MEREDEAN TERMS OF USE
Revised and Effective as of: May 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE, ANY ASSOCIATED DIGITAL PROPERTY, NEWSLETTER, DATABASE, OR CONTENT DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL OPERATED UNDER THE MEREDEAN NAME.
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and Meredean (“Meredean,” “we,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of our website, newsletters, research publications, and related digital services (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Services and must discontinue use immediately.
2. ELIGIBILITY
The Services are intended for users at least eighteen (18) years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
3. NATURE OF THE SERVICES
Meredean is an independent digital publication providing editorial analysis and research on technology, media, institutions, and economic trends.
Informational Purposes Only: The Services provide interpretive analysis and research. They are not a real-time news agency, financial advisory service, or provider of professional (legal, medical, tax, or investment) advice.
No Guarantee of Accuracy: While Meredean strives for analytical rigor, our content is provided for informational purposes. It may contain errors, omissions, or incomplete information. Content should not be construed as factual certification or predictive guarantee.
Provisional Content: All analysis is subject to revision, update, or archiving as information evolves.
4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Ownership: All content published on the Services—including text, branding, logos, design, databases, and visual assets—is the exclusive property of Meredean and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and read the Services for personal, non-commercial use.
Restrictions: You may not copy, redistribute, modify, or create derivative works from Meredean content without prior written consent.
Citation: You may quote limited portions of our content for academic or non-commercial commentary, provided you give clear attribution and a direct link to the original source.
5. PROHIBITED USES AND AI TRAINING
Your access to the Services is contingent on compliance with these rules. You shall not:
Automated Scraping: Extract, harvest, or crawl our content via bots, scrapers, or other automated means without a written license.
AI Training: You may not use Meredean content to train, fine-tune, validate, or develop machine learning or artificial intelligence systems without prior written permission from Meredean.
Security: Attempt to breach security, circumvent access controls, or introduce malicious code (viruses, malware, etc.) into our systems.
6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, MEREDEAN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ERROR-FREE.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MEREDEAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR RELIANCE ON OUR CONTENT. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.00 USD.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Meredean and its affiliates from any claims, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Services.
9. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
Dispute Resolution: Disputes shall be resolved through informal negotiation. If unresolved after sixty (60) days, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Class Action Waiver: All claims must be brought in an individual capacity. You waive the right to participate in any class, representative, or consolidated action.
10. MODIFICATIONS
Meredean reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services following the posting of updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
11. CONTACT
For inquiries regarding these Terms, contact us at: Contact OR hello@meredean.com