# Terms of Service

Haiker terms of service.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

By downloading and using **Haiker**, you agree to the following terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.

## [1. About the App](/content/en/docs/terms#1-about-the-app/index.html)

Haiker is a Hacker News client developed and distributed by **Randynamic LLC** through the Apple App Store. It provides an interface to browse and interact with content from [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/).

## [2. Use of the App](/content/en/docs/terms#2-use-of-the-app/index.html)

- You may use Haiker for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- You agree not to misuse the app, including but not limited to: attempting to disrupt the service, spamming, or violating Hacker News community guidelines.
- You are responsible for any activity performed through your Hacker News account when logged in via Haiker.

## [3. Hacker News Integration](/content/en/docs/terms#3-hacker-news-integration/index.html)

Haiker uses the [official Hacker News API](https://github.com/HackerNews/API) to retrieve and display content. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Y Combinator or Hacker News.

## [4. Login and Authentication](/content/en/docs/terms#4-login-and-authentication/index.html)

- Login is optional. You may browse all public content without logging in.
- When you log in, your credentials are sent through our API server to the Hacker News API for authentication. We do not store your credentials on our servers.
- You can log out at any time from within the app.

## [5. Content and Intellectual Property](/content/en/docs/terms#5-content-and-intellectual-property/index.html)

- All Hacker News content accessed through Haiker belongs to its respective authors and Y Combinator.
- The Haiker app design, code, and branding are the property of Randynamic LLC.

## [6. Disclaimer of Warranties](/content/en/docs/terms#6-disclaimer-of-warranties/index.html)

Haiker is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the app will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

## [7. Limitation of Liability](/content/en/docs/terms#7-limitation-of-liability/index.html)

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Randynamic LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the app.

## [8. Changes to These Terms](/content/en/docs/terms#8-changes-to-these-terms/index.html)

We may revise these terms at any time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

## [9. Contact](/content/en/docs/terms#9-contact/index.html)

For questions about these terms, please contact us at **[hi@taonan.lu](mailto:hi@taonan.lu)**.