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Terms of Service for GovRecap

Last Updated: 2/28/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GovRecap ("Service"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the GovRecap service ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Service Description

GovRecap provides AI-generated summaries of local government meetings delivered via email. The goal of our Service is to create a more informed citizenry by making government proceedings more accessible and understandable.

The frequency of these summaries depends entirely on when relevant government meetings occur. Which types of meetings (town hall, mayor, board of supervisors, etc.) are covered will vary by location and depend on when support for each category is added to the platform. In the future, users may have the option to select which meeting types they wish to receive summaries for.

These summaries are created using artificial intelligence technology based solely on meeting recordings and transcripts, and are designed to provide politically unbiased, faithful representations of the content discussed during these meetings. They are provided for informational purposes only.

The delivery timing of summaries is not guaranteed to occur immediately after meetings but will be provided on a best-effort basis. Some meetings may be missed (for example, if a recording or transcript is not made publicly available by the governing body), and the Service operates on a best-effort basis.

3. Account Registration and Communications

To use our Service, you must provide your name and a valid email address. By signing up for GovRecap, you consent to receive emails from us related to the Service, including meeting summaries and operational communications. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your email address.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Fees

Our Service requires a paid subscription. The current subscription fee is displayed on our checkout page at the time of purchase and may vary by location or change over time. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars.

4.2 Fee Changes

If there were to be a subscription fee change, we will provide reasonable advance notice via email of any change for impacted existing subscribers. This notice will be sent to the email address associated with your account. Fee changes will take effect at the next billing cycle.

4.3 Promotional Codes

We may offer promotional codes that provide discounted or free access to the Service. These promotional codes may be subject to additional terms specified at the time they are issued.

4.4 Payment Processing

We use Stripe as our payment processor. By providing your payment information, you authorize Stripe to charge your payment method for the subscription fee on a recurring basis until you cancel. Payment information is processed and stored by Stripe according to their privacy policy and terms of service.

4.5 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period, after which it will not renew.

5. Content Disclaimer

5.1 AI-Generated Content

The summaries provided by GovRecap are generated using artificial intelligence technology. While we strive for accuracy, the Service may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. The content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

5.2 No Legal or Official Information

GovRecap summaries are not official government records, legal documents, or substitutes for official meeting minutes. Users should refer to official government sources for authoritative information.

5.3 No Editorial Control

Due to the automated nature of our Service, we do not exercise traditional editorial control over the content. We make no representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information provided.

5.4 Reporting Without Liability

Our Service may include summaries of statements, allegations, or claims made during public meetings. By providing these summaries, we are not endorsing, verifying, or substantiating any such statements, allegations, or claims. We cannot be held liable for defamation, libel, or similar claims arising from content that appeared in a meeting and is subsequently included in our summaries. Our Service functions as a report of public proceedings, similar to journalistic coverage of public events.

6. User Responsibilities

6.1 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service

  • Use automated means to access or collect data from the Service

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell any portion of the Service

  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person through use of the Service

6.2 Feedback

We appreciate feedback as it contributes to improving our platform and enhancing user experience. You may provide feedback by emailing Hover to reveal email. By submitting feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use your feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution.

7. Intellectual Property

All content provided through the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of GovRecap or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

8. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

9. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL GOVRECAP, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE

  • ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE

  • ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE

  • UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT

  • RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. GOVRECAP EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Francisco County, California.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Email: Hover to reveal email

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.