Terms of Service

AI Bursts Newsletter

Effective Date: October 31, 2025
Website: https://www.aibursts.com


1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AI Bursts (the "Service"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you don't agree, you can't use the Service.These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and users of the Service.


2. About the Service

AI Bursts is a newsletter that provides analysis and insights about artificial intelligence. The Service includes:

  • Email newsletters sent to subscribers

  • Website content at aibursts.com

  • Any related materials, articles, or resources we provide

We publish content on a regular schedule, but we can change the frequency or format at any time.


3. Subscription and Account Terms

3.1 Signing Up

To subscribe, you need to provide:

  • A valid email address

  • Any other information we request during signup

You must be at least 13 years old to subscribe. If you're under 18, you need permission from a parent or guardian.

3.2 Account Security

You're responsible for:

  • Keeping your account information accurate

  • Maintaining the security of your account

  • All activity that happens under your account

If you think someone accessed your account without permission, contact us immediately.

3.3 Free and Paid Subscriptions

We may offer both free and paid subscription tiers. Paid subscription terms include:

  • Payment is due in advance for the subscription period you choose

  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel

  • We don't provide refunds for partial subscription periods

  • We can change pricing with 30 days notice to existing subscribers

You can cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.


4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Content

All content in AI Bursts belongs to us or our licensors. This includes:

  • Articles and analysis

  • Graphics and images

  • Newsletter formatting and design

  • Any other materials we create

This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

4.2 What You Can Do

As a subscriber, you can:

  • Read and access the content for personal use

  • Share individual newsletter issues with others

  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

4.3 What You Can't Do

You cannot:

  • Republish our content in full without permission

  • Use our content for commercial purposes without permission

  • Remove any copyright or attribution notices

  • Use automated systems to scrape or copy our content

  • Share your paid subscription access with others

  • Resell or redistribute our content


5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose

  • Harass, abuse, or harm others

  • Send spam or unsolicited communications

  • Upload viruses or malicious code

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service

  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service

  • Impersonate any person or entity

  • Collect information about other users without permission

We can suspend or terminate your access if you violate these rules.


6. Privacy and Data

We collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you agree to our data practices.We use your email address to:

  • Send you newsletters you subscribed to

  • Send important account and service updates

  • Communicate about your subscription

You can unsubscribe from newsletters at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.


7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate AI Bursts, such as:

  • Email delivery platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics tools

  • Hosting services

These third parties have their own terms and policies. We're not responsible for their actions or services.Some content may include links to external websites. We don't control these sites and aren't responsible for their content.


8. Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 No Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, including:

  • That the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free

  • That defects will be corrected

  • That the Service is free from viruses or harmful components

  • That the information provided is accurate, complete, or current

8.2 Content Disclaimer

AI Bursts provides analysis and insights about artificial intelligence. This content is for informational purposes only. It is not:

  • Professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise)

  • A recommendation to take any specific action

  • A guarantee of any particular outcome

You should not rely solely on our content for important decisions. Always consult with qualified professionals when needed.The AI landscape changes rapidly. Information that was accurate when published may become outdated quickly.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service. This includes loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.Our total liability to you for any claims related to the Service is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose. For free subscribers, our liability is limited to $100.Some jurisdictions don't allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages. In those places, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.


9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your violation of any rights of another person

  • Any content you submit or share through the Service


10. Changes to the Service

We can modify or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. This includes:

  • Changing features or content

  • Suspending or terminating the Service

  • Changing subscription pricing or terms

We're not liable to you or anyone else for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.


11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll post the new Terms on our website

  • We'll update the "Effective Date" at the top

  • For material changes, we'll notify you by email or through the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the new Terms.


12. Termination

12.1 Your Rights

You can stop using the Service at any time. You can cancel your subscription through your account settings or by contacting us.

12.2 Our Rights

We can suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, including:

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Fraudulent or illegal activity

  • Behavior that harms us or other users

  • Extended periods of inactivity

When we terminate your account:

  • Your right to access the Service ends immediately

  • We may delete your account and data

  • You're still bound by sections of these Terms that should survive termination

12.3 Effect of Termination

After termination:

  • You must stop using the Service

  • Any provisions about intellectual property, disclaimers, liability limitations, and dispute resolution continue to apply

  • We're not liable for any loss or damage caused by termination


13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We'll try to resolve it informally too.

13.3 Arbitration

If we can't resolve a dispute informally, you agree that disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except:

  • You can bring claims in small claims court if they qualify

  • Either party can seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property or confidentiality matters

The arbitration will be conducted by a mutually agreed upon arbitration service under their commercial arbitration rules. If we can't agree on a service, either party may petition a court to appoint one. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding.Class Action Waiver: You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity, not as part of any class or representative action.Some jurisdictions don't allow arbitration agreements or class action waivers. In those places, this section doesn't apply.

13.4 Exceptions

This arbitration clause doesn't prevent us from:

  • Seeking injunctive relief in court

  • Filing a claim in small claims court

  • Reporting illegal activity to law enforcement


14. General Terms

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full effect.

14.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms doesn't constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You can't transfer or assign your rights under these Terms without our permission. We can assign our rights to any affiliate or successor without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We're not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including:

  • Natural disasters

  • War or terrorism

  • Government actions

  • Internet or telecommunications failures

  • Strikes or labor disputes

14.6 Survival

Provisions that should reasonably survive termination will survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, liability limitations, and dispute resolution terms.


15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us:Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.aibursts.com


16. Data Privacy Rights

16.1 GDPR Rights (European Economic Area and UK Users)

If you're located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, such as:

  • The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected

  • You withdraw consent and we have no other legal basis to process it

  • You object to processing and we have no overriding legitimate interest

  • The data was unlawfully processed

Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.Right to Data Portability: You can request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another service.Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we've mishandled your data.Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:

  • Contract performance (to provide you the newsletter service)

  • Legitimate interests (to improve our service and communicate about it)

  • Consent (where required by law)

Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the service and comply with legal obligations. When you cancel your subscription, we'll delete or anonymize your data within 90 days unless we're legally required to keep it longer.International Transfers: We may transfer your data outside the EEA. When we do, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [email protected] with your request. We'll respond within 30 days.

16.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you're a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):Right to Know: You can request information about:

  • Categories of personal information we collect

  • Categories of sources from which we collect it

  • Business or commercial purpose for collecting it

  • Categories of third parties we share it with

  • Specific pieces of personal information we've collected about you

Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as completing transactions, detecting security incidents, or complying with legal obligations).Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information.Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than providing the service.Right to Non-Discrimination: We won't discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This means we won't:

  • Deny you service

  • Charge different prices or rates

  • Provide a different level of service quality

  • Suggest you'll receive different pricing or service

Authorized Agents: You can designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of authorization.Verification: When you make a request, we'll verify your identity to protect your privacy. We may ask for information like your email address and subscription details.Response Time: We'll respond to verified requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we'll let you know and can extend up to 90 days total.Personal Information We Collect:

  • Identifiers (email address, name if provided)

  • Commercial information (subscription status, payment history)

  • Internet activity (how you interact with our emails and website)

  • Inferences (preferences, interests based on your engagement)

How We Use Your Information:

  • To provide the newsletter service

  • To process payments

  • To improve our content and service

  • To communicate with you about your subscription

  • To comply with legal obligations

To Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at [email protected] with your request.

16.3 Other Jurisdictions

If you're in another jurisdiction with data protection laws, you may have similar rights. Contact us to learn more about your rights and how to exercise them.


17. California-Specific Terms

If you're a California resident, you waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which states: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."


18. Government Users

If you're a U.S. government entity, the Service is a "commercial item" as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101.


Version History

  • Version 1.0 - October 31, 2025 - Initial Terms of Service


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