ShutdownsTracker

Terms and conditions

Last updated October 7, 2026

Using this site

These terms apply to your use of shutdownstracker.com (the "site"), run by ShutdownsTracker ("we", "us"). By using the site, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Information, not advice

The site gives general information about U.S. government shutdowns. It is not legal, financial, tax or benefits advice, and we are not a government agency. Please read our disclaimer, which forms part of these terms.

Our content

The text, design, charts and code on this site are owned by ShutdownsTracker unless stated otherwise. You may read, print and share links to our pages for personal, non-commercial use. You may quote short passages if you credit ShutdownsTracker and link to the page. You may not copy whole pages or republish our content as your own.

Official U.S. government documents and data are in the public domain and remain free for anyone to use. News headlines and trademarks belong to their owners.

Acceptable use

When using the site, you agree not to:

  • try to break, overload or gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems;
  • scrape or copy the site in bulk in a way that harms its performance;
  • click on ads in a misleading way or encourage others to do so;
  • use the site for anything unlawful.

Advertising

The site is supported by ads from Google AdSense. Any dealings with advertisers are between you and the advertiser. We are not responsible for their products, services or websites. How ads use cookies is explained in our privacy policy.

No warranty

The site is provided "as is" and "as available." We work to keep it accurate and online, but we do not promise that it will always be available, error-free or up to date.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, ShutdownsTracker is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or your reliance on its content, including decisions about pay, benefits, taxes, travel or contracts. Nothing in these terms limits any rights you have that cannot be limited by law.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the latest version. Using the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email contact@shutdownstracker.com or visit our contact page.