The rules for using Heat Local, in plain language.
Heat Local is run by [Legal name of the organization]. By using the site you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the site.
Town pages, rankings, estimates and model ordinances are general information. They are not legal advice. Laws change, and our reading of a town’s code may be out of date or wrong. Before a vote, a town’s solicitor or attorney should review any ordinance.
Tons, cars and odds of winning are estimates made with the method described in How we score towns.
You may copy, change and share the model ordinances, scripts, letters and flyers for any campaign or class. You don’t need to credit Heat Local, though we appreciate it.
When you report a result, share a story or send a correction, you let us publish it on Heat Local and in updates about the campaign. We won’t publish your name or email without asking.
Tips are voluntary and pay for reading more towns’ codes. They are not refundable except for mistakes, such as a duplicate charge. [Say whether tips are tax-deductible once the organization’s tax status is set.]
Town pages link to town codes, meeting schedules and other sites we don’t run. We aren’t responsible for their content.
Heat Local is provided as is, without any warranty. To the extent the law allows, we aren’t liable for any loss that comes from using the site or relying on its information.
We may update these terms and will post the new version here with a new date. These terms are governed by the laws of [State]. Questions go to hello@[yourdomain].