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Important information about using BetTheNews and prediction market trading.

Important Disclaimer

BetTheNews is an independent information and affiliate website. We do not provide trading services, financial advice, or operate prediction markets. All trading occurs on third-party platforms like Polymarket.

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using BetTheNews, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

BetTheNews provides information about prediction markets and news events. We aggregate data from public sources and provide educational content about prediction market trading.

  • We are an information and affiliate website only
  • We do not operate prediction markets or handle user funds
  • All trading occurs on third-party platforms
  • We may earn affiliate commissions from referrals
3. Age and Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or 19 in some Canadian provinces) to use this service. Prediction market trading may not be available in all jurisdictions.

Geographic Restrictions:

Availability of prediction market trading varies by jurisdiction and may change over time. Users are responsible for complying with their local laws and regulations.

4. No Financial Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice. All content is for informational and educational purposes only.

  • We do not recommend specific trades or investments
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results
  • Trading involves risk of loss
  • Consult qualified professionals for financial advice
5. Limitation of Liability

BetTheNews shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of this service.

Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our service:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referral sources (anonymized)
  • Click Tracking: Affiliate link clicks for commission tracking
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device type, IP address (for analytics only)

We do NOT collect: Personal information, email addresses, financial data, or account credentials. We respect Do-Not-Track browser settings.

How We Use Information
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
  • Analyze usage patterns to create better content
  • Comply with legal requirements
Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
  • Polymarket: Market data and affiliate program
  • Google News: News feed aggregation

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data collection and use.

Responsible Wagering

Prediction market trading should be approached responsibly:

  • Only trade with money you can afford to lose
  • Set limits on your trading activity
  • Take breaks and don't chase losses
  • Seek help if trading becomes problematic

Need Help?

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, resources are available:

  • • National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
  • • Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
  • • Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): www.responsiblegambling.org

Contact Us

Questions about these terms or our service? We're here to help.

General Inquiries: Contact us through our contact page

Legal Questions: Please consult with qualified legal counsel

Technical Issues: Report bugs or technical problems via our contact form

Last updated: 9/1/2025

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.