Briefly — Terms of Service

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Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 2026

Agreement to Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Briefly ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the App.

Description of Service

Briefly is a news aggregation application that provides:

  • AI-generated summaries of news articles from nearly 300 curated sources
  • A swipe-based interface for consuming news
  • Morning and Evening Briefs with curated top stories
  • Audio versions of briefs (text-to-speech for free users, AI-narrated for premium)
  • Multi-source story grouping showing how different outlets cover the same event
  • Breaking news notifications
  • The ability to save articles for later reading
  • Links to original news sources
  • Ask Briefly: AI-powered Q&A about any news story (premium)

Briefly is not a news publisher. All news content is sourced from third-party publishers and summarized using artificial intelligence. We present facts without editorial commentary.

User Accounts

You may use Briefly anonymously or sign in with Google or Apple.

If you create an account, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us of any unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

Briefly+ Subscription

Briefly offers a premium subscription called "Briefly+" with the following terms:

Features Included

  • Ask Briefly: AI-powered Q&A about any news story (10 questions per day)
  • Podcast-Style Audio Briefs: Realistic AI-narrated morning and evening briefs with two hosts
  • Premium Shareables: Share stories as styled image cards
  • Offline Access: Read saved stories and briefs without an internet connection

Pricing and Billing

  • Subscription prices are displayed in the App before purchase
  • Payment is charged to your Apple ID or Google account
  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or yearly, depending on your chosen plan

Auto-Renewal

  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
  • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
  • Renewal price equals the original subscription price unless otherwise notified

Cancellation

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription settings:
    • iOS: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
    • Android: Play Store > Subscriptions
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • You retain access to premium features until the end of your paid period
  • No partial refunds are provided for unused subscription time

Refunds

  • All purchases are processed by Apple or Google
  • Refund requests must be submitted to Apple or Google directly
  • We do not have the ability to process refunds

Free Trial

  • If offered, free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends
  • Trial eligibility is determined by Apple/Google and limited to one per account

Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the App for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the App's operation
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use automated systems to access the App (scraping, bots, etc.)
  • Redistribute, republish, or commercially exploit App content
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

AI-Generated Content

Briefly uses artificial intelligence to create summaries of news articles.

  • All summaries are generated by AI and are not written by humans
  • AI may occasionally produce inaccurate, incomplete, or biased summaries
  • Summaries are intended as a starting point - always read the original article for full context
  • We do not manually review every AI-generated summary
  • Context information ("Why this matters") is also AI-generated

Content and Accuracy

Briefly aggregates and summarizes news from nearly 300 curated third-party sources.

  • We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee that summaries are error-free
  • We present news from sources across the political spectrum without editorial bias
  • We do not endorse the views expressed in any news article
  • Breaking news indicators are based on automated classification and may not always be accurate
  • "Multi-source" badges indicate the same story was covered by multiple outlets

Intellectual Property

The Briefly app, including its design, features, and code, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws.

News content displayed in the App is owned by the respective publishers. Briefly provides summaries and links under fair use principles.

You may not copy, modify, or distribute our App or its content without permission.

Third-Party Links

The App contains links to third-party websites (news publishers). We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites. Accessing these links is at your own risk.

Disclaimers

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We do not warrant that:

  • The App will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The App is free of viruses or harmful components
  • Information provided is accurate or complete

Your use of the App is at your sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE APP, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS, OR GOODWILL.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your use of the App.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify users of significant changes through the App.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the App at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, or in the state or federal courts located in the United States.

Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

Email: legal@trdventures.net