Disclaimer

All files provided on CLASSICALS.DE have been created and made available in strict compliance with European Union copyright law. CLASSICALS.DE makes no representation or warranty regarding the copyright status of these files in jurisdictions outside the EU and accepts no legal responsibility or liability regarding their status in your country. Users are responsible for complying with their local copyright laws and should consult the relevant copyright statutes or a qualified intellectual property attorney to determine if a specific file, or the composition that it is based on, is in the public domain or if downloading a copy constitutes fair use in their jurisdiction.

For an overview of copyright durations by country, please visit:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_copyright_duration_by_country

Terms of Use Agreement

This Terms of Use Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between CLASSICALS.DE, ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") and the user ("User," "you," or "your"). By accessing or using CLASSICALS.DE, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

1. No Warranties

1.1 As-Is Basis: CLASSICALS.DE provides informations and services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the content or the services provided.

2. Limitation of Liability

2.1 Disclaimer of Liability: In no event shall CLASSICALS.DE be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or damages for loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, incurred by you or any third party, whether in an action in contract or tort, arising from your access to, or use of, CLASSICALS.DE.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using CLASSICALS.DE, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use CLASSICALS.DE.

4. Changes to Terms

CLASSICALS.DE reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Agreement at any time without notice. Continued use of CLASSICALS.DE after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the modified Agreement.

Disclaimer of Liability

1. Liability for content

The content of our website has been compiled with the utmost care. However, we cannot accept any liability for the accuracy, completeness and topicality of the content. As a service provider, we are responsible for our own content on these pages in accordance with Section 7 (1) TMG (German Telemedia Act) and general legislation. According to §§ 8 to 10 TMG, however, we as a service provider are not obliged to monitor transmitted or stored third-party information or to investigate circumstances that indicate illegal activity. Obligations to remove or block the use of information in accordance with general legislation remain unaffected by this. However, liability in this respect is only possible from the time of knowledge of a specific infringement. As soon as we become aware of such infringements, we will remove this content immediately.

2. Liability for links

Our website contains links to external third-party websites over whose content we have no influence. Therefore, we cannot accept any liability for this third-party content. The respective provider or operator of the pages is always responsible for the content of the linked pages. The linked pages were checked for possible legal violations at the time of linking. Illegal contents were not recognisable at the time of linking. However, permanent monitoring of the content of the linked pages is not reasonable without concrete evidence of an infringement. If we become aware of any legal infringements, we will remove such links immediately.

3. Copyright

The content and works created by the site operators on these pages are subject to German copyright law. Duplication, processing, distribution and any kind of utilisation outside the limits of copyright law require the written consent of the respective author or creator. Downloads and copies of this site are permitted in accordance with the respective licensing terms, declared on the individual pages. Insofar as the content on this site was not created by the operator, the copyrights of third parties are respected. In particular, third-party content is labelled as such. Should you nevertheless become aware of a copyright infringement, please inform us accordingly. If we become aware of any infringements, we will remove such content immediately.

4. Data protection

The use of our website is generally possible without providing personal data. If personal data (e.g. name, address or e-mail addresses) is collected on our website, this is always done on a voluntary basis as far as possible. This data will not be passed on to third parties without your express consent.

We would like to point out that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may be subject to security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

We hereby expressly prohibit the use of contact data published within the scope of the imprint obligation by third parties for sending unsolicited advertising and information material. The operators of the website expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of advertising information, such as spam e-mails.

5. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc (‘Google’). Google Analytics uses ‘cookies’, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyse how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of analysing your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Disclaimer

Public Domain / Copyright

While the original compositions of classical music may be in the public domain, the specific recordings of those compositions can still be subject to copyright. This is because copyright law distinguishes between the underlying musical composition and a particular performance or recording of that composition.

1. Musical Composition: The composition itself, including the sheet music and the musical notes, is often in the public domain once a certain amount of time has passed since the publication of the work, or the death of the composer. This can vary depending on the copyright laws of different countries.

2. Performance/Recording: However, when a musician or an orchestra performs a classical piece and records that performance, a new copyright is created for that specific recording. The copyright applies to the particular arrangement, interpretation, and recording techniques used in that performance.

So, even though the original composition might be in the public domain, a new copyright can be established for a specific recording. This copyright covers the rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display that particular recording. It's important to check the copyright status of specific recordings to determine whether they are freely available or if permission is needed for use.

All sheet music used are either in the public domain, or available through Creative Commons licenses, attributed on the individual track page. If i have unintentionally included a work that is still under copyright, or have not attributed a work correctly, please send me a message, and i will remove or update it immediately.

// Many tracks on Classicals.de are all new recordings, and subject to licensing terms // For licensing informations, please visit: https://www.classicals.de/licensing

To view detailed licensing terms for a specific work, click the © button in the audio player on the corresponding page.

License terms (Commercial)

For commercial licenses please visit the following page: Music Licenses

Permissions:

• The right to use the Music Tracks as a soundtrack synchronised with any kind of visual images, or as a part of Your or Your clients media production/product.

• The right to use the Music Tracks as a part of public viewing or broadcast of Your or Your clients media production/ product.

• The right to edit, re-record, duplicate and release the Music Tracks as a part of Your or Yours clients media production/product.

• The right to use the Music Tracks as individual sounds in video games, apps and any kind of media productions.

• The right to transfer the Music Tracks to any medium to complete media production/product.

Restrictions:

• The Licensee is not allowed to perform the Music Tracks, which are not incorporated in and synchronised with other media productions.

• The Music Tracks may not be exploited or traded for profit or any other reason except as permitted in the above section.

• Licensee may not claim ownership or authorship of The Music Tracks represented under this Agreement.

• Licensee may not sell Music Tracks bought via CLASSICALS.DE on a stand-alone basis to any other individual or party, except as permitted in the above section.

Content ID & Performing Rights Organizations

None of the music on this website is registered with any performing rights organization or Content ID system, including YouTube, ASCAP, PRS, GEMA, etc. While classical music is widely popular and occasional copyright notices may arise, our music is accompanied by the necessary licenses. In the rare event of a copyright dispute, our licenses provide a solid basis for resolution, making it a straightforward process to address any issues.

Privacy & Cookie Policy

This website uses and collects the following cookies and data to provide a great user experience:

Data Collected & Processing Services

• Squarespace – Analytics, usage data, orders, name, email, address, payment details

• PayPal – Name, orders, email, address, payment details

• Stripe – Name, orders, email, address, payment details

• SoundCloud Widget – Analytics, usage data

• YouTube Widget – Analytics, usage data

• Google Search – Analytics, usage data

• Contact Form – Name and email address

• Bitly – Link analytics

GDPR Compliance & Your Rights

As required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency regarding how it is collected, used, and stored.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under Article 6 of GDPR:

• Consent – When you voluntarily provide information via the contact form or accept cookies.

• Contractual Necessity – When processing orders, payments, or fulfilling transactions.

• Legitimate Interest – For website analytics, fraud prevention, and service improvements.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user of our website, you have the right to:

• Access & Review – Request details about any personal information we store (e.g., name, email, order history).

• Rectify – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erase – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

• Restrict Processing – Request limited use of your data in certain cases.

• Object – Opt out of analytics tracking and other non-essential data processing.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Orders & Payment Data – Retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance.

• Contact Form Submissions – Retained until no longer needed for customer support or business operations.

• Analytics Data – Stored for 26 months (Google Analytics default) before anonymization.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (Google, PayPal, Stripe) process data in non-EU countries (e.g., the United States). We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent safeguards.

Cookies & Consent Management

You can manage or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using a cookie management tool on our site. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

For any privacy-related inquiries or GDPR requests, please contact us at: Contact