VeriClear - Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to VeriClear. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the VeriClear website and service (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using VeriClear, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

2. Service Description

VeriClear is an AI-powered fake news detection service designed to analyze web content and provide assessments regarding its credibility and reliability. Our Service provides style-based, fact-based, and reputation-based analysis to help users identify potentially misleading information.

While we strive for accuracy, the Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the reliability, accuracy, or completeness of any assessment.

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account. We use Sign in with Apple exclusively for authentication. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information during the registration process
Promptly update your account information as necessary
Not allow others to use your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account

4. User Responsibilities

When using VeriClear, you agree that you will:

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Use the Service only for its intended purposes
Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
Not use the Service to engage in any form of harassment, defamation, or illegal activity

5. Content Submission

When you submit content (including URLs, text, or other materials) to VeriClear for analysis:

You grant us permission to analyze, store, and process the submitted content
You represent that you have the right to submit such content for analysis
You understand that results of the analysis will be stored in our database to improve our service

We reserve the right to refuse to process any content that we believe violates these Terms or may expose us to potential legal liability.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are owned by VeriClear or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works based on the Service
Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform any part of the Service
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of our software
Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

7. Limitations of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERICLEAR AND ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT 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 THE SERVICE
ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE
ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
RELIANCE ON THE ASSESSMENTS OR ANALYSES PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

VERICLEAR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

THE SERVICE WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION
ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE 100% ACCURATE

9. Modifications to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part or content thereof) at any time with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Service.

We may also, in our sole discretion, set limits on certain features and services or restrict your access to parts or all of the Service without notice or liability.

10. Term and Termination

These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Service. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. Please review these Terms periodically for changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

[email protected]