Terms of Use

Last updated 25 July 2026

By using Hacker News Insights, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

What this is

Hacker News Insights is an independently run project publishing aggregate statistics and plain-language summaries computed from public data. It is provided for general information and curiosity and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hacker News or Y Combinator.

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The site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind. Information may contain errors, be incomplete, or become outdated despite verification work. It is not legal, financial, safety, operational, or other professional advice. Verify important claims against the primary source before acting.

Acceptable use

Do not disrupt, overload, probe, or gain unauthorized access to the site or its infrastructure; misuse its forms; poison aggregate measurement; or scrape in a way that degrades service. Automated bulk access may be rate-limited or blocked.

Intellectual property and links

Underlying data belongs to its sources. This project's analysis, text, and design are its own. Referenced trademarks belong to their owners. External links, including Hacker News, have their own terms and privacy practices.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operator is not liable for damages arising from use of, or reliance on, this site or its data.

Operator and changes

Hacker News Insights is an independent project. Material changes are dated here and noted in the changelog. Questions: use the contact form.