Support
Help and FAQ
Clear answers about publications, samples, delivery, licensing, updates, school purchasing, and custom research.
What does Debate Bureau publish?
Tournament-ready research briefs for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and Big Questions, plus season subscriptions, school/team access, and custom research.
Which events are covered?
Debate Bureau publishes briefs for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy/CX, and Big Questions.
How will products be delivered?
Products are delivered digitally. Purchasing opens soon. See our Refund & Delivery policy for delivery and order support.
Can I see a sample?
Downloadable samples are not currently available. Product pages describe each brief and its contents.
Are subscriptions available?
Purchasing opens soon. LD Season is $159.99, PF Season is $179.99, PF + LD Season is $319.99, and Complete Season is $349.99. Each is one payment with no automatic renewal, and customers retain access to files already delivered after the season ends.
Can schools and teams purchase access?
Yes. A one-brief school/team license is $39.99 for PF, LD, or BQ. School season subscriptions include a one-campus team license at the listed subscription price. Debate Bureau supports quotes, W-9s, valid public-school purchase orders, invoices, and Net 30 terms; district or multi-campus access requires a custom quote.
How are corrections and updates handled?
Customers receive the latest version of purchased products. All corrections and updates are included at no extra charge, and substantive corrections are reflected in a new visible version/date.
How do I request custom research?
Custom Research is $39.99 for up to 10 cards or $69.99 for up to 20 cards. Subscriber prices are $31.99 and $55.99. The 24-hour clock starts after Debate Bureau accepts the scope and payment is complete; if the literature cannot support the request, Debate Bureau may rescope or refund before work begins.
Can I purchase the current LD brief?
Purchasing opens soon. The current LD brief is $24.99 for an individual license and $39.99 for one-school/team use.