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MeetingWatch provides automated transcription and AI-generated analysis of public government meetings, published as readable reports for civic-accountability purposes. It is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official record of any municipality, board, or government body. The site is provided free to read.

Reports are generated by automated systems and may contain errors — including mistranscriptions, mislabeled speakers, and mistakes in analysis. They are a guide to the underlying public records, not a substitute for them. The official video, agenda, and minutes are always the authority; where our report and the source records disagree, the records govern. Every report links back to its sources so you can verify it yourself.

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The site links to external sources (such as municipal websites and video platforms) and relies on third-party services. We aren’t responsible for the content, availability, or practices of those external sites and services.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MeetingWatch LLC and its operators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the site’s content. Your use of the site is at your own risk, and the official public records remain the authoritative source.

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We may update these Terms as the site evolves; the effective date above reflects the current version, and continued use after a change means you accept the updated Terms. Questions? Reach out through our feedback form.