Terms of Service
Last updated: November 9, 2025
1. Service Description
FactfulNews is a fact-checking platform that provides analysis and verification of news claims. We aggregate publicly available news content for the purpose of fact-checking, analysis, and promoting media literacy.
2. Fair Use and Copyright
Our use of news content is protected under the Fair Use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for the following purposes:
- Criticism and Comment: We provide factual analysis and verification of news claims
- News Reporting: We report on the accuracy and reliability of news stories
- Research and Scholarship: Our platform serves educational purposes in media literacy
- Transformative Use: We transform original content by adding fact-checking analysis
We limit our use to brief excerpts, titles, and summaries necessary for fact-checking purposes. We always provide attribution and direct links to original sources.
3. Content and Accuracy Disclaimers
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:
- Our fact-checking analysis represents our best efforts but is not infallible
- We are not liable for decisions made based on our analysis
- Original reporting and verification should always be consulted
- Our service is provided "as is" without warranties
4. Defamation Protection
Our fact-checking analysis is protected opinion and commentary based on publicly available information. We maintain editorial independence and follow journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness.
If you believe our analysis contains factual errors, please contact us at corrections@factfulnews.com for review and potential correction.
5. DMCA Safe Harbor
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted material has been used improperly, please send a DMCA notice to:
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FactfulNews
Email: dmca@factfulnews.com
Subject: DMCA Takedown Request
6. Section 230 Protection
To the extent we host user-generated content, we operate as an interactive computer service under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, providing good faith content moderation.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL FACTFULNEWS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms are governed by the laws of [YOUR STATE], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [YOUR JURISDICTION].
9. Contact Information
For legal inquiries, contact us at: legal@factfulnews.com