The Daily ESL: English News for English Learners of All Levels

Effective Date: 14th of July, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to TheDailyESL.com ('we', 'our', or 'us'). These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your access to and use of our website and services (collectively, the 'Service'). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of Service

TheDailyESL.com is an English-language learning platform offering free and educational content to the public. You may access and use the Service solely for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes, and only in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws.

1.1 Beta Disclaimer

TheDailyESL is currently operating in a beta phase. During this period, the Service may be incomplete, unstable, or subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee the integrity, availability, or preservation of any user data, including saved vocabulary, history, or account information.

By using the Service during beta, you acknowledge and accept the risk of data loss, bugs, interruptions, or feature changes, and agree that TheDailyESL is not liable for any resulting inconvenience or damages.

2. Account Registration

Creating an account is not required to view the majority of content. However, certain features—such as saving view history or personal vocabulary—require registration. If you choose to create an account, you agree to provide accurate information and keep your login credentials secure. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account at our sole discretion, especially for any behavior that violates these Terms or is deemed abusive, fraudulent, or harmful.

3. Future Features and Paid Services

The Service currently does not offer paid plans or subscriptions. However, we reserve the right to introduce premium features or monetized services at any time, with or without notice.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on TheDailyESL.com, including lessons, exercises, code, design, layout, and written material, is the exclusive property of TheDailyESL or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, sell, distribute, or modify any part of the Service without prior written consent. We reserve all rights not explicitly granted to you.

5. User-Submitted Information

Currently, the only information collected from users is registration data (username, email, and password). Future updates may include the ability to post comments, share content, or engage socially. Any such user-generated content will be subject to moderation and may be removed or rejected at our discretion. You agree not to upload or share any content that is illegal, abusive, infringing, or harmful.

6. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to operate and support TheDailyESL.com, including but not limited to:

Google Cloud Platform (hosting, databases)
Firebase Auth (authentication)
Firebase Storage (image delivery)
Google AdSense (ads, to be added at launch)

These services may collect user data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which you are encouraged to review. We are not responsible for third-party tools or content.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided 'as is' and 'as available', without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. TheDailyESL does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content on the platform. All content is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as factual, professional, or legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of any information presented.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TheDailyESL and its owners, affiliates, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

Your access to or use of the Service;
Any content obtained through the Service;
Any unauthorized access or use of servers or personal information;
Any reliance on information presented on the Service.

You use this Service entirely at your own risk.

9. Waiver of Legal Claims

By using this Service, you agree to waive any right to pursue claims, damages, or legal remedies against TheDailyESL for any reason related to your use of the platform, to the fullest extent allowable under applicable law. You acknowledge that you have chosen to use this platform voluntarily and accept any and all risks involved.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms.

11. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time, with or without notice. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modified Terms. The most current version will always be available on this page.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by applicable law. We do not define a specific jurisdiction or venue for legal disputes. Any conflict arising from your use of the Service will be handled under applicable legal processes in a competent jurisdiction.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, you can contact us at: [email protected]

14. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. We strive to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), where applicable. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information in accordance with that policy.

15. Notice to EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

16. Notice to California Residents (CCPA)

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data, and to opt out of certain data sharing practices. We do not sell your personal data. To exercise your rights, refer to our Privacy Policy.

17. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information inadvertently, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

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