Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

1. Overview

Sharks News Aggregator ("the Site") is an experimental, informational website that aggregates publicly available news, rumors, and links related to the San Jose Sharks from third-party sources.

The Site does not create original news content and does not host full articles. All links direct users to the original source.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms outlined below.


2. Use at Your Own Risk

The Site is provided "as is" and "as available."

  • Information may be incomplete, inaccurate, delayed, speculative, or outdated.
  • Rumors and reports are aggregated from external sources and may not be verified.
  • You are solely responsible for how you interpret or rely on any information presented.

The operator of this Site makes no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or reliability.


3. No Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional, legal, medical, financial, or betting advice.

Any decisions you make based on information from the Site are made entirely at your own risk.


4. Third-Party Content and Links

The Site aggregates headlines and links from third-party websites, social platforms, and public sources.

  • All content belongs to its respective owners.
  • The Site does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for third-party content.
  • Clicking a link will take you to an external website governed by its own terms and privacy policies.

If you believe a link or source should be removed, please contact the Site operator.


5. Intellectual Property

  • All third-party content remains the property of its original creators and publishers.
  • The Site does not reproduce full articles or paywalled content.
  • The Site's code is open source and available at: github.com/davinoishi/Sharks-News-Aggregator

Unless otherwise stated, no license is granted to use the Site's branding or name without permission.


6. Privacy Policy

6.1 Data Collection

The Site does not intentionally collect, store, or process personal data.

Specifically:

  • No user accounts
  • No login information
  • No names, emails, or identifiers
  • No tracking cookies set by the Site

Basic server logs (such as IP addresses or request metadata) may be generated by hosting infrastructure for operational and security purposes only.


6.2 Cookies and Analytics

  • The Site does not use advertising cookies.
  • The Site does not run behavioral tracking or targeted advertising.
  • If analytics are added in the future, this policy will be updated.

6.3 User Submissions

If the Site allows users to submit links:

  • Submitted URLs are processed for aggregation purposes only.
  • No personal information is required or expected.
  • Do not submit private, confidential, or sensitive information.

7. Availability and Changes

The Site may be modified, suspended, or shut down at any time without notice.

Features, data sources, or functionality may change as the project evolves.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Site operator shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from use of the Site.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9. Governing Law

This Site is operated as a personal or experimental project. Any disputes shall be governed by applicable local laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.


10. Contact

For questions, concerns, or removal requests, please contact the Site operator via the GitHub repository:

github.com/davinoishi/Sharks-News-Aggregator