Terms of Service

Last updated: 26 October 2026

1. Scope

These Terms govern the use of the Tickwire service (the “Service”), operated by Ryan Hasenfratz, 8880 Walenstadt, Switzerland. By registering or using the Service you accept these Terms.

2. The Service

Tickwire is a news display designed primarily for television screens. Its core features are news headlines with source links, a clock and access to available third-party live channels. Channel availability can vary by region, provider and device. The Service is for information only and does not constitute investment, legal or any other advice.

3. Account

A Pro account is required for paid use. You are responsible for keeping your credentials confidential, and your details must be accurate.

3a. Optional free trial

When offered, an eligible new account may activate one free trial. The current trial runs for 7 days (168 consecutive hours) from the first successfully confirmed activation. Creating an account alone does not start it. Your account shows the expiry time; signing in again or changing devices does not restart or extend the trial. Existing trials and three-day trials explicitly offered by older app versions keep their confirmed end time.

No card is required. The trial gives access to the core features above and ends automatically without any charge or paid renewal. You do not need to cancel it. To continue paid access, you must separately choose a monthly or yearly plan and complete its checkout. Starting a trial does not authorise that purchase or change an existing paid subscription.

4. Pricing and payment

Pro membership costs USD 5 per month or USD 50 per year (billed annually). Payment is taken in advance by card through our payment provider Stripe. Prices include any applicable statutory VAT.

5. Term and cancellation

A paid subscription renews automatically for the chosen term (month or year) unless cancelled beforehand. You can cancel at any time, effective at the end of the current period; access remains until then. Amounts already paid are not refunded pro rata unless required by law.

6. Third-party content

The news content shown comes from third-party sources and is protected by copyright; the rights belong to the respective providers. Tickwire shows only titles and short snippets and links to the original source. No warranty is given for the content, availability or accuracy of these sources.

7. Availability

We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted operation. Maintenance, third-party source outages or force majeure may cause limitations.

8. Liability

Liability for slight negligence is excluded to the extent permitted by law. In particular, we are not liable for decisions made on the basis of the information shown.

9. Changes

We may amend these Terms and the scope of features. We will give timely notice of material changes. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Governing law and jurisdiction

Swiss law applies. Place of jurisdiction is — to the extent permitted by law — the operator’s registered seat.