Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Welcome to Lightnews. By using this service, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

1. Accounts

You may create an account by signing in with Bluesky, Google, Apple, or email. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for all activities that occur under your account. You must be at least 16 years old to create an account.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the service only for lawful purposes. You will not:

  • Post or share illegal, harmful, or abusive content
  • Harass, threaten, or impersonate others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or other users' accounts
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Violate the terms of service of third-party platforms we integrate with (such as Bluesky)

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

3. Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you save or create using the service (such as your subscribed scholars and saved search topics). By choosing to make your content public, you grant us a license to display and distribute that content as part of the service. Content is private by default unless you explicitly opt in to make it public.

We reserve the right to remove content that violates these terms or applicable law.

4. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party platforms such as Bluesky. When you use these features, you are also subject to those platforms' terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or policies of third-party services.

5. Service Availability

We provide the service "as is" and "as available". We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. This includes but is not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or service interruptions. Our total liability to you for any claims arising from the service is limited to the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (if any).

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the service, your content, or your violation of these terms.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Termination

You may stop using the service and delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access to the service if you violate these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

10. Governing Law

For users outside the EU/EEA: These terms are governed by Swiss law, and disputes will be resolved in the courts of Switzerland.

For EU/EEA users: These terms are governed by the laws of your country of residence. Where required by mandatory consumer protection laws, disputes will be resolved in the courts of your local jurisdiction.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through the information provided in our Privacy Policy.