Terms of Service

Last updated: July 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Kalimba Online (“the Site,” “we,” “our”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site (“Users”). By using the Site, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age or have obtained parental consent.

2. Description of Service

Kalimba Online provides a free, web-based platform that includes:

  • A virtual kalimba (thumb piano) simulator that you can play in your browser
  • A library of kalimba tabs (sheet music in number notation) for various songs
  • Learning resources, tutorials, and guides for kalimba beginners and enthusiasts
  • Interactive tools including adjustable playback speed, loop practice, and a rhythm game

All services are provided free of charge. We may display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the operation of the Site.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Site, you agree to:

  • Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
  • Not attempt to disrupt, damage, or impair the Site or its underlying infrastructure
  • Not scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Site in an automated manner without our prior written consent
  • Not use the Site to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
  • Not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of the content provided on the Site

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Site Content and Software

The Site, including its design, layout, code, graphics, and original content (excluding user-contributed materials and third-party content), is owned by Kalimba Online and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our explicit permission.

4.2 Kalimba Tabs

The kalimba tabs available on the Site are provided for personal, non-commercial use. Many tabs are based on traditional or public domain compositions. Tabs based on copyrighted songs are provided for educational and personal practice purposes only. You may not redistribute or sell these tabs.

If you believe any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us or submit a takedown request through our Copyright Policy.

5. Third-Party Services and Advertising

The Site displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. These ads may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. Google’s use of your data is governed by their privacy policy, and you can manage your ad preferences through Google’s ad settings.

We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements or the websites they link to. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE FROM VIRUSES
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KALIMBA ONLINE AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
  • PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM USE OF THE VIRTUAL KALIMBA OR RELATED ACTIVITIES
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE SITE
  • DAMAGES ARISING FROM THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS OR LINKED WEBSITES

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kalimba Online, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your use of the Site in violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Site

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of China, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through friendly negotiation. If negotiation fails, the dispute shall be submitted to the competent courts of China.

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any issues before pursuing formal legal action.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to achieve its objective to the greatest extent permitted, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kalimba Online regarding your use of the Site, superseding any prior agreements.

14. Contact

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

Also review our Privacy Policy and Copyright Policy.