Last Updated Date: 06 July 2026
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1. Content Ownership and Attribution
1.1. Content Sources
KurzNews provides concise, independently generated summaries of news articles together with links to the original news sources whenever available. We encourage users to read the original articles for complete context and reporting.
News metadata and article information displayed within KurzNews are obtained from licensed third-party news aggregation services, publicly available news feeds, and other legally available content sources. KurzNews creates its own summaries using automated systems, artificial intelligence, and editorial processes. The full articles remain available only on the respective publishers’ websites, which are linked whenever possible.
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KurzNews does not claim ownership of third-party news content. We display or summarize news obtained from licensed or publicly available sources in accordance with applicable agreements and applicable law.
1.3 News Summaries
News summaries published by KurzNews are independently generated using automated systems, artificial intelligence, and editorial processes. The summaries are transformative in nature and are intended to provide a concise overview of the original reporting. They are not intended to replace the original articles and may simplify or omit certain details. Users are encouraged to read the original publisher’s article for complete information.
2. User Responsibility
2.1. Third-Party Content and External Links
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Whenever available, KurzNews provides links to the original publisher’s website for users who wish to read the full article. By accessing any external website through KurzNews, you acknowledge that your use of that website is governed by its own terms, conditions, and privacy policy. KurzNews is not responsible for the content, services, advertisements, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
2.2. Accuracy of Content
KurzNews strives to provide accurate, timely, and concise news summaries. However, summaries may be generated or assisted by automated systems, artificial intelligence, and editorial processes, and may simplify, omit, or unintentionally misinterpret certain details.
News develops rapidly, and information may change after publication. Accordingly, KurzNews does not guarantee that all summaries or linked content are complete, current, accurate, or free from errors. The original article published by the respective news source should always be considered the authoritative source of information.
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