Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 7, 2024

Last Updated: September 8, 2025

Welcome to GovCodex.com. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service"), including any features involving Google Single Sign-On (OAuth) or other identity providers.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to abide by these Terms.

1. Who We Are

GovCodex, LLC ("GovCodex," "we," "us," or "our") operates GovCodex.com. We deliver technical content, authentication services, and developer tools, subject to these Terms.

2. Account Creation and Authentication

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). If younger, a parent or legal guardian must create your account.

Account Integrity

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration. Accounts are personal; you must not share credentials. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

Google Sign-On (OAuth)

You may choose to sign in via Google or another identity provider. Use of this feature is governed by Google's OAuth policies and requires your explicit consent. We only request essential data (e.g., name, email, profile photo) and use it strictly for authentication and Service provision.

3. Permitted Use

Allowed Use

As long as you comply with these Terms, you may use the Service for lawful and authorized purposes.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not:

• Violate any law or infringe on third-party rights.
• Access, modify, or distribute the Service's software, models, or systems in unauthorized ways.
• Reverse engineer the Service.
• Use automated processes to scrape or extract content.

4. Intellectual Property

GovCodex and its licensors retain all rights, titles, and interest in the Service, content, software, logos, and trademarks. You receive no ownership rights other than the limited license to use the Service under these Terms.

5. Data Access and Usage Standards

Scope of Data Collected via SSO

We only access data you authorize via OAuth—name, email, profile image—and use it only to authenticate and personalize your experience.

Compliance with Google Policies

Our integration complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including clear UI disclosures, limited data requests, and user consent procedures.

Policy Access

We provide transparent links to this Terms page and our Privacy Policy in all relevant areas (e.g., OAuth consent screens, site footer).

6. Content and Interactions

You control the content you submit via the Service. You retain ownership of any data ("Input") you upload or generate ("Output"). GovCodex has no rights to use your content beyond providing the Service.

7. Updates, Modification, and Termination

We may update features or the Terms at any time. If changes materially affect users, we will notify you and require acknowledgment. Continued use confirms your acceptance.

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms or abuse the Service. If you wish to close your account, contact info@govcodex.com.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without any express or implied warranties. GovCodex disclaims warranties such as merchantability, fitness for purpose, or non-infringement.

Liability Cap

We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Our total liability is limited to the fees you have paid in the prior 12 months, if any.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Wisconsin.

Arbitration

Any dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM). You agree to attempt informal resolution before initiating arbitration.

10. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to your account information.
• Request correction or deletion of personal data.
• Object or restrict processing of your data.

Submit requests via info@govcodex.com