Terms of Service

Welcome to VoteWatching. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site.

Description of Service

VoteWatching is a civic data platform that presents publicly available city council voting records in a more accessible format. We aggregate and display data sourced from official government records to help residents stay informed about local governance.

Use of the Site

You agree to use VoteWatching only for lawful purposes. You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data in bulk without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the site’s functionality or infrastructure

Accounts

Some features of VoteWatching may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

Your Personal Information

We will never sell your personal information to anyone. Any information you provide — such as through account creation or our contact form — is used solely to understand our audience and improve the service. For full details on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Public Voting Data

The voting records and council information displayed on VoteWatching are sourced from publicly available government records. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the data is error-free or complete. For official records, please refer to the relevant city government’s website.

Intellectual Property

The design, branding, and original content of the VoteWatching website are the property of VoteWatching. The underlying public voting data itself is not owned by us — it belongs to the public record. You may reference or share data from the site with appropriate attribution.

Disclaimers

VoteWatching is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of errors. We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the data presented on this site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, VoteWatching and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. If we make meaningful changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these terms, reach out to us at help@votewatching.com.