Terms of Service
Last updated: January 27, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Melan8 ("the App"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on Melan8. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age
- You have the right to enter into this agreement
- You are not prohibited from using the App under any applicable laws
- You will comply with this Agreement and all applicable laws
3. Your Account
When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Updating your information to keep it accurate
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
4. Code of Conduct
You agree to use Melan8 in accordance with the following rules:
Prohibited Behavior
• No harassment, hate speech, or discrimination • No solicitation or commercial activities • No impersonation or misrepresentation • No sharing of explicit content without consent • No spam or automated messages
Content Standards
• All content must be legal and appropriate • You must own or have rights to content you share • No copyrighted material without permission • Profile information must be accurate
5. Safety
Your safety is important to us, but you are responsible for your interactions with other users. Please:
- Use caution when meeting people in person
- Never send money or share financial information
- Report suspicious behavior immediately
- Protect your personal information
- Meet in public places for first dates
6. Premium Services
Melan8 offers premium subscription services that provide additional features. By purchasing a subscription:
- You authorize us to charge your payment method
- Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
- You can cancel anytime through your account settings
- Refunds are subject to our refund policy
- Prices may change with notice
7. Intellectual Property
The App and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by BLKQ LLC. and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Privacy
Your use of Melan8 is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the App and informs users of our data collection practices.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the App immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
10. Disclaimer
The information on Melan8 is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations and warranties relating to this App and its contents.
11. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Melan8, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the App.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Email: hello@melan8app.com Address: BLKQ LLC. Richmond, VA, United States
15. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Richmond, Virginia, unless otherwise required by law.
16. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Melan8. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. Use them at your own risk.
17. Advertising & Promotions
We may display advertisements and promotions within the App. All promotional offers, discounts, and contests are subject to separate terms and conditions as provided by the sponsor. Melan8 is not liable for any issues arising from third-party ads.
18. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may delete your account at any time via settings; upon deletion, your data will be permanently removed within 30 days, unless otherwise required by law.
19. Community Standards
As a community-focused platform, we expect all users to contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment. Violations of our community standards may result in warnings, suspensions, or permanent bans at our discretion.
20. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Melan8 and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the App or violation of these Terms.
21. User-Generated Content
By posting content on Melan8, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display your content for the purpose of operating and promoting the App. You retain ownership of your content.
22. API Usage
Any use of our API is subject to separate API Terms of Service. Unauthorized use, reverse engineering, or attempts to circumvent our systems may result in legal action and permanent suspension.
23. Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms arising from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, or government actions.
24. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
25. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the App, constitute the entire agreement between you and Melan8 concerning your use of the App.