Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Aevum News platform (including our website, mobile applications, APIs, and related services), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our services.

Aevum News is operated by Aevum Media Group, Inc. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Aevum News regarding your use of our platform and content.

2. News Content & Usage

All journalistic content published on Aevum News, including but not limited to articles, analysis pieces, photographs, video reports, data visualizations, and podcasts, is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use. You may:

• View, read, and listen to content for personal informational purposes
• Share links to our articles on social media platforms
• Print or download individual articles for offline reading

You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from Aevum News. Automated scraping, crawling, or bulk downloading of content is strictly prohibited.

3. User Conduct & Community Guidelines

Aevum News maintains a respectful, fact-based community. When engaging with our platform through comments, newsletters, or interactive features, you agree to:

• Refrain from posting defamatory, threatening, or harassing content
• Not share misinformation, disinformation, or unverified claims presented as fact
• Respect intellectual property and citation standards
• Avoid hate speech, discrimination, or incitement of violence

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, branding, trademarks, logos, software, and design elements on Aevum News are the exclusive property of Aevum Media Group, Inc. or its licensors, and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Submission of content to Aevum News (including tips, freelance pitches, or comment sections) grants us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with our journalistic operations.

5. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is fundamental to our editorial mission. Data collection, processing, and retention practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described therein.

We do not sell personal data to third parties. Analytics, advertising identifiers, and usage metrics are processed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA where applicable.

6. Third-Party Links & Services

Aevum News may contain hyperlinks to external websites, embed third-party media, or integrate with partner services (e.g., payment processors, analytics platforms, social sharing widgets). These third-party services operate independently and are subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing linked services is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

Aevum News strives for editorial accuracy and factual integrity. However, journalism operates in real-time and subject to verification processes. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of published information.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Aevum News and its directors, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our platform, reliance on published content, or unauthorized access to your account.

8. Termination

You may discontinue use of Aevum News at any time. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our services immediately, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms, threatens platform security, or constitutes abuse of our editorial infrastructure.

Termination does not relieve you of obligations arising prior to termination, including payment of outstanding subscription fees or compliance with intellectual property provisions.

9. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless otherwise required by mandatory law.

Class action waivers apply to arbitration proceedings. You retain the right to pursue individual claims in small claims court within your jurisdiction.

10. Amendments to Terms

Aevum News reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational practices. Material updates will be communicated via email to subscribed users and prominently displayed on our platform prior to becoming effective.

Continued use of Aevum News following the posting of revised terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. We encourage periodic review of this page to stay informed of updates.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, editorial concerns, or legal inquiries, please contact our compliance team:

• Email: legal@aevumnews.com
• Postal Address: Aevum Media Group, Inc. • 1000 Journalism Way, Suite 400 • San Francisco, CA 94103
• Editorial Standards Desk: standards@aevumnews.com

We value transparent communication and will respond to legitimate inquiries within 5 business days.