Welcome to Ello Messenger, operated by Ello Messenger Corporation. By accessing or using the mobile application available on iOS and Android, and the Web located at https://ellomessenger.com (“Ello”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Agreement”), whether or not you register as a User.
If you do not agree with these Terms or our Privacy Policy, do not use Ello or its services.
This Agreement is an electronic contract that sets forth the legally binding terms of your use of Ello. By using Ello or registering as a User, you accept this Agreement and all of its terms.
This Agreement may be modified at any time. Continued use of Ello signifies your acceptance of any updated terms.
To access and retain this Agreement, you must have Internet access and compatible devices. You may print or save a copy of this document. A current version is always available at https://ellomessenger.com/terms
Ello does not use passwords.
Instead, we use a secure magic link login system:
• Enter your email address.
• We'll send you a magic link.
• Click it — and you're in.
If you're using Ello on behalf of an organization, you represent that:
Instead, we use a secure magic link login system:
a. You are authorized to bind the entity;
b. You have read and understood this Agreement;
c. You agree to this Agreement on its behalf.
You agree to use Ello only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. Specifically, you must not:
• Upload, share, or access any illegal, harmful, infringing, or abusive content;
• Use bots, scrapers, automated tools, or reverse engineering to access or interfere with Ello;
• Copy, capture, republish, or distribute content without proper authorization;
• Post content that is defamatory, obscene, violent, hateful, or promotes unlawful acts;
• Harass, impersonate, or mislead others, or misuse another user's information;
• Violate intellectual property or privacy rights;
• Attempt to breach, bypass, or undermine Ello's security systems.
By uploading content to Ello, you represent and warrant that:
a. You own all rights to your content or have obtained all necessary permissions to
use it and to grant Ello non-exclusive rights outlined in these Terms.
b. Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright,
trademark, privacy, publicity, or other legal rights.
c. You have secured consent from all individuals featured in your content to use
their name, likeness, voice, or performance as applicable.
d. Your content is not unlawful, offensive, defamatory, obscene, or discriminatory,
and does not promote violence, hate, or illegal activity.
e. Your content will not expose Ello to legal liability of any kind.
This Agreement remains in effect while you use Ello. You may cancel your account anytime. Ello may terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
Ello may modify or discontinue any part of its Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any such changes. A current version is always available at https://ellomessenger.com/terms
Ello reserves the right to block users from specific IP addresses to maintain platform integrity.
All content on Ello is either owned by the uploader. You retain rights to your content but grant Ello a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use it for operating the platform.
All intellectual property on Ello is protected by copyright and other laws. You may not reuse, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from content without prior written permission from the content’s owner.
If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on Ello, contact us at
info@ello.team with a proper DMCA notice including:
• Description of the work;
• Description of the infringing material;
• Your contact information;
• A good-faith belief statement;
• A statement of authority under penalty of perjury;
• Your signature.
Ello allows users to upload, post, and share content. You retain ownership of any content you submit, but you are solely responsible for it. Ello does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or legality of any content uploaded by users.
We are not obligated to monitor or review content on the Service, but we reserve the right to remove or restrict access to any content that violates these Terms, applicable law, or Ello’s policies, without notice and at our sole discretion.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ello disclaims all liability for content uploaded, posted, or shared by users. By using Ello, you acknowledge that you may be exposed to content that is inaccurate, offensive, or otherwise objectionable, and you waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against Ello in connection with such content.
Ello enforces a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at its sole discretion, the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights or who repeatedly violate these Terms of Service.
If Ello receives multiple valid copyright infringement notifications or determines that a user has engaged in persistent misconduct, Ello may, without prior notice, suspend or permanently disable the user’s access to the platform and its services.
Ello also reserves the right to remove content, restrict functionality, or take any other enforcement action deemed appropriate in response to violations of law or this Agreement, regardless of whether the conduct qualifies as a repeat offense.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances shall Ello, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, licensors, or partners be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, business interruption, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your access to, use of, or inability to access or use Ello or any of its services or content, regardless of the legal theory and even if Ello has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Without limiting the foregoing, Ello expressly disclaims all warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and continuous or error-free operation.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ello, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and partners from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:
• Your use or misuse of the Service;
• Your content, including any actual or alleged infringement or violation of third-party rights;
• Your violation of these Terms of Service or any applicable law or regulation.
In the event that Ello is successful in whole or in part in any action or proceeding related to or arising from this Agreement, you shall be responsible for Ello’s attorneys' fees and costs.
Ello is not intended for use by individuals under the age of eighteen (18) without the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. By using the Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or that your use is supervised by a parent or guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.
Your access to and use of Ello is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. The Privacy Policy is available at https://ellomessenger.com/privacy-policy
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware, for the resolution of any legal action arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Service.
Except where prohibited by law, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Service shall be resolved by final and binding individual arbitration conducted in Delaware, administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its applicable rules. You agree that you may bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Class actions and class arbitrations are expressly disallowed.
These Terms of Service are solely for your and Ello’s benefit and do not create rights for any third party as a beneficiary or otherwise.
If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and risk. You are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws. By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States and any other country where Ello or its service providers maintain operations.
These Terms, along with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by Ello, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ello with respect to the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, or representations.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any breach or default under these Terms shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default, nor shall any delay or failure to enforce any provision constitute a waiver of that provision.