Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "User") and Northlight Digital LLC ("Northlight Digital," "we," "us," or "our"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of New York. These Terms govern your access to and use of the dawncast mobile application (also referred to as "Dawncast" on the Apple App Store and/or Google Play Store), available for download on Apple iOS and/or Android devices, the dawncast website located at dawncast.app, and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the "Service").

By creating an account, downloading the dawncast application, or otherwise accessing or using any part of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.

You represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are accessing the Service on behalf of a business or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

For the purposes of these Terms, the following defined terms apply:

• "Service" means the dawncast mobile application, website, APIs, and all associated features and functionality provided by Northlight Digital LLC.
• "Content" means all text, audio, images, data, information, and other materials made available through the Service, including AI-generated briefings and third-party content.
• "User Content" means any data, information, or material that you provide, submit, or make accessible to the Service, including calendar data, task lists, preferences, and account information.
• "Briefing" means the personalized morning summary generated by the Service using artificial intelligence, which may include news, weather, calendar, task, and other information.
• "Subscription" means a recurring paid plan that grants access to premium features and functionality within the Service.

dawncast is an AI-powered morning briefing application that delivers personalized daily summaries to help you start your day informed. The Service aggregates and synthesizes information from multiple sources—including news, weather forecasts, your personal calendar, task lists, and other data sources—into a concise briefing tailored to your preferences and interests.

The Service is available on iOS and Android mobile platforms. Certain features, functionality, or content may vary depending on your device platform, geographic region, or subscription tier. Not all features described on our website or marketing materials may be available in every region or on every device.

We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, adding or removing features, changing the format or delivery schedule of Briefings, updating supported integrations, and altering the scope of free and premium tiers. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

The availability of the Service is not guaranteed. The Service may be subject to interruptions, outages, delays, or other limitations caused by server maintenance, software updates, network conditions, third-party service disruptions, or circumstances beyond our reasonable control. We do not warrant that the Service will be available at any particular time or that delivery of Briefings will occur on any specific schedule.

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate, current, and complete. Providing false, misleading, or outdated registration information may result in the suspension or termination of your account.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account credentials, including your password and any authentication tokens. You agree to notify us immediately at support@dawncast.app if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities.

Each individual may maintain only one (1) account on the Service. Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions, abuse promotions, or for any other purpose is strictly prohibited and may result in the termination of all associated accounts.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time if we reasonably believe that you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or abusive behavior, or if your account poses a risk to the Service or other users. In the event that you wish to delete your account, you may do so through the in-app account settings. Upon deletion, your account data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please note that certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, as described in the Privacy Policy.

The Service offers both a free tier and a premium subscription tier ("dawncast Pro"). The free tier provides access to a limited set of features. The premium subscription tier provides access to additional features, functionality, and content as described on our website and within the application.

Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis—either monthly or annually, depending on the plan you select—beginning on the date you subscribe. All payments are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (collectively, "App Stores"), and your subscription is subject to the payment terms and policies of the applicable App Store.

Auto-Renewal. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel it at least twenty-four (24) hours before the end of the current billing period. Upon renewal, your payment method on file with the applicable App Store will be charged at the then-current subscription rate.

Cancellation. You may cancel your subscription at any time. To cancel, use the subscription management settings within the dawncast app, or manage your subscription directly through your Apple App Store or Google Play Store account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of the current billing period, and you will retain access to premium features until that date. Cancellation does not entitle you to a refund of any fees already paid.

Refunds. All refund requests are handled by the applicable App Store in accordance with their respective refund policies. Northlight Digital LLC does not process refunds directly. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact Apple Support or Google Play Support.

Price Changes. We reserve the right to change subscription pricing at any time. If we change the price of your subscription, we will provide you with at least thirty (30) days’ advance notice via in-app notification or email before the new price takes effect. Your continued use of the premium subscription after the price change becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the new price. If you do not agree to the new price, you must cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

Free Trials. We may offer free trial periods for the premium subscription from time to time. If you sign up for a free trial, you will not be charged until the trial period expires. Unless you cancel before the end of the trial period, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the then-current rate. Free trials are limited to one per user, and we reserve the right to revoke or modify free trial offers at any time.

Promotional Pricing. We may occasionally offer promotional or discounted pricing. Promotional pricing is temporary, subject to specific terms disclosed at the time of the offer, and may not be combined with other offers. At the end of a promotional period, your subscription will renew at the standard rate unless you cancel prior to renewal.

You retain full ownership of all User Content that you provide to or make accessible through the Service. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your User Content to Northlight Digital LLC.

By using the Service, you grant Northlight Digital LLC a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to access, use, process, and display your User Content solely for the purpose of providing, improving, and personalizing the Service for you. This license includes the right to process your calendar events, task lists, and other connected data in order to generate your personalized Briefings. This license terminates when you delete your account or remove the relevant User Content from the Service.

We do not claim any ownership interest in your calendar data, task data, or any other personal information you connect to the Service. We will not sell, rent, or share your User Content with third parties except as described in our Privacy Policy or as necessary to provide the Service.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of your User Content. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to provide your User Content to the Service and to grant the license described above. You agree not to provide any User Content that infringes the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of any third party, or that is otherwise unlawful, harmful, or objectionable.

Briefings delivered through the Service are generated by artificial intelligence systems. While we strive to provide useful and relevant summaries, AI-generated content is produced through automated processes and may contain inaccuracies, errors, omissions, or outdated information. You should not rely on Briefings as your sole source of information on any topic.

dawncast is not a news publisher, editorial organization, or news agency. The Service aggregates and summarizes content from third-party sources using automated technology. We do not independently verify the accuracy of information presented in Briefings, and we are not responsible for editorial decisions made by the AI system, including which stories are included, how they are prioritized, or how they are summarized.

No guarantee of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any AI-generated content. Briefings are intended to be a convenient starting point for your morning information consumption and are not a substitute for reading original source material.

Not professional advice. AI-generated content provided through the Service does not constitute and should not be interpreted as financial advice, investment advice, medical advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional guidance. You should always consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information contained in your Briefings. Northlight Digital LLC disclaims all liability for any actions taken or decisions made in reliance on AI-generated content.

The Service integrates with and displays content from various third-party services, including but not limited to news providers, weather data services, calendar platforms (such as Google Calendar and Apple Calendar), task management applications, and other data sources. All third-party content is provided "as is" and is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies of the respective third-party providers.

When you connect third-party accounts to dawncast (for example, your calendar or task management service), you authorize us to access your data from those services using OAuth or similar authentication mechanisms. Our access is limited to read-only permissions—we do not modify, delete, or write data to your connected third-party accounts. Your use of connected third-party services remains subject to the terms and conditions of those services, and you are responsible for complying with them.

News content displayed in Briefings is sourced from third-party publishers and is subject to their respective copyright protections and terms of use. The Service provides summaries and excerpts for informational purposes only. We encourage you to visit the original source for the full article and context.

Weather information provided through the Service is sourced from third-party weather data providers and may not be accurate for your specific location or timeframe. You should not rely solely on weather information in your Briefing for safety-critical decisions.

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not owned or controlled by Northlight Digital LLC. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access third-party sites and services at your own risk.

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree that you will not, and will not assist or enable any third party to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose, or in any manner that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, or underlying structure of the Service or any component thereof.
• Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with any security features of the Service, including features that prevent or restrict use or copying of Content or that enforce limitations on the use of the Service.
• Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, crawlers, or spiders, to access, collect, or extract data from the Service, except as expressly permitted in writing by Northlight Digital LLC.
• Share, transfer, or disclose your account credentials to any other person, or allow any other person to access your account.
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any malware, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or any other harmful or malicious code or software through or to the Service.
• Interfere with, disrupt, or impose an unreasonable or disproportionate load on the Service’s infrastructure, servers, or networks, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service.
• Reproduce, redistribute, republish, license, sell, or otherwise commercially exploit any Content obtained from the Service without the prior written consent of Northlight Digital LLC.
• Use the Service, its Content, or any data obtained from the Service to build, train, or improve a competing product or service, or any product or service that is substantially similar to the Service.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity while using the Service.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this section, including, without limitation, suspending or terminating your account, reporting you to law enforcement authorities, and pursuing any available legal remedies.

The Service, including but not limited to the dawncast application, website, source code, design, user interface, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, and all associated intellectual property, is owned by Northlight Digital LLC and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

"dawncast" is a trademark of Northlight Digital LLC. You may not use the dawncast name, logo, or any associated marks without our prior written consent. The format, structure, and presentation of AI-generated Briefings are proprietary to Northlight Digital LLC.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, or create derivative works based on the Service or any Content, except as expressly permitted in these Terms or with our prior written consent.

Third-party content displayed within the Service, including news articles, weather data, and other sourced material, remains the property of its respective owners and is subject to their applicable terms and intellectual property protections.

The Service may incorporate open-source software components. Such components are licensed to you under the terms of their respective open-source licenses, which shall take precedence over the terms of this agreement solely with respect to such components.

DMCA Notice. If you believe that any content on the Service infringes your copyright, please send a written notice of claimed infringement to legal@northlightdigital.iocontaining: (a) a description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed; (b) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and its location on the Service; (c) your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address; (d) a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf; and (f) your physical or electronic signature.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NORTHLIGHT DIGITAL LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
• Any warranty that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
• Any warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of AI-generated Briefings or any other Content provided through the Service.
• Any warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of third-party content, data, or services integrated with or displayed through the Service.
• Any warranty that the Service will be compatible with your device, operating system, or network configuration, or that the Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations.

No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from Northlight Digital LLC, its employees, agents, or through the Service, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you in their entirety. In such jurisdictions, our warranties are limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NORTHLIGHT DIGITAL LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages of any kind.
• Any loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, goodwill, or anticipated savings.
• Any business interruption or loss arising from the inability to use the Service.
• Any damages arising from actions taken or decisions made in reliance on AI-generated content, Briefings, or any other Content provided through the Service.
• Any damages resulting from the failure, interruption, or unavailability of third-party services, data providers, or integrations.
• Any damages arising from missed, delayed, or undelivered Briefings.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF NORTHLIGHT DIGITAL LLC ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO NORTHLIGHT DIGITAL LLC FOR THE SERVICE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).

The limitations set forth in this section shall apply regardless of whether Northlight Digital LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, the limitations in this section shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Northlight Digital LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of, or access to, the Service.
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation.
• Your violation or infringement of any intellectual property right, privacy right, publicity right, or other right of any third party.
• Any User Content you provide, submit, or make accessible through the Service.

Northlight Digital LLC reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim. You shall not settle any claim without the prior written consent of Northlight Digital LLC.

Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, United States of America, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first contact us at support@dawncast.app and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith for a period of at least thirty (30) days from the date of the initial written notice before pursuing any other form of dispute resolution.

Binding Arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days, either party may elect to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in New York County, New York, or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver. YOU AND NORTHLIGHT DIGITAL LLC AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. Unless both parties agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims and may not preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.

Small Claims Exception. Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the jurisdictional limits of that court.

Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue. By using the Service, you agree to be bound to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York County (Manhattan), State of New York, for the resolution of any disputes not subject to arbitration. You irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts, waive any objection to jurisdiction or venue in such courts, and waive any claim that such forum is inconvenient.

EU Users. If you are a consumer located in the European Union, nothing in these Terms shall deprive you of the protection afforded by the mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence. Any mandatory consumer protection laws of your jurisdiction shall continue to apply to the fullest extent required by law.

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. You may terminate your account by deleting it through the account settings within the dawncast application. Upon deletion, your license to use the Service is immediately revoked.

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: (a) a violation or suspected violation of these Terms; (b) a request by law enforcement or a government agency; (c) unexpected technical or security issues; (d) extended periods of account inactivity; or (e) discontinuation of the Service or any part thereof.

Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Service ceases immediately. Any Subscription you hold will not be refunded except as required by applicable law or the policies of the applicable App Store. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which describes our data retention and deletion practices.

Surviving Provisions. The following sections of these Terms shall survive any termination or expiration of this agreement: Intellectual Property, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination.

If you download the dawncast application from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the following additional terms apply:

Apple App Store. You acknowledge and agree that: (a) these Terms are between you and Northlight Digital LLC only, and not with Apple Inc. ("Apple"); (b) Apple has no obligation to furnish any maintenance or support services with respect to the application; (c) in the event of any failure of the application to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple and Apple will refund the purchase price (if any) for the application, and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple has no other warranty obligation with respect to the application; (d) Apple is not responsible for addressing any claims by you or any third party relating to the application or your possession and/or use of the application, including but not limited to product liability claims, any claim that the application fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement, and claims arising under consumer protection or similar legislation; (e) in the event of any third-party claim that the application or your possession and use of the application infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, Northlight Digital LLC, not Apple, shall be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such claim; and (f) Apple and Apple’s subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms, and upon your acceptance of these Terms, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

Google Play Store. You acknowledge that Google LLC ("Google") is not a party to these Terms and has no responsibility or liability to you under these Terms. Your use of the dawncast application downloaded from Google Play is subject to Google’s then-current Google Play Terms of Service. Google is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms solely with respect to this section.

We reserve the right to update, revise, or modify these Terms at any time and at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Material Changes. For material changes to these Terms, we will provide you with at least thirty (30) days’ advance notice before the changes take effect. Notice may be provided through an in-app notification, a banner on the dawncast website, or an email sent to the address associated with your account. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information is current.

Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service and delete your account before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service following the effective date of any change shall constitute your binding acceptance of the updated Terms.

Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving the original intent of the parties.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Northlight Digital LLC with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the Service.

Waiver. The failure of Northlight Digital LLC to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be effective only if in writing and signed by Northlight Digital LLC, and any such waiver shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

Assignment. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate your rights or obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Northlight Digital LLC. Northlight Digital LLC may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms at any time without notice or consent, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

Force Majeure. Northlight Digital LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, epidemic, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government action, labor disputes, power failures, internet disruptions, or failures of third-party services.

Electronic Notices. You consent to receiving communications from us electronically, including via email, in-app notifications, or postings on the dawncast website. You agree that all notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• General support: support@dawncast.app
• Legal inquiries: legal@northlightdigital.io

Northlight Digital LLC
New York, NY