TERMS OF SERVICE:
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website operated by the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our"), located at https://www.nickforvt.com/ (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and the Campaign’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to all these Terms, do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdiction.
2. User Obligations and Conduct
You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
Using the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Transmitting any unlawful, harassing, libelous, abusive, threatening, harmful, or otherwise objectionable material.
Gaining unauthorized access to any part of the Site or to any Campaign data, systems, or networks.
Interfering with or disrupting the security or integrity of the Site or the data contained therein.
3. Campaign Contributions and Financial Transactions
A. Compliance with Law
All contributions made through the Site must comply with all applicable federal and state campaign finance laws and regulations. By making a contribution, you certify that:
You are a United States citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
Your contribution is made from your own funds and not funds provided by another person or entity.
The contribution is not made by a corporation, labor organization, foreign national, or federal government contractor.
Your contribution is not conditioned upon the outcome of the campaign.
B. Accuracy of Information
You agree to provide accurate and complete information, including your name, mailing address, occupation, and employer, as required by law for all contributions.
C. Finality of Contributions
All contributions to the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee are final and non-refundable.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, design, and audio, is the property of the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Site without our prior written consent.
5. Links to Third-Party Sites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Campaign disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
The Campaign does not warrant that the Site will be accurate, reliable, error-free, or uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event will the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee, its staff, agents, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the Site, any websites linked to it, any content on the Site, or any services or items obtained through the Site.
This includes any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, or loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the Site, including, but not limited to, your User Contributions, any use of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Service, or your use of any information obtained from the Site.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of, or related to them, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Vermont without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
10. Changes to the Terms of Service
We may revise and update these Terms of Service from time to time in our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately when we post them. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Service means that you accept and agree to the changes.
11. Contact Information
Questions about these Terms of Service should be sent to:
Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee Email: info@nickforvt.com
PRIVACY POLICY:
This Privacy Policy describes how the Nicholas Graeter Campaign Committee ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or make a contribution through our website.
By visiting or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Categories of Information Collected:
We collect two main types of information: Personal Information (PII) you provide directly, and Non-Personal Information collected automatically.
1. Information You Provide Directly
This is information you voluntarily give us when you interact with the Site:
Contact & Identity Information: Your full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
Donor & Financial Information: Contribution amount, occupation, and employer (required by law for certain donation amounts). Credit card information is processed by secure third-party vendors and is not stored by the Campaign.
Engagement Data: Volunteer interests, event RSVPs, feedback, and communication preferences.
2. Information Collected Automatically
This information relates to your device and activity on the Site, collected using tools like cookies and log files:
Usage & Technical Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, operating system, browser type, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and the sequence of pages visited.
Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies to track usage patterns and improve website functionality.
How We Use the Information Collected:
We use the information we collect for the following essential campaign functions:
Campaign Finance Compliance: To verify the legality of contributions and fulfill mandatory public reporting requirements for contributions exceeding legal thresholds (name, address, occupation, employer).
Communication & Outreach: To send you campaign updates, event invitations, fundraising appeals, volunteer requests, and newsletters via email, text, or mail.
Transaction Processing: To securely process and confirm your donations and purchase orders for merchandise.
Site Improvement & Analysis: To monitor and analyze website traffic, usage trends, and demographics to improve the Site's design and user experience.
Targeting & Strategy: To segment our supporter base to ensure communications and solicitations are relevant to your interests and location.
To Whom Do We Share The Information Collected:
We share information only as necessary to run the campaign, comply with the law, or engage in political activity:
1. Public Disclosure (Mandatory by Law)
Political Contribution Information: We are legally required to publicly disclose the names, mailing addresses, occupations, and employers of individuals who contribute above the applicable federal or state thresholds. By donating, you consent to this mandatory public disclosure.
2. Third-Party Service Providers
We share information with vendors who perform essential functions on our behalf. These include:
Payment processors (for secure credit card handling).
Email and text messaging service providers (for mass communications).
Data consultants and strategic advisers.
Website hosting and analytics providers.
3. Political Organizations and Partners
We may share your contact information (name, address, and email) with other like-minded political campaigns, organizations, committees, and causes that we believe share our political goals and interests.
4. Legal Compliance
We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or legal process, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Campaign or the public.
Opt-Out:
If you wish to stop receiving our emails, click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. To stop text messages, reply "STOP."
Contact Us:
For any questions about this policy, please contact us at: info@nickforvt.com
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