These terms govern your use of Melade services. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
Welcome to Melade. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and any related content or functionality.
By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.
By accessing or using the Melade website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
You must be at least 18 years old to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these terms.
You may use our services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to use our services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations, infringes on the rights of others, or interferes with the operation of our services.
If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
You may not: (a) use our services for any illegal purpose; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; (c) interfere with or disrupt our services; (d) transmit viruses or malicious code; (e) harvest or collect information about other users; (f) impersonate any person or entity; or (g) engage in any activity that could harm Melade or its users.
All content, features, and functionality on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are owned by Melade or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include any right to: (a) resell or commercial use of our services; (b) collection and use of product listings or descriptions; (c) derivative use of our services; or (d) downloading or copying of account information.
Melade and related marks, logos, and service names are trademarks of Melade. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on our website are the property of their respective owners.
If you submit content to us (such as applications, feedback, or communications), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content in connection with our services.
Melade portfolio companies are independent legal entities. Each portfolio company operates under its own terms of service and privacy policies. Your interactions with portfolio companies are governed by their respective terms, not these terms.
Information about portfolio companies on our website is provided for informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties about the products, services, or operations of portfolio companies.
Our website may contain links to portfolio company websites and other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of these external sites.
The Melade Foundation operates as a separate initiative focused on advancing human agency in the age of AI. Applications and participation in Foundation programs are subject to separate terms and eligibility requirements.
Submission of an application to the Foundation does not guarantee acceptance, funding, or participation in any program. All decisions regarding Foundation programs are made at our sole discretion.
If you are accepted into a Foundation program, you will be required to agree to additional terms specific to that program. Those terms will govern your participation and any benefits received.
Our services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Information on our website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not rely on our content as a substitute for professional legal, financial, or business advice.
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our website. Information may be changed or updated without notice.
We do not guarantee that our services will be available at all times or that they will be error-free. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to our services at any time without notice.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Melade and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of our services.
Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or related to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
The limitations of liability set forth in this section are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between you and Melade. We would not be able to provide our services without these limitations.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Melade and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of our services; (b) your violation of these terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) any content you submit to us.
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim.
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Melade is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiations.
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any dispute arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a recognized arbitration association. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
You may stop using our services at any time. If you have an account, you may request deletion of your account by contacting us.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. We may terminate your access if we believe you have violated these terms or engaged in conduct that we deem inappropriate.
Upon termination, your right to use our services will immediately cease. All provisions of these terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and Melade regarding our services.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent possible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Melade.
You may not assign or transfer these terms or your rights under these terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these terms without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be void.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
We may provide notices to you via email, regular mail, or postings on our website. Notices to us must be sent to the contact information provided on our website.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or wish to report a violation, please contact us through the information provided on our website. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
• You must be 18 or older to use our services.
• You are responsible for your account security and activities.
• Our services are provided "as is" without warranties.
• We limit our liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Disputes are resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis.
• We may modify these terms at any time with immediate effect.
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