Terms of Use & Service

Introduction
Welcome to The Bias Brief (https://bias.press), powered by Coeus Institute (https://coeus.institute). Our website offers a balanced view of global news by presenting them alongside their political bias scores. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through our site. By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Intellectual Property Rights
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User License
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User Obligations
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Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
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Changes to Terms of Use
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Contact Information
Questions about the Terms of Use should be sent to us at [ info@coeus.institute ].