Last Updated: February 18, 2026
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1. About These Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of The News Briefing, an independent digital publication accessible at thenewsbriefing.com (“the Site,” “we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms apply to all visitors, readers, and anyone else who accesses or uses the Site.
These Terms should be read alongside our:
- Privacy Policy — which explains how we handle your data
- Disclaimer — which outlines the limitations of our content and affiliate relationships
All three documents together constitute the full legal agreement between you and The News Briefing.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting, reading, linking to, or otherwise using this Site in any way, you agree to these Terms in full. This includes:
- Casual readers browsing articles
- Anyone who contacts us via email
- Anyone who shares, references, or links to our content
- Anyone who accesses this Site through a third-party link, search engine, or social media platform
If you are using this Site on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and these Terms apply to that entity as well.
3. Use of This Website
Permitted Use
You are welcome to:
- Read, browse, and share articles for personal, educational, or professional reference purposes
- Link to individual articles on The News Briefing from your own website, blog, or social media, provided the link is not framed in a way that misrepresents our content or editorial position
- Quote brief excerpts (a sentence or short paragraph) with clear attribution and a direct link to the original article
Prohibited Use
You may not use this Site or its content to:
- Reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute full articles or substantial portions of our content on any platform — digital or print — without prior written permission
- Use our content to train artificial intelligence models, large language models, or any automated systems without explicit written authorization
- Submit false, misleading, or malicious information through any contact channel on this Site
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of this Site’s infrastructure, hosting, or backend systems
- Use automated bots, scrapers, or crawlers to systematically download or index our content beyond what is permitted under standard search engine indexing practices
- Impersonate The News Briefing, its founder, or any of its editorial staff in any public forum
- Use this Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law
We reserve the right to block access to any user or entity we determine is using this Site in violation of these Terms.
4. Intellectual Property & Copyright
All original content published on The News Briefing — including but not limited to written articles, comparison tables, checklists, original commentary, headlines, and editorial structure — is the exclusive intellectual property of The News Briefing and is protected under United States copyright law and applicable international copyright treaties.
What this means in practice:
- You may quote brief excerpts of our content (one to two sentences) for commentary, criticism, or reference, provided you clearly attribute the quote to The News Briefing and include a direct hyperlink to the source article. This is consistent with fair use doctrine under 17 U.S.C. § 107.
- You may not copy and republish full articles, copy our article structure or comparison tables wholesale, or present our content as your own — in whole or in part.
- You may not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notice, attribution, or byline associated with our content.
- Unauthorized commercial use of our content — including use in paid products, newsletters, or monetized platforms — is strictly prohibited without a written licensing agreement.
To request republication rights, content licensing, or written permission for any use beyond brief quotation, contact us at admin@thenewsbriefing.com.
5. Third-Party Content & External Links
Articles on The News Briefing regularly cite and link to external sources including government agencies (FCC, NIST, CISA, EPA, OSHA), standards organizations (IEEE, NFPA, Wi-Fi Alliance, FIDO Alliance, MoCA Alliance), manufacturer documentation, and independent research.
- We link to these sources in good faith as citation references for the claims we make.
- We have no control over the content, accuracy, availability, or policies of any external website.
- Linking to an external source does not constitute an endorsement of that website, organization, or any products or services they offer.
- External links may become outdated or inactive over time. If you find a broken citation link, please report it to admin@thenewsbriefing.com.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of, or reliance on, content found on external websites reached through links on this Site.
6. Advertising & Affiliate Links
The News Briefing generates revenue through two mechanisms: third-party advertising (Google AdSense) and affiliate marketing commissions.
Google AdSense This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These advertisements are selected and delivered by Google based on page content and, where consent has been given, your browsing history. We do not control which specific ads appear, and the display of any advertisement on this Site does not constitute our endorsement of the advertised product, service, or company.
Affiliate Links Some articles contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and complete a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with the FTC’s Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255).
Our editorial conclusions are never influenced by affiliate relationships. We describe product failure modes, limitations, and risks regardless of whether we earn a commission from linking to that product. For full details, see our Disclaimer.
7. User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to us — including emails, correction reports, topic suggestions, or feedback — you grant The News Briefing a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and publish that content (in whole or in part) for editorial purposes, including publishing corrections or updates to articles.
You represent that any content you submit:
- Is your own original work or that you have the right to share it
- Does not violate the rights of any third party
- Does not contain false, defamatory, or malicious information
- Does not contain spam, unsolicited commercial content, or harmful code
We reserve the right to decline, edit, or disregard any submitted content at our sole discretion.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The News Briefing provides all content on this Site “as is” and “as available” without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Site will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free at all times
- Warranties that any information on the Site is complete, current, or free from technical inaccuracies
- Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Site is free from viruses or other harmful components
Technical specifications, product capabilities, firmware behavior, pricing, and regulatory standards change over time. Information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated. Always verify current specifications directly with manufacturers and regulatory authorities before making hardware, infrastructure, or purchasing decisions.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The News Briefing, its founder, contributors, and operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content
- Any decision made or action taken in reliance on information published on this Site
- Hardware damage, data loss, network outages, security breaches, or code violations resulting from the application of guidance found on this Site
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your systems or data
- Any interruption, suspension, or termination of this Site
This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Practical note: Articles on this Site cover topics including electrical infrastructure, fire-rated cabling, data security, and physical hardware. These are technical subjects with real-world consequences. Content is published for educational awareness only. Always engage a licensed professional for installation, configuration, or compliance work in your environment.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The News Briefing, its founder, and any contributors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of this Site in violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights
- Any content you submit to us that proves to be false, harmful, or legally problematic
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation in connection with your use of this Site
11. Availability & Modifications to the Site
We make reasonable efforts to keep The News Briefing available and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to:
- Scheduled or emergency maintenance
- Hosting provider outages beyond our control
- Technical failures or security incidents
- Force majeure events
We reserve the right at any time and without notice to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site
- Update, edit, or remove any content published on the Site
- Change the structure, navigation, or features of the Site
We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Site or its content.
12. Corrections & Content Updates
We are committed to factual accuracy. When errors are identified — whether by readers or through our own review — we update the relevant article and note the correction at the bottom of the post.
However, given that technical specifications, product firmware, regulatory standards, and market availability change continuously, we cannot guarantee that all content is current at the time of your visit. Publication dates are displayed on all articles. Always check the publication date and verify critical technical details against current manufacturer documentation before acting on them.
To report a factual error, contact us at admin@thenewsbriefing.com.
13. Privacy
Your use of this Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.
14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the state in which The News Briefing operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the applicable U.S. jurisdiction. If you are accessing this Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with any local laws that apply to your use of this Site.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed from these Terms entirely. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and The News Briefing regarding your use of this Site. They supersede any prior agreements, representations, or understandings — written or oral — relating to the same subject matter.
17. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or revise these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we may also post a notice on the Site.
Your continued use of The News Briefing after any revision to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the Site.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, wish to request content licensing, or need to report a violation, please contact us:
📧 admin@thenewsbriefing.com 🌐 thenewsbriefing.com
We aim to respond to all legal and compliance inquiries within 48 hours.
