Terms of Service

Last updated: March 22, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the CouncilTracker website ("Service"), operated by Art Redacted LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Description of Service

CouncilTracker is a civic transparency platform that aggregates, organizes, and presents publicly available information about the Jersey City Municipal Council, including meeting agendas, voting records, and related public documents. The Service is provided for informational purposes only.

2. Use of the Service

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems or networks connected to the Service.
  • Use any automated means, including bots, scrapers, or spiders, to access the Service for any purpose without our express written permission.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.

3. Accounts

Certain features of the Service may require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, the data on CouncilTracker is derived from publicly available government records and may contain errors, omissions, or delays. The Service is not a substitute for official government records. For authoritative information, please refer to official City of Jersey City sources.

We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information provided through the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding publicly sourced government data), features, and functionality are owned by Art Redacted LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Government data presented through the Service remains in the public domain.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ART REDACTED LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SERVICE.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Art Redacted LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at Art Redacted LLC.