Disclaimer

1. General Information Disclaimer

1.1 Educational Purpose

The Transparency platform provides information about congressional bills, legislative summaries, and analysis for educational and informational purposes only. This information should not be considered as professional advice of any kind.

1.2 No Professional Advice

The content on this platform does not constitute legal, financial, political, or professional advice. Users should consult with qualified professionals before making decisions based on information found on our platform.

2. Accuracy and Completeness

2.1 Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our platform.

2.2 Third-Party Sources

Our platform aggregates information from various government sources and third-party APIs. We are not responsible for the accuracy of information from these external sources.

2.3 Timeliness

Legislative information changes rapidly. Information on our platform may not reflect the most current status of bills or legislative actions. Always verify information with official government sources for the most current data.

3. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

3.1 Automated Summaries

Some content on our platform, including bill summaries and key points, may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence tools. These AI-generated summaries:

• Are for informational purposes only
• May contain errors or omissions
• Should not be relied upon as authoritative interpretations
• May reflect biases present in training data

3.2 Human Review

While we employ moderation processes, not all AI-generated content receives human review before publication. Users should exercise critical judgment when interpreting such content.

4. User-Generated Content Disclaimer

4.1 Community Content

Our platform allows users to post comments, opinions, and analysis. This user-generated content:

• Represents the views of individual users, not Transparency
• May contain inaccurate or misleading information
• Should be considered personal opinions, not professional advice
• Is subject to our content moderation policies

4.2 Moderation Limitations

While we moderate user content, we cannot guarantee that all content complies with our guidelines or is accurate. Users should exercise their own judgment when reading community content.

5. Political Neutrality Disclaimer

5.1 Non-Partisan Platform

Transparency aims to be a non-partisan platform for civic engagement. However:

• We cannot guarantee complete neutrality in all content
• User-generated content may reflect political biases
• Algorithm-driven features may unintentionally favor certain perspectives

5.2 No Endorsements

The inclusion of information about any bill, politician, or political position does not constitute an endorsement by Transparency.

6. Technical Disclaimers

6.1 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that our platform will be available at all times. Technical issues, maintenance, or external factors may cause temporary interruptions.

6.2 Data Loss

While we implement backup procedures, we cannot guarantee against data loss. Users are responsible for maintaining their own copies of important content.

7. External Links Disclaimer

7.1 Third-Party Websites

Our platform may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites.

7.2 Government Sources

Links to government websites (such as congress.gov) are provided for convenience. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Use at Your Own Risk

Use of this platform is at your own risk. We disclaim all liability for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from:

• Reliance on information provided on our platform
• Decisions made based on platform content
• Technical issues or service interruptions
• User-generated content or community interactions

8.2 Maximum Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability for any claims arising from your use of the platform shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the preceding 12 months (which may be zero for free users).

9. Changes to Content

We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content on our platform at any time without notice. This includes:

• Correcting errors in information
• Updating summaries or analysis
• Removing outdated content
• Moderating user-generated content

10. Jurisdictional Disclaimer

This platform primarily focuses on U.S. federal legislation. Information about state or local laws may be limited or unavailable. Users should consult appropriate local sources for jurisdiction-specific information.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this disclaimer or need clarification about any content on our platform, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Legal: [email protected]