Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Aevum News website, mobile applications, APIs, or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, subscribers, advertisers, and content contributors who access or use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you may only use the Service under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.

3. Account Registration & Security

Certain features of the Service may require you to create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
Prioritize the security of your account credentials and immediately notify us of any unauthorized access
Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or exhibit suspicious activity.

4. Content & Intellectual Property

All content published on Aevum News, including but not limited to articles, photographs, videos, graphics, layouts, logos, and data, is the exclusive property of Aevum News or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Personal Use: You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only
No Reproduction: You may not republish, redistribute, modify, create derivative works, or commercially exploit any content without prior written consent
Attribution: Any permitted use must include clear attribution to Aevum News with a functional hyperlink to the original publication

5. User Conduct & Restrictions

When using the Service, you agree not to:

Violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
Transmit any harmful, fraudulent, or deceptive content
Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Service without explicit permission
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with Aevum News
Use the Service to harass, threaten, or defraud other users

6. Subscription & Payments

Certain premium features may require a paid subscription. By purchasing a subscription, you agree to:

Pay all applicable fees in advance as outlined on the billing page
Allow automatic renewal unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date
Provide accurate billing information and authorize all charges

Refunds are processed according to our Refund Policy and applicable local consumer protection laws. Cancelled subscriptions retain access until the end of the current billing period.

7. Privacy & Data

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described therein. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, articles, or other content to the Service ("User Content"), you grant Aevum News a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for editorial and promotional purposes. You represent that you own all rights to your User Content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

9. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

Editorial Independence: Aevum News maintains strict editorial independence. Views expressed in contributor articles, opinion pieces, or sponsored content do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Aevum News.

Accuracy of Information: While we strive for factual accuracy, the Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that content is complete, current, or error-free.

Limitation: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aevum News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, profit, or reputation.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms, is harmful to other users, or exposes us to liability. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately, and we may delete your account data in accordance with our retention policies.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in New York, NY, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You waive your right to participate in class-action lawsuits against Aevum News.

12. Changes to These Terms

Aevum News reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.