Legal · Last updated July 2026

Terms and Conditions of Use

The agreement between You and 60Sec Pty Ltd governing access to and use of the 60Sec app, website, and related services.

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Definitions

“App” means the 60Sec mobile application, website, and any related services operated by 60Sec Pty Ltd.

“Content” means news articles, summaries, videos, images, text, graphics, sponsored materials, advertisements, and other materials available through the App.

“User”, “You”, or “Your” refers to any person accessing or using the App.

“Sponsored Content” means content identified as advertisements, promotional material, sponsored articles, paid partnerships, or branded campaigns.

“Third-Party Sources” include publishers, news agencies, media organizations, websites, APIs, or content providers whose materials may be referenced, summarized, or linked within the App.

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Acceptance of Terms

You agree to these Terms by:

  • Downloading the App
  • Creating an account
  • Browsing content
  • Using any feature or service offered by 60Sec

You may only use the App if:

  • You are at least 18 years old, or have parental consent where legally permitted
  • You have legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Your use complies with applicable laws

If You do not agree with these Terms, You must discontinue use of the App immediately.

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Provision of the App

60Sec provides a digital news aggregation and summarization platform designed to assist users in discovering and consuming news content efficiently.

The App may:

  • Summarize publicly available news content
  • Provide links to original publisher websites
  • Personalize content recommendations
  • Display sponsored or advertising content

Users acknowledge that:

  • Summaries are generated for informational purposes only
  • Original content remains the property of its respective publishers
  • Accessing external websites is entirely at the User’s discretion

60Sec does not guarantee:

  • Completeness
  • Timeliness
  • Accuracy
  • Availability of linked third-party content

60Sec does not claim ownership of third-party news articles, photographs, videos, or other original materials.

60Sec acts solely as an intermediary platform facilitating access to publicly available information.

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User Accounts

To access certain features, You may be required to create an account.

You agree that:

  • Information provided is accurate and current
  • Login credentials remain confidential
  • You are responsible for activities occurring under Your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

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Content Use

Users are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to access and use the App for personal, non-commercial purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Reproduce content without authorization
  • Redistribute summaries commercially
  • Modify copyrighted material
  • Scrape or extract data from the App
  • Reverse engineer the platform
  • Interfere with the App’s operation

Any unauthorized use may result in termination of access.

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Content Policy

Users shall not upload, publish, or distribute content that:

  • Violates laws
  • Infringes intellectual property rights
  • Is defamatory, obscene, hateful, or threatening
  • Is discriminatory, misleading, or fraudulent
  • Is harmful to minors
  • Promotes illegal activities
  • Contains malicious software

60Sec reserves the right to remove any content deemed inappropriate or unlawful.

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Third-Party Content

The App may display or link to third-party websites, services, publishers, and advertisements.

60Sec:

  • Does not endorse third-party views
  • Is not responsible for their accuracy
  • Assumes no liability for external websites
  • Does not guarantee availability of linked materials

Users access third-party services entirely at their own risk.

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Intellectual Property

All trademarks, logos, software, designs, branding, databases, and proprietary technologies associated with 60Sec are owned by 60Sec Pty Ltd or its licensors.

Users may not:

  • Copy
  • Distribute
  • Reproduce
  • Sublicense
  • Modify
  • Sell
  • Exploit

This applies to any portion of the platform without written permission.

Third-party content remains owned by respective publishers and copyright holders.

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Privacy

Our collection and processing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using the App, You consent to the practices described therein.

You acknowledge responsibility for safeguarding Your device and account credentials.

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Limitation of Liability

The App is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 60Sec Pty Ltd disclaims all warranties including:

  • Uninterrupted service
  • Error-free operation
  • Suitability for a particular purpose
  • Accuracy of summaries
  • Compatibility with all devices

60Sec shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Consequential losses
  • Business interruption
  • Lost profits
  • Data loss
  • Reputational damage

Your use of the App is entirely at Your own risk.

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Disclaimer

News summaries generated by 60Sec are intended solely for informational purposes.

Users are encouraged to consult original publishers for complete reporting.

60Sec does not provide:

  • Legal advice
  • Financial advice
  • Investment recommendations
  • Medical advice

Reliance on information available through the App is solely at the User’s discretion.

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Termination

60Sec may suspend or terminate access immediately if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • Your activities are unlawful
  • Access poses security risks
  • Regulatory requirements demand suspension

Users may discontinue use of the App at any time.

Termination does not affect rights accrued prior to termination.

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Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Victoria, Australia.

Parties agree to attempt good-faith negotiations before commencing formal legal proceedings.

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Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Updated Terms will be published within the App and on our website.

Continued use following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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Contact Information

For legal notices, complaints, or questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

60Sec Pty Ltd

Email: support@60sec.com.au

Website: www.60sec.com.au

Questions about these Terms?

Reach out to our legal team for clarification or notices.

legal@60sec.com.au