Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Meridian ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Meridian is an AI-powered news briefing service that aggregates news from multiple sources, generates summaries using artificial intelligence, and delivers daily briefings to subscribers.

3. AI-Generated Content

3.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any AI-generated content. Summaries may contain factual errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of source material.

3.2 Not Professional Advice

Content on Meridian is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Always consult qualified professionals for specific advice.

3.3 Original Sources

We strongly encourage you to verify information by consulting the original source articles linked in each summary. We are not responsible for the content of external websites.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 AI-Generated Summaries

AI-generated summaries are produced by machine learning systems and may not qualify for traditional copyright protection. You may share summaries with attribution to Meridian and links to original sources.

4.2 Source Attribution

We attribute all source articles and respect the intellectual property rights of original publishers. Our summaries are transformative works that do not reproduce substantial portions of original articles.

4.3 Meridian Brand

The Meridian name, logo, and website design are our property. You may not use our branding without written permission.

5. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information when subscribing
• Not use the Service for unlawful purposes
• Not attempt to disrupt or compromise the Service
• Not scrape or automatically collect content without permission
• Not redistribute our content commercially without authorization

6. Newsletter Subscription

6.1 Free Service

The Meridian newsletter is currently provided free of charge. We reserve the right to introduce paid tiers in the future.

6.2 Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. We will process your request within 24 hours.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied
• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
• We are not liable for any decisions made based on AI-generated content
• We are not responsible for service interruptions, data loss, or technical issues

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Meridian and its operators from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Significant changes will be announced via the newsletter or website.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Denmark. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Danish courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@meridian.email