Terms of Use

Last update: April 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to carmelosiciliano.com (the “Site”). The Site is owned and operated by Carmelo Siciliano, a sole proprietor (ditta individuale) based in Catania, Sicily, Italy (P.IVA: 06274170874). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Nature of the Site

This Site serves as an informational and educational platform. It presents content related to Greek traditional music, rebetiko, Eastern Mediterranean modal theory, and related cultural topics. The Site does not operate as an e-commerce store. Specifically:

• Books authored by Carmelo Siciliano are sold exclusively through third-party platforms (currently Amazon). All purchases, payments, and return policies for books are governed by the terms and conditions of those platforms. Carmelo Siciliano has no direct role in those transactions.
• Online music lessons and other educational services are offered and arranged exclusively through direct private communication (such as email or WhatsApp). No lesson booking, payment, or contractual agreement is completed through this Site.
• Other professional activities — including live performances, workshops, lectures, and cultural projects — are organized independently of this Site. Any related agreements are conducted directly between the parties involved.

Nothing on this Site constitutes an offer for sale or a binding agreement for services.

3. Permitted use

You may access and use this Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to:

• Reproduce, copy, distribute, or publish any content from the Site — including for commercial purposes — without prior written authorization from Carmelo Siciliano;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its underlying systems;
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract Site content in bulk;
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with other users’ access to it.

4. Intellectual property

All content on this Site — including but not limited to texts, articles, images, audio examples, videos, course materials, book descriptions, and graphic elements — is the intellectual property of Carmelo Siciliano or of third parties who have licensed their content for use on the Site.

No content may be reproduced, adapted, translated, or used in derivative works without prior written consent. Unauthorized use of copyrighted material may result in legal action under applicable Italian and international copyright law.

The name “Carmelo Siciliano”, the associated logos, and any distinctive marks used on this Site may not be used without written permission.

5. Third-party links and platforms

The Site may contain links to external websites and platforms (including Amazon, YouTube, social media networks, and others). These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Carmelo Siciliano has no control over the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites and accepts no responsibility for them. Visiting third-party links is done at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of warranties

The content on this Site is provided “as is” and “as available”, for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information presented, Carmelo Siciliano makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content;
• The fitness of the content for any particular purpose;
• The uninterrupted or error-free availability of the Site.

Educational content on this Site represents the author’s knowledge, research, and personal experience in the field of Greek traditional music. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

7. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Carmelo Siciliano shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Site or its content, including any errors or omissions in the content, or any action taken in reliance on information provided on the Site.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important. The collection and processing of any personal data through this Site is governed by the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using this Site, you also accept the Privacy Policy.

9. Modifications to the Site and terms

Carmelo Siciliano reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any part of the Site or its content at any time. These Terms may also be updated periodically. Where changes are material, reasonable notice will be provided where practicable. The effective date at the top of this page will always reflect the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Catania, Italy, unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection provisions.

11. Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact Carmelo Siciliano through the contact form available on the Site at www.carmelosiciliano.com/contact.