Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: November 2026

Welcome to Aheadline ("App", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Aheadline mobile application and related services. By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

A. Definitions

  • App means the Aheadline mobile application available on Google Play Store.
  • Content means news articles, AI-generated summaries, briefs, translations, and any other material available through the App.
  • User means any individual who accesses or uses the App.
  • Third-Party Sources means the original publishers, news outlets, or websites from which content is aggregated.
  • Services means all features and functionality offered through the App.

B. Eligibility and Acceptance

By using the App you confirm that: (i) you are at least 13 years of age; (ii) you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement; and (iii) your use complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. If you are using the App on behalf of an organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

C. Description of Service

Aheadline is an AI-powered news aggregation platform that curates, summarises, and translates news from third-party sources. The App acts as an intermediary — we do not own or create the underlying news content. AI-generated summaries are produced algorithmically and are not verified editorial content. Original articles remain the intellectual property of their respective publishers.

D. Permitted Use

You may use the App solely for personal, non-commercial reading and information purposes. You agree not to:

  • Copy, reproduce, distribute, or publicly display any Content without our prior written consent.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the App.
  • Use any automated tool, bot, or scraper to access or collect Content from the App.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our servers, databases, or any connected systems.
  • Use the App to transmit unsolicited communications, spam, or malware.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Post, share, or transmit content that is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or violates any applicable law including but not limited to the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India).
  • Use the App in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair the App or interfere with other users.

E. Intellectual Property

The App, its design, AI models, software, trademarks, logos, and original summaries produced by Aheadline are our exclusive intellectual property or that of our licensors. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our intellectual property without express written permission. Third-party publishers retain all rights in their original content.

F. Content Disclaimer

News summaries and AI-generated content are provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any Content. Content is aggregated from public third-party sources and processed by AI — errors, omissions, or misrepresentations may occur. Aheadline is not responsible for any decisions made in reliance on Content displayed in the App. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience; we have no control over and accept no responsibility for those sites.

G. Privacy and Data

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

H. Notifications and Communications

By creating an account, you consent to receive push notifications about breaking news and personalised updates. You may opt out at any time through your device notification settings or within the App's profile settings.

I. Advertising

The App may display advertisements served by Google AdMob and other third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and device identifiers to serve personalised advertisements. By using the App you consent to such advertising as further described in our Privacy Policy.

J. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the App at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, if required by law, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, all licences granted to you cease immediately. Sections C, E, F, K, L, and M survive termination.

K. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Aheadline and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including loss of data, revenue, goodwill, or business — arising from or in connection with your use of or inability to use the App, regardless of whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total cumulative liability to you for any claims arising under or related to these Terms shall not exceed INR 1,000 (or the equivalent in your local currency).

L. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aheadline and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your use of the App; (ii) your violation of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including intellectual property rights; or (iv) any content you submit or transmit through the App.

M. No Warranties

The App and all Content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

N. Grievance Redressal (India — IT Rules 2021)

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, users in India may raise complaints or report violations by contacting our Grievance Officer:

Name: Aheadline Grievance Officer

Email: hello@aheadline.app

Response time: Acknowledgement within 24 hours; resolution within 15 days of receipt.

O. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via in-app notice or email. Your continued use of the App after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with revised Terms, you must stop using the App.

P. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Q. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
hello@aheadline.app