Terms and Conditions CatchAll subscription

1.1 Company Provision of Services. Subject to the Terms Company will provide to Client the Services set forth above.  Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the Services in a manner which minimizes errors and interruptions in the Services.  

1.2 License. The Services are provided by Company as data services provided through Search Engine, and thus Client does not have a license to download any aspect of the Services, except as expressly permitted or intended by Company through the Services. Client is hereby granted, during the term of subscription and subject to and limited by these Terms, including any Service Capacity set forth herein (if any), a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, non-assignable, limited, revocable license to access and use the Services and to download and use the Search Engine, conditioned on compliance with these Terms. With respect to any Services that are provided through distribution of software or documentation, or are otherwise provided to Client for use on Client premises or devices, Company hereby grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use such distributed Services during the term of subscription and conditioned on compliance with these Terms, only in connection with the Services.

1.3 Restrictions and Acceptable Uses.  Client will not, directly or indirectly: (i) reverse engineer, decompile, copy, mirror, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover or reproduce the source code, object code, or underlying structure, feature, function, user interface, ideas, know-how, or algorithms relevant to the Services; (ii) modify, translate, or create derivative works based on the Services (except to the extent expressly permitted by Company or authorized within the Services); (iii) use or make available any portion of the Services for any timesharing, commercial, or service bureau purposes or otherwise for the benefit of a third party, including as an outsourcing offering, except as expressly set forth herein; (iv) build or create applications, programs, or services that are competitive with the Services; (v) remove any proprietary notices or labels; (vi) use the Services beyond the Service Capacity or other usage limits set forth in these Terms or specified in Client’s account; (vii) remove any attribution to third parties included with the Services; or (viii) violate the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) or other applicable laws; (ix) use any Output or other data returned by the Services to train, fine-tune, or develop a model, dataset, or service that competes with the Company, directly or indirectly; (x) cache, store, or reproduce large portions of the Output except as necessary for lawful internal business use. The client is solely responsible for ensuring that the use complies with applicable copyright and database rights laws.

1.4 Support and Maintenance Obligations. Subject to the terms hereof, Company will provide Client only with those technical support and maintenance services according with https://www.newscatcherapi.com/company/legal/services-support-policy.

1.5 Company Monitoring. Although Company has no obligation to monitor Client’s use of the Services, Company may do so and may prohibit any use of the Services it believes may be (or alleged to be) in violation of these Terms, including but not limited to suspension of Services.

1.6 Control Over Services. So long as during the term of subscription Company does not materially decrease the functionality of Services as described in these Terms: (i) Company retains sole control over the operation, provision, maintenance, management, and performance of the Services, including the selection, deployment, modification and replacement of any software component of the Services, and maintenance, upgrades, corrections or repairs thereof; (ii) Company reserves the right to make any changes to any software component of the Services that it deems necessary or useful to maintain or enhance the quality or delivery of Company’s Services to its customers, the competitive strength of or market for Company’s Services, or the cost efficiency or performance of the Services; and (iii) Company may use global resources to provide Services and perform its obligations, unless otherwise expressly agreed.

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2.1 Account Creation. As part of the registration process, Client will identify an administrative user name and password for Client’s Company account.  Client shall be solely responsible for maintaining, remembering and keeping confidential Client’s account information, including user name and password.  Company reserves the right to refuse registration of, or cancel passwords it deems inappropriate. Client shall be responsible for maintaining the security of the Client account, passwords (including but not limited to administrative and user passwords) and files, and for all uses of Client account with or without Client’s knowledge or consent.‍

2.2 Client Representations. Client represents, covenants, and warrants that Client will use the Services only in compliance with these Terms and with Company’s standard published policies then in effect, including as published on Company’s websites or within any application through which the Services are available and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the DMCA. Client acknowledges and agrees that the Services will be for internal use only and Client is fully and solely responsible for clearing any relevant copyright or other intellectual property right necessary for the Client’s receipt and use of the Services and content from the Search Engine‍.

2.3 Additional Equipment Responsibilities. Client shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining any equipment and ancillary services needed to connect to, access or otherwise use the Services, including, without limitation, modems, hardware, servers, software, operating systems, networking, web servers and the like (collectively, “Equipment”).  Client shall also be responsible for maintaining the security of the Equipment, and for all uses of the Equipment with or without Client’s knowledge or consent.‍

2.4 Third Party Terms. Client is responsible for complying with all terms of use for any software, content, service or website it loads, creates or accesses when using the Services.‍

2.5 Client Data. Client may be required to provide information or data to Company to enable the provision of the Services, and Company may collect data or information from Client by or through the access or use of the Services or any Software (“Client Data”). Client hereby grants Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to any intellectual property, including Client Data, that is necessary for Company and its designees to perform the Services.  Client has sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, and legality of any Client Data, including the means by which it was acquired by Client.

2.6 Client Derivative Data. Subject to Client’s use of the Services pursuant to these Terms and any applicable laws, including proper attribution to third party content, Client may use the Services to develop and/or create content, services, products and/or any other data (collectively, "Client Derivative Data”). To the extent Client Derivative Data is necessary for the Company to provide the Services, Client hereby grants Company a non-exclusive worldwide, royalty-free right and license to the Client Derivative Data during the term of subscription.

3.1 Confidentiality. Each party (the “Receiving Party”) understands that the other party (the “Disclosing Party”) has disclosed or may disclose confidential business, technical or financial information relating to the Disclosing Party’s business (hereinafter referred to as “Proprietary Information” of the Disclosing Party).  Proprietary Information of Company includes non-public information regarding features, functionality and performance of the Services.  Proprietary Information of Client includes non-public Client Data. The Receiving Party agrees: (i) to take reasonable precautions to protect such Proprietary Information, and (ii) not to use (except in performance of the Services or as otherwise permitted herein) or divulge to any third person any such Proprietary Information.  The Disclosing Party agrees that the foregoing obligations of confidentiality and non-use shall apply indefinitely or until the Receiving Party can prove with clear documented evidence that such Proprietary Information (a) is or has become generally available to the public without violation by Receiving Party of its obligations hereunder, (b) was in Receiving Party’s possession or known by it prior to receipt from the Disclosing Party, (c) was rightfully disclosed to Receiving Party without restriction by a third party, (d) was independently developed by Receiving Party without use of or reference to any of Disclosing Party’s Proprietary Information, or (e) is required to be disclosed by law, provided that Receiving Party has taken all reasonable actions to minimize any such legally required disclosure to the greatest extent reasonably possible.  

3.2 Ownership Rights. 

3.2.2 Ownership of Customer Data. Client retains all right, title, and interest in and to its Customer Data, including Customer Input. Company does not claim ownership of Customer Data.

3.2.3 Ownership of Output and Derived Data. Company retains all right, title, and interest in and to (a) the Output (including metadata, enrichments, classifications, and other derivative data returned by the Services); (b) all models, algorithms, datasets, and indices used to generate the Output; and (c) all Usage Data and derivative works thereof. Output may include or reference third-party content (e.g., news articles or publisher metadata). Ownership of such third-party content remains with its respective owners.

3.2.4 License to Use Output. Subject to Client’s compliance with these Terms, Company grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to use the Output solely for Client’s internal business purposes. Client may not resell, sublicense, redistribute, or otherwise commercially exploit the Output without Company’s prior written consent.

3.2.5 License Granted to NewsCatcher. Client grants Company and its affiliates a worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid, irrevocable license to collect, process, host, analyze, and use Customer Data (including Customer Input) to: (a) operate and maintain the Services; (b) improve and develop features and products; (c) ensure security and legal compliance; and (d) create aggregate or anonymized datasets for business and analytical purposes. Company may retain and use such aggregate or anonymized data without restriction.

3.2.6 No Transfer of Third-Party Rights. Company makes no claim of ownership over third-party data indexed or accessed by the Services, and no rights to reproduce or distribute third-party content are granted except as permitted under applicable law.

3.2.7 Restrictions on Use of Output. Client shall not (a) use any Output to train, fine-tune, or develop a model, dataset, or service that competes with NewsCatcher; (b) cache or store large portions of Output except as reasonably necessary for lawful internal use; or (c) remove any copyright or proprietary notice appearing in the Output.

3.2.8 Audit Rights. Company may audit Client’s use of the API and Services to verify compliance with these Terms, provided such audit does not unreasonably interfere with Client’s operations.

3.2.9 Survival. The rights and licenses in this Section 3.2 shall survive termination of the Services to the extent necessary for Company to exercise its ongoing rights in aggregate and anonymized data and for Client to retain its licensed use of Output generated prior to termination.

3.3 Data Collection. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, but subject to the confidentiality obligations contained herein, Company shall have the right to collect and analyze data and other information relating to the provision, use, and performance of various aspects of the Services and related systems and technologies (including, without limitation, information concerning Client Data and data derived therefrom), and Company will be free (during and after the term of subscription hereof) to (i) use such information and data to improve and enhance the Services and for other development, diagnostic, and corrective purposes in connection with the Services and other Company offerings; and (ii) disclose such data in aggregate or other form in connection with its business, subject to any applicable privacy laws, and use such data for business purposes including analytics, product benchmarking, and marketing. Company may use Client Data according to any privacy policies applicable to provision of the Services and as necessary to provide the Services (including preventative and reactive technical support), or as permitted by Client, or as otherwise required by law.

4.1 Services Fees. Client will pay Company the then applicable Services Fees for the Services in accordance with the Payment Terms.  If Client’s use of the Services exceeds the Service Capacity or otherwise requires the payment of additional fees, Client shall be billed for such usage and Client agrees to pay the additional fees.  Company reserves the right to change the Services Fees or applicable charges and to institute new charges and Services Fees at the end of the Initial Service Term (subscription billing period) or then-current Renewal Term (subscription renewal) (if applicable), upon thirty (30) days prior notice to Client (which may be sent by email). If Client believes that Company has billed Client incorrectly, Client must contact Company no later than 60 days after the closing date on the first billing statement in which the error or problem appeared, in order to receive an adjustment or credit.  Inquiries should be directed to Company’s Client support department.

4.2 Taxes. Client shall be responsible for all taxes associated with Services other than U.S. taxes.

5.1 Term. Subject to earlier termination as provided below, the term of Services shall be for the Initial Service Term (subscription billing period) plus any Renewal Terms (if applicable).

5.2 Termination For Cause. In addition to any other remedies it may have, either party may also terminate Services upon thirty (30) days’ notice (or without notice in the case of nonpayment), if the other party materially breaches any of the terms or conditions of these Terms and does not cure such breach within ten (10) days of such notice. If either party becomes insolvent, unable to pay debts when due, files for or is subject to bankruptcy or receivership or asset assignment, the other party may terminate Services and cancel any unfulfilled obligations. Client will pay in full for the Services up to and including the last day on which the Services are provided.

5.3 Survival. All sections of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination will survive termination, including, without limitation, accrued rights to payment, confidentiality obligations, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

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COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES IT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USE OF THE SERVICES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7.1 Company Indemnity Obligations. Company shall hold Client harmless from liability to third parties resulting from infringement by the Service of any United States patent or any copyright or misappropriation of any trade secret, provided Company is promptly notified of any and all threats, claims and proceedings related thereto and given reasonable assistance and the opportunity to assume sole control over defense and settlement; Company will not be responsible for any settlement it does not approve in writing.

7.2 Exclusions from Company Indemnity Obligations. The foregoing obligations do not apply with respect to portions or components of the Service (i) not supplied by Company, (ii) made in whole or in part in accordance with Client specifications, (iii) that are modified after delivery by Company, (iv) combined with other products, processes or materials where the alleged infringement relates to such combination, (v) where Client continues allegedly infringing activity after being notified thereof or after being informed of modifications that would have avoided the alleged infringement, or (vi) where Client’s use of the Service is not strictly in accordance with these Terms.

7.3 Replacement of Infringing Services. If, due to a claim of infringement, the Services are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be or are believed by Company to be infringing, Company may, at its option and expense (a) replace or modify the Service to be non-infringing provided that such modification or replacement contains substantially similar features and functionality, (b) obtain for Client a license to continue using the Service, or (c) if neither of the foregoing is commercially practicable, terminate Services and Client’s rights hereunder and provide Client a refund of any prepaid, unused fees for the Service.

7.4 Client Indemnification. Client hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company against any damages, losses, liabilities, settlements and expenses (including without limitation costs and attorneys’ fees) in connection with any claim or action that arises from an alleged violation of these Terms or otherwise from Client’s use of Services or as a result of Company’s reliance on any Client Data or use of Client Data in connection with the provision of the Services.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY, COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIERS), OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYEES, SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE TERMS OR TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATED THERETO UNDER ANY CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY: (A) FOR ERROR OR INTERRUPTION OF USE OR FOR LOSS OR INACCURACY OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGY OR LOSS OF BUSINESS OR LOST REVENUES, PROFITS OR DOWNTIME COSTS, OR FOR ANY DATA BREACHES OR HACKS; (B) FOR ANY INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES; (C) FOR ANY MATTER BEYOND COMPANY’S REASONABLE CONTROL; OR (D) FOR ANY AMOUNTS THAT, TOGETHER WITH AMOUNTS ASSOCIATED WITH ALL OTHER CLAIMS, EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY CLIENT TO COMPANY FOR THE SERVICES UNDER THESE TERMS IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE LIABILITY, IN EACH CASE, WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall NewsCatcher’s aggregate liability arising out of or related to Services exceed the total amount paid by Customer for the Services in the three (3) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

9.1 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.  

9.2 Assignment. These Terms are not assignable, transferable or sublicensable by Client except with Company’s prior written consent.  Company may transfer and assign any of its rights and obligations under these Terms without consent.

9.3 Entire Terms. These Terms are the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding of the parties and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral Terms, communications and other understandings relating to the subject matter of these Terms, and that all waivers and modifications must be in a writing, except as otherwise provided herein.  

9.4 Relationship. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of these Terms and Client does not have any authority of any kind to bind Company in any respect whatsoever.  

9.5 Attorney Fees. In any action or proceeding to enforce rights under these Terms, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees.  

9.6 Notice. All notices under these Terms will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered; the

 day after it is sent, if transmitted by facsimile or e-mail or if sent for next day delivery by recognized overnight delivery service; and upon receipt, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.  

9.7 Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.  

9.8 Publicity. Client agrees to reasonably cooperate with Company to serve as a reference account upon request, and hereby grants Company a license to display Client’s name and logo on its website and other marketing and sales materials to communicate that Client is a customer of Company.

9.9 Export Restrictions. Client may not remove or export from the United States or allow the export or re-export of the Services or anything related thereto, or any direct product thereof in violation of any restrictions, laws or regulations of the United States Department of Commerce, the United States Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control, or any other United States or foreign agency or authority.  The Services and related documentation are to be deemed “commercial items,” “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation” for applicable DFAR and FAR regulations.  Any use modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure of commercial software or commercial software documentation by the U.S. Government will be governed solely by these Terms and will be prohibited except to the extent expressly permitted by these Terms.