Terms of Use
Effective Date: 07/01/2026
Welcome to The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Association's website, membership services, educational resources, programs, and related services. By accessing or using our website or becoming a member of the Association, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.
Purpose of the Association
The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education exists to strengthen music education by supporting music teachers through professional development, educational resources, certification programs, community, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to provide high-quality educational materials and services while fostering a professional, respectful, and collaborative community.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years of age or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to use this website or become a member of the Association. By using our website, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and complete.
Membership
Association Membership provides access to benefits that may include educational resources, member communications, discounts, certification opportunities, community participation, and other services. Membership benefits may change over time as the Association grows and evolves. Memberships are personal and may not be transferred or shared without the Association's written permission.
Membership Fees
Membership fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. Failure to renew a membership may result in the loss of member benefits.
Certification Programs
The Association may offer certification programs, professional development courses, assessments, and other educational opportunities. Certification requirements, curricula, assessments, schedules, policies, and program content may be revised or updated from time to time as educational standards and the Association's programs continue to develop. Participation in certification programs does not guarantee certification, employment, licensure, or professional advancement.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content provided by the Association is the property of The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education, Dr. Dennis Frayne, or their respective licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Educational materials
Curriculum
Books
Articles
Videos
Audio recordings
Downloads
Certification materials
Assessments
Graphics
Logos
Website content
Photographs
Musical arrangements
The Dennis Frayne Approach to Music Education
The Dennis Frayne Ascent
Newsletters including The Monthly Cadence
Other Association publications and member resources
Except as expressly permitted, no content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, modified, sold, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Member Resources
Certain resources are available exclusively to Association members.
Member-only materials are provided for the personal professional use of the member and may not be shared, redistributed, uploaded to file-sharing services, republished, or otherwise made available to non-members without written permission from the Association.
Artificial Intelligence
Association publications, member resources, certification materials, assessments, videos, curriculum, and other proprietary content may not be uploaded into artificial intelligence systems for redistribution, publication, commercial use, or the creation of derivative products without prior written permission from the Association.
Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit reasonable personal use of AI tools where permitted by applicable law, such as using limited excerpts for personal study or accessibility. However, systematic copying, redistribution, model training, or publication of Association materials is prohibited without written authorization.
User Conduct
By using the Association's website or participating in Association activities, you agree to act respectfully and professionally.
You agree not to:
Violate any applicable law
Infringe the intellectual property rights of others
Harass, threaten, or abuse other members
Upload malicious software or interfere with website operations
Misrepresent your identity or professional qualifications
Share confidential member-only materials without permission
Use the Association's resources for unlawful purposes
User Content
Members may have opportunities to submit comments, questions, photographs, videos, teaching ideas, or other content. You retain ownership of the content you submit. By submitting content to the Association, you grant the Association a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and publish that content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Association, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
You represent that you have the right to submit any content you provide and that it does not infringe the rights of others.
Educational Information
The educational materials provided by the Association are intended for informational and professional development purposes. Because every student, teacher, school, studio, and educational setting is unique, members remain responsible for exercising their own professional judgment when applying ideas, methods, or recommendations.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. The Association is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or operation of third-party websites.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Association's website, educational resources, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to provide accurate, high-quality information, we make no guarantee that the website or its content will always be uninterrupted, error-free, or suitable for every purpose.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of the website, membership, educational materials, or Association services.
Suspension or Termination
The Association reserves the right to suspend or terminate membership or access to Association services for violations of these Terms of Use or other Association policies, including conduct that is unlawful, fraudulent, abusive, or inconsistent with the mission and values of the Association.
Termination of membership does not entitle a member to a refund of membership fees.
Changes to the Website and Services
The Association may modify, suspend, discontinue, or improve any portion of its website, membership benefits, certification programs, publications, or services at any time without prior notice.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website or Association services after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing Law
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action arising from these Terms or the use of the Association's website or services shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact:
The Dennis Frayne Association for Music Education
Email: office@dennisfrayne.com