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Legal Notice

Last updated: 01/01/2025

This document may be provided in multiple languages for convenience. However, only the original French version is legally binding in case of dispute.

For the purposes of this document, "El Recodo Services" include the website www.el-recodo.com, mobile applications, software, and related services offered by the company El Recodo ("We").

1. Publisher Information

  • Company Name: El Recodo
  • Legal Form: SAS
  • Registered Office: 192 Av. M. Dassault - 33700 Mérignac - France
  • SIRET Number: 93404697000018
  • RCS: 934 046 970 R.C.S. Bordeaux
  • EU VAT Number: FR72934046970
  • Publication Director: Gregory Mercier Diaz
  • Contact: tango@el-recodo.com

The "Cours" section of the website (www.el-recodo.com/cours) concerns the local activities of the El Recodo Association. This section is only visible in the French version of the website.

2. Hosting Provider

  • Hosting Provider Name: OVH
  • Registered Office: 2 Rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France

3. Terms of Use

The use of El Recodo Services is subject to the General Terms of Use (GTU), which are accessible at all times on our website. These terms may be modified at any time.

4. Intellectual Property

The rules regarding intellectual property are outlined in the General Terms of Use. Any reproduction, representation, modification, publication, or adaptation of the content of El Recodo Services is prohibited without prior authorization.

5. Limitation of Liability

El Recodo cannot be held responsible for service interruptions, direct or indirect damages to the user or their data, or the use of the information provided on the website. Liability limitations are detailed in the GTU.

6. Personal Data

The management of users' personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with GDPR and applicable regulations. For assistance or inquiries, please contact us at: tango@el-recodo.com.

7. Hyperlinks

The Services may contain hyperlinks to other websites. El Recodo cannot be held responsible for the content of these external websites. Users are encouraged to review the legal notices and privacy policies of third-party sites.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

El Recodo Services are governed by French law. Any disputes will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bordeaux, France.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/01/2025

This document may be provided in multiple languages for convenience. However, only the original French version shall prevail in the event of a dispute.

For the purposes of this document, “El Recodo Services” includes the website www.el-recodo.com, mobile applications, software, and associated services offered by El Recodo (“We”).

This privacy policy explains how El Recodo collects, uses, stores, and protects users’ personal data when using “El Recodo Services.”

1. Data Controller

El Recodo, registered at 192 Av. M. Dassault - 33700 Mérignac - France, is responsible for the processing of personal data collected via El Recodo Services. For any questions regarding data management, contact us at: tango@el-recodo.com.

2. Data Collected

We collect the following data when you use our Services:
  • Identification data: Name, first name, email address, gender, country.
  • Connection data: IP address, browser type, operating system.
  • Usage data: Service usage history, user preferences.
  • Audio data: Recorded during identifications made via our applications or software.
  • Payment data: Billing information and payments made through our secure platforms.

3. Use of Information

All the information we collect may be used to:
  • Personalize your experience and meet your individual needs.
  • Improve El Recodo Services.
  • Contact you via email.

4. Confidentiality and Third-Party Disclosure

We are the sole owners of the information collected via El Recodo Services. Your personal information will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to another company without your prior consent. This excludes trusted third parties limited to assisting us in operating El Recodo Services, as long as these parties agree to keep this information confidential. Your passwords are encrypted.

We may share information only to:
  • Investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, fraud, or violations of our terms of use.
  • Respond to legal obligations.

5. Information Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information, including:
  • Encryption of sensitive information transmitted online.
  • Restricted access to identifiable data, limited to the site administrator.
  • A secure environment for servers and computers storing the data.

6. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enable site login and analyze our audience.
  • Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the site and cannot be disabled. They include, for example, secure login cookies.
  • Analytical cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site to improve its features. The data collected is anonymous.
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser’s documentation for more details:

7. Unsubscribe

We use the email address you provide to send occasional updates. If you wish to unsubscribe and stop receiving emails, instructions are included at the bottom of each email. You can also modify and delete your account via the settings menu.

8. Data Deletion

You have the right to delete all personal data collected via El Recodo Services. To do so:
  • Log in to the site with your account.
  • Go to the Settings menu.
  • Click on DELETE MY ACCOUNT.

Once confirmed, all your data will be immediately deleted. This action is irreversible.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
  • Access: Obtain a copy of your data.
  • Rectification: Modify incorrect or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing.
  • Portability: Retrieve your data in a structured format.

To exercise your rights, contact us at tango@el-recodo.com.

10. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Union, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (standard contractual clauses, etc.).

11. Consent

By using El Recodo Services, you consent to our privacy policy.

12. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect legal or functional changes in our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

General Terms of Use (GTU)

Last updated: 01/01/2025

This document may be provided in multiple languages for convenience. However, only the original French version shall prevail in case of a dispute.

For the purposes of these terms, "El Recodo Services" include the website www.el-recodo.com, mobile applications, software, and associated services provided by El Recodo ("We").

These General Terms of Use ("GTU") govern access to and use of the El Recodo Services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these GTU.

1. Purpose of the GTU

The GTU define the rules for accessing and using El Recodo Services, as well as the rights and obligations of users ("You") and El Recodo.

2. Access to services

  • Access to El Recodo Services is reserved for users who have accepted these GTU.
  • Some services or features may require the creation of a user account.
  • You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services.
  • The "Play" audio streaming service may be subject to geographic restrictions based on broadcasting rights. It is available only in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Access outside these regions is restricted and may result in limited features or blocked access. It is your responsibility to verify whether your residence or usage location is eligible for access to the service. We continually strive to expand the geographic areas covered to make the service accessible to more users.

3. User account

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided when creating your account.
  • You agree to keep your login credentials and passwords confidential.
  • You are responsible for any activity on your account.
  • If you change your email address, it is your responsibility to update it in your account to ensure proper service functionality.

4. Use of services

You agree to use El Recodo Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these GTU. The "Play" audio streaming service is for private, non-commercial use. Users do not acquire any rights to the content they listen to via the "Play" streaming service. All rights remain with their legal holders. Using the content available on the "Play" service for public, commercial, or other uses requiring a broadcasting license is strictly prohibited. You are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions from competent organizations for such uses.

Downloading audio content available on the "Play" service is strictly prohibited. We implement measures to prevent downloading and reserve the right to ban a user's account in case of download attempts.

The audio quality of the "Play" service may vary depending on your Internet connection, available server resources, and the compatibility of your device with our streaming technologies.

The El Recodo Tango Music database is protected by copyright. Any automated extraction or retrieval of data, other than via the features provided by El Recodo Services, is strictly prohibited.

Simultaneous use of El Recodo Services on multiple devices is prohibited. Only one device may be connected to the account at any given time.

You must not:
  • Circumvent or compromise security measures.
  • Use El Recodo Services to distribute illegal or harmful content.
  • Record or share audio streams from the "Play" streaming service without authorization.
  • Transfer your access or credentials to another user.

5. End-User License Agreement

Limited License: By using El Recodo Services, including software and applications, we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our services in accordance with these GTU.

Usage Restrictions: You are not permitted to:
  • Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works, transfer, or sell any information, content, software, or service obtained through El Recodo Services, except with express authorization.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to discover the source code of the software or features of El Recodo Services.
  • Use our services in a way that damages, disables, overloads, or disrupts our technical infrastructure or that of third parties.
  • Rent, lend, resell, or sublicense access to El Recodo Services or any part of their content.

Updates and Modifications: We reserve the right to modify or update El Recodo Services at any time for technical, legal, or commercial reasons. These changes may include security enhancements, new features, or adjustments to existing services.

Ownership: El Recodo Services, including their software components, user interface, databases, and content, are protected by intellectual property rights. No ownership rights are transferred to you under these GTU.

Termination of License: In case of a breach of these GTU, the license granted will be automatically revoked, and you must immediately stop using El Recodo Services.

6. Intellectual property

All content and elements of El Recodo Services (texts, images, music, software, etc.) are protected by intellectual property laws. Audio content available on the "Play" service is provided under license and subject to reproduction and distribution restrictions.

Lyrics displayed on El Recodo Services are protected by copyright. They are provided for informational purposes and cultural preservation; their use is strictly limited to personal, non-commercial consultation. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of lyrics is prohibited. In case of a valid claim, we reserve the right to remove the relevant lyrics immediately.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification is prohibited.

Content available on "Play" may be removed at any time due to changes in licenses or exploitation rights. While we strive to ensure that all content streamed through "Play" has the necessary rights, errors or omissions may occur. In case of unauthorized streaming of content, we reserve the right to remove it immediately from our catalog. El Recodo shall not be held liable for the consequences of any inadvertent omission.

8. User contributions

Users may post comments or suggest translations and explanations of lyrics via El Recodo Services. Your contributions must not contain any illegal, defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, threatening, pornographic, or otherwise offensive content. By posting content, you guarantee that it does not infringe copyright or any other third-party rights.

All contributions may be modified or enhanced by other users. A contribution percentage may be displayed to reflect, as much as possible, the involvement of each author. By submitting your contributions, you accept this condition. By posting, you grant El Recodo and its users a non-exclusive, worldwide, free, and transferable license to use, modify, reproduce, and distribute your contributions as part of El Recodo Services.

El Recodo reserves the right to moderate, modify, or delete any user content that does not comply with these GTU or applicable laws. Users remain responsible for their contributions and ensure they do not contain illegal, defamatory, or harmful content.

9. Personal data

The management of your personal data is described in our Privacy Policy, which you accept by using our services. This includes data related to your use of El Recodo Services. Collected data may be used to personalize your experience and improve our services. As part of the "Play" service, we collect and process certain information, including your IP address, to determine your region and verify eligibility for our services based on geographic restrictions. These data are processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10. Financial conditions

Some services may be subject to fees. Payment terms are specified during registration or purchase. Some subscriptions include trial periods or discounts for new subscribers, subject to the specific conditions displayed during registration. In case of non-payment, El Recodo reserves the right to suspend access to the relevant services.

11. Responsibilities

We strive to ensure the availability of El Recodo Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. El Recodo Services may be temporarily unavailable for technical, maintenance, or force majeure reasons. We are not responsible for interruptions related to Internet connection issues or technical limitations of the user’s devices. We are not liable for direct or indirect damages caused by the use of our services, except in cases of gross negligence.

12. Modification of the GTU

We reserve the right to modify these GTU at any time. Any changes will be published on our website and, if necessary, notified by email. By continuing to use our services after a modification, you accept the new GTU.

13. Duration and termination

These GTU are applicable for the duration of the use of El Recodo Services.

You may delete your account at any time from the Settings page or cancel your subscription to El Recodo Services from the Subscription page.

In case of a breach of the GTU or abusive use, we reserve the right to limit, suspend, or terminate your access to El Recodo Services.

14. Governing law and jurisdiction

These GTU are governed by French law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Bordeaux, France.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding these GTU, you can contact us at: tango@el-recodo.com.

General Terms of Sale (GTS)

Last updated: 01/01/2025

This document may be provided in multiple languages for convenience. However, only the original French version shall prevail in the event of a dispute.

For the purposes of this document, “El Recodo Services” include the website www.el-recodo.com, mobile applications, software, and associated services offered by El Recodo (“We”).

1. Legal Notice

For the complete legal notice, please refer to the Legal Notice page.

2. Purpose and Scope

These General Terms of Sale (“GTS”) govern the online sale of El Recodo Services by El Recodo and access to associated digital content. These GTS apply to all Customers who have accepted the GTS and General Terms of Use before confirming an order.

3. Services and Subscriptions

El Recodo Services include various subscription levels offering access to a range of features detailed on the Subscriptions page of the website. Each plan includes specific services, such as access to the "Play" streaming service, digital content, or additional tools. The essential features of the services and subscriptions are presented at the time of order.

Restrictions: The Play streaming service is subject to geographical restrictions. The Customer is informed that access to the Play service is limited to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, in compliance with applicable broadcasting rights.

4. Orders

The Customer places an order by directly selecting the desired plan on the Subscriptions page and validating it after reviewing the summary and accepting the GTS and General Terms of Use. Order confirmation implies explicit acceptance of the General Terms of Sale (GTS) and the General Terms of Use (GTU). These documents are available at any time on the website, including on the payment page via Stripe Checkout. A confirmation email is sent with the order details.

5. Pricing and Payments

All prices are displayed in euros or local currency, depending on regional settings or the user's billing address. Prices may be shown including VAT (all taxes included) or excluding VAT, depending on the user's region and applicable tax regulations. The applicable prices are those in effect at the time of the order.

Payments are made through secure solutions (credit card, digital wallet). Subscriptions are activated only after payment validation.

Special Offers: Promotions or trial periods are subject to specific conditions displayed during registration. These offers are time-limited and cannot be retroactively applied to existing subscriptions. Customers are encouraged to regularly review the information on current offers before finalizing their order.

6. Right of Withdrawal

In accordance with Article L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code, the right of withdrawal does not apply to digital content accessed immediately after purchase with the Customer's explicit consent. For unused services, the Customer has a 14-day withdrawal period.

7. Liability

Rules regarding the Operator's liability, including interruptions due to technical reasons, maintenance, or force majeure, as well as the Customer's obligations concerning the security of their access to the services, are detailed in the General Terms of Use (GTU).

8. Intellectual Property

Rules regarding intellectual property, including the protection of content and services available on the Site, are detailed in the General Terms of Use (GTU).

9. Modification of the GTS

The GTS may be modified at any time by the Operator. Any modifications will be notified to the Customer by email and made available on the Site.

10. Governing Law

These GTS are governed by French law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bordeaux, France.

11. Contact

For any questions or assistance, please contact us at: tango@el-recodo.com.