1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using What's News ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
2. Age Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old to use this App
- We verify your age by collecting your birth year before you create an account
- We do not knowingly allow users under 16 to register or use our services
- If we learn that a user under 16 has provided information, we will delete their account immediately
- Accounts for users under 16 will be terminated if discovered
- Parents who believe their child under 16 has registered should contact us immediately at support@whatsnewsapp.com
- By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years of age
- You are responsible for ensuring that no one under 16 uses your account
3. Description of Service
What's News is an entertainment quiz game that aggregates news content from third-party sources. Users predict outcomes of current events and compete on leaderboards.
4. Content Disclaimers
- No Accuracy Guarantee: News content is sourced from third parties and may contain inaccuracies, errors, outdated information, or misinformation
- Entertainment Purpose: This App is for entertainment and gaming purposes only, not as a reliable news source
- Independent Verification: Users must independently verify all information before relying on it for any purpose
- AI-Generated Content: Evaluations, summaries, scores, and interactions generated by artificial intelligence are provided "as is" and may contain inaccuracies, biases, or errors. AI-generated evaluations do not reflect the views of the company. We make no guarantee of accuracy or fairness of AI-generated results
- No Advice: Content does not constitute financial, medical, legal, or professional advice
5. User-Generated Content & Moderation
- You are solely responsible for all content you post (comments, usernames, profile pictures/avatars, etc.)
- You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content within the App
- Prohibited content includes: harassment, hate speech, spam, illegal content, adult content, false information, copyright violations
- Safe Harbor: We are not responsible for user-generated content but will act on flagged violations
- Moderation: We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to monitor, review, or remove content
- Reporting: Users can report content that violates these Terms through in-app reporting features
- Law Enforcement: We may share content with authorities if required by law
- DMCA: Copyright holders may submit takedown notices to support@whatsnewsapp.com
6. Account Terms
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- One account per person
- We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations
- You must provide accurate registration information
7. Privacy and Data Collection
- Personal Data Collected: Email address, display name, usage patterns, device information, IP address
- User Content: Comments, usernames, and profile pictures may be visible to other users
- Data Location: Your information may be processed and stored in servers located in the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, or other jurisdictions. By using the App, you consent to such processing and transfer, subject to applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy
- Third-Party Services: We use Google, Apple, Firebase, and other services with their own privacy policies
- Data Sharing: We may share aggregated, anonymous usage data and will share information with authorities when legally required
- Full Privacy Policy: Complete data practices are detailed in our separate Privacy Policy
8. Prohibited Activities
- Cheating, hacking, or exploiting the App
- Creating multiple accounts
- Harassment or abuse of other users
- Posting inappropriate or illegal content
- Attempting to access unauthorized areas
9. Intellectual Property
- News articles and images are owned by their respective publishers
- The App interface and game mechanics are our intellectual property
- You retain ownership of your user-generated content
10. Limitation of Liability
- THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES
- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY NEWS INACCURACIES OR USER DECISIONS BASED ON CONTENT
- OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW
- WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES
11. Service Availability
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted service
- We may modify or discontinue features at any time
- We are not liable for service outages or data loss
12. Payment Terms
- The App may offer paid features or subscriptions
- All purchases are final unless required by law
- Prices may change with notice
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.
14. Termination
We may terminate your access for violations. Upon termination, these Terms remain in effect for applicable provisions.
15. Governing Law & Disputes
- These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales
- Any disputes will be resolved in English courts
- You agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration rather than class action lawsuits, where permitted by law
- If arbitration is not available, disputes will be resolved individually in English courts
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact: support@whatsnewsapp.com