Terms of Service

Last updated: September 10, 2025

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to The Bilig ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our newsletter aggregation and learning platform located at thebilig.com and our related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using any part of the Service, you confirm that:

  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations within your jurisdiction
  • All information you provide is accurate and current

Description of Service

The Bilig is a newsletter aggregation platform that helps users:

  • Discover and subscribe to curated newsletters
  • Organize newsletter content in a unified dashboard
  • Track reading progress and learning analytics
  • Access content filtering and search capabilities
  • Participate in gamified learning experiences

User Accounts

Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Keep your account information updated
  • Maintain the security of your password
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Subscription Plans and Payment

Free and Premium Plans

We offer both free and premium subscription plans. Premium features require a paid subscription and are billed monthly or annually as selected during sign-up.

Payment Terms

  • Subscription fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • You may cancel your subscription at any time

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Distribute spam, malware, or harmful content
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
  • Share account credentials with others

Content and Intellectual Property

Newsletter Content

We aggregate publicly available newsletter content from various publishers. We respect intellectual property rights and comply with publishers' terms of service. Users should respect original content creators and publishers.

Our Platform Content

The Service, including its design, functionality, and original content, is owned by The Bilig and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

Any content you submit through the Service remains yours, but you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute it as necessary to provide the Service.

Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, update, or discontinue features of the Service
  • Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect availability
  • Change these Terms with reasonable notice
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties about:

  • Accuracy or completeness of aggregated content
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Security of the platform
  • Compatibility with your devices or software

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Bilig shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time:

  • By You: You may delete your account at any time through your account settings
  • By Us: We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
  • Effect: Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and we may delete your account data

Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Contact Us

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

Support: support@thebilig.com

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours