Last Updated: November 23, 2025
Welcome to Transparency. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Transparency platform ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By using our Service, you agree to these Terms.
By subscribing to or using Transparency, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
Transparency is a platform for accessing government transparency data. Features and available data sources may be added, modified, or removed at our discretion.
The Transparency platform uses data from government APIs including the OpenFEC API. Government data displayed in the Service is sourced from official government agencies through their public APIs.
Government agency names, logos, and data do not constitute an endorsement by any government agency of this Service or any product or service we provide.
By using this Service, you acknowledge and agree that your use of government data is subject to the applicable government agency's terms of service. You agree to:
The Service displays data as provided by government APIs. We do not modify, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of government data. Any questions about data accuracy should be directed to the relevant government agency.
To use the Service, you must obtain and provide your own API key(s) from the relevant government agencies (e.g., Data.gov). You are responsible for:
A valid subscription and license key are required to use the Service. Subscriptions may be free or paid depending on the features you access. You agree to:
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may not:
The Service requires a subscription. We offer both free and paid subscription tiers with different features. Paid subscription pricing may change with notice. By subscribing to a paid tier, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.
Payments for paid tiers are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store your credit card information.
You may cancel or downgrade your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation:
We may modify subscription tiers, features, and pricing at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and maintenance of an active subscription, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for your own purposes. This license does not include the right to modify, distribute, sell, or sublicense the Service.
Your use of the Service is subject to our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
The Service, including its code, design, features, and documentation, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. Government data accessed through the Service is owned by the respective government agencies.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data. We do not guarantee that the Service will be available, error-free, or secure at all times.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
Either party may terminate at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access for violation of these Terms or non-payment. Upon termination, your license ceases and you remain liable for any unpaid fees.
We may modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to changes, you must stop using the Service.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts of competent jurisdiction.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement. If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue. You may not assign these Terms without our consent.
For questions, contact us at support@transparencyai.io.
This Service facilitates access to public government data. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any government agency. Your use of government data is subject to the applicable government agency's terms and policies.