Data Sources and Accuracy
All data on DataDawn is sourced from public records filed with U.S. federal government agencies, including the IRS, Congress.gov, the Government Publishing Office, the Federal Election Commission, the Senate Office of Public Records, the Department of Justice, Regulations.gov, the Federal Register, and USAspending.gov. Records are presented as filed. DataDawn does not alter, editorialize, or "correct" source data. If a government filing contains an error, that error will appear in DataDawn.
Where DataDawn adds cross-references between datasets (for example, linking campaign contributions to specific members of Congress via bioguide ID), the methodology, coverage rates, and known limitations are documented on our methodology page. Users should review the methodology for any dataset before relying on cross-referenced results.
No Warranty
DataDawn is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any data presented. Data may contain errors originating from government sources, processing artifacts, or linkage limitations.
Not Professional Advice
Nothing on DataDawn constitutes legal, financial, investment, or political advice. The presence of a stock trade near a committee hearing, a lobbying filing related to a bill, or a campaign contribution to a legislator does not imply wrongdoing, conflict of interest, or any legal conclusion. Users are responsible for their own interpretation of public records.
Licensing
All DataDawn code, data pipelines, and original website content are released under CC0 1.0 Universal (public domain dedication). The underlying government data is not subject to copyright under 17 U.S.C. §105. You may use, reproduce, and redistribute anything on this platform without restriction.
Limitation of Liability
DataDawn and its contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this platform, including but not limited to errors in data, omissions, or misinterpretation of public records.
Contact
To report a data error or platform issue, please use the project's GitHub repository at github.com/DataDawn-org or email [email protected].