Federal Government Agency Terms

1. Introduction and Scope

This Federal Government Addendum ("Addendum") is a legally binding supplement to the Nexus Agency Terms of Service ("Agency Terms") and applies exclusively to the official use of Nexus Services by federal government entities and agencies within the United States.

For the purposes of this Addendum, "You" or "Your" refers to the federal government agency, department, or official entity using Nexus Services in an official capacity ("Official Use"). This Addendum governs Your use of Nexus Services when such use is directly related to carrying out governmental duties, responsibilities, and communications as permitted under federal law.

In cases where this Addendum conflicts with the Nexus Agency Terms of Service, this Addendum shall take precedence and control, ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agency Terms.

By using Nexus Services in an official capacity, You acknowledge and agree to these additional terms.

2. Dispute Resolution and Legal Recourse

Nexus and federal agencies utilizing its services shall make every reasonable effort to resolve disputes amicably and in good faith. However, Nexus acknowledges that the federal government is subject to specific legal constraints regarding dispute resolution.

Accordingly, any binding arbitration clauses or dispute resolution mechanisms that require a federal agency to submit to arbitration, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution procedures that are inconsistent with applicable federal law shall not apply to Your Official Use of Nexus Services.

Any dispute arising from Your Official Use of Nexus Services shall be governed by applicable federal law and handled in accordance with federal legal procedures. If applicable federal law prescribes a dispute resolution mechanism, that mechanism shall take precedence over any conflicting terms within the Agency Terms.

3. Indemnification and Liability

Standard indemnification provisions found in the Agency Terms do not apply to federal government entities except as explicitly authorized by federal law.

Your liability, if any, arising from or related to the use of Nexus Services, shall be determined exclusively under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) [28 U.S.C. § 2671-2680] or any other applicable federal statute governing liability and claims against federal agencies.

Nexus recognizes that federal agencies cannot indemnify private entities without explicit statutory authority. As such, any clauses in the Agency Terms requiring indemnification or financial responsibility for damages, liabilities, or legal claims shall not apply to federal agencies unless expressly permitted by applicable law.

4. Disclaimers and Transparency Requirements

Federal agencies utilizing Nexus Services must ensure that the public understands the nature of their presence on the platform. To this end, all official agency profiles, pages, and content must contain a clearly visible disclaimer directing users to the agency's official government website.

This disclaimer must be placed in a prominent location on the agency’s Nexus Page and should read as follows:

"For official information regarding [Government Entity], please visit our official website at [website URL]."

The inclusion of this disclaimer helps to differentiate official government communications from third-party content and ensures transparency for public users interacting with Your agency’s presence on Nexus Services.

5. Endorsement and Use of Government Identifiers

Nexus respects the sovereignty and authority of federal government entities and recognizes that the use of governmental seals, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and other official identifiers is restricted under federal law.

Accordingly, Nexus agrees that it shall not use Your name, insignia, official seals, trademarks, service marks, or trade names in any manner that could imply an endorsement of Nexus Services or any other commercial, marketing, or promotional activities.

However, to the extent explicitly permitted by applicable federal law, Nexus may use such government identifiers strictly as necessary for the standard operation of its services. This limited usage shall be confined to functional purposes such as displaying Your official profile, facilitating agency communications, or verifying official government presence.

Under no circumstances shall Nexus use government agency identifiers in a way that could mislead users into believing the federal government endorses or sponsors Nexus Services beyond the agency’s voluntary use of the platform.

6. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Addendum, along with the Agency Terms, is governed exclusively by applicable federal law, without reference to state laws or conflict-of-law principles.

In the event of legal action arising from a federal agency’s use of Nexus Services, such matters shall be adjudicated under federal jurisdiction in accordance with relevant federal statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.

Nothing in this Addendum shall be interpreted as a waiver of sovereign immunity or any other legal protections afforded to the federal government.

7. Public Accessibility and Compliance

To uphold government transparency, this Addendum, along with the Agency Terms of Service, shall remain publicly available. Federal agencies may disclose this Addendum as part of their records and compliance documentation without seeking prior approval from Nexus.

In the interest of compliance with federal public record laws, agencies may archive relevant communications and interactions conducted through Nexus Services, as required by their internal policies and applicable statutes.

8. Funding and Financial Commitments

Nothing in this Addendum shall be construed as obligating a federal agency to any financial commitment, contractual obligation, or future expenditure of government resources beyond appropriations lawfully allocated by Congress.

Federal agencies shall only utilize Nexus Services to the extent permitted by available funding, and no provision of this Addendum shall be interpreted as requiring the commitment of federal funds in advance of appropriations.

Any financial transactions, service agreements, or premium service subscriptions entered into by a federal agency must comply with the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. § 1341) and other relevant financial management statutes.

9. Amendment and Modifications

Nexus reserves the right to update or modify its general Agency Terms of Service; however, this Federal Government Addendum may only be modified through mutual agreement between Nexus and the applicable federal entity.

Any amendments to this Addendum shall be made in writing and shall only apply prospectively unless otherwise agreed upon. In the event of regulatory changes, federal agencies may request modifications or clarifications to ensure continued compliance with applicable laws.

10. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

By using Nexus Services in an official capacity, You confirm that:

• You have the legal authority to agree to the terms of this Addendum on behalf of Your federal agency.

• Your use of Nexus Services is limited to official government communications and activities permitted by federal law.

• You understand that certain commercial provisions within the standard Agency Terms do not apply to federal agencies.

• You accept that all use of Nexus Services remains subject to applicable federal statutes, including laws governing data privacy, transparency, and public accountability.

For any questions or to request formal amendments to this Addendum, federal agencies may contact Nexus’s compliance team through official channels.