MeloSpot Unplugged — Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using MeloSpot Unplugged (the Service) provided by [Company/Operator Name] (also referred to as MeloSpot Unplugged, we, us, or our), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (Terms) and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or have verifiable consent from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service.
• By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3. Accounts and Security

• Account Creation: To host or manage podcasts, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information.
• Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your login credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately at support@melospot.org of any unauthorized use.
• Account Management: We may require you to update information or take steps to secure your account to maintain access.

4. User Content and Licenses

• Ownership: You retain all rights in and to the audio files, artwork, titles, descriptions, metadata, and other content you upload (User Content).
• License to Us: You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to host, store, cache, transcode, reproduce, modify solely for formatting and technical purposes, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, and otherwise make your User Content available through the Service and any distribution channels you opt into.
• Promotional Uses: With your permission, we may use your publicly available show title, artwork, and excerpts to promote the Service. You may withdraw permission by contacting support@melospot.org, and we will cease future promotional use within a reasonable time.
• Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User Content. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions; that your content does not infringe the rights of others; and that your use complies with law and these Terms.
• Music and Third-Party Materials: If your podcast includes music, samples, or other third-party content, you are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required licenses.

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to upload or distribute illegal, infringing, hateful, harassing, threatening, abusive, deceptive, defamatory, or obscene content; upload malicious code or attempt to circumvent security features; interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers; engage in scraping or automated data extraction except as permitted by our robots.txt or written consent; impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation; or use the Service in violation of any law or regulation.

6. Distribution and Third-Party Platforms

We may facilitate distribution of your podcast to third-party platforms that you choose. Those platforms are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We do not control third-party platforms and cannot guarantee removal timelines or policies once content is distributed externally.

7. Service Changes and Availability

We may change, suspend, or discontinue all or part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you. We aim for reliable uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including software, features, and branding, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Except for the limited license to access and use the Service, no rights are granted to you. If you submit feedback or suggestions, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use them without restriction or compensation.

9. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to our DMCA Agent with the information required by 17 U.S.C. section 512(c)(3).

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, including for violations of these Terms or to comply with law. You may stop using the Service at any time and may request account deletion at support@melospot.org. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases, but sections that by their nature should survive will survive.

11. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND AS AVAILABLE WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the Service will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free, or that content will be preserved or stored without loss.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MeloSpot Unplugged AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR 100 dollars. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, the above limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold MeloSpot Unplugged, its affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses including reasonable attorneys fees arising out of or related to your User Content, your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights or law.

14. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
• Venue: You consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the courts located in [City/State/Country]. For users outside the chosen jurisdiction, local mandatory consumer protection laws may still apply.

15. Export and Sanctions

You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country or entity subject to applicable embargoes or sanctions, and you will not use the Service in violation of export control or sanctions laws.

16. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent; we may assign them without restriction.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• No Waiver: Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
• Notices: We may provide notices by posting to the Service or by email to the address in your account.

17. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are material, we will provide notice, for example by email or an in-product notification. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Contact