Terms of Use

Last updated: January 10, 2026

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Description of Service

NewPedia provides reference pages on topics in the news, combining structured factual data from public domain sources with original editorial synthesis of news coverage. We show how different outlets cover the same topics and provide source spectrum analysis.

Intellectual Property

Our Proprietary Content: NewPedia's original editorial synthesis, summaries, source spectrum visualizations, analytical frameworks, and the specific arrangement and presentation of data are proprietary works owned by NewPedia. These materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Factual Data: Basic factual information (names, dates, publicly known facts) is not claimed as proprietary. Such facts may originate from public domain sources.

External Content: Links to external news sources are provided for reference. Those articles remain under their original publishers' copyright and terms of use.

License to Use

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• The right to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our proprietary content
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• The right to use automated systems to access or collect data from the Site

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Prohibited Uses

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• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
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• Use the Site's content to train machine learning models or artificial intelligence systems without a license
• Systematically download or store our content for redistribution
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's infrastructure
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices or attributions
• Misrepresent the source or ownership of content obtained from the Site

Data Integrity and Enforcement

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DMCA Copyright Policy

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Disclaimer

NewPedia is a secondary source providing editorial synthesis of third-party reporting. We do not independently verify the underlying facts of original reporting and are not responsible for inaccuracies in source material. Content is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Automated Synthesis Notice

NewPedia uses automated systems to synthesize news coverage from multiple sources. This synthesis may occasionally contain inaccuracies, misinterpretations, or errors inherent in automated processing. Users should verify critical information via the original linked sources. NewPedia does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any synthesis and is not liable for decisions made based on this content.

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Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, NewPedia shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Indemnification

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Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

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