Introduction

Welcome to EasyDutchNews ("we", "us", "our", or "the Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website easydutchnews.com and the services we provide.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using EasyDutchNews, you confirm that:

• You are at least 13 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and up-to-date

2. Description of Service

EasyDutchNews provides:

• Simplified Dutch News: AI-powered simplification of Dutch news articles at A2-B1 language levels
• Multilingual Translations: Sentence-by-sentence translations
• Educational Content: Language learning tools and resources for Dutch learners
• Audio Pronunciation: Text-to-speech audio for Dutch text (where available)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account using Google OAuth. When you create an account:

• You authorize us to access certain Google account information (email, name, profile picture)
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Types

We offer different account tiers:

• Free Account: Access to selected news feeds (Amsterdam.nl, Utrecht.nl)
• Premium Account: Access to all news feeds including nos.nl and additional features
• Admin Account: Administrative access (by invitation only)

3.3 Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• You abuse or misuse the Service
• We are required to do so by law

4. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, copy, or download content in bulk without permission
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Reverse engineer or decompile any part of the Service
• Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on EasyDutchNews, including but not limited to:

• Simplified news articles
• Translations
• Original text, graphics, logos
• Software and code
• User interface design

...is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by EasyDutchNews.

5.2 Original News Sources

News articles are sourced from publicly available RSS feeds from Dutch news organizations. We:

• Simplify and translate the content for educational purposes
• Always provide attribution and links to original sources
• Respect the intellectual property rights of original content creators
• Will remove content upon request from copyright holders

5.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

• Access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes
• View and read the simplified news articles and translations
• Use the Service for Dutch language learning

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or republish our content without explicit written permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works based on our content
• Remove or modify copyright notices

6. Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that content on our Service infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• A description of the copyrighted work
• The URL of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act

Contact: legal@easydutchnews.com

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

• The collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy
• The use of cookies and tracking technologies
• International data transfers as necessary to provide the Service

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party services, including:

• Google OAuth: For authentication
• OpenAI: For content translation and simplification
• Hosting providers: For infrastructure

These third-party services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of these third parties.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content

9.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate translations and simplifications:

• AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies
• Translations are for educational purposes only
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of content
• Always refer to the original news source for authoritative information

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, EasyDutchNews and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or errors
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Third-party conduct or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or €100, whichever is greater.

9.4 Educational Purpose

This Service is intended for educational purposes only. The simplified news content is designed to help Dutch language learners and should not be considered as:

• Professional news reporting
• Legal, financial, or medical advice
• A substitute for authoritative news sources

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EasyDutchNews and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws

11. Payment and Subscriptions

Note: Premium subscriptions are planned for future implementation. When available:

• Subscription fees will be clearly stated before purchase
• Payments will be processed securely through third-party payment providers
• Subscriptions may auto-renew unless cancelled
• Refund policies will be clearly communicated
• We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We will notify you via email or through the Service (for significant changes)
• Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
• If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service:

• Informal Resolution: First, contact us to resolve the issue informally
• Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation
• Arbitration: Disputes not resolved through mediation shall be resolved through binding arbitration
• Jurisdiction: Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the Netherlands

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable:

• That provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary
• The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EasyDutchNews regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16. Contact Information

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

• Email: support@easydutchnews.com
• Legal inquiries: legal@easydutchnews.com
• Website: https://easydutchnews.com

17. Special Provisions

17.1 EU Users

If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under EU law, including:

• Right of withdrawal for online purchases (14-day cooling-off period)
• Rights under the GDPR (see our Privacy Policy)
• Consumer protection rights under EU Directive 2011/83/EU

17.2 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to unforeseen circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, including:

• Acts of God, natural disasters
• War, terrorism, civil unrest
• Government actions or regulations
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Third-party service provider failures

17.3 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without your consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

17.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Acknowledgment

By using EasyDutchNews, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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