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1 Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to www.gregfor188.com (the "Website"), the official campaign website for Greg Benjamin for the 188th District (the "Campaign"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").
If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website. Your continued use of the Website following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Agreement to Terms
By using this Website, signing up for communications, volunteering, or making a donation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
2 Use of Website
This Website is provided for informational purposes about the Greg Benjamin for the 188th campaign, to facilitate campaign donations, volunteer sign-ups, and supporter engagement.
Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website. Certain features, such as making donations, require you to be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Account Information
If you create an account or sign up for communications, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and promptly update your information
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
3 Campaign Donations
Contributions to the Greg Benjamin for the 188th campaign are subject to federal and state election laws.
Federal Contribution Requirements
By making a donation, you certify that you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, that this contribution is made from your own funds (not from a corporation, labor union, or foreign national), and that you are not a federal contractor.
Contribution Limits
- Individual contributions are subject to federal limits per election cycle
- Contributions from corporations, labor unions, and foreign nationals are prohibited
- Contributions in the name of another person are prohibited
- Cash contributions over $100 are prohibited
Refund Policy
Donations are generally non-refundable. However, if you believe a contribution was made in error, please contact us within 30 days. Refunds may be issued at the Campaign's discretion and in compliance with applicable laws.
Reporting Requirements
Federal law requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. This information is reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and is publicly available.
4 Volunteer Activities
We welcome volunteers who wish to support the Campaign. By volunteering, you agree to:
- Conduct yourself professionally and respectfully
- Follow all Campaign guidelines and instructions
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not represent yourself as an official spokesperson unless authorized
- Protect confidential Campaign information
- Not engage in any illegal or unethical activities on behalf of the Campaign
Volunteer activities are provided on a voluntary basis without compensation. The Campaign reserves the right to decline or terminate volunteer participation at any time.
5 Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of the Campaign or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Limited License
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes related to supporting the Campaign. This license does not include:
- Modifying or copying Website materials for commercial use
- Using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
- Downloading or copying account information for another party's benefit
- Using the Campaign's trademarks without written permission
Campaign Materials
Supporters may share Campaign materials on social media and for personal advocacy purposes, provided such use does not imply official endorsement or misrepresent the Campaign's positions.
6 User-Submitted Content
You may have the opportunity to submit content to the Website, including comments, testimonials, stories, and photos ("User Content").
Content Standards
By submitting User Content, you agree that your content:
- Is accurate and not misleading
- Does not violate any applicable law or regulation
- Does not infringe on any third party's rights
- Does not contain defamatory, obscene, or offensive material
- Does not contain viruses or malicious code
License to Use
By submitting User Content, you grant the Campaign a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content for Campaign purposes, including promotional materials and social media.
7 Prohibited Conduct
When using this Website, you agree NOT to:
- Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
- Use the Website to transmit spam, chain letters, or unsolicited communications
- Collect or harvest personal information of other users
- Use the Website for any fraudulent or illegal purpose
- Post or transmit any content that is harmful, threatening, or hateful
- Engage in any conduct that restricts others' use of the Website
Violation Consequences
Violation of these Terms may result in termination of your access to the Website, removal of your content, and potential legal action where appropriate.
8 Disclaimers
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
The Campaign disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information
- Warranties that defects will be corrected
- Warranties that the Website is free of viruses or harmful components
Any political statements, policy positions, or opinions expressed on this Website represent the views of the Campaign and are subject to change.
9 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CAMPAIGN, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
This includes, without limitation, damages for:
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruption or computer damage
- Cost of substitute services
- Any other intangible losses
In no event shall the Campaign's total liability exceed the amount you paid to the Campaign in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or one hundred dollars ($100), whichever is greater.
10 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Campaign, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your User Content
- Any contribution made by you that violates campaign finance laws
11 Modifications to Terms
The Campaign reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. We will indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue your use of the Website.
12 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Pennsylvania.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Waiver
The failure of the Campaign to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
Questions About These Terms?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.