Terms and Conditions

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  <h1>Terms and Conditions</h1>

  <p><strong>Effective Date:</strong> July 31, 2026</p>

  <p>
    Welcome to Construction Permit Intel by weblafi ("the App"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms")
    govern your use of the App and the information, features, and services
    provided through it. By accessing or using the App, you agree to these Terms.
  </p>

  <h2>1. Description of Service</h2>

  <p>
    The App provides access to publicly available building permit information
    obtained through the City of Chicago's open data resources and application
    programming interfaces (APIs). The App is designed to make building permit
    information easier to view, search, and analyze.
  </p>

  <p>
    The App is an independent application and is not owned, operated, endorsed
    by, or affiliated with the City of Chicago.
  </p>

  <h2>2. Data Source and Accuracy</h2>

  <p>
    Building permit information displayed in the App is sourced from publicly
    available City of Chicago data. While we strive to present information
    accurately and keep the App functioning properly, we do not guarantee that
    the information is complete, current, accurate, or error-free.
  </p>

  <p>
    Permit records may be updated, delayed, corrected, or removed by the City
    of Chicago or its data systems. Users should verify permit information
    directly with official City of Chicago sources before making decisions
    based on the information provided by the App.
  </p>

  <h2>3. No Official Government Service</h2>

  <p>
    The App is not an official City of Chicago website, service, or government
    application. The App does not issue permits, process permit applications,
    provide legal determinations, or represent the City of Chicago.
  </p>

  <p>
    For official permit information, requirements, approvals, or regulatory
    questions, users should contact the appropriate City of Chicago department.
  </p>

  <h2>4. Permitted Use</h2>

  <p>
    You may use the App for lawful purposes, including viewing and analyzing
    publicly available building permit information.
  </p>

  <p>You agree not to:</p>

  <ul>
    <li>Use the App for unlawful activities;</li>
    <li>Attempt to interfere with the operation or security of the App;</li>
    <li>
      Misrepresent information obtained through the App as official City records;
    </li>
    <li>
      Use the App in a manner that could damage, disable, or overload the service.
    </li>
  </ul>

  <h2>5. Disclaimer of Warranties</h2>

  <p>
    The App and its information are provided on an "as available" and "as is"
    basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties,
    express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, reliability,
    availability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  </p>

  <h2>6. Limitation of Liability</h2>

  <p>
    To the fullest extent permitted by law, Construction Permit Intel by weblafi, its owners, developers,
    and affiliates shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, claim, or
    expense arising from:
  </p>

  <ul>
    <li>Use of the App;</li>
    <li>
      Reliance on building permit information displayed through the App;
    </li>
    <li>
      Errors, omissions, or delays in public data;
    </li>
    <li>
      Interruptions or changes to the App or data sources.
    </li>
  </ul>

  <h2>7. Third-Party Services</h2>

<p>
The App may rely on third-party services, including public data APIs, payment processors, hosting providers, and other service providers. The availability, performance, accuracy, and reliability of these services are outside our control. Construction Permit Intel by weblafi is not responsible for outages, interruptions, delays, inaccuracies, or misinformation originating from third-party providers.
</p>

  <h2>8. Changes to These Terms</h2>

  <p>
    We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after
    changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  </p>

  <h2>9. Privacy</h2>
<p>
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
</p>
<p>
Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how information is collected, used, and protected.
</p>

<p>
We collect only the information necessary to provide your account and subscription. This generally includes your email address and subscription-related information. Payments are securely processed by <a href="https://stripe.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Stripe</a>. We do not store your payment card information. For more information about how Stripe handles personal information, please review <a href="https://stripe.com/privacy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stripe's Privacy Policy</a>.
</p>

    <h2>10. City of Chicago Permit Data</h2>
  <p>
    When the City of Chicago Data Portal updates its building permits dataset daily, it typically reflects permits processed and issued up to the previous business day or processing cycle, meaning same-day newly issued permits usually experience a slight lag before appearing online.
  </p>
  <p>
    Update Schedule and Details Frequency: 
    The Department of Buildings updates the database daily (Monday through Saturday).
  </p>
  <p>
    Processing Lag: 
    Data feeds and automated portal syncs usually capture records from prior processing blocks, so a permit approved or paid for earlier this morning will rarely show up in the exact same day's initial data refresh.
  </p>
  <p>
    Active Status: 
    A permit record enters the public dataset only after it is officially issued and the applicable fees are cleared.
  </p>

  <h2>11. City of Chicago Data Portal Disclaimer:</h2>
    <p>
      “This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago.  The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site.  The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time.  It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.”
  </p>
  <h2>12. Subscription Cancellation Policy</h2>

<p>
    Users may cancel their subscription at any time through their account
    settings or by contacting Construction Permit Intel by weblafi.
</p>

<p>
    Cancellation will stop future billing charges. Your account access will
    remain active until the end of the current paid subscription period unless
    otherwise stated.
</p>

<p>
    We do not provide prorated credits or partial refunds for unused time
    remaining in a subscription period unless required by applicable law.
</p>


<h2>13. Refund Policy</h2>

<p>
    Subscription payments for Construction Permit Intel by weblafi are
    generally non-refundable after a payment has been processed.
</p>

<p>
    If you experience a billing issue, duplicate charge, technical problem
    preventing access to the service, or another circumstance that warrants
    review, you may contact us for consideration.
</p>

<p>
    Refund requests must be submitted within 5 days of the original charge
    and must include the account email address and details regarding the
    request.
</p>

<p>
    Approved refunds will be issued back to the original payment method.
    Processing times may vary depending on your payment provider.
</p>
  <h2>14. Contact Information</h2>

  <p>
    If you have questions about these Terms, contact:
  </p>

  <p>
    Construction Permit Intel by weblafi<br>
    contact@weblafi.com<br>
    weblafi.com
  </p>

  <hr>

  <p>
    By using Construction Permit Intel by weblafi, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and
    agreed to these Terms and Conditions.
  </p>

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