Terms & Privacy

Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 28, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, or using Tangovila's website (tangovila.com, app.tangovila.com), mobile application ("Tangovila", "App", on the iOS App Store), or any related services (collectively, "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

2. Services Description

Tangovila provides educational dance content, instructional videos, community features, and subscription-based services through our website and iOS mobile application. Our Services include:

  • Access to instructional dance videos and educational content
  • Community features and user-generated content platforms
  • Subscription services for premium content access
  • Event information and ticketing services
  • Teacher directory and educational resources

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

4. Subscription Services and Payments

Tangovila offers subscription services through multiple platforms:

  • Web Subscriptions: Managed through our website using third-party payment processor(s) (Stripe)
  • iOS App Subscriptions: Managed through Apple's App Store and subject to Apple's terms and conditions

Subscription fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law. You may cancel your subscription at any time through the respective platform's account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Our Content: All instructional videos, educational materials, and original content created by Tangovila ("Tangovila Content") are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Tangovila Content is provided for personal, non-commercial educational use only.

Music and Audio: Tangovila does not monetize or profit from content containing music, regardless of copyright status. All paid subscription content consists of music-less instructional videos created by Tangovila or properly purchased or licensed content from our teaching partners. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Tangovila is not responsible for any music copyright or video distrbution and display issues in user-generated content or any of its free content or publically available content found on other platforms
  • You waive any claims against Tangovila regarding music copyright, licensing, or royalty disputes

6. Copyright Protection and Anti-Piracy Policy

Strict Prohibition of Unauthorized Distribution: Tangovila L.L.C. ("Company") expressly prohibits the distribution, sharing, reproduction, or any form of dissemination of our copyrighted lesson video content, including but not limited to explanatory portions, instructional demonstrations, music demonstrations, or any other proprietary educational materials, on any platform, whether for free distribution or commercial purposes. For any distribution outside of Tangovila's website, iOS mobile application, and Tangovila's social media platforms, one must be a teacher Tangovila has partnered with and must also have explicit written permission from Tangovila L.L.C.

Protected Content: All lesson videos, instructional content, educational materials, music demonstrations, and any content produced, created, or purchased by Tangovila L.L.C. through partnerships with teachers or other content creators (collectively, "Protected Content") are the exclusive intellectual property of Tangovila L.L.C. and are protected under United States and international copyright laws.

Zero Tolerance Policy: Any attempt to distribute, share, upload, post, stream, broadcast, or otherwise make available any Protected Content on any platform, including but not limited to social media platforms, video sharing websites, file sharing services, streaming platforms, or any other digital or physical medium, constitutes a willful violation of these Terms and applicable copyright laws.

Legal Consequences and Enforcement: Upon discovery of any unauthorized distribution or attempted distribution of Protected Content, Tangovila L.L.C. reserves the absolute right to:

  • Immediately initiate legal action against the infringing party without prior notice
  • Seek injunctive relief to immediately cease and desist all unauthorized distribution
  • Demand the immediate removal of all Protected Content from any platform where it has been posted
  • Pursue all available legal remedies under copyright law, including but not limited to statutory damages, actual damages, and attorney's fees
  • Seek monetary damages equal to the total amount of profits gained by the infringing party from the unauthorized distribution, plus an additional penalty of ten (10) times the amount Tangovila L.L.C. paid to produce or acquire the specific Protected Content
  • Report the infringement to relevant authorities and platform administrators for immediate content removal and account suspension
  • Pursue criminal charges where applicable under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable laws

Infringer Liability: By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that any unauthorized distribution of Protected Content is solely and entirely the fault of the infringing party. You expressly waive any defense, claim, or argument that Tangovila L.L.C. bears any responsibility for such infringement. The infringing party assumes full and complete liability for all consequences, damages, and legal actions resulting from their unauthorized use of Protected Content.

Monitoring and Detection: Tangovila L.L.C. employs advanced digital monitoring technologies and legal services to detect unauthorized distribution of our Protected Content across all platforms. We actively monitor for copyright infringement and will pursue all violators to the fullest extent of the law.

Reporting Infringement: If you become aware of any unauthorized distribution of Tangovila's Protected Content, please immediately report it to us at hello@tangovila.com. We will investigate all reports and take appropriate legal action.

No Exceptions: This policy applies to all users, including but not limited to subscribers, teachers, partners, employees, contractors, and any other individuals who have access to our Protected Content. There are no exceptions to this policy, regardless of the relationship with Tangovila L.L.C.

7. User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of content you upload or create ("User Content"), but grant Tangovila a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your User Content in connection with our Services. You are solely responsible for your User Content and must ensure it:

  • Does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights
  • Is appropriate, legal, and respectful
  • Does not contain harmful, offensive, or illegal material

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use our Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our App
  • Use automated systems to access our Services without permission
  • Share your account credentials with others

9. Data Security and Privacy

While we implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, you acknowledge that no system is completely secure. You agree that Tangovila is not liable for any data breaches, unauthorized access, or data loss that may occur despite our security efforts. By using our Services, you:

  • Understand and accept the inherent risks of data transmission over the internet
  • Waive any claims against Tangovila for data security incidents
  • Agree to hold Tangovila harmless for any consequences of data breaches

10. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Tangovila and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or use, arising out of or relating to your use of our Services.

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tangovila, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from or related to your use of our Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and any jurisdiction in which Tangovila is accessible. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, waiving your right to a jury trial or class action lawsuit.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes through our Services or via email. Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello@tangovila.com.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 28, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information through our website (tangovila.com, app.tangovila.com) and iOS mobile application. The types of information we collect include:

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Account information (name, email address, photos, username, other user-generated content and information)
  • Profile details and preferences
  • Payment and billing information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • User-generated content (videos, comments, reviews)
  • Communication data (support requests, feedback)
  • Event registration and ticketing information

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
  • Location data (if permitted by you)
  • Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • App performance and crash data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • Process transactions and manage subscriptions
  • Authenticate users and prevent fraud
  • Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Personalize content and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
  • Communicate about new features, events, and promotions

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, Apple App Store)
  • Cloud storage and hosting providers
  • Analytics and performance monitoring services
  • Customer support platforms
  • Email and communication services

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • To prevent fraud or abuse of our Services
  • In connection with a business transfer or acquisition

4. Subscription and Payment Information

Web Subscriptions: Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors. We do not store your complete payment card information on our servers.

iOS App Subscriptions: Subscription management is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We receive only subscription status and user identification from Apple, not payment details.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. By using our Services, you understand and accept the inherent risks of data transmission and storage, and waive any claims against Tangovila for data security incidents.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Services. We may retain certain information for longer periods to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and update your account information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request a copy of your data
  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@tangovila.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website and app use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze usage patterns and improve performance
  • Provide personalized content and features
  • Enable social media integration

You can control cookie settings through your browser or device preferences, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Services may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 4 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 4. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through our Services or via email. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: