Terms of Service

gulfio News App
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Welcome to gulfio. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our mobile application and website. By accessing or using gulfio, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Important: Please read these Terms carefully before using our service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use gulfio.

1. Acceptance of Terms

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using gulfio, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms of Service govern your use of our mobile application and website.

Legal Capacity

You affirm that you are at least 13 years old and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Service Overview

gulfio is a news aggregation and content platform that provides users with articles, news, and information primarily focused on the Gulf region. Our service includes personalized content recommendations, user engagement features, and social interactions.

Content Sources

Our platform aggregates content from various news sources and publishers. We strive to provide accurate and timely information but do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of our service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including if you breach these Terms of Service.

4. User Conduct and Content

Acceptable Use

You agree to use gulfio only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the service to transmit, distribute, store or destroy material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense or violate any applicable laws or regulations.

Prohibited Activities

You may not: (a) impersonate any person or entity; (b) upload, post, or transmit content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or invasive of privacy; (c) attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems; (d) interfere with or disrupt the service or servers.

User-Generated Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on gulfio. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, copy, modify, and display such content in connection with our service.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

gulfio Property

The gulfio service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of gulfio and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Third-Party Content

Our service may contain content owned by third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same. If you believe any content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with details of the alleged infringement.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service. By using gulfio, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Data Usage

We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics, research, and service improvement purposes. Personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee that our service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content on our platform.

Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

8. Limitation of Liability

Liability Limits

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, gulfio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly.

Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, for accessing our service.

9. Contact Information

Questions and Support

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@gulfio.app

Support: support@gulfio.app

Address: [Your Business Address]