Membio Terms of Service


Last Updated: October 7, 2026


1. SCOPE OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.


These Terms of Service apply to your use of the websites and platform (collectively, the “Platform”) owned and operated by August Partners, Inc., d/b/a Membio (“Membio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service do not apply to your use of unaffiliated websites of any other companies, organizations or individuals or to which the Platform links (“Other Sites”).


Before using the Platform, please read these terms carefully. If you don’t agree to them, please do not use the Platform.


2. ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.


In order to use the Platform you must first agree to these Terms of Service. You may not use the Platform if you do not agree to these Terms of Service.


By using the Platform, you agree to be bound to these Terms of Service. Membio, its subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees, partners, members, agents, business affiliates and suppliers (“we” “us” or “our”) make the information and services provided on the Platform available to you, as long as you accept these terms as written.


Users of the Platform can accept these Terms of Service by actually using the Platform. You understand and agree that we will treat your use of the Platform as acceptance of these Terms of Service from that point forward. By using the Platform, you confirm you are legally able to accept these terms for yourself or your organization.


3. DISCLAIMER REGARDING LINKS.


We are not responsible for the availability of any Other Sites to which the Platform links. We do not take responsibility for the contents, advertising, products, privacy policies or other material made available through any Other Sites nor do we endorse Other Sites. Please direct your concerns to that Other Sites’ webmaster or appropriate contact.


4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OWNERSHIP AND NOTIFICATION.


Unless otherwise noted, all right, title and interest in all products, services, software and other information including, but not limited to, screens, texts, web pages, or other materials (collectively, “Content”) appearing in and on the Platform are the exclusive copyrighted property of Membio or its suppliers or licensors. All Content contained on or used in the Platform is protected by copyright and trademark laws. This content is owned by Membio or by third-party providers who have licensed it to us. Membio shall have the right to license any Content, subject to its stated Privacy Policy, contained in, or collected on, the Platform to any entity pursuant to terms agreed upon by Membio. All Content on the Platform, including, but not limited to data, images, illustrations, audio clips, and video clips, is protected by copyrights, trademarks or service marks and other intellectual property rights which are owned and controlled by Membio or by third party Content providers (collectively “Providers”), that have licensed their Content or the right to market their products and/or services to Membio. Content on the Platform or content controlled by the Providers is provided solely for your personal, non-commercial use. Unauthorized use of our Content is considered violation of the law.


5. FEEDS, APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES (APIS), AND AI-POWERED SERVICES.


Membio provides access to data available on portions of the Platform via RSS feeds, application programming interfaces (APIs), and artificial intelligence or machine learning-powered tools and services (collectively, “Data Access Features”). Such access constitutes use of the Platform. You may not use these or any other features of the Platform itself to allow the display of any substantial portion of Membio’s proprietary database or reproduce, duplicate or copy the Platform in violation of the use restrictions and license granted to you under these Terms of Service. You may not use any Data Access Features to independently train, develop, or improve any artificial intelligence, machine learning model, or automated system, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes, without Membio’s prior written consent. Membio reserves the right to change these features at any time and to disable access to the feeds, APIs, or AI-powered services at any time for any reason.


6. USE RESTRICTIONS.


You promise not to use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in any way these terms prohibit. Your violation of any of these prohibitions automatically terminates your right to use the Platform and you are on notice that we may pursue our legal remedies for any violation.


You may not modify, alter, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content, including, but not limited to software, products or services obtained from the Platform.


7. USERNAME AND PASSWORD.


To access the Platform you have been given a Username and a Password (your access identification information). You shall treat your Username and Password as private, confidential and personal and shall safeguard and maintain their confidentiality. You are entirely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Membio immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. Membio will not be liable for any loss that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account, either with or without your knowledge. You are responsible if someone else uses your login information, whether you shared it on purpose or by accident. This obligation to maintain confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.


8. FORUMS, CHAT AREAS, BLOGS AND/OR OTHER MESSAGE OR COMMUNICATION SERVICES.


The Platform may provide access to forums, chat areas, blogs, and/or messaging or similar services designed to enable you to communicate with others, including other members, clients, or Membio.


You agree that you will not use any communication services available through the Platform to:


  • Send spam, chain letters or unsolicited messages;
  • Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others;
  • Share any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information;
  • Upload, or otherwise make available, copyrighted information you do not have rights to use;
  • Upload files that contain viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another’s computer or the property of another;
  • Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless the relevant services associated with your use of the Platform specifically allows such messages or they have been previously approved in writing by us;
  • Download any file posted by another user of that you know, or reasonably should know, cannot be legally reproduced, displayed, performed, and/or distributed in such manner;
  • Falsify or delete any copyright management information, such as author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded;
  • Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Platform;
  • Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines we may provide you from time to time regarding your use of the Platform;
  • Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including email addresses;
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
  • Create a false identity for the purpose of misleading others;
  • Use, download or otherwise copy, or provide (whether or not for a fee) to a person or entity any directory of users or other user or usage information or any portion thereof;
  • Use the Platform to send massive numbers of fake emails to any person listed on the Membio platform, using mechanical defeat measures or by submitting by hand; or
  • Cause DDOS attacks/traffic spikes


Membio does not claim ownership of the materials you provide to us (including feedback and suggestions) or post, upload, input or submit for review by the general public, or by the members of any public or private community. However, by providing or submitting your materials you are granting Membio permission to use your materials in connection with the operation of our internet business, including, without limitation, the license rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your materials; and to publish your name and country of residence in connection with your materials.


No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your materials, as provided herein. We are under no obligation to post or use any materials you may provide and may remove any materials at any time in our sole discretion.

We are not responsible for, and do not endorse the opinions, advice or recommendations posted or sent by users, and we specifically disclaim any and all liability in connection therewith.


You are and shall remain solely responsible for the Content that you distribute under your name or otherwise by you and for the consequences of submitting and posting the same. We have no obligation to monitor your use of any communication features or services available on the Platform. However, we reserve the right to review materials posted to such services and to remove, edit, move or close any topic or any materials in its sole discretion. Membio reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all such communication services at any time, without notice, for any reason whatsoever.


We cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose through these services. Additionally, Membio cannot and does not assure that other users are or will be complying with this section or any other provisions of these Terms of Service, and, as between you and us, you hereby assume all risk of harm or injury resulting from any such lack of compliance.


Membio shall not be held responsible for any attempt that may lead to the communication service data being compromised. We also hold the right to block you from using our services via your email address or IP address.


9. THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS.


The Platform may employ the use of third party applications. Your use of these third party applications is subject to their respective Terms of Service and other policies.


10. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER.


You use this Platform at your own risk. Your use of the Content provided here is also used at your own risk.


UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE, WILL WE OR ANY OF OUR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, SUBSCRIBERS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, CIRCUMSTANTIAL OR AFTER CIRCUMSTANTIAL PUNITIVE DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PLATFORM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RELIANCE BY YOU ON ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH USE OF THIS PLATFORM OR THAT RESULT FROM MISTAKES, OMISSIONS, DELETIONS OR DELAYS IN TRANSMISSION OF SUCH INFORMATION OR CONTENT, INTERRUPTIONS IN TELECOMMUNICATION OR INTERNET CONNECTION TO THIS PLATFORM, VIRUSES OR FAILURES OF PERFORMANCE, WHETHER CAUSED IN WHOLE OR PART BY NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, TELECOMMUNICATION OR INTERNET FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OF, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THIS PLATFORM OR RELATED INFORMATION, RECORDS OR PROGRAMS.


11. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER.


This Platform and its content are provided ‘as is’ – meaning we do not guarantee it will work perfectly or always be available. Membio does not warrant that this Platform will be uninterrupted or error-free, and makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, authenticity, or reliability of any information or Content available through the Platform. We don’t make any promises about the Platform’s accuracy, reliability, or suitability for your needs. This Platform and the information available through this Platform are always subject to change.


Nothing on this Platform is intended to be, or is to be construed, as legal advice. If you have legal questions please contact your legal counsel.


12. CHANGES TO THE PLATFORM.


Membio may make changes or improvements to the Content, information, services, products or other materials on the Platform at any time without notice.


13.  PRIVACY POLICY.


We are committed to protecting your privacy and security and have explained in detail what we do in our Privacy Policy. Please read it.


14.  JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES.


We operate and control our Platform from our offices in the United States of America. We do not represent that materials on the Platform are appropriate for use in other locations. Persons who access the Platform from other locations do so voluntarily and on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.


NO DISPUTE SHALL BE JOINED TO ANY OTHER DISPUTE, INCLUDING ANY DISPUTE INVOLVING ANY OTHER CURRENT OR FORMER USER OF THE SERVICES. NO CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS OR ANY PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH EITHER YOU OR MEMBIO ACTS OR PROPOSES TO ACT IN A REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY SHALL BE PERMITTED, AND NEITHER YOU NOR MEMBIO WILL PARTICIPATE AS A CLASS MEMBER IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE PLATFORM, THE SERVICES OR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS OR SERVICES RELATED THERETO. ANY RELIEF MAY BE AWARDED ONLY INDIVIDUALLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO REDRESS YOUR OR MEMBIO’S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S); RELIEF MAY NOT BE AWARDED ON BEHALF OF OTHERS OR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


If there is a disagreement about these terms, the parties will attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement promptly and initially between the parties by negotiation. If a dispute is not resolved by negotiation, the parties agree to participate in at least four (4) hours of mediation in accordance with the mediation procedures established by the mediation services provider chosen by the parties in Clackamas County, OR.


The parties agree mediation is required before taking any additional legal action. Any party to the dispute may give written notice to the other parties of their desire to commence mediation and a mediation session must take place within thirty (30) days after the date such notice is given. The parties agree to equally share the cost of the mediation which costs shall not include costs incurred by a party for representation by counsel at the mediation.


In the event the dispute is not resolved by mediation, the parties agree to arbitrate the dispute in accordance with the rules, processes and procedures of the American Arbitration Association office located in Clackamas County, OR and if there is none, such other mutually agreeable arbitration service located in Clackamas County, OR. All parties shall equally share the costs of the arbitration.


In the event a party fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator’s award or fails to comply with the arbitrator’s award the other parties are entitled to costs of suit, including reasonable attorney’s fees for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award.


15. MISCELLANEOUS.


Oregon law governs this agreement. Any legal disputes will be handled in courts located in Clackamas County or Portland, Oregon.


If any of these Terms of Service are found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that provision will be considered severed from the remaining provisions and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions.


This is the entire Agreement between you and us governing your access to, dealings with, and use of this Platform.


Any failure to assert any rights Membio may have under this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of our right to assert the same or any other right at any other time or against any other person or entity.


This Agreement may be modified only by our posting of changes to these Terms of Service.


Any inquiries regarding these Terms of Service should be directed to [email protected].