Last Updated: April 2026
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of ThePolitibase at ThePolitibase.com. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Use of the Site
ThePolitibase provides a free, public-access platform for viewing congressional data sourced from official U.S. government databases. You may use the site for personal, educational, journalistic, or research purposes. You agree not to:
- Scrape or systematically download data without prior written permission
- Use automated tools to overload or interfere with site functionality
- Misrepresent the source of data obtained from the site
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
2. Accuracy of Information
All data on ThePolitibase is sourced from official government APIs including Congress.gov and the Federal Election Commission. While we make every effort to display accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all data. Government data sources may contain errors, delays, or gaps.
ThePolitibase is not an official government resource and is not affiliated with any government agency, legislative body, or political party.
3. AI-Generated Content
Some member profile pages include AI-generated summaries produced using the Anthropic Claude API. These summaries are based on publicly available government data and are clearly labeled as AI-generated. They should not be relied upon as authoritative legal, political, or factual statements. Always verify important information against primary government sources.
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5. Intellectual Property
The ThePolitibase platform, design, and original content are owned by ThePolitibase. All congressional data displayed is sourced from public government sources and is in the public domain. Our original compilation, organization, presentation, and AI-generated summaries of that data are our intellectual property. You may link to ThePolitibase pages but may not reproduce our design, layout, or original content without permission.
6. Advertising
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7. Limitation of Liability
ThePolitibase is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site, reliance on information displayed, or any technical issues.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at: contact@thepolitibase.com