1. Purpose

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the content and ancillary services provided by AX BRIEF (“the Site”). By accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Services Offered

AX BRIEF is an independent media outlet that curates and reinterprets key news from the AI Transformation era — covering large language models, foundation models, AI agents, robotics, and longevity research — in both Korean and English. All content is freely accessible without registration.

3. Content Ownership

All articles, visuals (thumbnails, illustrations), and analytical data published on the Site are original content produced by AX BRIEF's editorial team, which collects and verifies publicly available primary sources and structures each piece around the assigned editor's analytical perspective. AI tools assist with translation, drafting, and visual generation, but editorial direction, fact-checking, final wording, and publishing decisions remain the responsibility of the editorial team. Copyright belongs to AX BRIEF.

You may freely view content for personal, non-commercial purposes and share links on social media. The following are prohibited without prior written consent:

  • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or republication of content
  • Quotation or derivative works for commercial purposes
  • Automated crawling, scraping, or data mining
  • Use as training data for AI models

4. User Obligations

When using the Site, you must not:

  • Interfere with the normal operation of the Site (e.g., excessive traffic, bot activity)
  • Attempt unauthorized access to or modification of the Site's servers, systems, or source code
  • Distribute content via the Site that infringes on others' rights (copyright, image rights, reputation, etc.)
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws

5. Content Accuracy & Disclaimer

AX BRIEF strives to provide accurate content based on reliable primary sources, but we make no warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of content. Please note:

  • Not Investment or Medical Advice — All content on the Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, medical, or legal advice. You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on the content.
  • AI-Generated Content — Content is reinterpreted using AI models. While fact-checked, errors may occur. Please report corrections via our contact page.
  • External Links — The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or policies of those sites.

6. Advertising & Affiliations

The Site may display advertisements through third-party networks such as Google AdSense, and some content may contain affiliate links. These ads and affiliate links help support site operations and do not influence our editorial direction.

7. Service Changes & Discontinuation

AX BRIEF may modify or discontinue all or part of the service for operational or technical reasons, without liability for any resulting damages. Material changes will be announced in advance when possible.

8. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated in response to legal or operational changes. Updated Terms take effect immediately upon posting on the Site. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms periodically.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. Any disputes arising from use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent court under the Korean Civil Procedure Act.

10. Contact

For inquiries regarding these Terms or content licensing requests, please contact us at [email protected] or via our contact page.