Terms of Use
By accessing or using the City of Tampa's Document Accessibility Viewer ("Service"), you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately.
1. Purpose of the Service
This Service is provided to improve public access to City documents by converting PDF files into more accessible, readable formats such as HTML.
The Service is intended to:
- Enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities
- Improve usability across devices
- Support transparency and public access to information
2. Nature of the Technology
This Service uses automated processes, including artificial intelligence and document parsing technologies, to generate accessible versions of documents.
You acknowledge that:
- Automated conversions may contain errors, omissions, or formatting issues
- Content may not fully reflect the original document structure
- AI-generated interpretations may occasionally be inaccurate
3. Official Record
The original PDF document remains the official and authoritative record.
Users should:
- Verify critical information against the original document
- Not rely solely on the converted version for legal, financial, or official decisions
4. Permitted Use
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- View documents
- Download or print for personal or informational use
You may not:
- Modify, reproduce, or redistribute content without permission
- Use the Service for commercial purposes without authorization
- Use automated tools to scrape or bulk download content
5. User Responsibilities
By using this Service, you agree to:
- Use reasonable judgment when interpreting content
- Independently verify important information
- Report accessibility or accuracy issues to the City
6. Accessibility Statement & Support
The City of Tampa is committed to providing accessible digital content.
If you encounter accessibility issues:
- You may request assistance or an alternative format
- The City will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations
7. No Warranty
This Service is provided "as is" and "as available."
The City makes no guarantees regarding:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Reliability
- Availability of the Service
Automated accessibility features are intended to assist users but do not guarantee full compliance in all cases, consistent with shared-responsibility models.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City of Tampa shall not be liable for:
- Errors in converted content
- Actions taken based on the Service
- Any indirect or consequential damages
9. Third-Party Content
The City is not responsible for:
- Content within documents provided by third parties
- Accuracy or legality of third-party materials
10. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Circumvent security controls
- Interfere with system functionality
- Use the Service in violation of applicable laws
11. Changes to Terms
The City reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
13. Accessibility Responsibility
While this Service is intended to improve accessibility, users are responsible for verifying that the content meets their specific accessibility needs. If the content does not meet those needs, users are encouraged to request an alternative accessible format from the City of Tampa.
For any accessibility questions or requests please contact the City of Tampa ADA Coordinator.