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Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: [Date]

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website for the campaign of fname lname for Flower County Commissioner ("we," "us," "our," or "the Campaign"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Website Usage

2.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to make donations through this website. Individuals under 18 may use the website for informational purposes with parental supervision.

2.2 Permitted Use

You may use this website for:

  • Learning about the campaign and candidate
  • Signing up for email updates
  • Volunteering for the campaign
  • Making lawful campaign contributions
  • Contacting the campaign
  • Sharing campaign information on social media

2.3 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the website without permission
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Submit false or misleading information

3. User Accounts and Information

3.1 Accuracy of Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when:

  • Signing up for email updates
  • Submitting volunteer forms
  • Making donations
  • Contacting the campaign

You are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of your information and updating it as necessary.

3.2 Account Security

If you create an account or provide personal information, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Email Signups and Communications

4.1 Email List

By signing up for our email list, you consent to receive:

  • Campaign updates and newsletters
  • Event invitations
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Important campaign announcements

4.2 Unsubscribing

You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email
  • Contacting us directly at [Your Contact Email]

We will process your unsubscribe request promptly, but it may take a few days to take full effect.

5. Volunteer Activities

5.1 Volunteer Signup

By signing up to volunteer, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate contact information
  • Follow campaign guidelines and instructions
  • Conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

5.2 Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are expected to:

  • Represent the campaign positively
  • Respect the privacy and rights of others
  • Follow all campaign policies and procedures
  • Report any concerns or issues to campaign staff

The campaign reserves the right to decline or terminate volunteer relationships at any time.

6. Donations

6.1 Contribution Rules

All contributions must comply with applicable campaign finance laws, including:

  • Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations
  • California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules
  • Local campaign finance laws

6.2 Contribution Limits

  • Individual contributions are subject to legal limits
  • Corporate contributions may be prohibited or limited by law
  • Foreign nationals are prohibited from making contributions
  • Contributions must be made with your own funds

6.3 Required Information

By making a contribution, you certify that:

  • You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • The contribution is made from your own funds
  • You are not prohibited from making contributions by law
  • All information provided is accurate

6.4 Refund Policy

Campaign contributions are generally non-refundable. However, we may issue refunds in exceptional circumstances, such as:

  • Processing errors
  • Duplicate charges
  • Violations of campaign finance laws

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to [Your Contact Email] within 30 days of the contribution.

6.5 Disclosure Requirements

As required by law, we must disclose:

  • Contributor names and addresses (for contributions above certain thresholds)
  • Contribution amounts
  • Dates of contributions

This information may be publicly available in campaign finance reports.

7. Payment Processing

7.1 Third-Party Payment Processor

Donations are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. By making a donation, you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We do not store or have access to your complete payment card information. All payment data is handled securely by Stripe in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.

7.2 Payment Authorization

By submitting a donation, you authorize:

  • The charge to your payment method
  • The processing of your contribution
  • The disclosure of required information for campaign finance reporting

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Campaign Content

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Text, graphics, logos, and images
  • Campaign materials and messaging
  • Website design and layout
  • Videos and audio content

is the property of the fname lname for Flower County Commissioner campaign or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share campaign content on social media with proper attribution
  • Print materials for personal use

8.3 Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission
  • Use campaign content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or trademark notices
  • Use campaign logos or trademarks without authorization

8.4 User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (comments, messages, photos, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content for campaign purposes.

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or practices of third-party websites
  • Privacy policies of third-party websites
  • Products or services offered by third parties

9.2 Third-Party Services Used

We use the following third-party services:

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

10. Disclaimers

10.1 Website Availability

We strive to keep the website available and functioning, but we do not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Immediate correction of errors
  • Compatibility with all devices or browsers

10.2 Information Accuracy

While we make every effort to ensure information is accurate and up-to-date, we do not warrant:

  • The completeness or accuracy of all information
  • That information will always be current
  • That the website will meet your specific requirements

10.3 No Endorsement

References to third parties, organizations, or individuals do not constitute endorsements unless explicitly stated.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the fname lname for Flower County Commissioner campaign, its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses
  • Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the website
  • Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
  • Damages resulting from third-party conduct or content

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, etc.) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the fname lname for Flower County Commissioner campaign, its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or regulation
  • Your infringement of any rights of another party

13. Campaign Finance Compliance

13.1 Legal Requirements

This campaign operates in compliance with:

  • Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations
  • California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules
  • Local campaign finance ordinances

13.2 Required Disclosures

As required by law, we must:

  • Report contributions and expenditures
  • Maintain records of all financial transactions
  • Disclose contributor information in public reports
  • Comply with contribution limits and restrictions

13.3 Prohibited Contributions

The following contributions are prohibited:

  • Contributions from foreign nationals
  • Contributions from corporations (in certain jurisdictions)
  • Contributions that exceed legal limits
  • Contributions made in the name of another person

14. California-Specific Terms

14.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under California law, including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect
  • The right to delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

See our Privacy Policy for more information.

14.2 Political Advertisement Disclaimer

As required by California law, all political advertisements on this website include the following disclaimer:

"Political advertisement paid for and approved by fname lname for Flower County Commissioner"

15. Termination

We reserve the right to:

  • Suspend or terminate your access to the website
  • Remove or edit any content you submit
  • Refuse service to anyone at any time

Termination may occur without notice for violations of these Terms or for any other reason we deem necessary.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Flower County, California.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the campaign regarding your use of this website.

19. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

20. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Campaign Contact:

  • Email: [Your Contact Email]
  • Phone: [Your Contact Phone]
  • Address: [Your Campaign Address]

Campaign Disclaimer: Political advertisement paid for and approved by fname lname for Flower County Commissioner.

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of [Date] and apply to all users of the fname lname for Flower County Commissioner campaign website.

Last updated: November 2025