Terms of Service

Last updated: January 29, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Coaching Booth ("the Service"), operated by HCAC Ventures, LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Coaching Booth is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed for music teachers, vocal coaches, and teaching studios. The Service provides tools for:

  • Student management and CRM functionality
  • Lesson scheduling and calendar management
  • Progress tracking and goal setting
  • Practice assignment (homework) management
  • Audio recording storage and playback
  • Multi-teacher studio collaboration
  • Student portal access

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.

3. User Accounts

Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your password and accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

Account Types

The Service offers different account types with varying access levels:

  • Studio Administrator: Full access to studio management features
  • Teacher: Access to assigned students and teaching features
  • Student: Access to personal dashboard, homework, and progress

Account Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

Subscription Plans

The Service is offered on a subscription basis. Current plans include:

  • Per-Student Plan: Monthly billing based on active student count
  • Unlimited Plan: Fixed monthly rate for unlimited students

Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly basis. Payment is processed securely through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all applicable fees.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.

Price Changes

We may change our prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated in advance and will apply to the next billing cycle after notice.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable law or regulation
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Send spam or unsolicited communications
  • Use the Service for any purpose other than its intended use
  • Scrape, data mine, or use automated means to access the Service
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization

6. User Content

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload to the Service, including student information, lesson notes, audio recordings, and other materials ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display such content solely to provide the Service to you.

Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent that:

  • You have all necessary rights to upload and use such content
  • The content does not violate the rights of any third party
  • You have obtained appropriate consent for any personal information included

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by HCAC Ventures, LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written permission.

The Coaching Booth name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of HCAC Ventures, LLC.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with third-party services including:

  • AWS Cognito for authentication
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • AWS S3 for file storage
  • MailerSend for email delivery

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected. We do not warrant any results from the use of the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HCAC VENTURES, LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HCAC Ventures, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers 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 these Terms or your use of the Service.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14. Dispute Resolution

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Arbitration Procedures

  • The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator
  • The arbitration shall be held in Columbus, Ohio, or at another mutually agreed location
  • The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
  • Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction

Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN US AND YOU INDIVIDUALLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property rights pending arbitration.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the original intent.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HCAC Ventures, LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

HCAC Ventures, LLC