Last Updated: January 26, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MelonBeat (https://melonbeat.com), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use this website.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MelonBeat. Your continued use of the website following any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Definitions

  • Service – The MelonBeat website and all related content and features
  • Content – All text, images, videos, graphics, and other materials on the Service
  • User Content – Any content you submit, post, or upload to the Service
  • We/Us/Our – MelonBeat and its operators

3. Eligibility and Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use this Service.

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

When using MelonBeat, you agree to:

  • Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Respect the rights and dignity of others
  • Provide accurate information when submitting comments or contact forms
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service

You agree NOT to:

  • Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable content
  • Infringe upon any intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or patents
  • Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
  • Engage in any form of harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory behavior
  • Spam or excessively promote commercial products or services
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to it

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All original content on MelonBeat, including but not limited to articles, graphics, logos, images, and website design, is owned by MelonBeat or its content creators and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from this Service without our express written permission, except as permitted by fair use doctrine or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

News Reporting and Fair Use

As a news website, MelonBeat reports on K-pop news, events, and developments. We may reference or briefly quote from publicly available sources, press releases, social media posts, and other materials for purposes of news reporting, commentary, and criticism under the fair use doctrine.

When we use third-party content, we strive to:

  • Credit the original source
  • Use only the portion necessary for news reporting purposes
  • Add original commentary, analysis, or reporting value
  • Link to original sources when appropriate

Third-Party Content

Some content on our Service may be sourced from third parties, including:

  • Official press releases from entertainment agencies
  • Public social media posts from artists and official accounts
  • News from other media outlets (used under fair use)
  • Embedded videos from platforms like YouTube

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and will respond to valid copyright infringement notices under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

6. User Content

Your Content Rights

If you submit comments, reviews, or other content to MelonBeat, you retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting content, you grant MelonBeat a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content on the Service and in promotional materials.

Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you submit. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit
  • Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights
  • Your content complies with these Terms and applicable laws

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, edit, or remove any user content that violates these Terms, is inappropriate, or for any other reason, at our sole discretion and without notice.

7. DMCA Copyright Policy

If you believe that content on MelonBeat infringes your copyright, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it
  • Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
  • A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Contact for DMCA notices: support@melonbeat.com

8. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

MelonBeat may contain links to third-party websites and embedded content from external platforms (such as YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok). These links and embeds are provided for your convenience.

We are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
  • Any loss or damage from your use of third-party sites
  • The privacy practices of external platforms

Visiting third-party sites or interacting with embedded content is at your own risk. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any defects or errors will be corrected
  • The Service is free from viruses or other harmful components

News and information on MelonBeat is for entertainment and informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness or reliability of information presented.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MELONBEAT AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service
  • Any bugs, viruses, or malicious code transmitted through the Service
  • Any errors or omissions in any content

Our total liability for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed $100 USD.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MelonBeat, its operators, affiliates, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your User Content

12. Account Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Abusive or harmful behavior
  • Providing false information
  • Any conduct we deem inappropriate

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data collection and use practices.

14. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

Regular maintenance, updates, and improvements may result in temporary unavailability of the Service.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body], or in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

Exception for EU Consumers: If you are a consumer based in the European Union, you retain any statutory rights that cannot be waived by these Terms, and you have the right to bring disputes in your country of residence.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MelonBeat regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MelonBeat.

19. Updates to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Service features. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
  • Notify users through a prominent notice on the website or via email (for registered users)
  • Provide at least 30 days’ notice before material changes take effect

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Email: support@melonbeat.com
Website: https://melonbeat.com

For DMCA notices and copyright concerns, use the contact information provided in Section 7.

By using MelonBeat, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.