Terms of Service

About Melodistra and these terms

Melodistra ("Melodistra", "we", "us" or "our") is a studio offering digital audio content and online music support services, based in Greeley, Colorado, United States. These terms form a binding agreement between you ("client", "you" or "your") and Melodistra. Where a separate written proposal or statement of work is signed, that document and these terms are read together; if they conflict, the signed proposal controls for the project it covers.

The services we provide

Our work is content and formatting focused. It includes the preparation of curated audio collections, thematic and mood-based playlist sequences, formatting and adaptation of digital sound materials for web and mobile playback, organisation of digital audio libraries and archives, preparation of sound-selection guides and reference collections, and coordination of audio-related resources for digital platforms.

The following are expressly outside the scope of our services: music licensing or rights clearance, royalty collection or management, broadcasting or transmission of audio, and the operation, hosting or administration of streaming platforms. We do not act as a licensing agent, collecting society, broadcaster or streaming service.

Project requests, proposals and acceptance

A project begins when you submit a request and we issue a written proposal describing the deliverables, fees and timeline. A project is accepted once you confirm the proposal in writing and any required deposit is received. We may decline or pause any request at our discretion, including where the requested work falls outside the services described above.

Your responsibilities and materials

You agree to provide accurate briefs, timely feedback, and any source materials needed to complete the work. You are responsible for ensuring that all materials you supply are lawful and that you hold every right, permission and clearance necessary for us to handle, format and organise them on your behalf.

• You will not supply materials you are not authorised to use.
• You will respond to requests for approval within the windows set out in the proposal.
• You will keep your own backup copies of materials you provide to us.

Source materials, rights and clearances

Because we do not provide licensing or rights-management services, responsibility for obtaining and maintaining all rights, licences and permissions in any audio, recordings or related content remains entirely with you. Our preparation, formatting or organisation of materials does not grant, transfer, clear or verify any rights, and should not be relied upon as evidence that any material is cleared for any use.

Fees, quotes and payment

Fees are set out in each proposal. Prices displayed on this website are indicative starting points ("from" prices) and may vary with project scope. Unless stated otherwise, invoices are due within the period noted on the invoice. Work may be paused where invoices remain unpaid. All fees are exclusive of any applicable taxes, which are your responsibility.

Revisions and deliverables

Each proposal specifies the number of revision rounds included. Additional revisions, or changes that materially expand the agreed scope, may be quoted separately. Deliverables are provided in the formats described in the proposal. We are not responsible for compatibility with systems, specifications or platform requirements that were not identified before the work began.

Timelines and delays

We work to the timeline stated in each proposal, but estimated dates are not guarantees. Timelines depend on the timely delivery of your materials and feedback. We are not liable for delays caused by incomplete briefs, late approvals, third-party services, or events beyond our reasonable control.

Intellectual property in deliverables

Subject to full payment, you receive the rights to the specific deliverables we prepare for you, as described in the proposal. We retain ownership of our pre-existing know-how, internal tools, templates, methods and any general techniques used to produce the work. Nothing in these terms transfers rights in third-party content, which remain governed by the licences you hold.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep the other's non-public information confidential and to use it only for the purposes of the engagement. This does not apply to information that is public through no fault of the receiving party, was already known, or must be disclosed by law.

Acceptable use

Your use of this website and our services is also governed by our Acceptable Use Policy. You agree not to use the website or services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable or impair them.

Warranties and disclaimers

We provide our services with reasonable skill and care. Except as expressly stated, the website and services are provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or that any deliverable will be accepted by, or perform on, any particular platform.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Melodistra will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or for any loss of data, revenue, profits or goodwill. Our total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to a project will not exceed the fees paid by you for that project.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Melodistra harmless from any claims, damages or costs arising out of materials you provide, your breach of these terms, or your use of any deliverable in a manner that infringes the rights of a third party.

Term and termination

Either party may terminate an engagement as set out in the relevant proposal, or where the other party materially breaches these terms and fails to remedy the breach within a reasonable period. On termination, you remain responsible for fees for work performed up to the date of termination.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The version published on this website, with the "last updated" date above, is the current version. Continued use of the website or services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. The courts located in Colorado will have jurisdiction over any dispute, subject to any mandatory rights you may have under applicable law.