Last updated: Jan 19, 2025
Welcome to Morellis (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Morellis website (morellis.us) and any related services, including but not limited to our “Rent Your Website” offering (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
1.1 Binding Agreement
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the “User,” “Client,” or “Customer”) and Morellis. By visiting or using our Services, or by clicking “I Agree,” you confirm that you accept these Terms and agree to comply with them.
1.2 Eligibility
You represent that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or other entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. Description of Services
2.1 General Services
Morellis provides various web-related services, including but not limited to website design, hosting, and maintenance. Your use of any of these Services is subject to these Terms and any other agreements or guidelines provided.
2.2 “Rent Your Website” Offer
Our “Rent Your Website” offer allows you to lease a custom-built or pre-designed website from Morellis for a set monthly or annual fee. This service includes:
- Website design and/or customization
- Web hosting
- Maintenance and updates
- Customer support (as specified in your agreement)
The specific features and scope of the “Rent Your Website” service will be detailed in your individual agreement or plan with Morellis.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
In order to use certain features of the Services, including “Rent Your Website,” you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep that information current.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or suspected breach of your account.
4. “Rent Your Website” Terms
4.1 Subscription & Payment
- You agree to pay the monthly or annual subscription fee as stated in your specific plan or agreement.
- Payment must be made via an approved payment method (e.g., credit card, PayPal, bank transfer) on or before the due date.
- Late payments may result in suspension or termination of your rented website and Services.
4.2 Website Ownership
- Ownership by Morellis: Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, Morellis owns all intellectual property rights in and to the rented website, including its design, code, and infrastructure.
- Licensing to You: During the term of your subscription, Morellis grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the rented website for your personal or business purposes.
4.3 Custom Content
- Client Materials: You retain all rights to the content (e.g., text, images, logos) you provide for integration into the rented website (“Client Materials”). By providing Client Materials, you grant Morellis a license to use, reproduce, and display them solely for the purpose of providing the Services.
- Compliance: You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to use and distribute the Client Materials. You agree not to upload or share any content that is illegal, infringing, or otherwise violates these Terms.
4.4 Maintenance & Updates
Morellis will provide routine updates and maintenance for your rented website. This includes security patches, design tweaks, and minor functionality adjustments as specified in your plan. You acknowledge and agree that major changes, custom development, or third-party integrations may incur additional fees.
4.5 Cancellation or Termination
- Voluntary Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription by providing written notice to Morellis. Your website will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle, after which Morellis may disable or remove access.
- Termination for Breach: Morellis reserves the right to terminate your subscription or access to the Services immediately if you breach any material provision of these Terms or fail to cure any breach within a reasonable period after receiving notice.
5. Acceptable Use
5.1 Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to use the Services to:
- Violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation;
- Infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity;
- Transmit or store viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
- Engage in harassing, threatening, obscene, defamatory, or abusive activities;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or networks of Morellis or its service providers.
5.2 Enforcement
Morellis reserves the right (but is not obligated) to monitor and remove any content or suspend any account that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable, at our sole discretion.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Morellis IP
All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property associated with Morellis and its Services are the exclusive property of Morellis or its licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you the right to use such intellectual property without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted.
6.2 Feedback
If you provide any suggestions or feedback to Morellis regarding our Services, you agree that Morellis may use and share such feedback for any purpose without compensation or obligation to you.
7. Fees, Billing, and Refunds
7.1 Fees
The fees for the “Rent Your Website” service and any other Services will be outlined in the applicable order form, invoice, or subscription plan. Fees may vary based on the scope, complexity, and duration of the Services.
7.2 Billing Cycle
Unless otherwise agreed, subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. You must maintain a valid payment method on file. If payment cannot be processed due to an issue with your payment method, we may suspend or terminate your Services.
7.3 Refunds
All fees are non-refundable unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate agreement or required by applicable law. No refunds will be given for partial months or unused portions of the Services.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
MORELLIS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;
- THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;
- ANY ERRORS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Exclusion of Certain Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MORELLIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF MORELLIS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9.2 Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL MORELLIS’S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO MORELLIS FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Morellis and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your breach of these Terms;
- Your misuse of the Services;
- Your violation of any law or regulation;
- Any claims arising from Client Materials you provide.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate these Terms by cancelling your subscription and ceasing all use of the Services.
11.2 Termination by Morellis
Morellis may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that Morellis believes is likely to harm its interests, reputation, or other users.
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you must discontinue all use of the Services. You will remain responsible for all fees and charges incurred up to the effective date of termination.
12. Modifications to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of these Terms and, in some cases, providing additional notice (e.g., sending you an email). Your continued use of the Services after any such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to them will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [Maine] without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [Maine], and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any other legal agreements or policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Morellis regarding the Services.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms at any time without notice.
14.5 Notices
Notices to you may be made via email or through the Services. Notices to Morellis must be sent in writing via email or postal mail to the addresses listed in the “Contact Us” section.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us:
Morellis, LLC
246 E Bridge St Apt 1
Westbrook, ME 04092
Email: info@morellis.us
Phone: 207-281-0388