Disclaimer & Terms of Use

1. General Disclaimer

The information provided on Congress Birthplace Tracker (foreignborncongressmembers.com) is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, political advice, immigration advice, or professional counsel of any kind. You should not act or refrain from acting based on any information presented on this website without seeking appropriate professional advice.

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

The inclusion of any individual on this website is based on publicly available records indicating they were born outside the United States. Being listed on this website carries no negative implication whatsoever. Naturalized citizens who serve in the United States Congress are exercising their full constitutional rights as American citizens, and this website recognizes and respects that fact.

2. Data Accuracy & Corrections

The data presented on this website is compiled from publicly available sources, including but not limited to:

• The Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (bioguide.congress.gov)
• Official congressional records and websites (congress.gov, house.gov, senate.gov)
• State election commission records and certified election results
• News reports from established media organizations
• International electoral commission publications and comparative law databases

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data presented on this website. Congressional membership, party affiliations, and voting rights policies in foreign countries can change at any time. Data on foreign countries' non-citizen voting laws reflects our best understanding based on available English-language sources and may not capture every local regulation or recent legislative change.

3. No Government Affiliation

Congress Birthplace Tracker is an independent, privately operated website. This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to:

• The United States Congress (House of Representatives or Senate)
• Any member of Congress or their official offices
• Any federal, state, or local government agency
• Any foreign government, embassy, consulate, or international organization
• Any political party, political action committee, or campaign

The use of names, government titles, and other identifying information about public officials is for informational purposes only and does not imply any relationship, endorsement, or affiliation with those individuals or their offices.

4. Public Information & Fair Use

The factual data presented on this website — including the names of members of Congress, their birth countries, party affiliations, states and districts represented, terms of service, and election results — is drawn from public records and publicly available government sources. Factual information is not subject to copyright protection under United States law.

Our presentation, compilation, analysis, and commentary regarding this data constitutes original work. The specific selection, arrangement, and presentation of data on this website is protected by copyright as described in Section 8.

5. No Endorsement or Political Position

This website does not endorse, oppose, support, or criticize:

• Any member of Congress, candidate for public office, or public official
• Any political party, political ideology, or political movement
• Any country, government, or system of government
• Any position on immigration, citizenship, or naturalization policy
• Any position on non-citizen voting rights, either in the United States or abroad

The presentation of data about whether a country allows non-citizens to vote is strictly factual and comparative. It is not intended to suggest that any particular policy is superior or preferable. The listing of a member of Congress alongside information about their birth country's voting policies does not imply any connection between that member's service and those policies, nor does it imply divided loyalty or any other negative characteristic.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Congress Birthplace Tracker, its owner, operators, contributors, affiliates, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: (a) your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the website; (b) any conduct or content of any third party on the website; (c) any content obtained from the website; (d) any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the data or content presented on the website; (e) any decision made or action taken by you in reliance on information provided on the website — whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.

If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the website or with these terms of use, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue use of the website.

7. Terms of Use

By accessing and using foreignborncongressmembers.com (the “Website”), you accept and agree to be bound by the following terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Website.

7.1 Permitted Use. You may use this Website for personal, non-commercial, informational, educational, journalistic, and research purposes. You may link to pages on this Website, provided that such links do not falsely imply endorsement or affiliation.

7.2 Prohibited Uses. You agree not to: use the Website for any unlawful purpose; misrepresent the source of information obtained from the Website; use the Website to harass, threaten, or defame any person, including any member of Congress listed on this Website; use automated tools to scrape substantial portions of the Website without prior written permission; or use the Website's data to create the false impression of government affiliation.

7.3 Modifications. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

7.4 Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States for the resolution of any disputes.

7.5 Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

8. Copyright Notice

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What is protected: The website design, source code, visual layout, original written content, data compilations (to the extent they reflect original selection and arrangement), graphics, logos, and the overall look and feel of the Website.

What is not claimed: We do not claim copyright over underlying factual data about members of Congress derived from public records, the names or biographical facts of public officials, or third-party trademarks and flag imagery used under fair use or public domain principles.

9. Third-Party Content & Advertising

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This Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control the content of third-party websites and are not responsible for their accuracy or availability.

10. Indemnification

By using this Website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Congress Birthplace Tracker, its owner, operators, contributors, affiliates, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right; (d) any claim that your use of the Website's content caused damage to a third party. This indemnification obligation survives the termination of these Terms.

11. Defamation Safe Harbor

All information presented on this Website about members of Congress and other public officials consists of factual statements derived from public records. Under applicable law, public officials must meet a heightened standard (actual malice) to prevail in defamation claims. We present publicly available factual data without malicious intent. If any individual believes that specific content on this Website is factually incorrect, we encourage them to contact us so that we can review and correct any verified errors.

12. No Warranty

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

13. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, believe any data on this website is inaccurate, or need to report a concern, please contact us at: ankitcts.us@gmail.com

14. Acknowledgment

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Disclaimer and these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease using the Website.