1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Clear Cut Coverage ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at clearcutcoverage.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Clear Cut Coverage. We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

Clear Cut Coverage is a news aggregation service that:

• Collects and displays headlines from third-party news sources across the political spectrum
• Categorizes sources by their general editorial lean (liberal, conservative, or neutral)
• Provides links to original articles hosted on third-party websites
• Groups related headlines to show how different sources cover the same stories

We do not create original news content. We aggregate and present headlines and excerpts from third-party publishers for informational purposes.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Third-Party Content

The headlines, article excerpts, and other content displayed on Clear Cut Coverage originate from third-party news sources and remain the intellectual property of their respective owners. Our use of headlines and brief excerpts is intended to fall within fair use principles for purposes of news reporting, commentary, and criticism.

When you click on a headline, you will be directed to the third-party source's website, where their terms of service and copyright policies apply.

3.2 Our Content

The Clear Cut Coverage name, logo, website design, categorization methodology, and any original content we create are owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without our express written permission.

3.3 DMCA Compliance

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, please contact us at legal@clearcutcoverage.com with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location on our site
• Your contact information
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

4. User Conduct

When using the Service, you agree not to:

• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access the Service without our express permission
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Service
• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Transmit any malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Service

We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Service for any violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

5. Disclaimers

5.1 No Editorial Endorsement

The inclusion of any headline or source on Clear Cut Coverage does not constitute our endorsement of that content, source, or viewpoint. We present content from diverse sources specifically to show multiple perspectives, not to advocate for any particular position.

5.2 Accuracy of Information

5.3 Not Professional Advice

Content accessible through our Service should not be construed as professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to:

• Legal advice
• Financial or investment advice
• Medical or health advice
• Tax advice

Always consult qualified professionals for such matters.

5.4 Service Availability

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• CLEARCUTCOVERAGE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).
• WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACTIONS, CONTENT, INFORMATION, OR DATA OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING THE NEWS SOURCES WHOSE CONTENT WE AGGREGATE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

The Service contains links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Clear Cut Coverage. When you click on a headline, you leave our Service and are subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of the third-party site.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, accuracy, or opinions expressed on third-party sites
• The privacy practices of third-party sites
• The availability or functionality of third-party sites
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party sites

Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clear Cut Coverage and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

9. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• For material changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our website)
• Changes are effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated

Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Houston, Texas.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clear Cut Coverage regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: