Terms of Service
Effective Date: October 2026
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2. Intellectual Property & Copyright
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3. Syndication & Quotation
Fair use quotations of our reporting for commentary, research, or news aggregation must include explicit attribution and a direct link to the original article on the originating publication site. Full republication terms are outlined in our Media & Syndication Guidelines.
4. Governing Law
These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.