Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Record Store USA (recordstoreusa.com), you agree to these terms of use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Nature of the Data
Record Store USA is a public interest research tool that aggregates publicly available government records. All data displayed on this site comes from official government sources including FEC.gov, Congress.gov, Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act filings, USASpending.gov, and public financial disclosures.
Correlation Is Not Causation
Our correlation scores identify statistical relationships between donations, votes, stock trades, and other public records. These correlations are mathematical observations, not accusations, evidence of wrongdoing, or proof of influence. Users should interpret this data responsibly and in context.
No Legal or Investigative Advice
Record Store USA does not provide legal, investigative, or financial advice. The data presented is for informational and research purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for legal actions, accusations, or claims against any individual or organization.
Accuracy and Limitations
We make every effort to present accurate, up-to-date information from official sources. However:
- Data is only as accurate as the original government filings
- There may be delays between official filings and our database updates
- Our correlation algorithm is one analytical approach among many possible interpretations
- We do not guarantee completeness — some records may be missing from our database
If you find a data discrepancy, please report it to record@recordstoreusa.com.
Permitted Use
You may use Record Store USA data for:
- Personal research and education
- Journalism and reporting (with attribution)
- Academic research
- Civic engagement and voter education
- Non-commercial analysis and visualization
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use our data to harass, threaten, or defame any individual
- Misrepresent correlation data as proof of illegal activity
- Scrape or crawl the site at a rate that impacts performance for other users
- Redistribute our data in a way that implies endorsement by Record Store USA
- Use automated tools to make bulk requests without permission
Attribution
When citing or republishing data from Record Store USA, please include attribution:
Data from Record Store USA (recordstoreusa.com)
Intellectual Property
The underlying government data is public domain. Our website design, branding, correlation algorithms, and original content are the property of Record Store USA and protected by applicable copyright laws.
Limitation of Liability
Record Store USA is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this site or the data it presents. Users assume full responsibility for how they interpret and use the information.
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms? Email record@recordstoreusa.com.