Terms of Service

Last updated: November 2025

About HackerNew

HackerNew is an open-source project that provides an alternative interface for browsing Hacker News. By using this service, you agree to these terms.

Open Source

HackerNew is released under the Apache License 2.0. The source code is available on GitHub.

You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code in accordance with the license terms.

Content Disclaimer

All stories, comments, and user-generated content displayed on HackerNew are sourced from Hacker News, which is operated by Y Combinator.

HackerNew does not own, control, or take responsibility for this content. The original content belongs to its respective authors and is subject to Hacker News' terms of use and guidelines.

No Warranty

This service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The maintainers of HackerNew make no guarantees regarding:

  • Availability or uptime of the service
  • Accuracy or completeness of displayed content
  • Fitness for any particular purpose
  • Security of user data (though we take reasonable precautions)

Limitation of Liability

The HackerNew project maintainers shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Acceptable Use

When using HackerNew, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to disrupt or overload the service
  • Use automated tools to scrape content excessively
  • Circumvent any security measures
  • Use the service for any illegal purpose

Accounts

Account creation is optional. If you choose to create an account via GitHub or Google authentication, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these terms or abuse the service.

Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

For questions about these terms, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.