Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2025

Please read these terms carefully before using factualSearch.news.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using factualSearch.news, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

2. Description of Service

factualSearch.news is a free, curated search engine that helps users find news from sources rated as highly factual by Media Bias/Fact Check. The service:

• Provides access to a Google Custom Search Engine limited to curated news sources
• Displays bias ratings and credibility information from third-party sources
• Is provided “as is” for personal, non-commercial use
• Does not require user registration or account creation

3. Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Specifically:

• We do not collect personal information beyond what Google Analytics may collect
• We do not track individual searches or build user profiles
• We do not use cookies for tracking purposes (only for site functionality)
• Search queries are processed by Google’s search infrastructure

For details, please review our Privacy Policy.

4. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code from the site
• Use automated systems or scripts to access the service in a manner that sends more requests than a human can reasonably produce
• Use the service for any commercial purpose without written permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

5. Third-Party Content and Links

This site:

• Displays search results from third-party news websites
• Links to external sites, including Media Bias/Fact Check profiles
• Does not control or endorse the content of linked third-party sites
• Is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites

Bias ratings and credibility assessments are sourced from Media Bias/Fact Check and represent their independent evaluations, not ours.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of search results

We do not guarantee that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL factualSearch.news, ITS OWNERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

• Loss of profits
• Loss of data
• Business interruption

Arising out of or in connection with your use of the service.

8. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the service at any time without notice
• Update these terms at any time
• Change the sources included in our search database

Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Intellectual Property

The factualSearch.news name, logo, and original content on this site are protected by intellectual property laws. Media Bias/Fact Check branding and content are owned by their respective owners.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us through the information provided on our About page.

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Summary for Users

This is a free tool to help you find factual news. We don’t track you, we don’t collect your data, and we’re not responsible for the content of external news sites. Use it responsibly and verify important information through multiple sources.