Effective Date: April 21, 2026
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") CAREFULLY. THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SNOONEWS LLC ("COMPANY," "WE," "US," OR "OUR"). BY ACCESSING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. SECTION 16 CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
1. ACCEPTANCE AND ELIGIBILITY
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are 18 years of age or older; (b) you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract; (c) you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. Government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (d) your use of the App will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations.
2. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND SECURITY
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials (Email, Apple Sign-In, or Google Sign-In). You accept full responsibility for all activities under your account, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to notify us immediately at privacy@snoonews.com of any unauthorized access, use, or suspected security breach. You agree not to share your account credentials with any third party or allow others to access your account.
3. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND BILLING (Apple Guideline 3.1.2(c) Compliance)
3.1 Subscription Plans: Paid subscribers receive ad-free access to all categories, narrators, and sounds.
3.2 Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the billing cycle (weekly, monthly, or annual) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You may cancel at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings or Google Play Account Settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
3.3 Billing: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account at the confirmation of purchase. The price will be shown in the App before you complete the purchase.
3.4 Management: You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store or Google Play Store.
3.5 Refunds: All purchases are final. Refunds are handled exclusively by Apple or Google according to their respective policies.
3.6 Price Changes: Snoonews LLC reserves the right to modify subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will apply to your next billing cycle after reasonable notice is provided through the App or via email. Continued use of the App after price changes constitutes acceptance.
4. LICENSE TO USE THE APP
Snoonews LLC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the App on any Apple or Android device that you own or control, as permitted by the Usage Rules set forth in the App Store/Google Play Terms of Service. This license does not grant you any ownership rights in the App or any of its content. You may not rent, lease, lend, sell, redistribute, or sublicense the App.
5. AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND NEWS AGGREGATION
5.1 Nature of Content: SnooNews uses artificial intelligence to aggregate and summarize news content. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated summaries may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend verifying any critical information through primary news sources before taking action. AI models may produce unexpected results, and content may reflect training data biases or limitations.
5.2 No Liability for AI Errors: Snoonews LLC is not liable for any content generated by AI that is offensive, incorrect, outdated, or misleading. You use all AI-generated content at your own risk.
5.3 Not Professional Advice: Content is for entertainment and relaxation purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or other expert advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.
5.4 IP Ownership: Snoonews LLC retains all rights to the App, including its proprietary summarization models, narration voices, and audio production. News content is owned by the original publishers and is used under fair use doctrine for transformative commentary purposes. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any AI-generated content without express written permission.
5.5 News Source Attribution: SnooNews aggregates news from publicly available sources. We attribute content to original publishers where technically feasible. We respect intellectual property rights and will promptly remove any content upon verified notice of infringement.
6. ADVERTISING
Free-tier users may be shown advertisements. We do not endorse any third-party products or services shown in these ads. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party advertisers. Any interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
7. USER CONDUCT
You agree not to: (a) use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract data from the App; (b) attempt to circumvent the subscription paywall or any technical protection measures; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the App; (d) use the App for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws; (e) interfere with or disrupt the App's servers or networks; (f) impersonate any person or entity; or (g) transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code. Violation of this section results in immediate termination of access and may result in legal action.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The SnooNews name, logo, design, and all proprietary AI models, narrations, and audio content are owned by Snoonews LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All third-party news trademarks and content belong to their respective owners. You may not use any Snoonews LLC trademarks or branding without express written permission.
9. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) COMPLIANCE
If you believe that content in the App infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to privacy@snoonews.com containing: (a) identification of the copyrighted work; (b) identification of the infringing material; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized; and (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner. We will respond in accordance with the DMCA.
10. DATA COLLECTION AND PRIVACY
Your use is governed by our Privacy Policy available at www.snoonews.com/privacy. By using the App, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
11. FORCE MAJEURE
Snoonews LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, third-party service outages (including AI providers, cloud hosting, or payment processors), internet service disruptions, or any other force majeure event.
12. EXPORT CONTROL AND SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE
You may not use, export, re-export, or transfer the App except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the App was obtained. In particular, the App may not be exported or re-export to: (a) any U.S.-embargoed countries; or (b) anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals List, the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity List, or any other restricted party lists. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You also agree that you will not use the App for any purposes prohibited by U.S. law.
13. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (B) AI SUMMARIES ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE; (C) ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (D) THE APP IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (E) THIRD-PARTY SERVICES (TEXT-TO-SPEECH, CLOUD HOSTING, PAYMENT PROCESSING) WILL BE AVAILABLE OR PERFORM AS EXPECTED. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNOONEWS LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, SLEEP DISRUPTION, RELIANCE ON INACCURATE NEWS, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL SNOONEWS LLC'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO THE COMPANY IN THE PAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100). THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Snoonews LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your misuse of the App; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any law or regulation; (d) your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property rights; or (e) any content you submit, post, or transmit through the App. This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION
16.1 Mandatory Arbitration: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App (including the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof) shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules in effect at the time. The arbitration shall take place in Camden County, New Jersey, or at another location mutually agreed upon. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
16.2 Cost Allocation: For claims under $10,000, Snoonews LLC will pay all AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees. For claims exceeding $10,000, fees will be allocated according to AAA rules. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator awards attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.
16.3 Class Action Waiver: YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE OR CONSOLIDATED PROCEEDING. ALL DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY.
16.4 Statute of Limitations: Any claim must be brought within two (2) years of the cause of action arising. Failure to bring a claim within this time period shall result in the claim being permanently barred.
16.5 Injunctive Relief Exception: Notwithstanding the arbitration requirement, Snoonews LLC may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of our intellectual property rights, confidential information, or proprietary rights.
16.6 Small Claims Court: Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court in lieu of arbitration if the claim is within the court's jurisdiction and proceeds on an individual (non-class) basis.
17. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In any legal action or arbitration to enforce these Terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and costs from the non-prevailing party, in addition to any other relief awarded.
18. PLATFORM TERMS (APPLE & GOOGLE BOILERPLATE)
18.1 Acknowledgement: You and Snoonews LLC acknowledge that these Terms are between you and Snoonews LLC only, and not with Apple Inc. or Google LLC. Snoonews LLC, not Apple or Google, is solely responsible for the App and its content.
18.2 Maintenance and Support: Snoonews LLC is solely responsible for providing maintenance and support services. You acknowledge that Apple and Google have no obligation to furnish any maintenance and support services with respect to the App.
18.3 Warranty: In the event of any failure of the App to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple or Google for a refund of the purchase price. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple and Google will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the App.
18.4 Product Claims: Snoonews LLC, not Apple or Google, is responsible for addressing any claims relating to the App or your possession and/or use of the App, including but not limited to: (a) product liability claims; (b) any claim that the App fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (c) claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation.
18.5 Intellectual Property Rights: In the event of any third-party claim that the App or your possession and use of the App infringes that third party's intellectual property rights, Snoonews LLC (not Apple or Google) will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.
18.6 Third-Party Beneficiary: You and Snoonews LLC acknowledge and agree that Apple and its subsidiaries, and Google and its subsidiaries, are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and that upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple and Google will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as third-party beneficiaries thereof.
19. APPLE APP STORE LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
If you access the App through the Apple App Store, your use is also governed by Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available at:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Apple's Standard EULA, Apple's Standard EULA shall control with respect to your use of the App via the Apple App Store. You acknowledge that this agreement is between you and Snoonews LLC, not Apple, and that Apple is not responsible for the App or its content.
20. MODIFICATIONS
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified to you via email or through the App at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of the App after an update constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and cancel your subscription.
21. TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your account and access to the App at any time, with or without cause or notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the App will immediately cease, and we may delete your account data. Sections 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23 shall survive termination.
22. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.
23. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Subject to the arbitration provisions in Section 16, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Camden County, New Jersey for resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Snoonews LLC regarding the App and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the App.
25. WAIVER
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Snoonews LLC's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
26. ASSIGNMENT
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Snoonews LLC may assign these Terms at any time without notice. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section shall be null and void.
27. CONTACT
Snoonews LLC
605 N. Atlantic Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Email: privacy@snoonews.com
Website: www.snoonews.com