Terms of Use

1. Corporate Ownership & Brand Authorization

Oscar Schmidt is an established heritage trademark and operating division of JAM USA LLC, with over 150 years of string craft tradition originating in 1871. All digital and intellectual properties contained within this website—including technical designs, acoustic architecture data, brand logos, product descriptions, photography, sound samples, and marketing catalogs—are the exclusive property of JAM USA LLC.

All other product names, service marks, and proprietary classifications referenced herein belong to their respective corporate entities. Unauthorized commercial exploitation, reverse engineering, unauthorized white-labeling, or deceptive reproduction of Oscar Schmidt instruments and digital documentation constitutes an immediate breach of federal and international intellectual property treaties.

2. Commercial Licensing & Dealer Usage Rights

Authorized retail partners, registered music distributors, and commercial procurement representatives are granted a revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access product specifications, catalogs, and marketing media solely for genuine sales representation and inventory verification, provided that:

• All product specifications, tonewood disclosures, and model designations remain unaltered and accurately represented in your respective regional markets.
• High-resolution imagery, video assets, and acoustic catalogs are utilized strictly in direct promotion of authentic Oscar Schmidt instruments sourced through verified authorization chains.
• The iconic Autoharp® trademark and Oscar Schmidt logo marks are strictly preserved with appropriate trademark symbols and may not be detached or merged with non-genuine fretted merchandise.

3. International Supply, Export Controls & Pricing Policies

As a global supplier of acoustic guitars, autoharps, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, and fretted accessories, Oscar Schmidt distributes merchandise across multiple international jurisdictions. Procurement professionals and overseas partners must note the following commercial terms:

• Regional Inventory Availability: Certain model variations, tonewood configurations (including CITES-regulated timber species), and finish colors may vary by region or be subject to specific import and export customs regulations.
• Specification Revisions: In our commitment to continuous acoustic innovation, manufacturing precision, and wood sustainability, Oscar Schmidt reserves the right to modify technical dimensions, bridge hardware, tuners, electronic preamps, or finishes without prior notification.
• Authorized Reseller Compliance: Commercial pricing, minimum advertised pricing (MAP) covenants, and wholesale discounts apply strictly to registered accounts vetted and approved through our corporate sales division.

4. Intellectual Property & DMCA Compliance

Oscar Schmidt respects intellectual property integrity and complies fully with Section 512 of Title 17, United States Code (Digital Millennium Copyright Act). If any intellectual property holder believes in good faith that media or content appearing on this domain infringes upon their rights, a written notice must be submitted to our Legal Department containing:

• A clear physical or verified electronic signature of the authorized agent acting on behalf of the copyright holder.
• A detailed description of the copyrighted work asserted to have been infringed upon.
• Precise identification of the material and its digital location on this website.
• Direct contact details including legal corporate name, physical address, business telephone number, and official corporate email.
• A legally binding statement confirming a good-faith belief that the disputed material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its legal agent, or statutory law.

5. Technical Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability

This digital platform, wholesale product data, and all documentation are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, statutory, or implied. Oscar Schmidt and JAM USA LLC disclaim all implied warranties, including without limitation warranties of merchantability, fitness for a specific musical or commercial application, and non-infringement.

6. Governing Jurisdiction & Corporate Inquiries

These Terms of Use and all related commercial interactions shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of New York and applicable United States federal trade law, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute, claim, or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this platform shall be filed and adjudicated exclusively in the state or federal courts situated in New York, United States.

For corporate legal service or formal distributor verification, correspondence should be delivered in writing to:

Oscar Schmidt / JAM USA LLC
Attn: Legal & Corporate Compliance Division
154 Woodlawn Road
Berlin, CT 06037-1500, United States