Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 2025
Welcome to Polaris. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using Polaris, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Our Services
Polaris provides balanced political news coverage by presenting multiple perspectives on every story. Our platform includes:
- Daily news articles with neutral facts and dual perspectives from progressive and conservative sources
- The Clash of Views podcast featuring debates between different viewpoints
- Deep investigative journalism and world news analysis (Premium)
- Educational explainers and economic data (Premium)
- Community voting and bias tracking features
Free and Premium Access
Polaris offers both free and premium subscription tiers. Free users have access to daily news stories and 90-second podcast previews. Premium subscribers ($4.99/month with a 7-day free trial) gain access to:
- Full Clash of Views podcast episodes
- Exclusive investigative reports
- World news analysis and explainers
- Ad-free browsing experience
- Enhanced voting weight and analytics
Premium subscriptions are processed through PayPal. You can cancel at any time through your My Dashboard or PayPal account.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes. You may not use our service for any illegal purpose, attempt to interfere with our servers, or violate any applicable laws.
User Accounts
When creating an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate information during registration.
Intellectual Property
All content on Polaris, including text, graphics, logos, podcasts, and articles, is the property of Polaris and is protected by copyright laws. You may not reproduce our content without written permission.
Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and balanced information, Polaris does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any content on our platform. We present perspectives from various sources and encourage critical thinking. Always verify important information through multiple sources.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that our service will be uninterrupted or error-free. Your use of our service is at your own risk.
Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our service at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@readpolaris.com.