Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024

Welcome to The Capitol Lens. By using our website, you agree to these terms.

What We Provide

The Capitol Lens provides plain-English summaries and analysis of U.S. congressional legislation. Our goal is to make civic information accessible to everyone, regardless of legal or political expertise.

Important Disclaimers

• Not legal advice: Our summaries are educational and informational only. They do not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for legal matters.
• AI-generated content: Some summaries are generated using artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy, AI can make mistakes. Always verify important information with official sources.
• Not official government content: We are an independent project, not affiliated with Congress or any government agency. For official bill text and status, visit Congress.gov.
• Nonpartisan intent: We aim to present information in a balanced, nonpartisan manner. Any perceived bias is unintentional.

Accuracy & Updates

Legislative information changes frequently. While we update our data regularly, there may be delays between official actions and our updates. Bill statuses, vote counts, and other information should be verified with Congress.gov for time-sensitive decisions.

Acceptable Use

You may use The Capitol Lens for personal, educational, and civic purposes. You may share our content with attribution.

You may not use automated systems to scrape our website in ways that degrade service for other users, or misrepresent our content as official government information.

Limitation of Liability

The Capitol Lens is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at contact@thecapitollens.com