Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Transparency platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Transparency is a platform that provides information about congressional bills, allows users to view summaries, comment on key points, and engage in civic discourse. Our Service includes web and mobile applications.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Engage in harassment, hate speech, or bullying
• Share personal information of others without consent
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Distribute malware or engage in harmful activities
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Spam or post irrelevant promotional content

5. User-Generated Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of content you post. However, by posting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

5.2 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove content that violates these Terms or our Community Guidelines. Content may be automatically reviewed using AI moderation tools.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Transparency and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation.

8.2 Information Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information provided through the Service.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Transparency shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service.

9. Account Termination

9.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features.

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine is harmful to other users or our Service.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notifications. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Private]

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.