PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE
Last updated, July 30, 2025
Welcome to Percussible S.A.S.
This document outlines both our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.
By accessing this website or contributing to the project, you agree to the policies and terms outlined below.
1. About Us
Percussible S.A.S. is a Colombian-based cultural and educational platform dedicated to preserving, documenting, and teaching traditional rhythms from around the world through the use of immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, and community-driven storytelling.
This site provides access to information, fundraising options, multimedia content, and educational previews. Your trust and participation help us protect endangered cultural heritage and make rhythm education globally accessible.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
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Contact information: such as your name and email address (if you subscribe, contact us, or donate)
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Transaction data: such as the amount and method of your donation (processed securely through Stripe, Wix Payments, or PayPal — we do not store payment details on our servers)
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Usage data: including IP address, browser type, device type, and site activity (via tools like Google Analytics)
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Voluntary content: any comments, messages, or forms you submit on the website
All data is collected to improve the project, communicate effectively, and maintain transparency. We never sell or share your personal information with unauthorized third parties.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used to:
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Process and confirm donations or transactions
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Send donation receipts, updates, or impact reports
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Respond to messages, comments, or feedback
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Track platform performance and improve user experience
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Recognize you as a supporter if you opt in to public acknowledgement
You will only receive communications from us if you opt in, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
4. Donations and Use of Funds
By making a contribution through this website, you agree that:
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All donations are voluntary and non-refundable
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Funds will be used solely to support the mission of Percussible, including:
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Cultural documentation and field recording
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Platform development (web, AI, and VR features)
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Legal protection of digital and cultural content
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Educational outreach and community access
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We may acknowledge donors by name and tier (e.g., “Founding Contributor,” “Rhythm Ally”) with your consent. Rewards are symbolic, and their delivery may vary depending on production timelines.
5. Intellectual Property & Cultural Content Protection
All content on this website — including but not limited to audio recordings, rhythm transcriptions, videos, cultural descriptions, platform interfaces, visuals, and text — is the intellectual property of Percussible S.A.S. or its licensed collaborators.
You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, adapt, or use any part of this content for commercial or educational purposes without express written permission.
We are actively taking steps to:
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Secure copyright protection for all original materials
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License recordings and teachings from cultural guardians ethically
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Protect sensitive rhythms, stories, and visual content from misuse
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Maintain clear documentation and attribution of all sources
Misuse or unauthorized distribution of Percussible materials will be subject to legal action in accordance with national and international copyright law.
6. Protection of Immersive Technologies and Educational Systems
The concepts, systems, and methodologies described or demonstrated on this website — including but not limited to the use of virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), real-time gesture recognition (e.g., hand and instrument tracking), and AI-powered rhythmic feedback — are the exclusive intellectual property of Percussible S.A.S.
These systems are protected under applicable national and international intellectual property laws.
Any attempt to replicate, commercialize, or adapt these technological approaches — whether partially or fully — without formal written authorization from Percussible S.A.S. will be considered a violation of intellectual property rights and will result in legal action.
7. Third-Party Services and Integrations
This website integrates with third-party services (e.g., Stripe, Wix, Google Analytics, YouTube, social media platforms). These tools have their own privacy and usage policies. We are not responsible for how external platforms process your data.
We recommend that you review their respective terms when interacting through those services.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to any personal data we hold about you
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Ask us to update or delete your personal information
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Withdraw consent to communications or public acknowledgments
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Report concerns about how your information is being used
You can contact us at any time via:
📧 info@percussible.com
We will respond to data inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Platform Access and Usage
By using this website, you agree to:
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Use the site only for lawful, non-commercial purposes
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Refrain from disrupting or attempting to bypass security features
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Respect the intellectual and cultural integrity of the materials displayed
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Not impersonate others or submit false information
We reserve the right to block access or restrict use in the event of abuse or misuse.
10. Limitation of Liability
Percussible S.A.S. is not liable for:
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Technical issues related to website hosting, internet access, or third-party platforms
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Any damages caused by unauthorized use of our content
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Delays in digital reward delivery due to production, development, or logistics
You use this website at your own discretion and assume full responsibility for your interactions with it.
11. Policy Changes
We may update this page periodically to reflect changes in project structure, legal requirements, or operational tools. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent update. You should check this page from time to time to stay informed.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, or would like to request additional information, feel free to contact us:
Thank you for supporting this mission and respecting the rhythms, stories, and cultures we are working to preserve.
Let’s build this archive of rhythm together — responsibly and with integrity.
