Effective Date: 13 April 2025
Welcome to KurzNews. By using our application, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the app.
1. Content Ownership and Attribution
1.1. Content Sources:
Our app displays summaries of news articles gathered from publicly available RSS feeds of third-party news websites. The full articles are always linked directly to the original publisher’s website.
1.2. Copyright and Ownership:
We do not claim ownership of the original articles. All rights to the original content — including titles, full text, images, trademarks, and logos — remain the sole property of the respective publishers and content creators.
1.3. Summaries:
All summaries are created independently by our editorial team or algorithm and do not copy or replicate original text. Summaries are written to comply with fair use or similar legal doctrines and are designed solely for informational and educational purposes.
1.4. Logos and Author Attribution:
Logos, names, and author details displayed in the app are used strictly for informational and attribution purposes. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with the respective content providers.
2. User Responsibility
2.1. Use at Your Own Risk:
We do not control or modify the content of third-party websites linked in our app. By accessing these links, you agree that you are subject to the terms and conditions of those third-party websites.
2.2. Accuracy of Content:
We strive to provide accurate summaries and links, but we cannot guarantee that all content is current, complete, or error-free. The original source remains the most accurate version of any article.
3. Content Providers and Publishers
3.1. Respect for Copyright:
We respect the intellectual property rights of all news providers. If you are a content owner or publisher and believe that your rights have been violated, please contact us immediately at [your contact email]. We will promptly review and address your concerns, including removing the content if necessary.
3.2. Opt-Out Requests:
If your organization wishes to opt out of inclusion in our app or restrict the use of your RSS feed or summaries, please contact us directly at [your email], and we will comply within a reasonable timeframe.
4. No Affiliation or Endorsement
[Your App Name] is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any of the news publishers or organizations whose content appears via RSS feeds. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
5. Fair Use and Legal Framework
Our service is intended to operate within the legal frameworks of:
- EU Copyright Directive (including Database Directive)
- German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz)
- Fair Use/Fair Dealing Principles, where applicable
All summaries are transformative in nature and are not substitutes for the original works.
6. Prohibited Use
You agree not to use the app for:
- Republishing, scraping, or distributing original articles or logos without permission
- Misrepresenting the original sources
- Any commercial activity that misleads users into believing [Your App Name] is an official source or partner of any publisher
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
This app is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties regarding availability, accuracy, or suitability for a particular purpose.
8. Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall [Your App Name], its developers, or partners be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to:
- The use of our summaries
- Linking to external articles
- Third-party website content
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be reflected on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the app after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or copyright-related issues, please contact us at: info@kurznews.eu
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