Effective Date: February 6, 2026
Last Updated: February 6, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to APNews.ai (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “APNews.ai”). These Terms of Service (“Terms,” “Terms of Service,” or “Agreement”) govern your access to and use of the APNews.ai website located at https://apnews.ai and any related services, features, content, or applications offered by APNews.ai (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing this website or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and APNews.ai.

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND USER ACCOUNTS

2.1 Age Requirements
Our Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. If you are between 13 and 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use our Services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms.

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements. We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.

2.2 Account Registration
Certain features of our Services may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

You are solely responsible for any activity on your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent or illegal activity.

2.3 Account Termination
You may delete your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your account or access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

3. USE OF SERVICES

3.1 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, APNews.ai grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes.

3.2 Acceptable Use
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the rights of others
• Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Distribute viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access our Services without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from our Services
• Use our Services for any commercial purposes without our express written consent
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Frame or mirror any part of our Services without our prior written authorization

3.3 User-Generated Content
Our Services may allow you to post comments, submit content, or participate in interactive features. When you submit content, you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant APNews.ai a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, publicly perform, and publicly display your content in connection with operating and providing our Services
• Represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights or these Terms

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to publish any user-generated content that violates these Terms or that we find objectionable in our sole discretion.

3.4 Prohibited Content
You may not post, upload, or transmit content that:

• Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of another’s privacy
• Contains hate speech, discrimination, or promotes violence against any individual or group
• Infringes any intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets
• Contains false or misleading information
• Promotes illegal activities or violates any laws
• Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Constitutes spam, advertising, or solicitation without our permission
• Exploits or harms minors in any way
• Impersonates any person or entity

1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1 Ownership of Content
All content on APNews.ai, including but not limited to text, articles, photographs, graphics, videos, logos, trademarks, audio clips, and software (collectively, “Content”), is the property of APNews.ai or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Copyright and Restrictions
APNews.ai Content shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication, or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium without our express written permission. No APNews.ai materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer or other electronic system except for personal and non-commercial use.

You may:

• View and browse Content for personal, non-commercial use
• Print individual articles for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our Content on social media platforms

You may NOT:

• Republish, reproduce, or redistribute Content without authorization
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our Content
• Use Content for commercial purposes without a license
• Remove or alter any copyright notices, watermarks, or proprietary markings
• Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or download Content in bulk

4.3 Trademarks
“APNews.ai” and our logos, service marks, and trade names are trademarks of APNews.ai. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on our Services are the property of their respective owners.

4.4 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Copyright claims should be sent to: copyright@apnews.ai

5. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by APNews.ai. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that APNews.ai shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6. ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIPS

Our Services may display advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional materials. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content of any advertisements or the products or services offered by advertisers.

Your interactions with advertisers found on or through our Services, including payment and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and the advertiser. We are not responsible for any loss or damage incurred as a result of such dealings.

7. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES AND PAYMENTS

7.1 Subscription Plans
APNews.ai may offer subscription-based services or premium content. By subscribing, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges.

7.2 Billing and Payment

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually)
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees
• Fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We reserve the right to change our fees with advance notice

7.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.4 Free Trials
We may offer free trial periods for certain subscription services. If you do not cancel before the trial period ends, you will be charged the applicable subscription fee.

8. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

8.1 “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Basis
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

APNews.ai does not warrant that:

• Our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using our Services will be accurate or reliable
• The quality of any content, products, services, or information obtained through our Services will meet your expectations
• Any errors in our Services will be corrected

8.2 No Liability for Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and timely news and information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on our Services. News and information are subject to change without notice, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in the content.

The Associated Press (and other content providers) will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in any content or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof, or for any damages arising therefrom.

8.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL APNEWS.AI, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use our Services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on our Services
• Any content obtained from our Services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

8.4 Limitation Amount
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless APNews.ai and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your user-generated content
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GOVERNING LAW

10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state where APNews.ai is headquartered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof shall be resolved through the following process:

(a) Informal Negotiation: You agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a written notice to legal@apnews.ai describing the dispute and your desired resolution.

(b) Arbitration: If the dispute cannot be resolved through informal negotiation within sixty (60) days, either party may initiate binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

(c) Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and APNews.ai individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration or proceeding shall be joined with any other, no dispute shall be arbitrated on a class-action basis, and there is no right or authority for any dispute to be brought in a purported representative capacity.

10.3 Jurisdiction and Venue
For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the United States.

11. TERMINATION

11.1 Termination by You
You may stop using our Services at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it at any time by contacting us at support@apnews.ai.

11.2 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Unexpected technical issues or problems
• Discontinuation or material modification to our Services

11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:

• Your right to use our Services will immediately cease
• You must cease all use of our Services and delete any downloaded materials
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability

1. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our Services
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Services

Your continued use of our Services after any modifications to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using our Services.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS

13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on our Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and APNews.ai concerning your use of our Services.

13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.

13.3 Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms or our rights and obligations under these Terms at any time without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

13.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights. Nothing in these Terms shall be deemed to confer any right or benefit on any third party.

13.7 Headings
The headings and captions used in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

13.8 Language
These Terms may be translated into other languages for your convenience. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translated version, the English version shall prevail.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

APNews.ai
Email: legal@apnews.ai
Support: support@apnews.ai
Website: https://apnews.ai

For copyright infringement claims:
Email: copyright@apnews.ai

For privacy-related inquiries:
Email: privacy@apnews.ai

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

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