Terms of Service
Last Updated: July 09, 2025
Welcome to The Actual News. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
About Our Service
The Actual News is a news aggregation platform that provides:
- Curated news summaries from trusted sources
- Fact-focused, unbiased reporting
- Free access with advertisements
- Premium subscription for ad-free experience ($3.99/month)
We aggregate content from established news sources like BBC, NPR, and other reputable organizations, presenting summaries and analysis while always linking to original sources.
User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features, you may create an account by providing:
- A valid email address
- A secure password
- Agreement to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
Account Responsibility
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality 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
Subscription Services
Premium Subscription
Our premium subscription offers:
- Ad-free browsing experience
- Full access to all content
- Monthly billing at $3.99/month
- Cancel anytime with no cancellation fees
Billing and Payments
- Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
- Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe
- You authorize us to charge your payment method
- Failed payments may result in service suspension
- Refunds are handled according to our refund policy
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial months.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfere with or disrupt our service or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract content
- Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
- Impersonate others or provide false information
- Transmit spam, malware, or other harmful content
Content and Intellectual Property
Our Content
The Actual News provides summaries and analysis of news content. While we aggregate information from various sources:
- Original summaries and analysis are our intellectual property
- We always link to and credit original news sources
- Our website design, layout, and functionality are protected by copyright
- You may not reproduce our content without permission
Third-Party Content
We link to and reference content from third-party news sources. These sources retain all rights to their original content. We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid takedown requests.
Disclaimers
Service Availability
We strive to provide consistent service but cannot guarantee:
- Uninterrupted access to our website
- Error-free operation
- Compatibility with all devices or browsers
- Availability of specific content or features
Content Accuracy
While we strive for accuracy in our summaries and analysis:
- We depend on the accuracy of third-party news sources
- Information may become outdated or require correction
- We are not responsible for errors in source material
- Users should verify important information independently
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Our service is provided "as is" without warranties
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for premium subscription
- We are not responsible for third-party content or websites
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. We will notify users of significant changes through:
- Updated "Last Updated" date
- Email notification (for registered users)
- Prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our service:
- For violation of these Terms
- For illegal or harmful activity
- If required by law or regulation
- At our discretion with or without cause
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or canceling your subscription.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts with appropriate jurisdiction.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: legal@theactualnews.org
General Contact: contact@theactualnews.org