Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ClearFeed website and services ("Service") operated by ClearFeed ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

ClearFeed is a professional news aggregation platform that provides:

• Automated aggregation of news content from 15+ established news organizations
• AI-powered analysis and consensus scoring of news stories
• Source credibility ratings and transparency indicators
• Real-time news updates and customizable display preferences
• Mobile-optimized interface for news consumption

Our Service operates as a news aggregator under fair use principles, providing brief excerpts and directing users to original sources for complete articles.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

By using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Not use automated scripts, bots, or scraping tools without permission
• Respect intellectual property rights of content providers
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or copy our aggregation algorithms
• Provide accurate information when contacting us

Intellectual Property Rights

News Content: All news articles, headlines, and content aggregated on our platform remain the intellectual property of their respective publishers. We operate under fair use provisions for aggregation and news discovery purposes.

Platform Technology: The ClearFeed platform, including its design, algorithms, source code, databases, and functionality, are owned by us and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Rights: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Content and Copyright Policy

We respect copyright laws and expect our users to do the same. Our platform:

• Aggregates only publicly available RSS feeds and content
• Provides proper attribution to original sources
• Displays only brief excerpts for discovery purposes
• Directs users to original sources for complete articles
• Will promptly respond to legitimate DMCA takedown requests

If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us at legal@clearfeed.news with detailed information.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Content Accuracy: We aggregate content from third-party sources and do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information displayed. Users should verify information with original sources.

Editorial Independence: Our platform operates through automated processes. We do not endorse, edit, or take responsibility for the content or viewpoints expressed by third-party sources.

Service Availability: We strive to maintain continuous service but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may temporarily suspend the Service for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ClearFeed shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim (which may be zero for free services).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClearFeed, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Advertising and Third-Party Content

Our Service may display advertisements and links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party advertisers or websites. Your interactions with advertisers and third parties are solely between you and such parties.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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