Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The Neighbor Times ("TNT", "we", "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Account Responsibilities

• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must provide accurate and current information during registration
• You are responsible for all activities under your account

3. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Important: The Neighbor Times uses artificial intelligence for content generation, translation, document analysis (OCR), and fact-checking. While we strive for accuracy:

• AI-generated translations may contain errors — they are provided for convenience, not legal or official purposes
• Document AI (OCR) results are approximate and should not be used as the sole basis for financial, legal, or immigration decisions
• AI-curated news articles may contain inaccuracies — always verify critical information from primary sources
• Fact-check scores are algorithmically generated and may not reflect final editorial judgment

4. User-Generated Content

By submitting content (articles, comments, corrections, tips):

• You grant TNT a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, translate, and distribute your content
• You retain ownership of your original content
• You represent that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Translation corrections you submit may be used to improve our AI translation models

5. Intellectual Property

• The Neighbor Times brand, logo, and platform design are owned by TNT
• AI-generated content published on TNT is owned by TNT
• Third-party content (RSS feeds, government data) retains its original licensing
• Neighbor Points (community contribution recognition) have no monetary value and are not exchangeable for cash

6. Prohibited Conduct

• Submitting false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Attempting to access other users' accounts or data
• Automated scraping or bulk data collection without permission
• Using the platform for spam, harassment, or illegal activities
• Uploading malicious files or attempting to exploit security vulnerabilities
• Manipulating community points, votes, or ranking systems

7. Neighbor Points

• Neighbor Points recognize verified community contribution and are never money
• No cash-out, no ad payment, no rank or review purchase, and not transferable between users
• Every award passes an existing review gate; the points ledger is a public, append-only record

8. Creator Revenue Sharing

Eligible creators (KYC-verified, with signed contributor agreements) may receive revenue sharing from sponsored content. Revenue share ratios are determined by creator tier level. TNT reserves the right to modify revenue sharing terms with 30 days' notice.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TNT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Errors in AI-generated translations or document analysis
• Missed deadlines based on our calendar or notification features
• Financial decisions based on receipt OCR or bookkeeping data
• Immigration decisions based on USCIS document analysis

10. Privacy

Your use of TNT is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms. You may delete your account at any time through Settings. Upon deletion, your personal data will be removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12. Governing Law

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

13. Changes

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification at least 30 days in advance.

14. SMS Terms (Text Messages)

The Neighbor Times sends text messages only to mobile numbers you give us for that purpose:

• Group texts: messages from a group or organization whose texts you chose to receive on its page. How often you get them depends on the group.
• SMS alerts: critical deadline and order alerts, only if you turn on SMS in your notification settings. They are off by default.
• Codes: one-time verification codes, sent only when you ask for one.
• Consent: By opting in, you agree to receive these texts. Consent is not a condition of using The Neighbor Times or of any purchase.
• Opt out: Reply STOP to any text to stop receiving texts (UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, QUIT and STOPALL also work), and reply START to opt back in. You can also turn off a group's texts on its page, or SMS alerts in Settings.
• Rates and help: Message and data rates may apply. For help, email hello@theneighbortimes.com.
• Carriers: Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

How we handle your mobile number is described in the Text Messages section of our Privacy Policy. No mobile information is shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

legal@theneighbortimes.com

The Neighbor Times, Fairfax, Virginia, USA