TERMS & CONDITIONS
MADStarlet Studios — Terms & Conditions Last updated: March 2026 (subject to further updates)
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using this website and any associated platforms, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
2. Intellectual Property All content on this site — including but not limited to photography, video footage, written work, graphic design, and brand assets — is owned by Melissa Dearr / MADStarlet Studios, LLC and protected under United States copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited.
3. Membership and Patron Access Access to password-protected or member-only content is granted solely to the individual patron or subscriber who purchased access. Sharing login credentials, passwords, or access links with non-paying individuals is a violation of these terms and may result in immediate termination of membership without refund. MADStarlet Studios reserves the right to rotate access credentials at any time.
4. Content Use and Licensing Personal, non-commercial sharing of individual images with express consent and full credit to MADStarlet Studios is permitted. Any commercial use, editorial publication, or reproduction of content in any medium requires prior written permission and may be subject to licensing fees. To inquire about licensing, contact: info@madstarlet.com
5. User Conduct Users agree not to reproduce, scrape, download in bulk, or repurpose any content from this site or associated platforms for personal or commercial purposes. Users agree not to misrepresent MADStarlet Studios content as their own.
6. Affiliate Links This site contains affiliate links. MADStarlet Studios may earn a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. All affiliated products and services are personally used and recommended.
7. Disclaimers Content on this site reflects the personal experiences and opinions of Melissa Dearr. MADStarlet Studios makes no warranties regarding the accuracy of travel, venue, or city guide information. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes.
8. Limitation of Liability MADStarlet Studios, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this site or its content.
9. Governing Law These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Los Angeles County, California.
10. Changes to Terms MADStarlet Studios reserves the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Voluntary Audience Support & Donations By voluntarily contributing financial support through this website, you explicitly acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
a. Non-Profit Status: MADStarlet Studios, LLC is a for-profit, independent media production and photography studio organized under the laws of the State of California. The Company is not a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
b. Tax Deductibility: Financial contributions, tips, or monetary support submitted through this platform are not tax-deductible as charitable donations for federal or state income tax purposes.
c. No Exchange of Goods or Services: These contributions are made freely and voluntarily to support the ongoing creative operations, field production, and development of the Company's multimedia, documentary, and digital art projects. Unless explicitly stated otherwise as part of a specific crowdfunding tier or product checkout, your contribution does not constitute a purchase of physical goods, digital assets, corporate equity, or commercial services, and does not grant any ownership rights over the Company's intellectual property.
d. Finality of Support: All voluntary financial contributions are final, non-refundable, and non-revocable once processed by our third-party payment gateways.
12. Contact For questions regarding these terms, licensing inquiries, or content permissions: info@madstarlet.com