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Terms of Service
Last updated: May 5, 2026
Acceptance
By using The Sidekick, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service. The Sidekick provides local news, public information, community event listings, account features, bookmarks, and newsletters.
Informational Use
Content on The Sidekick is provided for general informational purposes. We work to surface useful local information, but we do not guarantee that content is complete, current, or error-free. You should verify time-sensitive, legal, civic, emergency, or official information with the original source.
Accounts and Newsletters
You are responsible for the accuracy of information you provide and for activity under your account. We may send service messages related to your account and requested newsletters. You can manage newsletter preferences or unsubscribe when those options are available.
Acceptable Use
You may not misuse the service, interfere with site operation, attempt unauthorized access, scrape or copy content in a way that burdens the service, submit unlawful or harmful material, or use The Sidekick to violate the rights of others.
Content and Third-Party Links
The Sidekick may summarize, link to, or reference public records, government materials, community notices, publisher content, and other third-party sources. Third-party content and sites remain the responsibility of their owners, and links do not imply endorsement.
Intellectual Property
The Sidekick name, branding, design, software, and original editorial materials are owned by us or our licensors. You may use the service for personal, non-commercial reading and sharing through ordinary links, subject to these terms.
Changes and Availability
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time. We may also update these terms. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised terms.
Disclaimers and Liability
The service is provided as is and as available. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties and will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.