Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: February 7, 2026


ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

Welcome to The AI Debrief! By subscribing to our newsletter, accessing our website at thedebrief.ai, or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not subscribe to or use our services.


DEFINITIONS


Company/We/Us/Our: The AI Debrief, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Services: Our weekly AI newsletter, website content at thedebrief.ai, email communications, and any related materials, tools, or resources we provide.

You/Your: The individual who has subscribed to our newsletter or is accessing our Services.

Content: All text, graphics, images, data, links, software, or other materials provided through our Services, including newsletter articles, website content, and any downloadable resources.

User Submissions: Any content, feedback, comments, questions, or other materials you submit to us through email replies, website forms, or other channels.


OUR SERVICES


The AI Debrief is a free weekly newsletter focused on AI news, insights, and practical applications. Our Services include:

  • Weekly email newsletters delivered to your inbox

  • Access to newsletter archives on thedebrief.ai

  • Occasional bonus content, resources, or tools

  • Community engagement opportunities

SUBSCRIPTION & EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS


Free Subscription

The AI Debrief is currently offered free of charge. By subscribing, you consent to receive:

  • Our weekly newsletter

  • Occasional special announcements or bonus content

  • Updates about our Services


Your Consent


By providing your email address, you explicitly consent to receive commercial email communications from us in accordance with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable laws. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.


Unsubscribe Rights

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email

  • Logging into your account at thedebrief.ai and managing your subscription preferences through Beehiiv

  • Emailing us at [email protected] with your unsubscribe request

Email Deliverability


We make reasonable efforts to ensure our emails reach your inbox. However, we are not responsible for emails filtered by your email provider's spam filters or other technical issues beyond our control. To ensure delivery, please add [email protected] to your contacts and move our emails to your primary inbox.


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS


Our Content


All Content provided through our Services, including newsletter text, graphics, website design, logos, and any other materials, is owned by The AI Debrief, LLC, or our licensors and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.


Your Limited License


We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to:

  • Read and view our newsletter for personal, non-commercial purposes

  • Share our newsletter with others via the forward/share buttons we provide

  • Quote brief excerpts (up to 100 words) with proper attribution and a link back to thedebrief.ai

Restrictions


You may NOT:

  • Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our Content without written permission

  • Remove copyright notices or attribution from our Content

  • Use our Content for commercial purposes without authorization

  • Scrape, copy, or systematically collect our Content using automated tools

  • Create derivative works based on our Content without permission

CONTENT ACCURACY & DISCLAIMER


While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information about AI news and developments:

  • Our Content is for informational and educational purposes only

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information

  • Our opinions and insights are subjective and based on our perspective as of the publication date

  • You should not rely solely on our Content for business, investment, or other significant decisions

  • We are not responsible for any actions you take based on information in our newsletter

TOOL & PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS


Affiliate Relationships


We may recommend AI tools, products, or services in our newsletter. When we do:

  • We only recommend tools we genuinely believe provide value

  • Some recommendations may include affiliate links where we receive compensation if you purchase

  • All affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed

  • Our recommendations are not endorsements or guarantees of results


Third-Party Services


Any third-party tools, products, or services we mention are not under our control. We are not responsible for:

  • The quality, accuracy, or performance of third-party services

  • Any issues arising from your use of third-party services

  • The privacy practices or terms of service of third-party providers


Your use of any third-party service is at your own risk and subject to that provider's terms.


USER SUBMISSIONS


Feedback & Content You Share


When you reply to our emails, submit feedback, share your experiences, or otherwise provide content to us ("User Submissions"), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to:

  • Use your feedback to improve our Services

  • Feature your testimonials or quotes in our marketing materials (with attribution, unless you request anonymity)

  • Share anonymized insights from user feedback in our newsletter

  • Respond to your submissions publicly or privately

Your Representations


By providing User Submissions, you represent that:

  • You own or have the right to share the content

  • Your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights

  • Your submission is accurate and not misleading

  • Your submission complies with all applicable laws

Privacy of User Submissions


We will handle your User Submissions in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you share sensitive information in a reply or submission, we will treat it confidentially unless you explicitly authorize us to share it.


REFERRAL PROGRAM


When we launch a referral program, participants agree to:

  • Share their unique referral link honestly and not engage in spam or deceptive practices

  • Not create fake accounts or artificially inflate referral numbers

  • Comply with all program rules and guidelines

AI FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY


We may use artificial intelligence tools to:

  • Curate and summarize AI news

  • Personalize content recommendations

  • Analyze engagement data to improve our newsletter

  • Generate or enhance certain content

  • AI-generated information may not always be accurate

  • You should independently verify important information

  • We are not liable for errors in AI-generated content


PROHIBITED CONDUCT


You agree NOT to:

  • Use our Services for any illegal purpose

  • Harass, threaten, or harm us or other subscribers

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts

  • Share your account credentials (if we implement accounts in the future)

  • Send spam or malicious content through any communication channels with us

  • Impersonate us or falsely claim affiliation with The AI Debrief

  • Use automated tools to access or scrape our Content

PRIVACY & DATA COLLECTION


How We Collect Data


We collect information you provide when subscribing and data about your engagement with our emails (opens, clicks) through our email service provider, Beehiiv.


What We Collect

  • Email address (required)

  • Name (if provided)

  • Subscription preferences

  • Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks, etc.)

  • Website usage data (via standard analytics)

How We Use Your Data

  • To deliver our newsletter to you

  • To improve our content and Services

  • To understand what content resonates with readers

  • To comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing


We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Beehiiv (our email service provider)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Service providers who assist with our operations

  • Law enforcement if required by law

ACCOUNT SECURITY


If we implement user accounts in the future, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials

  • All activities that occur under your account

  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access at [email protected]

FUTURE PAID FEATURES


While The AI Debrief is currently free, we may introduce paid subscriptions, premium content, or other monetized features in the future. If we do:

  • We will provide advance notice to existing subscribers

  • Free subscribers will not automatically be enrolled in paid features

  • Separate terms may apply to paid subscriptions

  • Your continued use of free Services will not obligate you to purchase anything

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY DELAWARE AND FEDERAL LAW:WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages

  • Loss of profits, data, revenue, or business opportunities

  • Damages resulting from your use of or inability to use our Services

  • Errors or omissions in our Content

  • Actions you take based on our Content

  • Third-party content, tools, or services we mention

  • Technical issues, including email delivery problems

Exceptions


Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on certain types of liability. In such cases, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.


INDEMNIFICATION


You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The AI Debrief, LLC, its members, employees, contractors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms

  • Your User Submissions

  • Your violation of any third-party rights

  • Your violation of applicable laws

DISPUTE RESOLUTION


Informal Resolution


Before pursuing any formal action, please contact us at [email protected] to resolve the issue informally. Most disputes can be resolved quickly through direct communication.


Governing Law


These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware and applicable federal laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.


Jurisdiction


Any legal action related to these Terms must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Delaware. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of these courts.


Arbitration


For disputes that cannot be resolved informally, both parties agree to binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's rules, with arbitration to take place in Delaware. The arbitrator's decision is final and binding.Exception: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or other urgent matters without first pursuing arbitration.


MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS


We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top

  • Notify subscribers via email or through our newsletter

  • Post the revised Terms on our website

TERMINATION


Our Right to Terminate


We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without notice, if:

  • You violate these Terms

  • You engage in fraudulent or harmful conduct

  • We discontinue our Services

  • We believe termination is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others

Your Right to Terminate


You may terminate your subscription at any time by unsubscribing using the methods described in the "Unsubscribe Rights" section above.


Effect of Termination


Upon termination:

  • Your access to subscriber-only content will cease

  • We may retain your data as required by law or our data retention policies

  • Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitations of liability) will remain in effect

SEVERABILITY


If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.


ENTIRE AGREEMENT


These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The AI Debrief, LLC regarding your use of our Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.


NO WAIVER


Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.


ASSIGNMENT


You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including to any successor entity.


FORCE MAJEURE


Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, terrorism, war, civil unrest, government actions, or internet/technology failures.


By subscribing to The AI Debrief, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.


This document was last updated on February 7, 2026. Please check back periodically for updates.