Official Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of the Terms of Service

1.1 These Terms of Service are entered into by and between you and Timio News LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms govern your access to and use of the TIMIO News Google Chrome Extension, Mobile Application (on Google Play and iOS), and website, including any content, features, and services offered on or through Timio News (the “Services”), whether as a guest or registered user.

1.2 Please read these Terms carefully before using Timio News. By using our Services or clicking to accept the Terms when presented, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you may not access or use Timio News.

2. Changes to the Terms of Service

2.1 We may update these Terms at any time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately upon posting.

2.2 Your continued use of Timio News after changes are posted means you accept the new Terms. Please check regularly for updates.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Unauthorized use, reproduction, or copying of any part of Timio News—including its name, image, code, or AI features—is strictly prohibited.

3.2 All rights (excluding third-party content) are owned or licensed by us, including trademarks like “Pivot” and “Torch.”

3.3 Intellectual property of third-party content accessed through the app remains with the original holders.

4. License to Use

We grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Timio News for personal, non-commercial use only.

5. Restrictions

5.1 No reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling.
5.2 Do not use Timio News for illegal or prohibited purposes.
5.3 Don’t damage or overload our systems.
5.4 Don’t violate copyright or IP using our Services.
5.5 Do not interfere with app security or any site accessed through Timio.
5.6 You use Timio at your own risk and are liable for any legal violations.
5.7 Do not use “Reader View” to access locked or paywalled third-party content unless you are signed in to that service.
5.8 You may not copy, sell, license, or redistribute Timio content or software.
5.9 You agree not to violate any applicable laws or interfere with the rights or enjoyment of other users.

6. Termination

6.1 We may terminate your access without notice if you violate these Terms.
6.2 Repeat copyright/IP infringers may be permanently banned.

7. Information About You

All data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using Timio News, you consent to our practices.

8. Disclaimer

8.1 Timio News is provided “as is.” We do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or availability.

8.2 We don’t guarantee that downloads will be virus-free. You are responsible for anti-virus protection and data safety.

8.3 We make no warranties that Timio News will be uninterrupted, error-free, or meet your expectations.

8.4 All warranties, express or implied (including fitness, merchantability, and non-infringement) are disclaimed to the extent allowed by law.

8.5 Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimers, so parts of this may not apply to you.

9. Statements Made by AI

9.1 Our AI may generate inaccurate or “hallucinated” responses.

9.2 All AI outputs are intended as opinion or suggestion only.

9.3 AI-generated content is not guaranteed to be true or factual.

9.4 You agree not to hold us liable for AI inaccuracies.

9.5 To report issues related to AI content, contact us via our website.

10. Copyright and DMCA

10.1 If you believe your copyright is infringed, contact us. We will investigate and may remove or disable access to the infringing material.

10.2 Repeat infringers may be permanently removed from the platform.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless against any claims arising from your breach of these Terms or violation of laws or third-party rights.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States of America.

13. Contact

Questions? Contact us at:
support@timio.news

Last updated: December 5th, 2024
Version: 1.0

Notes:

1. “Reader View” is a Timio News feature that simplifies articles into a clean, text-only format. It must not be used to bypass paywalls unless you are signed in to that service.

2. “AI” refers to any system using algorithms, machine learning, or NLP to generate or process content without human oversight.