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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Broadside Inc ("Broadside," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you use our application and services (collectively, the "Services") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Personal Information

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Services, including:

  • Account Information: Information that personally identifies you, such as your name, email address, or any other identifier by which you may be contacted online or offline ("personal information") that was collected upon sign-up.
  • Payment Information: Financial information, such as payment card details or banking information, processed through our third-party payment processor, Stripe.
  • Usage Data: Details of your visits to our Services, including traffic data, location data, activity and interactions in Broadside, and responses to questionnaires or surveys.

2.2 Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Tag Manager and other in-app analytics tools to better understand how users interact with our Services. These tools may collect:

  • Page views, click behavior, and session lengths
  • Feature engagement and usage patterns
  • Browser and device metadata
  • General location based on user input (e.g., ZIP code)

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party behavioral tracking at this time. If this changes, we will update the Privacy Policy and provide appropriate opt-in consent options.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any personal information:

  • To present our Services and their contents to you
  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
  • To process payments and manage your subscription
  • To fulfill any other purpose for which you provide it
  • To provide you with notices about your account or subscription
  • To carry out our obligations and enforce our rights
  • To notify you about changes to our Services
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Services
  • To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends across all users
  • To personalize your experience by delivering content and product recommendations relevant to your interests

3.1 AI Implementation

Our Services utilize artificial intelligence technologies to:

  • Translate and interpret source material
  • Tag content for improved searchability
  • Provide additional contextual information to enhance user understanding

Please be advised that AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies or errors. Users are strongly encouraged to verify information through official government sources before making any decisions based on such content.

We may, in the future, use anonymized and aggregated user interaction data from within the app to train our licensed AI models. This will never include personal data, identifiable content and opinions, or user-generated inputs. By using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that your anonymized in-app activity may be used for this purpose.

3.2 User Segmentation and Behavioral Recommendations

To enhance the personalized experience, we may group users based on shared behaviors, topic preferences, and locations. These groupings allow us to:

  • Provide better bill and policy overview recommendations
  • Highlight relevant civic engagement actions
  • Improve the overall usefulness of our content and tools

We do not use these segments for automated decision-making or advertising.

4. DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

We may disclose aggregated information about our users, and information that does not identify any individual, without restriction.

We may disclose personal information that we collect or you provide as described in this Privacy Policy:

  • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business and who are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them
  • To fulfill the purpose for which you provide it
  • For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information
  • With your consent

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties.

Stripe, our payment processor, manages all payment transactions and personal billing data under its own Privacy Policy and Data Processing Agreement.

5. DATA RETENTION

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Upon deletion of your account, your personal information will be anonymized unless you specifically request complete deletion. You may request complete deletion of your data at any time by doing so in app or contacting our support team.

6. DATA SECURITY

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers behind firewalls.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our Services, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.

Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Services. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to data portability (receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format)
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at 📧 support@broadside.app.

7.1 California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • The right to delete personal information held by businesses
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

California residents can exercise these rights by contacting us at 📧 support@broadside.app.

8. DATA STORAGE AND INTERNATIONAL ACCESS

Your information, including personal information, is stored in the cloud and may be accessed from various locations globally to support development. This means that your data may be processed on servers located in different countries, where data protection laws may vary.

We use reputable cloud service providers that maintain high standards of data security and comply with international data protection regulations. These providers implement measures to ensure that your data is protected, regardless of where it is accessed from.

We are also a small team committed to protecting your privacy and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

If you have any concerns about how your data is stored or accessed, please contact us at any time at 📧 support@broadside.app.

9. DATA BREACH PROCEDURES

In the event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected users via email within 72 hours of discovery. This notification will include:

  • A description of the nature of the breach
  • The likely consequences of the breach
  • The measures taken or proposed to address the breach
  • Recommended steps for individuals to protect themselves

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Services may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us (Ex: congress.gov). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. This includes links that may be generated or suggested by our AI systems.

12. BETA FEATURES

We may offer access to beta features that are still undergoing testing. These features are identified as "beta," "preview," "early access," or "evaluation" (or with words or phrases with similar meanings) and are provided "as is" with no warranties. Beta features may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not function as intended. We may change, modify, or remove beta features at any time without notice.

13. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You will be notified of any material changes through email and in-app notifications prior to the change becoming effective.

Your continued use of the Services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

To ask questions or comment about this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices, contact us at: 📧 support@broadside.app

Short Version

TL;DR - Privacy Highlights

  • We collect account info, usage patterns, and payment data (via Stripe).
  • We do not sell your data.
  • We use Google Tag Manager for in-app analytics only.
  • You can delete your account in-app or request full data deletion.
  • We group users by interest to personalize recommendations (not for ads).
  • AI helps summarize and tag content. Verify anything important before making decisions.
  • California and global privacy rights are respected.
  • Your data is stored securely.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: May 19, 2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Broadside Inc, a Delaware corporation ("Broadside," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the application and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Services.

2. CHANGES TO THE TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all access to and use of the Services thereafter. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes. You will be notified of any material changes via email and/or in-app notification.

3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND SECURITY

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update it as needed.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities occurring under your account
  • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use or security breach that request our support on

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine that you have violated these Terms.

4. SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT TERMS

4.1 Subscription Options

We offer both free and paid tiers:

  • Free Tier: Access to limited core features
  • Pro Tier: Enhanced and unlimited functionality, including personalization and advanced tracking

4.2 Payment Terms

  • Payments are processed through third-party provider Stripe
  • By subscribing, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your selected payment method
  • All fees are exclusive of taxes unless stated otherwise
  • Prices are subject to change with notice

4.3 Subscription Management

  • Monthly subscriptions may be canceled anytime, effective at the end of the billing cycle
  • Annual subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled prior to the renewal date
  • Refunds for annual plans are available within 14 days of purchase; after that, you may downgrade to a monthly rate for remaining usage by contacting 📧 support@broadside.app

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSE

5.1 Ownership

All content, design, software, and technology on the platform are owned by Broadside or licensed to us.

5.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

5.3 Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Use the Services for unlawful purposes
  • Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or reverse engineer any part of the Services
  • Interfere with the functionality or security of the Services
  • Use bots, scrapers, or automated means to access the Services

6. USER CONDUCT

You agree not to:

  • Violate any local, state, national, or international law
  • Disrupt, disable, or interfere with the Services or servers
  • Introduce malware or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems
  • Use the platform to harass or harm other users

7. AI-GENERATED CONTENT

7.1 Nature of AI Content

The Services use artificial intelligence to generate summaries, tag content, and provide informational insights based on publicly available legislative information.

7.2 Verification Requirement

You acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI content is for informational purposes only
  • It may contain inaccuracies or outdated data
  • You are responsible for verifying summaries through official government sources before making decisions

7.3 Third-Party AI Providers

Broadside uses licensed third-party AI services (such as Grok by xAI) to generate summaries and tags. These systems do not process or receive any user input and are not interactive. All AI-generated outputs are derived from public data and are not tailored or solicited by the user.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” with no warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or AI output.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law, Broadside and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of data, revenue, or business
  • Errors in content
  • Downtime or interruptions

This does not affect liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

8.3 Assumption of Risk and Use “As Is”

You acknowledge and agree that you are using Broadside’s Services voluntarily and at your own risk. The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind. You agree not to hold Broadside liable for any damages resulting from your use, or inability to use, the Services, including reliance on AI-generated summaries, legislative information, or any recommendations.

You further agree that Broadside is not liable for decisions you make based on information presented in the app, and you waive any right to bring claims against us related to such decisions.

9. FORCE MAJEURE

We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to events beyond our control, including natural disasters, wars, utility failures, labor strikes, pandemics, or cyberattacks.

10. TERMINATION

10.1 Termination by Broadside

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

10.2 Grounds for Termination

Includes but is not limited to:

  • Breach of Terms
  • Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal behavior
  • Non-payment
  • Extended inactivity

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the Services ends immediately. Provisions related to ownership, liability, and dispute resolution will continue to apply.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Services may contain links to external websites or content not operated by us. We are not responsible for third-party content or practices, including those surfaced via AI systems.

11.1 Third-Party Data Sources

Broadside may incorporate and display data from public and licensed third-party sources beyond U.S. government databases. These sources may have their own terms of use and data availability restrictions.

12. BETA FEATURES

Features marked “beta,” “preview,” or “early access” are experimental and provided "as is." They may contain bugs or change without notice. Use of these features is at your own risk.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13.2 Arbitration Details

  • The arbitration will take place in Delaware
  • A single arbitrator will be selected
  • The decision will be final and enforceable in any court

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and not as part of a class action or representative proceeding.

13.4 Small Claims Exception

Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court instead of arbitration.

14. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remainder will remain in full force and effect.

16. SERVICE OF PROCESS

Legal process may be served in accordance with the laws of Delaware, including delivery to our registered agent.

17. WAIVER

Failure to enforce any part of these Terms shall not be a waiver of any rights.

18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Broadside and supersede all prior oral or written understandings.

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: 📧 support@broadside.app

Short Version

TL;DR - Terms of Service Summary

  • Broadside gives you legislative insights using AI-powered summaries.
  • You can use it for free or upgrade to Pro with a Stripe subscription.
  • Cancel anytime (monthly) or within 14 days (annual).
  • We use AI from xAI (Grok) to generate content.
  • AI content is informational only. Verify before taking action.
  • If there's a legal issue, we handle it via arbitration in Delaware.
  • We don’t use cookies, ads, or collect sensitive political info.