1. TERMS OF SERVICE

(For NW Indiana Data Facts)

Last Updated: 11.18.2025

Welcome to NW Indiana Data Facts (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the site.

1. Use of the Website

You may use this website for informational, research, and community feedback purposes only. You agree not to misuse the site or interfere with its operation, security, or functionality.

You may not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems, data, or accounts

  • Scrape, harvest, or copy data for commercial use

  • Upload harmful or malicious content

  • Use the website in a way that violates any laws or regulations

2. User Submissions

If you submit information through forms, surveys, or interactive features:

  • You represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge

  • You grant us permission to use the submitted information for research, planning, and community insight purposes

  • You agree not to submit unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content

We do not sell user submissions.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including text, graphics, data visualizations, and branding—is owned by or licensed to us. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any material without written permission.

You may share or cite public-facing information as long as credit is given and the content is not altered in a misleading way.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or tools. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

All information is provided “as is” for general informational purposes. We make no guarantees regarding:

  • accuracy

  • completeness

  • reliability

  • suitability

  • or availability of the data

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any damages arising out of or related to:

  • use of the website

  • inability to use the website

  • reliance on website information

  • data submission

  • technical errors or outages

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website following changes indicates acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact us.