Terms of service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using FirstTide ("Service"), a product of Bernie News Network, S Corp. (Delaware), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

FirstTide provides a real-time information monitoring and intelligence platform designed for newsrooms, journalists, and OSINT professionals. The Service includes features for content aggregation, filtering, analysis, and distribution across multiple channels.

3. Beta Service

The Service is currently in beta. This means:

• Features may change, be added, or removed without notice
• The Service may experience interruptions or downtime
• Data may be reset or lost during the beta period
• Beta access is provided "as is" without warranties

4. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. User authentication is managed through Auth0, a third-party authentication service. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information to Auth0
• Maintain the security of your Auth0 credentials
• Comply with Auth0's terms of service and privacy policy
• Promptly update your account information as needed
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

By using Auth0 for authentication, you acknowledge that Auth0 will process your authentication data according to their privacy policy and terms of service.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit malicious code or interfere with the Service
• Collect or harvest user data without permission
• Engage in any activity that disrupts the Service
• Use the Service for illegal or unauthorized purposes

6. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of content you create using the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a license to use, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service.

Our Content: The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Bernie News Network, S Corp. and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL FIRSTTIDE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bernie News Network, S Corp., FirstTide, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the contact form on our website or at contact@bernie.news.

Bernie News Network, S Corp.
Incorporated in Delaware
Email: contact@bernie.news