Terms of Use

Last updated: April 17, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Permit Lookup website located at permit-lookup.lifeofabit.com (the "Site"), operated by Life of a Bit ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

1. Informational Purpose Only

The Site provides general informational content about building permit requirements for residential construction projects in various U.S. cities and counties. The content is intended to help homeowners understand general permit requirements and processes; it is not legal advice, construction advice, or a guarantee of regulatory compliance.

Permit rules are set by local governments and change frequently. You should always verify current permit requirements directly with your city or county building department before starting any construction project. We are not responsible for decisions made based on information found on this Site.

2. No Warranty — "As Is" Basis

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE ON IT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We make reasonable efforts to keep permit information accurate and current, but we do not warrant that any information on the Site is accurate, complete, up to date, or applicable to your specific situation.

3. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LIFE OF A BIT AND ITS OPERATORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT PUBLISHED HERE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US $100.00).

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Site to:

We reserve the right to block access to the Site for any user or IP range that violates these acceptable use terms or our infrastructure policies.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to external websites, including official city permit portals and third-party services. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Accessing third-party sites is at your own risk.

6. Intellectual Property

The original text content, design, and structure of this Site are owned by Life of a Bit. Permit requirement data, fee schedules, and code references are factual information derived from public government sources and are not independently copyrightable. You may quote limited portions of our content for personal, educational, or journalistic purposes with attribution, but may not reproduce entire pages or guides without our permission.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of your choice to the extent not preempted by federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms that cannot be resolved informally shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation before any other proceeding is initiated.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page. The "Last updated" date will reflect the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms: contact@lifeofabit.com