Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using StreetScoop ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

StreetScoop is an Australian finance and business news aggregation platform. The Service collects, organises, and presents publicly available news headlines, article summaries, publication metadata (such as author names, publication dates, and source identifiers), and hyperlinks to original source articles published by third-party news organisations.

The Service operates in a manner functionally equivalent to internet search engines, RSS feed readers, and other news aggregation services. StreetScoop:

• Indexes only publicly accessible content that is freely available on the open internet
• Displays only article headlines, brief summaries or excerpts, and associated metadata
• Provides direct hyperlinks to the original published articles on the publishers' own websites
• Does not copy, reproduce, host, cache, or store the full text of any article
• Does not circumvent, bypass, or otherwise defeat any paywall, login wall, access control, digital rights management (DRM) system, or technical protection measure of any kind
• Does not access, scrape, or index any content that requires authentication, subscription, payment, or any form of access credential
• Does not frame, embed, or inline the content of any third-party website

3. Third-Party Content — No Ownership, No Endorsement

All news content accessible through the Service — including but not limited to article headlines, summaries, excerpts, author attributions, and publication metadata — is the exclusive intellectual property of the respective third-party publishers, authors, and rights holders.

StreetScoop expressly disclaims any and all ownership, copyright, or proprietary interest in any third-party content. StreetScoop does not:

• Create, author, edit, modify, or alter any third-party content
• Claim copyright or any other intellectual property right over third-party content
• Endorse, verify, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content
• Control or have any editorial oversight over the content published by third-party sources
• Act as a publisher, republisher, or distributor of third-party content within the meaning of any applicable copyright, defamation, or media law

The inclusion of any content from a third-party source does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from that source. All trademarks, trade names, logos, and brand identifiers displayed in connection with third-party content belong to their respective owners.

4. Fair Dealing and Permitted Use

To the extent that any activity of the Service constitutes a "use" of third-party content within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) or any other applicable intellectual property legislation, StreetScoop relies upon the following legal bases:

• Fair dealing for the purpose of reporting news under section 42 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), as the Service provides a sufficient acknowledgement of the original source and links directly to the original publication
• Fair dealing for the purpose of criticism or review under section 41 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
• Insubstantial reproduction — the display of short headlines and brief summaries does not constitute reproduction of a "substantial part" of any copyrighted work within the meaning of section 14 of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
• Hyperlinking is not reproduction — the provision of hyperlinks to third-party content does not constitute copying, communication, or reproduction of that content under Australian or international copyright law
• Publicly available information — all indexed content is made freely available by the original publishers without any access restriction, and is equally accessible to any internet user, search engine crawler, or automated indexing service

5. No Paywall Circumvention

StreetScoop does not access, bypass, circumvent, or defeat any paywall, subscription wall, metered access system, login requirement, or any other technical protection measure employed by any third-party publisher.

Every article headline, summary, and piece of metadata displayed on StreetScoop is derived exclusively from information that the original publisher has made publicly and freely available on the open internet — including, without limitation, through publicly accessible web pages, RSS feeds, Atom feeds, open API endpoints, structured data markup (such as Open Graph, Schema.org, and Twitter/X Card metadata), HTML meta tags, sitemaps, and robots.txt-compliant crawlable pages.

When a user clicks on an article link within StreetScoop, they are directed to the original publisher's website. If the full article is behind a paywall or requires a subscription, the user will encounter the publisher's own access controls. StreetScoop has no ability to grant, facilitate, or provide access to paywalled content, and makes no representation that users will be able to access the full text of any linked article.

6. Attribution and Source Linking

StreetScoop provides clear and prominent attribution for all aggregated content, including:

• The name of the original publication or news source
• The author's name, where publicly available
• The original publication date
• A direct hyperlink to the original article on the publisher's website

StreetScoop actively drives traffic to original publishers by directing users to the source website for the full article. The Service is designed to complement, not compete with or substitute for, the original publishers' offerings.

7. Content Removal — DMCA and Publisher Takedown Requests

StreetScoop respects the intellectual property rights of all content creators and publishers. If you are a rights holder or an authorised representative and believe that content displayed on StreetScoop infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a takedown request.

7.1 Takedown Request Requirements

A valid takedown request must include:

• Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the specific content on StreetScoop that is alleged to be infringing, with sufficient detail to locate it (e.g., URL)
• Your full legal name, contact information (address, telephone number, and email address), and your relationship to the rights holder
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent, or the law
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder
• Your physical or electronic signature

7.2 Response to Takedown Requests

Upon receipt of a valid takedown request, StreetScoop will:

• Acknowledge receipt of the request within two (2) business days
• Review the request and, where valid, remove or disable access to the identified content promptly — typically within five (5) business days
• Notify the requester of the action taken

Publishers and rights holders may also request blanket exclusion of their content from StreetScoop's indexing. Such requests will be honoured within a reasonable timeframe. We also respect robots.txt directives and will exclude content from any publisher that opts out via standard web crawling protocols.

Submit takedown requests to: legal@streetscoop.com.au

8. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account

9. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others
• Distribute malware, viruses, or any other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated means to access the Service without permission
• Reproduce, redistribute, or resell content from the Service without authorisation from the original rights holder
• Misrepresent that StreetScoop is the source or publisher of any third-party content

10. StreetScoop Platform Intellectual Property

The StreetScoop platform — including its software, design, user interface, features, functionality, and branding — is owned by StreetScoop and is protected by Australian and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This applies solely to the platform itself and does not extend to any third-party content displayed on the platform.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, STREETSCOOP MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION REGARDING: (A) THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE SERVICE; (B) THE CONTINUED AVAILABILITY OF ANY LINKED ARTICLE OR EXTERNAL RESOURCE; (C) THE EDITORIAL QUALITY OR FACTUAL CORRECTNESS OF ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT; OR (D) WHETHER ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT CONSTITUTES FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.

The news content accessible through the Service is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making investment or financial decisions.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING THE COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (CTH) AND THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW, STREETSCOOP AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON THIRD-PARTY CONTENT ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE SERVICE
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS A LINKED THIRD-PARTY ARTICLE OR WEBSITE
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR CONTENT OF THIRD-PARTY PUBLISHERS

IN NO EVENT SHALL STREETSCOOP'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO STREETSCOOP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS (AUD $100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StreetScoop and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; or (d) any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party.

14. Subscription and Payments

Some features of the Service may require a paid subscription. Subscription fees are for access to the StreetScoop platform and its aggregation, organisation, and filtering features — not for access to any third-party content itself. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees. Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by Australian Consumer Law. We reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, and the Commonwealth of Australia, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.

Before commencing any legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation for a period of not less than thirty (30) days.

18. 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 and enforceable while preserving the original intent of the parties.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by StreetScoop on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and StreetScoop with respect to the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether electronic, oral, or written.

20. Contact Information

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

General enquiries: hello@streetscoop.com.au
Legal and takedown requests: legal@streetscoop.com.au
Address: Sydney, NSW, Australia