TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE (EN)
Website Name – www.ambassadormelissawells.com
Effective Date: December 17, 2025
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern access to and use of www.ambassadormelissawells.com (“the Website”), a digital memorial dedicated to preserving the life, memory, and humanitarian legacy of Melissa Foelsch Wells.
By accessing, browsing, or contributing content to the Website, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.
- Purpose and Nature of the Website
The Website is a non-commercial digital memorial curated by the heirs of Melissa Foelsch Wells, who serve as its legal custodians.
The Website serves three primary purposes, as described by the curator:
- To inspire people by sharing the life experiences and global work of the diplomat.
- To provide a space of tribute and remembrance, inviting friends, family, former colleagues, and members of the public to contribute memories.
- To serve as a historical archive, preserving selected personal and professional materials that reflect her international career and life journey.
The Website does not represent or speak on behalf of:
- the United Nations,
- the U.S. Government,
- any diplomatic, governmental, or multilateral institution.
Any references to such entities are strictly historical.
- Ownership and Intellectual Property
All materials on the Website, including photographs, texts, documents, user submissions, and layout, are protected under:
- Brazilian copyright law,
- international copyright treaties,
- posthumous personality rights,
- and the rights held by the heirs of Melissa Foelsch Wells.
Users acknowledge that:
- The family is the sole rights holder of the personal archive displayed.
- No content on the Website may be copied, reproduced, altered, distributed, or used for commercial or derivative purposes without explicit written authorization from the family or estate.
- Unauthorized use may result in civil and criminal liability.
- Prohibited Uses
You may not, under any circumstances:
3.1. Commercial or Derivative Use
- use any material from the Website for commercial purposes,
- produce films, documentaries, books, or derivative works without written authorization,
- reproduce or repurpose images for media, advertising, or external distribution.
3.2. Political, ideological, or propagandistic use
The diplomat’s life and memory may not be used to:
- promote political campaigns or messaging,
- support or attack political parties or governments,
- fuel ideological controversies,
- manipulate historical narratives.
3.3. Offensive, abusive, or disrespectful behavior
- Users may not upload or publish:
- insults, hate speech, harassment,
- defamatory or discriminatory remarks,
- sexually explicit or inappropriate content,
- content intended to distort or damage the memory of the diplomat.
3.4. Manipulations and Deepfakes
You are prohibited from:
- creating or sharing AI-generated replicas, deepfakes, fake audio, altered images, or simulated content involving Melissa Foelsch Wells or individuals appearing in the archive.
3.5. Misuse of Institutional Symbols
You may not misuse the logos, uniforms, or symbols of:
- the United Nations,
- U.S. Government agencies,
- foreign governments,
- diplomatic entities.
Any incidental appearance of such symbols on historical photographs does not grant permission for institutional use.
3.6. Upload of Unlawful or Sensitive Content
Prohibited uploads include:
- classified or confidential diplomatic/UN materials,
- content violating privacy rights,
- copyrighted content without permission,
- images that may place individuals at risk,
- material contrary to humanitarian or “Do No Harm” principles.
Any violation will result in immediate removal and potential legal action.
- User Submissions and Licensing
If you submit content (photos, videos, stories, documents), you affirm that:
- you are the creator or have authorization to submit it;
- your submission does not violate confidentiality or copyright;
- the material is appropriate and respectful;
- it contributes positively to the historical and memorial purpose of the Website.
By submitting content, you grant the Website a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display and preserve the material as part of the memorial, and you retain copyright to your submission unless otherwise agreed.
- Moderation
The heirs family of Melissa Foelsch Wells act as the official moderator.
All submissions may be:
- reviewed prior to publication,
- reviewed after publication,
- removed or restricted at any time.
The Website reserves the right to reject or remove any content that:
- violates these Terms,
- compromises safety or dignity,
- distorts historical facts,
- attacks the honoree’s memory,
- is harmful to third parties.
Moderation decisions are final. The Curator may decline, edit, restrict, or remove submissions at any time, without obligation to justify editorial decisions.
- Preservation of Historical and Biographical Integrity
Users acknowledge that:
The website maintains the integrity of the diplomat’s memory,
- materials must not be altered, misrepresented, or taken out of context,
- no manipulation, rewriting, or distortion of her life story is permitted.
Any attempt to undermine or distort the factual and humanitarian legacy of Melissa Foelsch Wells constitutes a breach of these Terms.
- No Warranties / Historical Context Disclaimer
- All content is provided:
- for historical, cultural, and educational purposes,
- “as is” and “as available,”
- without guarantee of completeness or accuracy.
Historical materials reflect the context of their time and may contain cultural, political, or linguistic elements specific to the era.
- Limitation of Liability
The Website is provided for informational and memorial purposes. The Curator is not responsible for:
- third-party misuse of materials;
- unauthorized republication;
- interpretations made by external individuals;
- external links or platforms.
- Legal Enforcement and Violations
Any violation of these Terms may result in:
- removal of content,
- permanent banning from the Website,
- civil legal action,
- criminal reporting if applicable,
- copyright infringement claims,
- enforcement under Brazilian law and applicable international laws.
The heirs explicitly reserve the right to pursue all legal remedies, civil, criminal, administrative, and international, against misuse, defamation, distortion, unauthorized reproduction, exploitation, or disrespectful conduct.
- Takedown Requests
Any individual, institution, or rights holder may request the removal of:
- their own image or personal data;
- content that violates dignity, privacy, or safety;
- copyrighted material published without authorization;
- material inconsistent with humanitarian, diplomatic, or ethical principles.
Requests must be submitted via the official contact channel listed below and the Curator will:
- respond within 15 days,
- prioritize urgent humanitarian or safety-related requests,
- remove harmful or illegal content immediately upon verification,
- maintain discretion regarding archival or editorial decisions.
This process does not guarantee reinstatement of removed content.
- Amendments
These Terms may be updated periodically. A revised version will be published with a new Effective Date.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Brazil, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions.
Users agree that any dispute will be resolved in the courts of São Paulo, Brazil, unless required by law to be resolved in another jurisdiction.
- Third-Party Rights
Third parties appearing in photographs or documents retain their personal, image, and privacy rights. Users are prohibited from copying, downloading, or reusing content that contains identifiable individuals without authorization.
- Contact
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:
Email: ambassadormelissawells@gmail.com
Curator/Administrator: Christopher Stephan Wells
Data Controller: Christopher Stephan Wells (São Paulo, Brazil)