The Lab at City Light

Terms of Use

Updated: August 1, 2026

By accessing and using this website (thelabatcitylight.org), you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

The Lab at City Light is an energy efficiency and electrification education program operated by Seattle City Light, a City of Seattle department. Use of this website is subject to these Terms of Use and, where applicable, the City of Seattle’s broader digital policies at seattle.gov/digital.

1. Use of Content

The content on this website — including training materials, resource guides, webinar recordings, case studies, and educational resources — is provided by Seattle City Light and The Lab at City Light for professional development and educational purposes.

You may:

– Access and use content for personal, professional, and educational purposes

– Share links to pages on this website

– Download and use resources that are made available for download, in accordance with any usage terms noted on the resource itself

You may not:

– Reproduce or republish substantial portions of this website’s content without prior written permission from Seattle City Light

– Use content from this website in a way that misrepresents its source or implies endorsement by The Lab or Seattle City Light

– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of this website or its systems

2. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including webinar platforms (GoToWebinar), partner organizations, government agencies, and external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

Once you follow a link to another website, The Lab’s terms and policies no longer apply. The Lab at City Light and Seattle City Light are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites and do not endorse or warrant the information found there.

3. Translation Disclaimer

This website may offer a translation option through Google Translate or a similar service to assist visitors in reading content in languages other than English. Machine translation cannot translate all document types and may not provide an exact or accurate translation.

Anyone who relies on information obtained through translation does so at their own risk. The Lab at City Light and Seattle City Light make no promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy of translated content, and shall not be liable for damages or losses arising from reliance on translated materials.

The English-language version of this website is the official and authoritative version.

4. Accuracy of Information

The Lab at City Light makes reasonable efforts to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we do not warrant that all content is free from errors or that it reflects the most current regulatory, code, or program information. Energy codes, utility incentive programs, and program availability are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the relevant regulatory authority or program administrator.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Lab at City Light, Seattle City Light, and the City of Seattle are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content — including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

6. Intellectual Property

Content on this website that is developed and published by The Lab at City Light is the property of Seattle City Light and the City of Seattle. Third-party content (such as research reports, partner resources, or externally linked materials) is the property of its respective owners and is subject to their terms.

The Lab at City Light logo and brand assets are the property of Seattle City Light. They may not be used without prior written permission.

7. Accessibility

The Lab at City Light is committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in accordance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. If you encounter an accessibility barrier on this website, please contact us so we can address it.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of this website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Washington and applicable City of Seattle ordinances and policies.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use:

The Lab at City Light

Seattle City Light

700 5th Avenue, Suite 3200

Seattle, WA 98124

Email: thelab@seattle.gov

For City of Seattle digital policies: seattle.gov/digital

For City of Seattle privacy statement: seattle.gov/tech/data-privacy/privacy-statement