About these terms
These Terms of Use apply to the website Tanpura.online, maintained by Advay Varma. By using the player, articles, or other content, you agree to use the website lawfully and respectfully. If you do not accept these terms, please stop using the service.
What the site offers
Tanpura.online provides a browser-based music practice reference using recordings of electronic and acoustic tanpuras, alongside general Indian music learning content. The player is currently free to use and does not require an account. Features and availability may change as we maintain the service.
Acceptable use
You may use the site for personal study, listening, practice, and ordinary teaching reference. You must not attempt unauthorized access, distribute malicious software, interfere with other visitors, or run excessive automated traffic that disrupts the site. Linking to our public pages is welcome, provided it does not imply an affiliation or endorsement.
Rights, licences, and attribution
Some recordings and photographs belong to third-party creators and carry their own licence requirements. Featured audio is attributed to Sankalp Gulati under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. See Sound Credits for original sources and our modifications. Photos and media in articles may use other licences, identified near the media.
Using our website does not transfer ownership of original text, trademarks, audio, or images to you. Before copying or republishing third-party material, check and follow its specific licence and attribution conditions.
Educational information and accuracy
We strive to publish useful music information, but musical terminology and tuning practices may vary by tradition, teacher, and instrument. The player is not guaranteed to be a precise tuning instrument or a substitute for professional instruction. See our Disclaimer for audio and content limitations.
External links and advertising
The site may link to resources outside Tanpura.online and may display advertisements. These third-party services, resources, and offers are not controlled by us and are subject to their own policies. A link or mention does not necessarily mean endorsement.
Availability and responsibility
We provide the website on an “as available” basis and cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or compatibility with every browser, network, or device. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we are not responsible for losses arising from interruptions, reliance on general music information, or third-party services. Nothing in these terms excludes rights that applicable law does not permit us to exclude.
Changes and questions
We may update these terms as the website evolves. The last-updated date indicates the current published revision. For questions, email [email protected] or visit Contact.