Melá
Melá — Effective Date: May 17, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "your") and Santhosh Natesan, operating as Melá ("Melá," "the App," "we," "us," or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using the Melá mobile application or any associated web services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age, or the minimum age of digital consent in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are under eighteen (18) years of age, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
To use the Service, you must authenticate via Sign in with Apple. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Apple ID and any activity that occurs under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. We shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to secure your account credentials.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, without prior notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the Service, its users, or third parties.
4.1 Ownership. You retain all ownership rights in and to the content you create, upload, or submit through the Service ("User Content"), including but not limited to names, dates, event details, photographs, and notes.
4.2 License Grant. By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, process, display, and transmit such User Content solely as necessary to provide, maintain, and improve the Service. This license terminates upon deletion of the applicable User Content or your account.
4.3 Responsibility. You are solely responsible for all User Content you submit. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content; (b) the submission and use of such content does not violate the privacy rights, publicity rights, intellectual property rights, or any other rights of any third party; and (c) such content does not violate any applicable law or regulation.
4.4 Third-Party Personal Data. When you add other individuals' personal information to the Service (e.g., names, birthdays, phone numbers), you represent that you have the authority or consent to provide such information, and that doing so does not violate any applicable privacy law or regulation.
The Service and its original content (excluding User Content), features, functionality, visual design, trademarks, service marks, and logos are and shall remain the exclusive property of Melá and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service, nor may you use any of our trademarks without our prior written consent.
6.1 Affiliate Relationships. The Service may contain links to third-party products and services, including but not limited to gift cards, gift retailers, print services, and other commercial offerings. Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning that Melá may earn a commission or referral fee if you make a purchase or complete a qualifying action through such links, at no additional cost to you.
6.2 No Endorsement. The inclusion of any third-party link does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation by Melá of the linked product, service, or merchant. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, pricing, availability, or any other aspect of third-party products or services.
6.3 Third-Party Terms. Your interactions with third-party merchants or service providers found on or through the Service, including payment, delivery, and any other terms, are solely between you and such third party. Melá shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or claim arising from such interactions.
6.4 Disclosure. For full details regarding our affiliate relationships and compensation, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.
The Service is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid features, subscriptions, or in-app purchases in the future. Any fees will be clearly communicated before you incur any charges, and your continued use of paid features will constitute acceptance of the applicable fees.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MELÁ, ITS OPERATOR, AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (C) ANY USER CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; OR (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF FIFTY U.S. DOLLARS (USD $50.00) OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Melá, its operator, affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your User Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; or (d) your violation of any rights of any third party.
11.1 By You. You may delete your account at any time through the App's Settings screen. Upon deletion, all associated data will be permanently removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
11.2 By Us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, including but not limited to cases where we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
11.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections 4.3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11.3, 13, and 14 shall survive termination.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the App or via email at least fifteen (15) days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bergen County, New Jersey, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
14.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Melá with respect to the Service and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
14.2 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14.3 Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
14.4 Assignment. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
14.5 No Agency. Nothing in these Terms creates any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Melá.
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Santhosh Natesan
Melá
Email: jusgiftd@gmail.com