Terms of Service

1. Service Description

News Briefing is an AI-powered news aggregation platform that provides personalized daily news briefings. Our service includes:

• Personalized news briefings based on your selected sources
• AI-generated summaries of news articles
• Text and audio format briefings
• Community news source sharing
• Email delivery of daily briefings
• Historical briefing access (up to 30 days)

2. User Accounts

To use our service, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
• Share false, misleading, or inappropriate news sources
• Use automated tools to access the service without permission

4. Content and Intellectual Property

Our service aggregates content from various news sources. We do not own the original news content but provide AI-generated summaries for your convenience. You acknowledge that:

• Original news content belongs to its respective publishers
• Our AI-generated summaries are provided for informational purposes
• You may not redistribute our summaries commercially without permission
• We respect intellectual property rights and comply with fair use principles

5. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect and process personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. By using our service, you consent to:

• Collection of your news preferences and reading habits
• Processing of your data to personalize news briefings
• Storage of your briefing history for up to 30 days
• Use of cookies and similar technologies for service improvement

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• The accuracy or completeness of news summaries
• Uninterrupted or error-free service
• The availability of any particular news source
• That our AI summaries will meet your specific needs

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, News Briefing and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violations of these Terms. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Upon termination:

• Your access to paid features will cease immediately
• Your data may be deleted after 30 days
• You remain responsible for any outstanding fees

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service. Your continued use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

9.1 Pricing and Plan Changes

As our business grows and evolves, we may need to adjust our pricing, subscription plans, or service features. We reserve the right to:

• Modify subscription plan prices and billing terms
• Add, remove, or modify features within existing plans
• Introduce new subscription tiers or discontinue existing ones
• Adjust trial periods and promotional offers

For existing subscribers, any pricing increases will be communicated at least 30 days in advance. You will have the option to cancel your subscription before the new pricing takes effect if you do not agree with the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where News Briefing operates. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

11. Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.

11.1 Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and authentication details
• Usage Data: News source preferences, reading habits, and briefing history
• Technical Data: IP address, device information, and browser details
• Communication Data: Messages sent to our support team

11.2 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized news briefings based on your preferences
• Generate AI-powered summaries tailored to your interests
• Deliver briefings via email and in-app notifications
• Improve our service through usage analytics
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Process payments and manage subscriptions

11.3 Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our service (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Payment Processors: Stripe for handling subscription payments
• AI Services: OpenAI and similar providers for content summarization
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

11.4 Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Your briefing history is stored for up to 30 days, and account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion.

11.5 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt-out of certain data processing activities
• Export your data in a portable format

12. Refund Policy

We strive to provide excellent service, but we understand that our service may not be suitable for everyone. This Refund Policy outlines our approach to refunds and cancellations.

12.1 Free Trial Period

We offer a 7-day free trial for new users. During this period, you can:

• Access up to 5 news sources
• Receive daily text briefings
• Cancel at any time without charge

No refund is necessary during the free trial period as no payment is required.

12.2 Subscription Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through:

• Your account settings on our website
• Contacting our support team
• Your payment provider (e.g., Stripe customer portal)

Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to paid features until the end of your current billing period.

12.3 Refund Eligibility

We generally do not provide refunds for subscription fees. However, we may consider refunds in the following circumstances:

• Technical Issues: If our service experiences significant downtime or technical problems
• Billing Errors: If you were charged incorrectly due to our error
• Exceptional Circumstances: At our discretion, based on individual cases

12.4 Refund Process

To request a refund:

1. Contact our support team at support@newsbriefing.app
2. Provide your account details and reason for the refund request
3. Allow 5-7 business days for review and processing
4. Approved refunds will be processed within 10 business days

12.5 Dispute Resolution

If you disagree with our refund decision, you may:

• Appeal the decision by contacting our support team
• Dispute the charge with your payment provider
• Seek resolution through applicable consumer protection agencies

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: