tuning activity

5. No Professional Instruction

OnlineViolinTuner.com does not provide:

Professional violin lessons or personalised instruction
Instrument repair, maintenance, or luthier services
Certified musical assessments or examinations
Medical advice related to repetitive strain, hearing, or music-related injury

Users seeking professional guidance should consult a qualified violin teacher, luthier, or healthcare professional as appropriate.

6. Acceptable Use

By using OnlineViolinTuner.com, you agree not to:

Use the website for unlawful purposes
Attempt to disrupt, interfere with, or compromise website functionality or security
Use automated tools or scripts to access or interact with the site at scale
Reproduce or redistribute site content for commercial purposes without written permission
Present tuner results as professional or certified instrument assessments

7. Advertising

OnlineViolinTuner.com displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. By using this website, you acknowledge that:

Advertisements are automatically selected and served by Google based on cookies and browsing data
OnlineViolinTuner.com does not endorse any product, service, or advertiser shown in ad units
The website is not responsible for the accuracy, quality, or availability of advertised products or services
Advertising content is entirely separate from the educational content of this website

You can manage your Google advertising preferences at adssettings.google.com. Cookie and advertising details are in the Cookie Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

All original content on OnlineViolinTuner.com — including written articles, tool interfaces, educational text, graphics, design elements, and code — is the intellectual property of Mason and OnlineViolinTuner.com unless otherwise stated, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may:

Use the website and its tools for personal and educational purposes
Share links to pages on OnlineViolinTuner.com

You may not:

Reproduce, copy, or republish articles or tool content without written permission
Scrape, mirror, or aggregate content from this site for commercial purposes
Reverse-engineer, decompile, or modify the site’s tools or code
Present content from this site as your own original work

9. Limitation of Liability

OnlineViolinTuner.com is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Mason and OnlineViolinTuner.com are not liable for:

Errors or inaccuracies in tuner results or published content
String breakage, instrument damage, or physical injury arising from tuning activity
Technical failures, downtime, or performance issues
Device, browser, or microphone limitations affecting results
Decisions made based on tool results or educational content
Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website

Use of the website is entirely at your own discretion and risk.

10. External Links

OnlineViolinTuner.com may contain links to external websites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or privacy practices of external websites.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from use of this website will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts applicable to the operator’s location. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

These Terms of Service may be updated periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated when material changes are made. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service should be submitted via the Contact page.