Terms of Service

Last updated: November 29, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Brief Nine, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service.

2. Service Description

Brief Nine is a news aggregation service that curates and displays news stories from various sources. We do not create original news content; we aggregate and link to content from third-party publishers.

3. User Accounts

You may use Brief Nine without creating an account. However, if you choose to sign in with Google:

• You authorize us to access and store your Google profile information (email, name, profile picture)
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Google account
• You agree to our collection and use of your data as described in our Privacy Policy
• You may sign out or request account deletion at any time

4. Acceptable Use

By using Brief Nine, you agree to:

• Use the service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Not attempt to scrape, crawl, or automate access to the service
• Not interfere with the service's operation or security
• Not use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Not attempt to access other users' accounts or data
• Not misrepresent your identity or affiliation

5. Content Disclaimer

Brief Nine aggregates content from third-party news sources. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of news articles
• The opinions or views expressed in articles
• The content, privacy practices, or policies of linked websites
• Changes to or removal of linked content

All news content belongs to its respective publishers. By clicking through to original sources, you are subject to those publishers' terms and policies.

6. Personalization & User Data

Brief Nine uses your feedback (likes, dislikes, blocks) to personalize your news feed. By providing feedback:

• You understand this data is used to customize your experience
• For signed-in users, this data is stored on our servers
• For anonymous users, this data is stored locally in your browser
• You may reset your preferences at any time through the settings

7. No Warranty

Brief Nine is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free access to the service
• The accuracy, timeliness, or quality of news content
• That the service will meet your specific needs or expectations
• The security of your data (though we take reasonable measures to protect it)

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Brief Nine and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the service
• Any content obtained from the service
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Any third-party conduct or content

9. Intellectual Property

The Brief Nine name, logo, and website design are our property. News content belongs to respective publishers. The personalization algorithm and aggregation technology are proprietary. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property without permission.

10. Privacy

Your use of Brief Nine is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the website. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the service at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. You may stop using the service at any time. Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the European Union. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the EU member state where the service operator is located.

14. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

15. Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at legal@briefnine.com