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1. About Times of Sweden

Times of Sweden is an independent digital publication providing news, explanations and other information relating primarily to Sweden.

The website is operated from Sweden. Contact information is available on our Contact page and in our Privacy Policy.

2. Informational purpose

Content published on Timesofsweden.com is provided for general news and informational purposes.

Although we aim to publish accurate and timely information, news develops quickly. Information may become incomplete, outdated or incorrect after publication.

Readers should consult original authorities, official documents or qualified professionals before making important legal, financial, medical, safety or other high-impact decisions.

Nothing on the website should be treated as personalised professional advice.

3. Editorial independence

Editorial decisions are made independently.

Times of Sweden is not financed by political parties, political candidates, politically directed organisations or ideological pressure groups.

Advertising, affiliate arrangements, sponsorships or other commercial relationships do not give an outside party the right to control our factual conclusions or editorial opinions.

Commercial material will be labelled where appropriate.

4. Use of artificial intelligence

Times of Sweden may use artificial intelligence and other automated tools to support parts of the editorial workflow.

Such tools may assist with:

  • language editing;
  • translation;
  • transcription;
  • research organisation;
  • summarising source material;
  • data processing;
  • headline development;
  • image or graphic preparation;
  • identifying questions requiring further verification.

AI tools are not treated as independent sources of fact. Published editorial content remains subject to human judgement and review.

Additional information is available in our Editorial and Corrections Policy.

5. Permitted use

You may use the website for lawful personal, educational and ordinary professional information purposes.

You may:

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  • use short quotations with clear attribution;
  • discuss or comment on our reporting;
  • print an article for private, non-commercial use.

Use of our content remains subject to our Copyright and Use of Content Policy.

6. Prohibited use

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  • use our content in a misleading, defamatory or deceptive context.

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11. Corrections and complaints

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We nevertheless review serious, specific and well-supported complaints.

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We may:

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We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.

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To the extent permitted by law, the website and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.

We do not guarantee that:

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14. Limitation of liability

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This limitation does not apply where liability cannot legally be excluded, including liability resulting from intentional misconduct or other circumstances protected by mandatory law.

15. Privacy

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  • Copyright and Use of Content Policy.

16. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms when the website, our services or applicable rules change.

The updated Terms apply from the date shown at the top of the page. Material changes may also be announced on the website.

17. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Sweden, without limiting any mandatory protections that apply to a user under the law of another country.

Disputes may be submitted to a competent Swedish court unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

18. Contact

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