1.1. The subscription fee for My Hacker News is $8.99 USD per month.
1.2. Upon subscribing, users will be charged immediately for the first month. Subsequent charges will occur on a monthly basis from the initial subscription date.
1.3. Billing dates are based on the subscription start date. For example:
A subscription starting on the 2nd of the month will always bill on the 2nd.
For months with fewer days than the start date, billing will occur on the last day of the month.
1.4. Cancellation: Users may cancel their subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, the service will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
1.5. Refund Policy: Subscriptions are generally non-refundable. However, if service availability falls below 50% in a given month, users may claim a refund for that month by contacting our support team.
2.1. Account sharing is strictly prohibited. Each subscription is for individual use only.
2.2. We use email verification for authentication. Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their email account.
2.3. Users must verify their email each time they log in to the service.
2.4. Users are responsible for all activities that occur under their account.
2.5. Users must immediately notify My Hacker News of any unauthorized use of their account or email.
3.1. Users must be at least 18 years old to use the service.
3.2. Users agree not to use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
3.3. Users are strictly prohibited from using the service to send unsolicited emails (spam) to other individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, using the service to subscribe other people's email addresses without their explicit consent.
3.4. Violation of these usage terms may result in immediate termination of the user's account without refund.
4.1. My Hacker News curates content from Hacker News using their API, which is licensed under the MIT License.
4.2. In accordance with the MIT License, we acknowledge Hacker News as the source of this content.
4.3. The selection, arrangement, and presentation of content by My Hacker News is protected by copyright.
4.4. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the curated content without permission from the original content owners.
5.1. Protecting user privacy and data is of utmost importance to us.
5.2. My Hacker News collects and uses user data as described in our Privacy Policy.
5.3. By using the service, users consent to the collection and use of their data for personalization and service improvement purposes.
5.4. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect user data, but users should be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5.5. Email Usage for Marketing and Analytics: By logging into the service or requesting a free sample email digest from our website, users acknowledge and agree that their email address may be used for marketing and analytics purposes. This includes, but is not limited to:
Sending promotional emails about new features or services
Conducting user surveys to improve our service
Analyzing email engagement to enhance our content curation
5.6. Users can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email. However, users cannot opt out of transactional emails related to their account (e.g., password resets, billing information).
6.1. My Hacker News reserves the right to modify or discontinue the service at any time without prior notice.
6.2. We may update these Terms of Service from time to time without prior notice. Any changes will be notified on our website. It is the user's responsibility to review the terms regularly.
6.3. We reserve the right to make changes to any aspect of our service, including but not limited to features, functionality, content, and pricing, at any time without prior notice.
7.1. The service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
7.2. My Hacker News does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content or information provided through the service.
7.3. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free.
8.1. My Hacker News shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use of or inability to use the service.
8.2. Our total liability for any claims relating to the service shall not exceed the amount paid by the user for the service in the past 12 months.
9.1. While we strive to maintain high service availability, we rely on third-party services (including OpenAI and Anthropic) that may occasionally experience downtime or performance issues.
9.2. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the service and are not liable for any service interruptions caused by factors outside our direct control.
9.3. In case of extended service unavailability, we will make reasonable efforts to restore service and communicate with users about the issue.
10.1. These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.
10.2. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Tokyo, Japan.
10.3. Before resorting to formal legal proceedings, we encourage users to contact our support team to resolve any issues amicably.
For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at kay@amunzen.com.
My Hacker News is operated by Amunzen Inc., Ltd.
13.1. By clicking "Save", "Submit Sample", "Subscribe", or similar action buttons on our website or within our service, users grant My Hacker News permission to use their company name and/or industry for marketing purposes.
13.2. This permission includes, but is not limited to, using the company name or industry in statements such as "Trusted by tech professionals from leading companies" on our landing page, website, or other marketing materials.
13.3. Users' personal names will not be used without explicit additional consent.
13.4. My Hacker News will not disclose specific details about users' accounts or usage beyond the company name or industry.
13.5. Users may revoke this permission at any time by contacting our support team. Upon receiving such a request, we will remove the company name from our marketing materials within a reasonable timeframe, not to exceed 30 days.
13.6. This permission does not create any form of endorsement or partnership between the user's company and My Hacker News unless explicitly agreed upon in a separate agreement.
13.7. My Hacker News reserves the right to refuse or remove any company name from our marketing materials at our discretion.
Last updated at 20 July 2024
Created at 15 July 2024