By downloading, installing, or using Parsnet, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree, do not use the app.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Parsnet application and website at parsnet.app (collectively, the "Service"), operated by Parsnet ("we", "our", or "us"). By using the Service, you confirm you are at least 13 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement.
2. Description of Service
Parsnet is an AI-curated news aggregation platform providing real-time coverage of Iran-related events. The Service includes:
- Aggregated news articles sourced from third-party publishers
- AI-generated exclusive analysis articles ("Event Briefs")
- Multilingual content in English, French, and Persian
- User accounts with personalised feeds, reading history, and bookmarks
- A community comments section on articles
- Push notifications for selected news categories
3. User Accounts
Creating an account is optional — you can browse Parsnet without signing in. If you create an account, you are responsible for:
- Keeping your login credentials secure and confidential
- All activity that occurs under your account
- Providing accurate information and keeping it up to date
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Community Guidelines & Comments
When participating in comments, you agree to our End User License Agreement (EULA) for community conduct. Parsnet maintains a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content.
The following content is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal and potential account termination: hate speech, discrimination, harassment, threats of violence, encouragement of self-harm, spam, misinformation, sexually explicit content, personal attacks, bullying, content promoting illegal activities, and impersonation.
All comments are subject to automated content filtering. Comments containing offensive language are automatically blocked. You may report objectionable content using the in-app report feature. By posting a comment, you confirm the content does not violate applicable laws or the rights of others.
Violation of community guidelines may result in:
- Removal of the offending content
- Temporary or permanent suspension of commenting privileges
- Termination of your account
5. Intellectual Property
The Parsnet name, logo, app design, and AI-generated exclusive articles ("Parsnet Exclusives") are the intellectual property of Parsnet and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent.
Aggregated third-party news articles remain the property of their respective publishers. Parsnet links to and summarizes external content in accordance with fair use principles. We do not claim ownership of third-party content.
6. AI-Generated Content
Parsnet Exclusive articles are generated using artificial intelligence and are clearly labelled as "AI Generated" within the app. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or omissions. This content is provided for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as the sole source of information on any topic. Always verify important information with primary sources.
7. Third-Party Content and Links
The Service aggregates content from third-party news publishers. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or opinions expressed in third-party articles. Links to external websites do not constitute an endorsement of those sites or their content.
8. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Service to:
- Scrape, crawl, or extract data programmatically without written permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service or its infrastructure
- Transmit malware, viruses, or any harmful code
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Circumvent any content filtering or moderation systems
- Create multiple accounts to evade a ban or suspension
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of any content.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Parsnet shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Account Deletion
You may delete your account at any time through Settings → Delete Account within the app. Upon deletion, all your personal data will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days. This action is irreversible.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts.
14. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@parsnet.app.