Terms of Use

This tool is provided by Weigh In™, a public benefit corporation, in collaboration with the organisation running this engagement. By using it, you agree to these terms.

Estimates only — not advice

Any figures shown are estimates generated from public data and the details you provide. They are not official government figures, not a real bill, and not tax, legal, or financial advice. Your actual situation may differ. For official information, consult the relevant agency or a qualified professional.

Not an official government product

This is an independent, nonpartisan civic-information tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of any government or agency. References to public budgets and agencies are for informational purposes only.

Nonpartisan

The tool presents information about how governments raise and spend money. It does not support or oppose any candidate, political party, or ballot measure.

Intellectual property

The tool — including its software, design, text, graphics, and the names "Weigh In™" and "Immersive Deliberation™" — is owned by Weigh In and protected by intellectual-property laws. You may use and share the tool for personal, noncommercial purposes. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works from it without our written permission.

Organisations that run or embed this engagement, including newsrooms, do so under a separate agreement with Weigh In.

Live deliberations

Participation in a live deliberation is subject to additional terms, including a minimum age and a code of conduct.

Acceptable use

Please don't misuse the tool — for example, by interfering with its operation, accessing it in unauthorised ways, submitting responses in bulk or by automated means, or using it to mislead others about its source or affiliation.

Privacy

How we handle your information is described in our privacy policy.

No warranty; limitation of liability

The tool is provided "as is", without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Weigh In and its partners are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, the tool or its estimates.

Changes & contact

We may update the tool and these terms from time to time. Continued use means you accept the current terms. Questions? Email hello@weigh.in.