Terms of Service

These terms govern your use of OpenXplain and our services. By accessing our website, you agree to these terms.

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Agreement Overview

By accessing or using OpenXplain's website, mobile applications, newsletters, or any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Use of Our Services

Permitted Use

You may use OpenXplain's services to:

  • • Read, share, and discuss our articles and content
  • • Subscribe to our newsletters and updates
  • • Contact us with story tips, feedback, or inquiries
  • • Link to our articles from other websites or social media
  • • Quote brief excerpts for commentary or criticism (with attribution)

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • • Reproduce, distribute, or republish entire articles without permission
  • • Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise our website security
  • • Submit false information or impersonate others
  • • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest our content
  • • Engage in harassment, abuse, or illegal activities

Content and Copyright

Our Content

All articles, images, graphics, and other content on OpenXplain are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Content is owned by OpenXplain or licensed from third parties. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Fair Use

Brief quotations for news reporting, criticism, comment, or academic purposes may qualify as fair use.

Always provide proper attribution and link back to the original article.

User Submissions

By submitting content to us (tips, comments, feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and publish that content.

You represent that you own or have permission to submit any content you provide.

DMCA Compliance

We respect copyright and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. Contact [email protected] for copyright concerns.

Editorial Independence and Standards

Editorial Integrity

OpenXplain maintains editorial independence. Our content decisions are made by our editorial team without influence from advertisers, sponsors, or external parties.

Accuracy and Corrections

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. When errors occur, we correct them promptly and transparently. Corrections are clearly marked and explained.

Opinion vs. News

We clearly distinguish between news reporting and opinion content. Opinion pieces reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily those of OpenXplain.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We provide our services "as is" without warranties. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation. Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance or technical issues.

Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. Users should verify important information independently.

External Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites.

Limitation of Liability

OpenXplain's liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our services.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy. Please review it carefully.

Legal Information

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of New York State and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of New York County, New York.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Questions About These Terms?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact our legal team:

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Legal Department, OpenXplain, 123 Press Freedom Avenue, Media District, NY 10001