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 TERMS OF USE
+Last Updated: January 21, 2026
+Last Updated: October 26, 2026
 Welcome to The Associated Press Terms of Use
 Summary of Key Revisions. We've reorganized these Terms of Use to improve clarity and readability and made updates throughout. Key changes include:
 - Section 3 (Using Our Services): Adding new provisions addressing "Account Deletion and Deletion of Personal Information" and "Service Versions and Advertising."
 **Your Rights and Choices.** Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your data.
 **6\. DONATIONS**
 We may invite users to make voluntary donations to support our independent, nonpartisan journalism. Donations are entirely optional, and access to our Services is not contingent upon making a donation.
+**Payment Methods**. Users may make donations through our Services using the payment methods we make available from time to time (see our [FAQ](https://apnews.com/donate) for current options). Donors will receive a confirmation and receipt via email.
+**Payment Processing and Privacy.** Donations may be made online through third-party payment providers, including Stripe when paying by credit card and, where selected by the donor, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. Donors will receive a confirmation and receipt via email. AP does not collect or store complete payment card numbers or other payment credentials submitted through online payment methods. Payment information submitted in connection with online donations is collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider and is subject to that provider's terms, conditions, and privacy practices. Information that AP receives in connection with your donation, including donor contact information, donation details, and information provided with mailed check donations, is handled in accordance with [AP's Privacy Policy](https://apnews.com/privacystatement). For more information about the privacy practices of our payment providers, please review:
+**Payment Security and Privacy.** All donations are processed by Stripe, Inc. and/or other third-party payment processors acting on our behalf (for more information, see [Stripe's Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy) and any additional processor notices we may provide). We do not store full payment card numbers or bank account information on our own systems; such information is handled directly by our payment processors. Personal Information collected during the donation process is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and may be shared with third parties as described there, including as necessary for payment processing, fraud prevention, compliance, or as required by law.
+- [Stripe Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy)
+- [Apple Payments Privacy Notice](https://www.apple.com/legal/applepayments/privacy-notice/)
+- [Google Payments Privacy Notice](https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/u/0/get_legal_document)
+- [PayPal Privacy Statement](https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full)
+**Not Tax-Deductible.** Donations are not tax-deductible. AP is a New York State not-for-profit corporation but does not have 501(c)(3) status under U.S. federal tax law. For federal tax purposes, AP is treated as a C corporation, which means contributions are not considered tax-deductible. If you would like to give through a donor-advised fund, foundation, or retirement account, please email the AP Fund for Journalism at info@apfj.org for more information.
+**Not Tax-Deductible**. Donations to AP are not tax-deductible. AP is a New York not-for-profit corporation but does not have 501(c)(3) status under U.S. federal tax law. As a result, contributions made to AP generally are not deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
+**Managing Donations**. You can manage your donations (including changing payment methods and canceling recurring donation(s) by logging into your account at [apnews.com/myaccount](https://apnews.com/myaccount). You can also contact us by email at [donations@apnews.com](mailto:donations@apnews.com).
 **Refunds and Cancellations**
+- For one-off and recurring donations, we offer refunds within 48 hours of the time the first payment is charged. You can email [donations@apnews.com](mailto:donations@apnews.com) to request a refund.
+- If you would like to cancel your recurring donation, you can do so in your account by visiting [apnews.com/myaccount](https://apnews.com/myaccount). After canceling, all future charges associated with your donation will be stopped.
+- In all other instances, donations are generally non-refundable, but we may, in our discretion and where permitted by law, choose to issue a refund in particular cases (for example, in cases of error or suspected fraud).
+**Refunds**. We offer refunds for one-time donations and any recurring donation payment if the refund request is submitted without 48 hours after the applicable payment is charged. To request a refund, email [donations@apnews.com](mailto:donations@apnews.com). Except as set forth above, donations are generally non-refundable; however, AP may, in its sole discretion and where permitted by law, issue a refund in particular circumstances, such as in cases of error or suspected fraud.
+**Compliance Disclaimer.** Donations are not solicited in jurisdictions where such solicitation is prohibited or restricted by law. By making a donation, you confirm that you are legally permitted to do so under the laws of your jurisdiction and that any donation complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
+**Cancellations**. You may cancel your recurring donation at any time by logging into your account at [apnews.com/myaccount](https://apnews.com/myaccount). Cancellation will stop future recurring payments but will not automatically result in a refund of payment already made. Recurring donations will continue on the applicable payment schedule until canceled. After cancellation, no further recurring payments will be charged.
+**Donor Benefits**. AP may provide certain benefits to donors, including reduced donation messaging and other features that AP may make available from time to time. For monthly and annual donations, donor benefits will remain available through the end of the donor's current donation period, including if the donor cancels before the next recurring payment is due. Benefits provided in connection with one-time donations, if any, may be available only for a limited period. AP may add, modify, suspend, or discontinue donor benefits at any time.
+**Compliance Disclaimer**. Donations are not solicited in jurisdictions where such solicitation is prohibited or restricted by law. By making a donation, you confirm that you are legally permitted to do so under the laws of your jurisdiction and that any donation complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
 **7\. DISCLAIMERS**
 **User Responsibility.** You are solely responsible for your use of the Services and any breach of these Terms or applicable law arising from your activity, behavior, or conduct. We have no responsibility to you or to any third party for any such breaches or for the consequences of such breaches (including without limitation any loss or damage that you or any third party may suffer). Persons who violate these Terms, as determined in our sole discretion, may have their access to the Services suspended or terminated. Violations of these Terms or of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability.
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