Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 31, 2024

Welcome to Duluth Digest (“we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website at duluthdigest.com and subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to these Terms of Service.

1. Description of Service

Duluth Digest is a civic transparency newsletter that aggregates publicly available information about Duluth, MN and the Twin Ports region, including:

City council meeting summaries and agendas
Local news from public sources
Weather and environmental data
Community events and entertainment
Harbor and maritime activity

2. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Important: Some content in Duluth Digest, including city council meeting summaries, is generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). While we strive for accuracy:

AI-generated summaries may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
AI summaries are not official records and should not be relied upon as such
For official information, always refer to primary sources (city websites, official minutes, etc.)
We provide links to original sources whenever possible

We are not responsible for decisions made based on AI-generated content.

3. Data Sources and Attribution

Duluth Digest aggregates data from various public sources including City of Duluth Legistar, National Weather Service, NOAA, local news RSS feeds, and public event calendars. We do not claim ownership of third-party content.

4. Newsletter Subscription

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5. Intellectual Property

Original content, design, and branding of Duluth Digest are our property
You may share newsletter content with attribution to Duluth Digest
You may not republish substantial portions without permission

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: Duluth Digest is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from use of our service, inaccuracies in aggregated or AI-generated content, or third-party content linked from our site.

7. Modifications

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of Duluth Digest after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

8. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. Contact

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