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Terms of Use

Effective: May 15, 2024,       

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A reference to “Melete,” “We,” “Us,” “Our,” or the “Company” is a reference to Melete Legal, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company. These Terms of Use (the "Terms" or "Agreement") apply to individuals and parties who use and access the Site, as defined below (collectively “Users” or “you”) and set forth the terms and conditions for such use. 

For purposes of these Terms, except to the extent expressly excluded below, the "Site" shall mean meletelegal.xyz and any other websites, webpages, and mobile websites operated by Melete in the United States. However, the term "Site" does not include or involve any materials or applications which have separate terms of service that do not expressly incorporate these Terms by reference.

Please read these Terms before using the Site. By using the foregoing, you hereby represent, warrant, understand, agree to and accept these Terms in their entirety.

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Use of the Site is subject to the Melete Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein. If you object to any aspect of these Terms or the Privacy Policy do not use the Site.

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We reserve the right to revise these Terms or change or remove features of the Site at any time. We will notify you about material changes in these Terms by placing a prominent notice on our Site, and such changes will go into effect as of the date they are posted. You should periodically check the Site for updates to these Terms so that you can choose whether to continue accessing the Site. Any use of the Site by you after the effective date of any changes will constitute your acceptance of such changes. Any updated Terms supersede all prior versions of the Terms. Your continued use of the Site means that you accept and agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

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1. Eligibility to Use the Site

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By requesting to use, registering to use and/or using the Site, you, as the User, represent and warrant that you have the right, authority and capacity to enter into these Terms and you commit to abide by all of the terms and conditions hereof. You also represent and warrant that you meet the following eligibility criteria:

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  • You are a legal resident of the United States, and if not, a resident of a country or territory not prohibited from accessing the Site

  • You are not a competitor of Melete or using our  for reasons that are in competition with Melete; and,

  • Your use of the Site must be in accordance with any and all applicable laws and regulations.

 

We welcome your feedback and questions about the Site. However, you agree that any comments, ideas, messages, questions, suggestions, or other communications you send to us or share with us through any channel (including, without limitation, the Site, email, telephone, surveys, and our social media accounts) shall be and remain the exclusive property of Melete and we may use all such communications, all without notice to, consent from, or compensation to you.

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Melete disclaims any liability whatsoever for any misstatements and/or misrepresentations made by any Users of the Site. Users hereby represent, understand and agree to hold Melete harmless for any misstatements and/or misrepresentations made by or on behalf of them on this Site or in any other venue.

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2. Prohibited Uses

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By using the Site, you agree that you will not under any circumstances:

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  • use the Site or any information contained therein in any way that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory, libelous, or racially, sexually, religiously, or otherwise objectionable and offensive;

  • use the Site for any fraudulent or unlawful purpose, for any purpose not expressly intended by Melete or for the promotion of illegal activities;

  • harass, abuse or harm another person or group, or attempt to do so;

  • provide false or inaccurate information when using the Site or communicating with other Users;

  • interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Site;

  • make any automated use of the Site, or take any action that we deem to impose or to potentially impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our servers or network infrastructure;

  • bypass any robot exclusion headers or other measures we take to restrict access to the Site or use any software, technology, or device to scrape, spider, or crawl the Site or harvest or manipulate data (whether manually or through automated means);

  • use the communication systems provided by or contacts made through Melete for any commercial solicitation purposes; or

  • publish or link to malicious content intended to damage or disrupt another user's browser or computer.

  • Melete find that you violated the terms of this Section or any terms stated herein, Melete reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to immediately terminate your use of the Site. By using the Site, you agree that Melete may assess, and you will be obligated to pay, $10,000 per each day that you misuse or misappropriate content available on the Site, including but not limited to, use on a "mirrored," competitive, or third-party site. This obligation shall be in addition to any other rights Melete may have under these Terms or applicable law.

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Further, in order to protect the integrity of the Site, Melete reserves the right at any time in its sole discretion to block Users based on IP addresses or MAC addresses from accessing the Site.

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3. Termination

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Melete reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to immediately terminate your access to all or part of the Site, to remove any content sourced by or about you from the Site with or without notice for any reason or no reason in its sole discretion, including without limitation if Melete should determine that you are not eligible to use the Site, have violated any terms stated herein, are not suitable for participation as a User, have misused or misappropriated content or any materials from the Site, including but not limited to use on a "mirrored," competitive, or third-party site. Upon termination, Melete shall be under no obligation to provide you with a copy of any content posted by or about you on the Site. If we terminate your registration, we have no obligation to notify you of the reason, if any, for your termination.

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Following any termination of any individual's use of the Site, Melete reserves the right to send a notice thereof to other Users with whom we believe the individual has corresponded. Our decision to terminate an individual's registration and/or to notify other Users with whom we believe the individual has corresponded does not constitute, and should not be interpreted or used as information bearing on, the individual's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living.

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4. Privacy

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Melete uses the information you provide on the Site or in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein. 

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5. Links to External Sites

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Links from the Site to external sites (including external sites that are framed by Melete) or inclusion of advertisements and other third-party content do not constitute an endorsement of such sites or the content, products, advertising and other materials presented on such sites or of the products and services that are the subject of such third-party content, but are for users' reference and convenience.

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Users access such external sites at their own risk. It is the responsibility of the User to evaluate the content and usefulness of the information obtained from other sites. Melete does not control such sites and is not responsible for their content.

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Users further acknowledge that use of any site or content controlled, owned or operated by third parties is governed by the terms and conditions of use for those sites, and not by Melete’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Melete expressly disclaims any liability derived from the use and/or viewing of links that may appear on this Site. All users hereby agree to hold Melete harmless from any liability that may result from the use of links that may appear on the Site.

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6. Disclaimers; Limitations; Waivers; Indemnification

 

No Warranty

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The information contained on the Site, including text, graphics, information, links or other items are provided "as is." Further, opinions, advice, statements, offers, or other information or content made available through the , but not directly by Melete or its Affiliates, are those of their respective authors, and should not be relied upon. Such authors are solely responsible for such content. MELETE DOES NOT: (1) WARRANT THE ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, INCLUDING CONTRACTS; (2) ADOPT, ENDORSE OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE, OR STATEMENT MADE BY ANY PARTY OTHER THAN MELETE; (3) WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE SECURE, FREE FROM COMPUTER VIRUSES, UNINTERRUPTED, ALWAYS AVAILABLE, ERROR-FREE OR WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; OR (4) GIVE ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS RELATING TO THE SITE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MELETE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL CONDITIONS, WARRANTIES AND OTHER TERMS WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW OR THE LAW OF EQUITY AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS INFORMATION AND MATERIALS.

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7. Assumption of Risk

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You assume all risk when using the Site, including but not limited to all of the risks associated with any online or offline interactions with users of the Site.

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8. Limitation of Liability

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In no event will Melete be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, losses or expenses arising out of or relating to the use or inability to use the Site, including without limitation damages related to any information received from the Site, removal of content from the Site, including any email distributed to any User or any linked web site or use thereof or inability to use by any party, or in connection with any termination of your ability to access the Site, failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus or line or system failure, even if Melete, its Affiliates, or representatives thereof, are advised of the possibility of such damages, losses or expenses. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL MELETE’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY, IN ANY FORM OF ACTION WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE SITE, EXCEED THE AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY MELETE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, OR, IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID MELETE ANY AMOUNTS, THE AMOUNT OF $25.00.

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IN NO EVENT WILL MELETE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL, SPECIAL, COMPENSATORY, AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE SITE OR THE SERVICES OR ANY AGREEMENT OR RELATIONSHIP FORMED USING THE SITE OR SERVICE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, BODILY INJURY, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANYONE'S RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OR OTHER CONTENT POSTED ON THE SITE, OR TRANSMITTED TO OR BY ANY USERS OR ANY OTHER INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER USERS OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, WHETHER ONLINE OR OFFLINE. THIS INCLUDES ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF USERS WHO HAVE REGISTERED UNDER FALSE PRETENSES OR WHO ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD OR HARM YOU.

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9. Release of Liability for Conduct and Disputes

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By using this Site or our , you hereby represent, understand, and expressly agree to hold Melete harmless for any claim or controversy that may arise out of the actions of or relationship between you and any other Users of the Site, including without limit your relationship as a client to the Company. You agree to take reasonable precautions in all interactions with other Users of the Site or the , particularly if you decide to meet offline. By using the Site or the , you agree to report any alleged actions in violation of these Terms by any Users to Melete immediately by notifying Melete of the same via electronic correspondence as described below.

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10. Indemnification

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By agreeing to these Terms, users of the Site  agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Melete and its Affiliates from and against any and all claims, losses, expenses or demands of liability, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by Melete and its Affiliates in connection with any claim by a third-party (including an intellectual property claim) arising out of: (i) materials and content you submit, post or transmit through the Site, including any third party claims in connection with Section 8; (ii) use of the Site by you in violation of these Terms or in violation of any applicable law; (iii) any relationship or agreement formed with another User using the Site s; or (iv) any act or omission by a User using the Site s, negligent or otherwise. Users further agree that they will cooperate as reasonably required in the defense of such claims. Melete and its Affiliates reserve the right, at their own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by Users, and Users shall not, in any event, settle any claim or matter assigning any liability to Melete without the written consent of Melete. Any such assignment made absent Melete’s express written approval shall be null and void. Users further agree to hold harmless Melete and its Affiliates from any claim arising from a third-party's use of information or materials of any kind posted to the Site.

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11. Copyright Notices/Complaints

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It is Melete’s policy to respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). If you believe any materials accessible on or from our Site infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials (or access thereto) from the Site by contacting our copyright agent (identified below) and providing the following information:

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  • Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe to be infringed. Please describe the work, and where possible include a copy or the location (e.g., URL) of an authorized version of the work.

  • Identification of the material that you believe to be infringing and its location. Please describe the material and provide us with its URL or any other pertinent information that will allow us to locate the material.

  • Your name, address, telephone number and (if available) e-mail address.

  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the complained of use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  • A statement that the information that you have supplied is accurate, and indicating that "under penalty of perjury," you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.

  • A signature or the electronic equivalent from the copyright holder or authorized representative.

  • ’s agent for copyright issues relating to this Site is as follows:

 

c/o: Copyright Agent

Melete Legal, LLC

500 Marquette Ave NW

Suite 1200

Albuquerque, NM 87102

​info@meletelegal.xyz

 

In an effort to protect the rights of copyright owners, Melete maintains a policy for the termination, in appropriate circumstances, of Users of this Site who are repeat infringers.

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12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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These Terms, and all claims relating to or arising out of this contract, or the breach thereof, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico including New Mexico’s statutes of limitations governing your claim, without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of law.

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13. Consent to Electronic Communication

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By using the Site s, you agree to allow Melete and its Affiliates to communicate with you electronically, and you consent to electronic delivery of notices, documents, or products from Melete via email, telephone call, or text message. You undertake to notify Melete in the event you change your email address or phone number.

 

14. Miscellaneous

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Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as making either party the partner, joint venture, agent, legal representative, employer, contractor, or employee of the other. Neither party shall have, or hold itself out to any third-party as having any authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, that shall be binding on the other, except as provided for herein or authorized in writing by the party to be bound. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any term or provision of these Terms shall in no way effect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other term or provision of these Terms. Each Affiliate is expressly made a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement and may enforce this Agreement directly against you. This Agreement will be binding on and will inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

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15. Severability

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If a court decides that any term or provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to replace such term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and these Terms shall be enforceable as so modified. The remainder of the Terms will continue to apply.

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16. Contact Information

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If you have any questions or need further information as to the Site provided by Melete, or need to notify Melete as to any matters relating to the Site, please contact us at:

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Melete Legal, LLC

500 Marquette Ave NW

Suite 1200

Albuquerque, NM 87102

info@meletelegal.xyz

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