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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA) website, you accept and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website.

Use of Content

All content published on this website, including research papers, data, analyses, indices, and multimedia materials, is the intellectual property of NCEA unless otherwise noted. You may reference and cite our published research with proper attribution.

Content may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from NCEA.

Research & Data

NCEA research and the Energy Security Index are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and rigor in all our work, NCEA makes no warranties regarding the completeness or reliability of any information presented.

Our research should not be construed as investment advice, legal counsel, or a substitute for professional consultation on energy policy matters.

Artificial Intelligence

NCEA may utilize artificial intelligence technologies as a supplementary tool in the research and data analysis process, including but not limited to data organization, pattern identification, and preliminary research support. AI tools are not used to author, draft, or generate the substantive content of our published research or findings. All research output reflects the independent analysis and authorship of our qualified personnel.

The NCEA AI-powered agent, available on our website, is designed to help answer questions about our research and positions. This agent is trained exclusively on our own human-generated research and data, and is intended to provide accurate, consistent information reflecting our established findings and stances. We encourage users to engage with the agent to better understand our research and explore how it applies to their questions.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. NCEA is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites.

Limitation of Liability

NCEA shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this website or its content, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services for analytics and email delivery. These services may collect anonymized usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Changes to Terms

NCEA reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms should be directed to info@energyanalytics.org.