1. About Our Service

Populous is a free, independent platform that provides access to Bloomington, Minnesota city government information, meeting transcripts, summaries, and city services. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the City of Bloomington, Minnesota. We transform complex municipal processes into clear, accessible content for residents, businesses, and visitors.

2. Acceptable Use

By using Populous, you agree to use our service responsibly and legally. You may use our platform to access city information, view meeting transcripts, and explore city services for personal, educational, or research purposes. We ask that you do not attempt to abuse, overload, or disrupt our service.

3. Content and Information

Our platform provides:

• City meeting transcripts and summaries
• Links to official city services and resources
• Meeting video recordings and timestamps
• Searchable transcript functionality
• Information about city departments and programs

All meeting transcripts, summaries, and official city information are sourced from public city government records. While we strive for accuracy, users should verify critical information with official city sources.

4. Intellectual Property

Meeting transcripts and city information are public records. Populous owns the rights to our platform design, code, and presentation. You may use and share content from public meetings for informational purposes, with appropriate attribution to the City of Bloomington as the source.

5. Third-Party Links

Our platform contains links to official City of Bloomington websites and services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. These links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

6. Disclaimers

Our service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy in transcriptions and summaries, errors may occur. Meeting transcripts are generated through automated processes and may contain inaccuracies. For official records, please consult the City of Bloomington directly.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Populous and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our service (which is zero, as Populous is free).

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. Continued use of Populous after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage users to review these terms regularly.