Terms of Use

1. About The Beat

The Beat is a weekly AI-focused news digest. Articles are produced using AI-assisted writing and curation tools, with editorial oversight. Every article cites the original source material. We do not fabricate facts; all claims trace back to cited sources.

The Beat is operated as a UK-based publication. For questions, contact support@thebeat.tech.

2. Content and intellectual property

The articles, editorial voices, design, and branding on The Beat are our property or used under licence. You may read and share links to our content freely for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce articles in full, republish them, or use them in commercial contexts without our prior written permission.

We attribute all source material and link to original articles. If you believe we have misattributed or misrepresented your work, please contact us at submissions@thebeat.tech.

3. User accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account. Do not share your password. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately. We reserve the right to suspend accounts that are used in violation of these terms.

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account.

4. Newsletter

We send a weekly newsletter to subscribers who have provided express consent via our double opt-in process. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email or via your account settings. We do not send marketing emails to non-subscribers.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to use the site to: scrape content at scale without permission; attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems; submit false or misleading information via our forms; or engage in any activity that disrupts the site for other users.

6. Disclaimers

Content on The Beat is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy but cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete.

The site is provided "as is". We do not warrant uninterrupted availability or that the site will be free from errors.

7. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content.

8. Third-party links

Articles link to third-party publications. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external sites. Linking does not imply endorsement.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.