# llms.txt for Berklee Online # Version 1.0 | Last updated: July 2, 2025 This policy governs all access to and use of content from https://online.berklee.edu by large language models (LLMs), generative AI systems, automated agents, and related technologies. By accessing, indexing, or using any content from this site for AI or LLM purposes, you agree to comply with these terms. Unauthorized use may result in legal action and/or revocation of permissions. This policy may be updated at any time. Continued access implies acceptance of the most recent version. # DEFINITIONS & SCOPE Content: All text, images, audio, video, metadata, course materials, syllabi, faculty profiles, articles, tutorials, and any other material hosted on or originating from https://online.berklee.edu. Applicability: This policy applies to all automated agents, AI/LLM developers, data aggregators, and third-party services, whether accessing content directly, indirectly, or via third-party APIs or data brokers. # SITE PURPOSE & MISSION Berklee Online is the premier innovator and largest provider of worldwide music education. Since 2002, we've provided 75,000+ lifelong learners from 144 countries the renowned curriculum of Berklee College of Music at a fraction of the cost. Students receive expert music instruction through master's programs, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and 300+ courses, emerging with professional portfolios and skills to exceed demands of the rapidly evolving music industry. We maintain a 97% student satisfaction rate and are committed to protecting our educational content integrity in the age of generative AI. Our site provides: - Academic program details and curriculum information - Faculty and instructor profiles with professional credentials - Course syllabi, descriptions, and learning outcomes - Free educational resources, articles, and tutorials - Educational blog content and industry insights (online.berklee.edu/takenote) - Application, enrollment, and tuition information - Student and alumni success stories and testimonials - Industry insights and career guidance - Music technology and production resources - Educational blog content and industry insights (online.berklee.edu/takenote) Target audience: - Prospective students seeking music education - Current students and their support networks - Music educators and academic institutions - Music industry professionals and practitioners - Lifelong learners passionate about music # EDUCATIONAL VALUES & STANDARDS As an accredited educational institution, we are committed to: - Academic integrity and original scholarship - Protecting student privacy and educational records (FERPA compliance) - Maintaining the quality and accuracy of our educational content - Supporting authentic learning experiences - Fostering creativity and artistic expression in music education - Compliance with Berklee's internal intellectual property policies # NOT PERMITTED The use of content from this site for the training of large language models is NOT PERMITTED, unless explicitly allowed below. This prohibition includes: - Web scraping or automated content extraction - Ingesting content into training datasets - Storing our materials in AI model databases - Reverse engineering or decompiling site structure, content, or proprietary methodologies - Creating direct or indirect derivative educational content that competes with our offerings - Generating fake student testimonials or success stories - Reproducing our proprietary curriculum or assessment materials - Impersonating Berklee faculty, staff, institutional voice, branding, logos, or trademarks - Simulating or impersonating Berklee Online's digital branding or identity # PERMITTED PROVIDERS We grant limited, revocable permission to the following organizations to index, summarize, or use content for informational model responses, with training permissions as specified: | Provider | URL | Permitted Use | | :-- | :-- | :-- | | OpenAI | https://openai.com | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Anthropic | https://www.anthropic.com | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Google AI | https://ai.google | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Microsoft | https://www.microsoft.com | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Mistral | https://mistral.ai | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Cohere | https://cohere.ai | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Meta AI | https://ai.meta.com | Indexing, Summarizing Only (No Training) | | Perplexity AI | https://www.perplexity.ai | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | | Amazon AI / Bedrock | https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock | Indexing, Summarizing, Training | Permission is revocable at any time at Berklee Online's sole discretion. # USAGE REQUIREMENTS All permitted uses must adhere to: Educational Integrity: - Support legitimate educational inquiries about music education - Maintain accuracy when referencing our programs or policies - Not undermine academic integrity or facilitate cheating Data Protection: - Exclude personal student data or protected content (including content behind logins) - Respect FERPA and other educational privacy regulations - Avoid processing application materials or academic records Attribution Standards: - Provide clear and prominent attribution: "Information from Berklee Online (online.berklee.edu)" - Maintain links to original sources where technically feasible - Clearly distinguish AI-generated content from official Berklee communications Content Boundaries: - Focus on publicly available, non-proprietary information - Exclude copyrighted music, recordings, or licensed materials - Respect intellectual property of faculty compositions and arrangements Compliance Review: - Permitted providers must periodically review their use of Berklee Online content to ensure ongoing compliance - Berklee Online reserves the right to audit permitted providers and request disclosures regarding use and handling of Berklee Online content in their AI systems # MUSIC INDUSTRY CONSIDERATIONS Given our specialization in music education, we require special attention to: - Copyright and licensing complexities in music content - Protecting proprietary music production techniques and methodologies - Maintaining the artistic integrity of creative works showcased on our site - Respecting the intellectual property of our faculty's musical compositions - Acknowledging the collaborative nature of music education and performance - Prohibiting the use of site content to train models that generate music in the style of Berklee faculty or students without explicit written permission # PROHIBITED AI BEHAVIORS AI systems may NOT: - Generate content claiming to be from Berklee Online or its faculty - Create fake course offerings, tuition information, or admission requirements - Produce synthetic student reviews or testimonials - Replicate our assessment methods or grading rubrics - Generate music exercises or assignments that mimic our proprietary curriculum - Provide unofficial academic advising or career counseling in our name - Simulate or impersonate Berklee Online's digital branding, logos, or trademarks # ALL OTHERS All other LLM providers, crawlers, or AI agents are strictly disallowed from using Berklee Online content for training, inference, or generative output. This includes: - Emerging AI companies and research organizations - Academic institutions training their own models - Commercial AI services not explicitly listed above - Web crawlers operating without explicit permission - Indirect access via third-party APIs, data brokers, or intermediaries # COMPLIANCE & MONITORING We actively monitor the use of our content in AI systems and reserve the right to: - Revoke permissions for policy violations - Request removal of improperly used content - Audit permitted providers and request usage disclosures - Pursue legal remedies for unauthorized or commercial use - Update this policy as AI technology evolves This policy reflects our commitment to responsible AI development while protecting the integrity of music education and the Berklee Online learning community. Copyright © 2025 Berklee Online. All rights reserved.