Terms of Use

Permitted Listings

Only listings for the following types of instruments may be created on PianoHub:

• acoustic upright pianos
• grand pianos
• digital pianos and electric keyboard instruments
• related keyboard instruments (e.g., keyboards, clavichords)

If you wish to offer other products or services, please contact our support team first. Listings that do not fall within the above categories will be removed without notice.

Not a Sales Platform

PianoHub is not a sales platform and does not process purchases or sales. We merely provide a platform where sellers and interested parties can connect. All purchase contracts are concluded exclusively between buyer and seller.

Truthful Information

All information you provide – especially in listings – must be truthful, complete, and current. You are obligated to promptly update or delete your listings when circumstances change (e.g., when the instrument is sold).

Compliance with Laws

You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using PianoHub. In particular, you may not create listings or publish content that:

• violates applicable law (e.g., fraud, copyright infringement, defamation)
• is offensive, discriminatory, glorifies violence, or is otherwise harmful
• contains misleading or false information
• infringes the rights of third parties (e.g., trademark rights, privacy rights, copyrights)
• includes spam, advertising for third parties, or fraudulent intentions

Security and Access

Since PianoHub does not require user accounts, you access your listings via secure token-based links sent by email. You are responsible for keeping these links confidential and not sharing them with third parties. If someone gains unauthorized access to your emails, please immediately inform our support team.

Automated Data Collection (Scraping)

The automated retrieval, collection, copying, or storage of platform content using bots, crawlers, scrapers, or other automated tools is strictly prohibited. This applies in particular to:

• listing data (prices, descriptions, images, contact details)
• user data or email addresses
• structured database content or metadata
• technical information about the platform or its infrastructure

Exceptions apply only to search engine crawlers that respect robots.txt and partners with express written permission.

Republication of Content

Copying, reproducing, distributing, or otherwise using platform content (including listings, images, texts, and designs) in other media, websites, or applications is prohibited without express written consent from the operator. This includes in particular:

• republishing listings on other platforms or websites
• using PianoHub content in aggregator services or price comparison portals
• commercial use of platform content without permission
• mirroring or completely copying the website or parts thereof

Platform Interference

You may not take any actions that could impair the functionality, availability, or security of the platform. This includes in particular:

• unauthorized intrusion into systems or circumvention of security measures
• denial-of-service attacks or excessive requests to servers
• uploading or distributing malware, viruses, or harmful code
• manipulation or falsification of platform content or functions

Fraudulent Behavior

Any form of fraudulent behavior is strictly prohibited, including false identities, fake listings, phishing attempts, or other deceptive actions.

Platform Content

All content on the PianoHub platform – including design, texts, graphics, logos, software, structure, and layout – is protected by copyright and is the property of the operator. Use is permitted exclusively for personal, non-commercial purposes.

User-Generated Content

By uploading content (e.g., listing descriptions, images) to PianoHub, you grant the platform a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, display, and distribute this content as part of the platform operation. You warrant that you have all necessary rights to the uploaded content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.

You remain fully responsible for the content you publish on PianoHub. In case of copyright infringement or violation of other third-party rights, the operator reserves the right to immediately remove the relevant content and block the email address used for publication from further use of the platform.

Provision "As Is"

PianoHub is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties. We make no guarantees regarding availability, error-free operation, or suitability of the platform for any particular purpose.

Liability for User Content

Listings and other content are created by third parties. We do not review this content for accuracy, completeness, or legality. Responsibility for content lies exclusively with the respective users. PianoHub is not liable for damages resulting from false, incomplete, or misleading listings.

Liability for Transactions

PianoHub is not involved in purchase contracts or other agreements between users and is not liable for damages arising from such transactions. You are solely responsible for verifying the trustworthiness of your contracting party and taking appropriate precautions.

Limitation of Liability

The liability of PianoHub is limited to cases of intent and gross negligence. Liability for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health remains unaffected.

Termination by User

You may terminate your use of PianoHub at any time by deleting your listings and ceasing to use the platform. Your email address will be stored only as long as necessary to complete existing conversations in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Operator Measures

In case of violations of these Terms of Use or applicable law, we reserve the right to remove affected listings without prior notice and block the email addresses used for publication from further use of the platform.