Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

Last Updated: May 23, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Good Governance Consulting LLC, hereto referred to as Good Gov AI ("Service", "we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using Good Gov AI, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Good Gov AI is a legislative assistant application that provides:

• Legislative directory and search functionality
• Interactive building maps and navigation
• AI-powered legislative assistance and information
• Testimony generation tools
• Access to public legislative information and resources

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

You may create an account through:

• Direct registration with email and password
• Google Sign-In authentication
• Meta platform authentication (Facebook/Instagram)

3.2 Account Requirements

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our Service
• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.3 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must keep your login credentials secure
• You may not share your account with others
• You may not create multiple accounts for the same person

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Accessing public legislative information
• Generating testimony for legitimate purposes
• Navigating government buildings and finding legislators
• Educational and research purposes

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the Service for illegal activities
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Submit false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Harass, threaten, or abuse other users or staff
• Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise security

4.3 Content Guidelines

• Testimony and content must be for legitimate purposes
• Content should not contain hate speech or discriminatory language
• You may not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Commercial solicitation is prohibited

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

• The Service and its content are protected by copyright and other laws
• We own or license all intellectual property in the Service
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission

5.2 User Content

• You retain ownership of the content you create using our Service
• You grant us a license to use your content to provide and improve the Service
• You represent that you have the right to submit any content you provide

5.3 Third-Party Content

• Legislative information is sourced from public government databases
• We respect third-party intellectual property rights
• Report any copyright violations to info@goodgov.ai

6. Privacy and Data Protection

6.1 Data Collection

• We collect information as described in our Privacy Policy
• AI queries are anonymized and not linked to user accounts
• We use Firebase/Firestore for secure data storage and authentication

6.2 Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security measures
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We regularly review and update security practices

6.3 Data Rights

• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
• See our Data Protection Policy and Data Deletion Policy for details

7. Service Availability

7.1 Service Provision

• We strive to provide continuous service availability
• We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance
• We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

7.2 No Warranty

• The Service is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• Legislative information is provided for informational purposes only

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Disclaimer

• We are not responsible for decisions made based on Service information
• Legislative information should be verified through official sources
• The Service is not a substitute for professional legal advice

8.2 Liability Limits

• Our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Total liability shall not exceed $100 or amounts paid by you in the past 12 months

9. Account Termination

9.1 Termination by You

• You may delete your account at any time
• Account deletion removes your personal data as described in our Data Deletion Policy
• Some information may be retained for legal compliance

9.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate accounts for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Illegal activity or abuse
• Extended inactivity (after appropriate notice)
• Technical or security reasons

9.3 Effect of Termination

• Access to the Service will be discontinued
• Your data will be handled according to our Data Deletion Policy
• Specific provisions of these Terms survive termination

10. Updates to Terms

10.1 Modifications

• We may update these Terms from time to time
• Material changes will be communicated with clear notice
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

10.2 Notice Methods

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice within the Service
• Updated Terms posted on our website

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Maryland.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage contacting us first to resolve any disputes informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, except for:

• Small claims court matters
• Intellectual property disputes
• Injunctive relief requests

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Good Gov AI.

13.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

13.3 Assignment

We may assign these Terms; you may not assign without our consent.

13.4 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: info@goodgov.ai

Address: 5557 Baltimore Ave, Ste. 500-1022, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Phone: (301) 531-4723

By using Good Gov AI, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.