1. Introduction
Welcome to NerdNews ("we," "our," "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website https://nerdnews.online (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not access or use the Services.
2. Acceptance of Terms
User Age Requirement: You must be 16 years or older to use NerdNews.
Acknowledgement Method: By using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.
3. Description of Services
Overview of Services Provided: NerdNews offers personalized tech news summaries and curated content feeds to keep you informed about the latest technology trends tailored to your professional interests and industry.
Eligibility: Our Services are available to individuals and professionals in specific industries who seek to stay updated with concise and relevant technology news.
4. User Accounts
Account Creation Requirements: To create an account, you must provide your Name, Email, Job Title, Industry, and Job Level.
User Responsibilities:
- Keep Password Secure: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password.
- Update Information: Ensure that your account information is accurate and up to date.
- Data Limitations: Please note that we do not provide data export functionality for any account tier.
Security Measures:
- All data is fully encrypted
- Automated backups are performed every 6 hours
- Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their login credentials
5. User Conduct
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
- Illegal Activities: Engaging in activities that are unlawful
- Harassment: Harassing, threatening, or intimidating other users
- Spamming: Sending unsolicited messages or content
Content Standards: All content you contribute must be respectful, appropriate, and free from offensive material. We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these standards.
6. Intellectual Property
Ownership of Content: LemonadeStack (https://lemonadestack.com) owns all content available on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software.
User-Generated Content Rights: By submitting content to NerdNews, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content within the Services.
7. Payment and Subscription Terms
Pricing and Changes:
- Current pricing for all tiers can be found in your dashboard
- We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days advance notice
- Price changes will be communicated via email
- Continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance of new pricing
- Lifetime licenses, once purchased, cannot be downgraded
Payment Methods: We accept payments via Credit Card and Debit Card provided by our payment provider Stripe.
Refund Policy: No refunds are provided for Premium subscriptions. Please ensure you understand our pricing before subscribing.
8. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any features of the Service
- Provide notice for significant changes that affect user experience
- Update the Service as needed for technical or business requirements
9. Account Termination
Conditions for Termination:
- By NerdNews: We may terminate your account for violations of these Terms or other inappropriate behavior
- By User: You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion procedures
Effects of Termination:
- Upon termination of a paid account, the account will automatically revert to the free tier
- Access will be limited to free tier features
- Complete account deletion must be explicitly requested via email to hello@nerdnews.online or through a support ticket
- Upon deletion request, all user data will be permanently removed
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Service Provided "As Is": The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability: NerdNews shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Services.
11. Communication and Legal Notices
Support and General Inquiries:
- All support and general inquiries should be directed to hello@nerdnews.online
- This is our official communication channel for all service-related matters
Legal Communications:
- Prior to initiating any legal action, users must first notify us at hello@nerdnews.online
- This email address is the only accepted method of communication for legal matters
- No legal action may be initiated without first providing notice through this channel
12. Governing Law
Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the UK.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration or in the courts of the UK, as applicable.
13. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms as needed to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes to the Terms will be posted on the Site with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: hello@nerdnews.online
Address:
Suite 105, Fence House
Fence Avenue
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1LT
United Kingdom