Last updated: November 20, 2025
Welcome to Headlines ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Headlines governing your access to and use of our RSS reader application, available on web and iOS platforms (collectively, the "Service").
By creating an account, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
These Terms are enforceable only through active acceptance (clickwrap). Continued use of the Service constitutes ongoing acceptance of these Terms as they may be amended from time to time.
Headlines is an RSS reader that provides the following functionality:
We offer two service tiers:
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use.
You may not:
To use the Service, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information, including your name and email address. You represent that all information you provide is true, current, and complete.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach at brad@headlines.fm.
By creating an account, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract in your jurisdiction.
Pro subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis. Pricing details are displayed in the Service at the time of purchase.
Important Notice (Ontario Consumer Protection Act Compliance):
You may cancel your Pro subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at brad@headlines.fm. Instructions for cancellation are clearly provided in your account dashboard.
Upon cancellation:
In accordance with the Ontario Consumer Protection Act:
For iOS subscriptions purchased through Apple, refund requests must be submitted to Apple in accordance with their refund policies.
Payments are processed by third-party payment processors. You agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred.
You retain all ownership rights to content you create within the Service, including collections, saved lists, notes, and organizational structures ("Your Content").
By creating or uploading Your Content to the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to host, store, display, reformat, and process Your Content solely for the purposes of:
This licence terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account, except for reasonable time periods required for backup deletion and legal compliance.
Content retrieved from RSS feeds remains the property of the original publishers and content creators. You are responsible for complying with the terms of service and intellectual property rights of feed publishers. We do not claim ownership of any third-party content accessed through the Service.
The Service, including its software, algorithms, user interface, design, features, trademarks, and branding, is owned by us and protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks, logos, or trade names.
If you believe content accessed through the Service infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at brad@headlines.fm with:
We will review and respond to valid takedown requests in accordance with applicable law.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms and all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
You may not use the Service to:
You may not use the Service to access, subscribe to, or share feeds or content that:
We reserve the right to adapt our moderation practices in accordance with Canada's evolving Online Harms framework and other applicable regulations to ensure user safety and legal compliance.
We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to:
Moderation Principles:
Content moderation decisions are made at our sole discretion but will be exercised reasonably and in good faith.
Our Service uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide:
AI-generated content is provided for convenience and to enhance your reading experience. However:
We are not responsible for decisions you make based on AI-generated summaries or suggestions. You acknowledge that AI technology has inherent limitations and use these features at your own discretion.
You may export your RSS feed subscriptions in standard formats (such as OPML) at any time through the export feature in your account settings.
The following data types are not currently exportable:
If you terminate your account, non-exportable data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy and data retention schedule (typically within 30 days of account closure).
We collect your name and email address to provide the Service. Our collection, use, storage, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by closing your account, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.
Our privacy practices comply with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING:
We do not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Service. The Service may be subject to limitations, delays, and other problems inherent in internet and electronic communications. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.
We do not control, endorse, verify, or assume responsibility for content from RSS feeds or third-party websites. You access third-party content at your own risk.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY ONTARIO AND CANADIAN LAW:
Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or related to the Service, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the greater of:
We shall not be liable for any:
Statutory rights preserved: Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be lawfully excluded or limited under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, Sale of Goods Act, or other applicable consumer protection legislation. You may have statutory rights and remedies that cannot be waived.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Headlines, its affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
This indemnification obligation does not apply to claims arising from our gross negligence, wilful misconduct, or breach of these Terms.
You may terminate your account at any time by:
Upon termination, you will lose access to Pro features immediately unless you have a paid subscription extending beyond the termination date.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service, with or without notice, for:
We will apply proportional measures appropriate to the violation. Minor infractions may result in warnings, while serious violations may result in immediate termination. You may appeal termination decisions as described in Section 8.
Upon termination of your account:
Before terminating your account, you should export any data you wish to retain (see Section 10). We are not obligated to provide access to Your Content after account termination.
We may modify these Terms at any time to reflect changes in:
For material changes to these Terms, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice by:
For non-material changes (such as clarifications or formatting), we may provide shorter notice or update the Terms immediately.
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of modified Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and may terminate your account before the changes take effect.
We maintain archived versions of previous Terms. You may request a copy of prior versions by contacting brad@headlines.fm.
These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Subject to the dispute resolution process below, you agree that the courts of Toronto, Ontario shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service.
Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we both agree to attempt to resolve disputes through the following process:
Step 1: Good-Faith Negotiation
Step 2: Arbitration or Court Proceedings
Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within that court's jurisdiction, without first engaging in the dispute resolution process.
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court to protect intellectual property rights or prevent irreparable harm.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, it shall be severed. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may freely assign these Terms and our rights and obligations to any affiliate, successor, or purchaser of our business or assets.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labour disputes, or government actions.
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship between you and us. You are an independent user of the Service.
These Terms have been drafted in English. If these Terms are translated into any other language, the English version shall prevail in case of any inconsistency or conflict.
You consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email or through the Service. You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us:
Email: brad@headlines.fm
For privacy-related inquiries, see our Privacy Policy for contact information.
By using Headlines, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.