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Terms of Service for Investor News Index

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Investor News Index website located at https://www.investornewsindex.com/ and any related pages, features, content, or services we provide (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Site.

2. Description of the Site

Investor News Index (“INI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a news indexing database focused on regulatory and enforcement updates for U.S. investors and consumers. The Site is intended for users residing within the United States, and its content is provided for informational and research purposes only. The Site does not require user accounts, and it does not provide public commenting or file-upload functionality.

3. Informational Use Only

The content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, investment, tax, or other professional advice. You should not rely on the Site as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional. Any decisions you make based on information found on the Site are made at your own risk.

4. Eligibility and Geographic Use

The Site is intended for investors and citizens residing in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for complying with any local laws that apply to you. By using the Site, you represent that you have the legal capacity to agree to these Terms.

5. Permitted Use

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation.

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation, security, or availability.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site or related systems.

  • Use automated tools, scraping, or data extraction methods without our prior written consent, except where permitted by law.

  • Misrepresent your identity or your affiliation with any person or entity.

6. Third-Party Links and Sources

The Site indexes and links to external websites, including official regulatory websites such as the CFTC, FTC, and SEC. These external websites are not operated or controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, availability, or practices. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own terms and policies.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the Site and all original content, design elements, text, graphics, logos, and other materials on the Site are owned by or licensed to INI and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view and print content from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, republish, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written permission, except as allowed by law.

8. User Submissions

If the Site allows you to submit information through a contact form or other communication method, you are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and lawful. You grant us the right to use, store, and respond to your submission as reasonably necessary to operate the Site, provide support, and comply with applicable law.

9. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with the Site. If these Terms conflict with the Privacy Policy regarding personal information, the Privacy Policy controls.

10. Disclaimers

The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, INI and its owners, operators, affiliates, contributors, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Site will not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for access to the Site during the twelve months preceding the claim. If no payment was made, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless INI and its owners, operators, affiliates, and service providers from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any law or third-party rights.

13. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or if we determine that such action is necessary to protect the Site, our users, or our legal interests. Sections that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply after termination.

14. Changes to the Site and Terms

We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without prior notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, unless applicable law requires otherwise. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site will be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Texas, unless otherwise required by law.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact us through the contact information or contact form available on the Site.

Updated: June 23, 2026 — 4:01 am

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Disclaimers

No Professional Advice: All content, code, and resources on this site are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis for informational, educational, and testing purposes only, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Visitors are encouraged to independently verify all information, financial data, and technical specifications before taking action. Investor News Index disclaims all liability for decisions made or actions taken based on the content provided on this website. The content is intended as a starting point in your Due Diligence efforts and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Reading this information does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice regarding your specific legal or regulatory situation, please consult a qualified attorney or legal professional.

Entity Status & Unofficial Reporting: Investor News Index is a private entity and is not a government agency, nonprofit organization, or self-regulatory organization (SRO). Investor News Index is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by any state, federal, or SRO regulatory body. Submitting information through this website does not constitute an official filing or report with any government authority.

Financial & Investment Risk: Trading or investing in financial markets involves risk of loss. Past performance, trade setups, or historical discussions do not guarantee future results. Investor News Index does not guarantee any specific financial or investment outcome.

Affiliate & Commercial Disclosures: Investor News Index may participate in affiliate programs. We may receive financial compensation or commissions when users click on or purchase through certain external links provided on this site, at no additional cost to the user.

External Links & Content: External links to government, regulatory, or third-party materials are provided solely for educational and due-diligence purposes. External content is maintained independently by the respective organizations and may be updated, modified, or removed without notice. Investor News Index has no control over external content or the timing of changes made to it.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools: Certain content, descriptions, and resources available on this website may be generated, edited, or assisted by Artificial Intelligence tools, including Google AI (such as Google Gemini). While AI-assisted outputs undergo human review and curation prior to publication, AI-generated content may occasionally contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.