User Agreement

Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Welcome to HeckNews!

Hey there! This user agreement explains your rights and responsibilities when using HeckNews. We’ve tried to keep it human-readable while still covering all the legal bases.

1. The Basics

By using HeckNews, you agree to:

  • Be at least 13 years old
  • Provide accurate registration information
  • Keep your password secure
  • Use the site legally and responsibly
  • Accept that our servers are in France, even though we’re a .com

2. Your Account

Account Creation

  • One person = one account
  • Use a valid email address
  • Pick a username that doesn’t violate others’ rights
  • Keep your contact info current

Account Security

  • You’re responsible for everything that happens under your account
  • Tell us immediately if you notice any unauthorized access
  • We might suspend accounts that look suspicious

3. Content Rules

When Posting

  • Keep it relevant to tech and news
  • No spam, fake news, or misleading content
  • Respect copyright and intellectual property
  • No hate speech or harassment
  • No adult or inappropriate content
  • No commercial promotion without permission

Content Rights

  • You keep ownership of your content
  • By posting, you give us license to display and distribute it
  • We can remove any content at our discretion
  • You can delete your content anytime

4. Community Guidelines

Be Cool:

  • Contribute to discussions constructively
  • Respect others’ opinions
  • No trolling or personal attacks
  • No doxxing or privacy violations
  • Keep discussions tech-focused

5. Premium Features (If Available)

If we offer premium features:

  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
  • Refunds are handled case-by-case
  • Premium features may change over time

6. Site Usage

Permitted Use

  • Personal, non-commercial use
  • Reasonable API usage
  • Legal and ethical behavior

Prohibited Use

  • No scraping without permission
  • No malicious code or attacks
  • No interference with site operation
  • No unauthorized automation/bots

7. Termination

We can:

  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
  • Modify or discontinue services anytime
  • Change these terms with notice

You can:

  • Delete your account anytime
  • Export your data before leaving
  • Cancel premium services

8. Liability and Warranties

We Provide:

  • The site “as is”
  • Reasonable security measures
  • Regular updates and maintenance

We Don’t Guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted service
  • Bug-free operation
  • Permanent content storage
  • Third-party content accuracy

9. Changes to Terms

When we update these terms:

  • We’ll post changes here
  • Update the “Last Updated” date
  • Notify you about major changes
  • Give you time to review and accept

10. Governing Law

  • These terms are governed by French law
  • Disputes will be resolved in French courts
  • You retain consumer rights under your local laws

11. Contact Us

Questions about these terms? Reach out:

12. Additional Terms

  • Our Privacy Policy is part of these terms
  • Some features may have additional terms
  • If any part of these terms is invalid, the rest remain in effect

By using HeckNews, you agree to these terms. Thanks for reading, and happy heck-ing!

Note: This is a binding legal agreement. While we’ve tried to keep it readable, it’s still a serious document that affects your rights and obligations.