Terms of Use

Effective Date: 14 July 2025

Welcome to AIIS News & Policy at https://aiis.org/ (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our site.

Please read these terms carefully.

1. Purpose of the Website

AIIS News & Policy is an independent, third-party news and educational website. We aim to provide clear, accessible, and reliable information about:

U.S. trade policy and tariff measures
The steel industry and manufacturing trends
Broader economic issues affecting businesses and communities

Content on this Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, professional, or expert advice.

2. Independent and Unaffiliated

AIIS News & Policy is not affiliated with any government agency, department, or with the American Institute for International Steel (AIIS).

3. User Responsibilities

By using this Website, you agree that you will:

Use our content responsibly and ethically.
Not use the Website for unlawful, harmful, or abusive purposes.
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data.

You are solely responsible for your use of the information provided on this Website.

4. Intellectual Property

All original content on AIIS News & Policy, including articles, design elements, and logos, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, share, and link to our content for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes.
You may not republish, reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit our content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

5. External Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites for additional context or reference.

We do not control or endorse the content, products, or services of these external sites.
Visiting these sites is at your own risk.

6. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information we publish. However:

We do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, up-to-date, or error-free.
Economic and policy issues can change rapidly, and interpretations may vary.

We reserve the right to update or correct content at any time without notice.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no warranties, express or implied, about the Website’s content, availability, or reliability.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be free from errors, interruptions, or security vulnerabilities.

8. Limitation of Liability

AIIS News & Policy and its owners, contributors, or affiliates will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

Your use of, or inability to use, the Website.
Errors or omissions in the content.
Any actions you take based on the content of the Website.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.