Terms and Conditions
Last updated: September 1, 2025
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of FakeVerifier, an AI-powered news verification service operated by Preetham Devulapally as part of a final year dissertation project at the University of Westminster.
By accessing or using FakeVerifier, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access our service.
Service Description
FakeVerifier is an AI-powered platform that helps users verify the credibility of news articles, social media posts, and other content through:
AI Analysis
Advanced AI models analyze content for credibility, bias, and factual accuracy.
Source Verification
Cross-reference information with multiple reliable news sources and databases.
Real-time Processing
Instant analysis and verification results with confidence scoring.
Educational Resources
Tools and insights to help users develop critical thinking skills.
User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
- • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- • Provide accurate and complete information during registration
- • Maintain the security of your account credentials
- • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
Account Responsibilities
- • You are responsible for all activities under your account
- • Do not share your account credentials with others
- • Use the service in compliance with applicable laws
- • Maintain appropriate security measures
Academic Project
This service is part of an academic research project. While we strive for accuracy, results should not be considered as professional fact-checking advice.
Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
- • Verify news articles and social media content for personal use
- • Educational and research purposes
- • Fact-checking and credibility assessment
- • Sharing verification results with proper attribution
Prohibited Uses
- • Submit illegal, harmful, or malicious content
- • Attempt to circumvent rate limits or security measures
- • Use automated tools to access the service
- • Interfere with service operation or other users
- • Violate intellectual property rights
- • Use for commercial purposes without permission
Zero Tolerance
Violation of these terms may result in immediate account suspension or termination without notice.
Subscription and Payment Terms
Free Tier
- • 50 verification tokens per month
- • Basic AI analysis features
- • Standard response times
- • Community support
Premium Subscriptions
- • Pro Plan: 500 tokens/month (£9.99/month)
- • Enterprise Plan: 5000 tokens/month (£99.99/month)
- • Advanced features and priority support
- • Faster processing times
Payment Terms
- • Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance
- • Payments processed securely through Stripe
- • Automatic renewal unless cancelled
- • No refunds for partial months or unused tokens
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Rights
FakeVerifier and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Preetham Devulapally and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
- • AI models and algorithms
- • User interface and design
- • Service infrastructure and code
- • Branding and trademarks
Your Rights
- • You retain ownership of content you submit
- • You grant us license to process your content for verification
- • You may share verification results with proper attribution
- • You may use results for personal and educational purposes
Third-Party Content
Our service may include content from third-party sources. We respect intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. Report any copyright violations to us.
Disclaimers and Limitations
AI Limitations
While we strive for accuracy, AI analysis may not be 100% reliable. Results should be used as one tool among many for fact-checking, not as definitive proof.
Service Availability
- • Service provided "as is" without warranties
- • We may modify or discontinue features at any time
- • Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
- • We are not liable for service interruptions
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FakeVerifier shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless FakeVerifier from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the service.
Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
No Data Selling
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
User Control
You have the right to access, modify, or delete your personal data.
Transparency
We are transparent about how we collect and use your information.
Termination
Account Termination
- • You may terminate your account at any time
- • We may terminate accounts for Terms violations
- • Termination results in loss of access to paid features
- • Some data may be retained as required by law
Effect of Termination
- • Immediate cessation of service access
- • Deletion of account data (subject to legal requirements)
- • Cancellation of active subscriptions
- • Survival of certain provisions (privacy, IP, etc.)
Governing Law and Disputes
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
- • Disputes will be resolved through good faith negotiation
- • If negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved in UK courts
- • You agree to submit to personal jurisdiction in the UK
- • Class action waivers may apply
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Contact Information
Email: preethamdevulapally@gmail.com
Address: University of Westminster, London, UK
Project: Final Year Dissertation - FakeVerifier
Creator: Preetham Devulapally