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Terms of Service

Last updated: [EFFECTIVE_DATE]

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using [COMPANY_NAME] ("Melda," "we," "us," or "our") services, including our website at [WEBSITE_URL] and related applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

You must be at least 13 years old to use our services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the services.

2. Description of Service

Melda is an AI-powered content management platform that enables content creators to:

  • Capture and store content from various sources (YouTube, RSS feeds, URLs, screenshots)
  • Organize content with folders, tags, and topic clustering
  • Search content using semantic (AI-powered) and keyword-based search
  • Generate new content using AI based on your existing content library
  • Track performance metrics across platforms
  • Generate platform-optimized captions for social media

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To use certain features of our services, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Promptly update any changes to your information
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at [CONTACT_EMAIL]. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you upload, create, or input into Melda ("User Content"). By using our services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, store, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

4.2 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI features is derived from your User Content and inputs. You own the AI-generated outputs created through your use of our services, subject to any third-party rights in the source materials.

4.3 Our Platform

Melda, including its software, design, features, and documentation, is owned by [COMPANY_NAME] and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or reverse engineer any part of our platform without our written consent.

5. AI Processing Disclosure

Our services use artificial intelligence to process your content. By using Melda, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your content may be processed by AI systems, including third-party AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic) to provide transcription, generation, and analysis features
  • AI-generated content may not be 100% accurate and should be reviewed before publication
  • We use your designated "Gold Standard" content to inform AI generation style, but this does not create a custom AI model trained on your data
  • Your content is not used to train general-purpose AI models outside of your account

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
  • Distribute malware, spam, or unauthorized advertising
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of our services
  • Use automated systems to access our services without permission
  • Resell or commercially exploit our services without authorization

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform integrates with third-party services to provide enhanced functionality. These include:

  • OpenAI - AI content generation and embeddings
  • Anthropic - AI content generation
  • YouTube API - Video metadata and metrics retrieval
  • TikTok API - Content metrics retrieval
  • Instagram/Meta API - Content metrics retrieval

Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective third-party terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies of third-party services.

8. Fees and Payment

Certain features of Melda may require a paid subscription. If you purchase a subscription:

  • You agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
  • Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy
  • We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

10. Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • Our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • AI-generated content will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any purpose
  • Our services will meet your specific requirements
  • Any errors in the services will be corrected

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, [COMPANY_NAME] SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless [COMPANY_NAME], its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our services
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [JURISDICTION], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at [CONTACT_EMAIL]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 30 days.

13.3 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by [ARBITRATION_PROVIDER], in accordance with their applicable rules. The arbitration shall take place in [JURISDICTION].

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use our services will immediately cease
  • You may request a copy of your data within 30 days of termination
  • We may delete your data after 30 days
  • Sections that by their nature should survive will continue to apply

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

16. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and [COMPANY_NAME] regarding our services.
  • Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
  • No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.
  • Assignment: You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights at any time.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [CONTACT_EMAIL]
Website: [WEBSITE_URL]