1. Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using the website or creating an account, you agree to these terms and the Acceptable Use rules. If you do not agree, do not use the stories.
If you use the stories for an brand, you represent that you are authorized to act for that brand.
2. Website purpose
The website introduces MELB, publishes lifestyle stories and affiliate picks, enables account access, and accepts reader messages.
Website content is general information. It is not legal, tax, financial, investment, medical, or other regulated everyday notes and should not be relied on as such.
3. Reader messages and brand collaborations
Submitting a form, receiving a response, or participating in an introductory conversation does not create an agency, partnership, employment, fiduciary, or other professional relationship.
Brand collaborations or content submissions may be covered by separate written terms describing content, attribution, fees, confidentiality, and other applicable details.
4. Accounts and security
You must provide accurate account information, protect your credentials, and promptly report suspected unauthorized access.
You are responsible for activity conducted through your account to the extent permitted by applicable law. We may require verification or suspend access where needed to protect the stories or users.
5. Acceptable use
You may use the stories only for lawful purposes and in accordance with the Acceptable Use rules. You must not interfere with story integrity, attempt unauthorized access, or submit unlawful or harmful material.
6. Intellectual property
The website, brand elements, design, and original content are owned by or licensed to MELINDA BREWER LLC and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view and make reasonable internal use of public content. No other license is granted unless stated in writing.
7. Third-party stories and links
The website may rely on or link to third-party stories. Their availability, content, and practices are controlled by their respective makers and may be subject to separate terms.
8. Availability and disclaimers
The website is provided on an as-available basis. We do not promise uninterrupted operation, error-free content, or that published information will remain current for every purpose.
To the extent permitted by law, implied warranties are disclaimed. Nothing in these terms excludes rights or liabilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.
9. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, MELINDA BREWER LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive loss arising from use of or inability to use the website.
Any limitations applicable to a paid brand collaboration will be set out in separate written terms.
10. Changes, suspension, and termination
We may update the website, these terms, or account features and may restrict access where reasonably necessary for security, legal compliance, maintenance, or misuse. The updated date shows when these terms were last revised.
11. Contact
Questions about these terms may be submitted through the contact page. Current company contact details are displayed there when available.