Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using byliner.ai ("Service", "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These terms govern your use of our AI-powered text editing platform designed specifically for journalists and media professionals.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Service Description

byliner.ai provides AI-powered writing assistance tools specifically designed for journalists, including:

• AI fact-checking and source verification assistance
• Style and tone editing for various publications
• Headline generation and optimization
• Research assistance and content organization
• Grammar, clarity, and readability improvements
• Document management and collaboration tools

User Accounts and Professional Use

Account Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old to use this service
• You must provide accurate and current information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One account per person; shared accounts are not permitted

Professional Standards

• Use the service in accordance with journalistic ethics and standards
• Maintain the confidentiality of sources and sensitive information
• Do not use the service for misinformation or deceptive content
• Comply with applicable media laws and regulations

Content Ownership and Rights

Your Content

• You retain full ownership of all articles, notes, and content you create
• You grant us limited rights to process your content to provide AI assistance
• We do not claim any ownership over your editorial work or journalism
• You can export and delete your content at any time

AI-Generated Content

• AI suggestions and generated content are provided as tools for your use
• You are responsible for reviewing, verifying, and editing all AI output
• AI-generated content should be clearly identified when required by publication standards
• You assume full responsibility for any AI-assisted content you publish

Prohibited Uses

You may not use byliner.ai for:

• Creating or distributing false, misleading, or deceptive information
• Violating copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights
• Harassment, defamation, or invasion of privacy
• Illegal activities or content that violates applicable laws
• Attempting to reverse engineer or compromise our AI systems
• Sharing account credentials or unauthorized access attempts
• Commercial use outside of legitimate journalism and media work

Source Protection and Confidentiality

Journalist-Source Privilege

• We recognize and respect journalist-source privilege and confidentiality
• Source protection features are available for sensitive information
• We will resist legal demands for confidential source information
• You can mark content as confidential to exclude it from AI processing

Data Security

• All content is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access to your content is strictly limited to authorized personnel
• We maintain security protocols appropriate for sensitive journalism work
• Regular security audits and compliance monitoring

Payment Terms

Subscription Plans

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance
• Free trial periods do not require payment information

Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• You retain access to your content during the remainder of paid periods
• Data export options are available before account closure

AI System Limitations

No Warranties on AI Output

• AI suggestions may contain factual errors or biases
• Fact-checking assistance requires independent verification
• Style and tone suggestions are recommendations, not requirements
• AI cannot replace professional journalistic judgment and ethics

User Responsibilities

• Independently verify all facts and sources
• Review and edit all AI-generated content
• Maintain professional editorial standards
• Disclose AI assistance when required by publication policies

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Service may be temporarily unavailable for:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency security or technical issues
• Third-party service dependencies
• Force majeure events beyond our control

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Our liability is limited to the amount you paid for the service
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• You assume responsibility for content accuracy and editorial decisions
• We do not warrant the accuracy of AI-generated content or suggestions

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy and data protection are governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these terms. Key points include:

• Content confidentiality and source protection
• Data encryption and security measures
• Limited data sharing and processing
• User control over content and data

Please review our Privacy Policy for complete details.

Termination

By You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Export your content before termination
• Cancellation processes are available in account settings

By Us

• We may terminate accounts for violation of these terms
• 30 days notice for termination without cause
• Immediate termination for serious violations
• Data retention policies apply after termination

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. Updates will be communicated via:

• Email notification to active users
• In-app notifications for significant changes
• 30-day advance notice for material changes
• Updated version posted on our website

Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for:

• Claims related to intellectual property rights
• Emergency injunctive relief
• Small claims court matters

Contact Information

For questions about these terms or our service: