PLACEHOLDER. REQUIRES LEGAL REVIEW BEFORE LAUNCH. This page is a structural placeholder outlining the sections a complete terms-of-use document needs for this site. It is not a substitute for review by qualified legal counsel, and should not be published as a final document without that review.
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Sections a complete terms document needs
### 1. Acceptance of terms Standard language establishing that using the site constitutes acceptance of these terms.
### 2. Content ownership and licensing Inference's original editorial content (articles, guides) is owned by Inference; specify what reuse, if any, is permitted (e.g., short excerpts with attribution and a link, full-text reproduction prohibited without permission), a decision to make deliberately, not default boilerplate.
### 3. User-submitted content If comments are enabled post-launch (see `docs/06-launch-checklist.md`. Comments launch disabled per our Editorial Standards), specify the license users grant Inference for submitted comments and the moderation policy/standards for removal.
### 4. Third-party links and content Standard disclaimer that Inference isn't responsible for the content or practices of external sites we link to, including affiliate links (see AI Disclosure for the affiliate relationship disclosure itself, which is separate from this general disclaimer).
### 5. No professional advice disclaimer Given Inference covers topics like AI policy, healthcare AI, legal AI, and financial AI applications, an explicit disclaimer that our content is journalism and analysis, not legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice, and readers should consult a qualified professional for advice specific to their situation. This is a genuinely important disclaimer given the subject matter, not routine boilerplate.
### 6. Disclaimer regarding illustrative content A pointer to our Editorial Standards explanation of illustrative/sample content labeling, confirming that content marked as illustrative is not to be relied upon as verified factual reporting.
### 7. Limitation of liability Standard limitation-of-liability language, to be drafted by counsel based on your jurisdiction and business structure.
### 8. Governing law and jurisdiction Specify once the publishing entity's actual jurisdiction is determined.
### 9. Changes to these terms Standard notice-of-changes language.
### 10. Contact Route through the Contact page.
Why this is a placeholder, not final text
Terms of use carry real liability implications and should reflect your actual business structure, jurisdiction, and specific risk profile, particularly given Inference's coverage of health, legal, and financial AI topics, where a well-drafted professional-advice disclaimer matters. This should be reviewed and finalized by qualified legal counsel before launch, tracked as a required pre-launch item in the launch checklist.