Frequently asked.
Everything about pricing, builds, refunds, and how Melyx works.
💰 Pricing & Plans
What's the difference between Starter ($19) and All Access (subscription)?
Starter is a one-time $19 payment that unlocks deeper view on selected projects (more details + partial history) but NOT full usage.
All Access subscription ($29/mo or $99/yr) unlocks full usage — every system, every project, every update. It's the core product.
What is "Founder Access" and why $99 lifetime?
It's the same as All Access subscription, but lifetime · pay once. Limited to the first 50 users OR until May 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
After cutoff, the offer is removed permanently and only the subscription remains.
Why is Starter ($19) also limited?
Same cutoff: first 50 users OR until May 30, 2026. After cutoff, the $19 one-time tier is removed and only the All Access subscription remains.
This is an early-supporter window — once the platform stabilizes, all access goes through the subscription model.
What does "Build It" ($199) actually mean?
You sponsor a brand-new build. Your idea jumps the queue, gets built live end-to-end, and is added to the shared library.
It's NOT private — once built, anyone with All Access can use it. After your build ships, you also get All Access included.
What's the difference between Build It ($199) and Private Build ($499)?
Build It is shared — added to the public library. Private Build is off-stream, NDA, your own private repo, full ownership.
Use Private Build when you don't want competitors seeing your idea.
Can I upgrade from Starter to All Access?
Yes. Email [email protected] with your purchase email — we credit the $19 toward your subscription/founder upgrade.
Can I cancel All Access subscription?
Yes, anytime. After cancelling you keep access until the current billing period ends. No further charges.
🚀 Builds & Delivery
What does "live build" actually mean?
I open a Twitch + YouTube stream and code it in real time. You can watch + chat. Recordings stay on YouTube after.
For Private Build, no stream — built off-stream + private delivery.
How long does Build It take?
3-5 days for the live build. Add the Priority +$79 add-on to start within 48h.
What if my idea is bad?
I review every pitch before charging. If it can't ship in scope, I refund and convert it to free wishlist instead.
Do I own the code?
For Private Build $499: yes, full ownership + private repo pushed to your GitHub.
For Build It $199: no — it's added to the shared library so others with All Access can use it. You get full access too.
📜 Policy
Do you offer refunds?
No. I don't offer refunds. Please research carefully before you buy.
Why: in the past, some buyers placed orders just to chargeback later. That gets my payment account flagged and locked, and I have to spend hours proving things that shouldn't need proving.
I prefer doing business where both sides are happy and comfortable from the start.
Not sure yet? Just watch — totally free, no commitment:
- Watch the live builds free on YouTube + Twitch.
- Sign up for a free account to follow ongoing and shipped projects — see real progress before deciding.
- Browse the public backlog to see what's coming.
Decide on your own, when you're ready. No refunds, ever. 🙏
What if the build doesn't ship as expected?
For Build It $199 / Private $499: I review every pitch before charging. If it can't ship in scope, I refuse the order and convert it to free wishlist instead — no charge.
If you're already charged and concerned, email [email protected] early — we'll work it out one-on-one. But there is no automatic refund process.
Are systems shared by default?
Yes — all systems are shared unless explicitly marked as private (Private Build $499 only).
Build It $199 = shared. All Access subscribers can use it.
Will Founder lifetime access really stay active forever?
Best-effort: as long as Melyx exists, founders keep their access. But: lifetime access is limited and may be discontinued at any time if the platform shuts down or is sold.
This is true for any lifetime SaaS deal — it's a calculated risk you accept when buying.
🛠 Technical
Where are the systems hosted?
Melyx infrastructure (Caddy + PHP/Node + MariaDB/Postgres on a VPS).
For Private Build, you can either host on Melyx (with the $39/mo Hosting add-on) or take the code and host yourself.
What languages / frameworks do you build with?
Default: PHP, Node, Python, vanilla HTML/CSS/JS. Tailwind for UI. Stripe for payments.
Open to other stacks for Private Build — discuss in the contact form.
Can I integrate with my own DB / API?
Yes — for Private Build, fully customized. For Build It, same is possible but the resulting code goes into the shared library.
👋 Other
Can I just chat first?
Sure — contact form or [email protected]. No commitment.
Do you do consulting?
Limited. Mention "consulting" in the contact form topic — I'll quote based on scope.
Can I sponsor multiple builds?
Yes. Each Build It is a separate $199.