TOS

LAST UPDATED: February 21, 2026

INTRODUCTION

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) regulate your use of SillyTimes.com (“Company,” “we,” and “our”). By accessing this Site, you agree to these Terms. We may update these terms at any time to reflect new site features or changes in law.

1. PRIVACY POLICY

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle your data. You can view it [here].

2. SERVICES & AI CONTENT DISCLOSURE

SillyTimes.com provides a news curation and entertainment service.

  • Real News Curation: We scan global news sources via RSS to find real-world “silly” or “feel-good” stories. We do not claim ownership of the underlying facts of these news stories.
  • AI Assistance: We utilize AI (including Google Gemini and Nano Banana) to rewrite headlines, summarize stories for a positive tone, and generate original illustrations.
  • Entertainment Purpose: All content is provided for entertainment and informational purposes. While we strive for accuracy in our curation, we are not responsible for the original reporting of third-party news outlets.

3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The “SillyTimes” brand, our custom AI-generated illustrations (the “News Hounds”), and our unique rewritten content are the property of the Company.

  • Limited License: You are granted a non-exclusive license to view the Site for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Prohibited Use: You may not scrape our content for your own commercial use or use our AI-generated mascots without permission.

4. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our stories often link to the original news source. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

5. USER CONDUCT

You agree not to use the Site in any way that damages our server (a high-performance 40-core Xeon environment) or interferes with other users’ enjoyment of the Site. Any attempt to bypass our security or “spam” our systems is strictly prohibited.

6. DISCLAIMERS & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

  • “As-Is” Basis: The Content is provided “as is.” We make no warranties regarding the timeliness or 100% accuracy of curated news stories.
  • Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, SillyTimes.com shall not be liable for any damages arising out of your use of the site, including typographical errors, server downtime, or your reaction to our “silly” content.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SillyTimes.com and its employees from any claims, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your violation of these Terms.

8. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Charlotte, NC.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

We welcome your comments or questions. You may contact us in writing via our Contact Page or at: SillyTimes.com, 8000 Providence Court Ln. Unit 104, Charlotte, NC 28270.