Terms of Use
Terms and conditions for using MyGovTools
Last updated: August 26, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using MyGovTools (“the Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
MyGovTools provides comprehensive district data, representative information, civic engagement tools, and government-related services to help users stay informed about their local government and representatives.
3. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
- Use the service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the service
- Not use the service to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
- Respect the intellectual property rights of MyGovTools and third parties
4. Data Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about government representatives, events, and civic data, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information. Users should verify important information through official government sources.
5. Intellectual Property
The service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by MyGovTools and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
6. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.
7. Prohibited Uses
You may not use our service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts
- To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
- To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
- To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
- To submit false or misleading information
- To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The information on this service is provided on an “as is” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, MyGovTools excludes all representations, warranties, conditions, and terms whether express or implied.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall MyGovTools, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, 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.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: legal@mygovtools.org
Address: MyGovTools
Legal Department
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]