Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing VoterVantage’s website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use our platform.

2. Non-Profit Status & Non-Partisanship

VoterVantage is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing transparency in local politics.

• Non-Partisan Mission: We do not endorse, oppose, or contribute to any candidate for public office or any political party.
• Educational Purpose: All information provided on this platform is for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Use of Services

a. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use our services.
• By using our platform, you represent that you meet the eligibility criteria.

b. Permitted Use

• You agree to use our services for lawful purposes only.
• You may not use our platform to engage in fraudulent, abusive, or harmful activities.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content on the VoterVantage website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is provided to support public awareness and engagement.
• You are free to reproduce, distribute, or modify our content for non-commercial purposes, provided that you give proper credit to VoterVantage and do not misrepresent the information.
• For commercial use or significant modifications, we request that you contact us for approval to ensure alignment with our mission.

5. User-Generated Content

a. Ownership

• You retain ownership of any content you submit to our platform but grant VoterVantage a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content.

b. Prohibited Content

• You may not upload content that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of others.
• VoterVantage reserves the right to remove user-generated content that violates these Terms.

6. Privacy

Your use of our platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. Please review it for more details.

7. Disclaimers & Data Accuracy

• "As Is" Basis: VoterVantage provides its services and data "as is" and makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of our platform or data.
• Public Records: Our data is sourced from public government records. While we strive for accuracy, errors in the original data or in the processing of that data may occur.
• Not Official Records: The information on this site is NOT the official government record. For official purposes, please consult the relevant city clerk or government agency directly.
• We do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, VoterVantage shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our platform.

9. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting to our website, and the "Effective Date" at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of our platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Termination

VoterVantage reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to our platform if you violate these Terms or engage in unlawful activities.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at: