Terms of Service

Last updated: January 5, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Emergent News (the "Service"), operated by EmergentHQ ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Emergent News is a news aggregation and curation platform that delivers curated news stories from various sources. We provide:

• AI-powered news curation across multiple topics
• Daily news updates via our website and optional email newsletter
• Specialized news paths (AI Pulse, Chain Signal, Politico Wire, etc.)
• News synthesis and analysis

3. User Accounts and Registration

While most of our content is available without registration, certain features may require you to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

The Service and its original content (excluding content provided by users or third parties), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of EmergentHQ and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

4.2 Third-Party Content

Our Service aggregates and links to content from various news sources. We provide proper attribution to original sources. If you believe we have used your content inappropriately, please contact us at legal@emergenthq.com.

4.3 AI-Generated Content

Some content on our Service is synthesized or enhanced using artificial intelligence. Such content is clearly marked and should be used for informational purposes only.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract content without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users

6. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may opt out of these communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
• Contacting us at newsletter@emergenthq.com

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by EmergentHQ. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Advertising

We may display advertisements on the Service. These ads may be targeted based on your browsing behavior and other information. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for more information.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected
• The news content provided is complete, accurate, or up-to-date

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EMERGENTHQ, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EmergentHQ and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of news content
• The quality or reliability of third-party sources
• AI-generated summaries or analyses

Users should verify important information with original sources.

13. Modification of Service

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

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

16. Governing Law

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

17. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

19. Contact Information

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

• By email: legal@emergenthq.com
• Through our contact page