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Last updated: October 08, 2025 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using BriefTea ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of BriefTea for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title. 3. Content and Editorial Process BriefTea employs a professional editorial team who read, verify, and write original 80-word summaries of news events. We do not copy text from other sources. Our summaries are original works that provide fair use commentary and analysis. All content is: • Reviewed and approved by our editorial team before publication • Fact-checked for accuracy • Written in our house style for consistency • Attributed to original sources for transparency and journalistic ethics • Selected based on newsworthiness and relevance to our audience We operate under fair use principles for news commentary, criticism, and analysis. 4. AI-Generated Images All images used in BriefTea articles are for illustrative purposes only and are NOT actual photographs from the news events being reported. • Stock and AI-Generated Images: Images are sourced from stock photo services (e.g., Unsplash, Pexels) or generated using AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL-E, Gemini). These images are selected to visually represent the general theme or topic of the article. • No Representation of Actual Events: Images do not depict actual people, locations, or events from the news stories. They are generic illustrations meant to enhance visual presentation only. • Not Photojournalism: BriefTea is not a photojournalism platform. We do not claim that images are documentary evidence or authentic photographs from reported incidents. • No Misrepresentation: Users understand that images are decorative and should not be interpreted as factual documentation of the events described in articles. • Third-Party Image Rights: Images are used in accordance with their respective licenses. BriefTea respects intellectual property rights and will remove any image upon valid copyright complaint. • AI Disclaimer: AI-generated images are illustrative only. People depicted are not real. Images are for representation purposes and not documentary evidence. User Acknowledgment: By using BriefTea, you acknowledge and agree that all images are illustrative only and you will not hold BriefTea liable for any misunderstanding or misinterpretation arising from image usage. 5. User Accounts When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities under your account. 6. Prohibited Uses You may not use our service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts, violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances. 7. Content Accuracy and AI Limitations While we strive for accuracy in our curated content, BriefTea makes no warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. Content may be processed using AI tools which can produce errors, outdated information, or inaccurate summaries. Users should verify important information independently. Any action you take upon the information in this application is strictly at your own risk. 8. Limitations of Liability In no event shall BriefTea or its suppliers be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on BriefTea's mobile application, including but not limited to: • Damages caused by inaccurate, outdated, or misleading information from AI processing errors • Any misunderstanding, misinterpretation, or claims arising from illustrative images not depicting actual events • Any third-party copyright claims related to stock images or AI-generated visuals 9. Privacy Policy Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service. 10. Modifications BriefTea may revise these terms of service at any time without notice. By using this application, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these terms of service. 11. Governing Law These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes will be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction where the service is operated. 12. Contact Information Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at [email protected]