TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: January 1st, 2022 Last Updated: January 1st, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to the Voter Education Project website (the "Site"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. About the Project

The Voter Education Project is a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to providing accurate, accessible information to help individuals understand voter registration, election procedures, and their voting rights. The Site is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

3. Nonpartisan Nature of the Site

The Project does not endorse, support, or oppose any political party, candidate, or ballot measure. Content on the Site is intended to be factual and nonpartisan. If you believe any content is inaccurate, misleading, or biased, please contact us using the information in Section 13.

4. No Legal or Official Guidance

Information provided on the Site is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive for accuracy, election laws, deadlines, and procedures vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Always verify voting deadlines, registration requirements, and polling information with your state or local election office before relying on information found here.

5. Eligibility and Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers, or any connected systems
Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent
Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
Use the Site to spread false or misleading information about voting procedures, eligibility, or deadlines

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and software — is the property of the Voter Education Project or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from the Site for personal, noncommercial, and educational use, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works, requires our prior written permission.

7. User-Submitted Content

If the Site allows you to submit content (e.g., comments, feedback, questions), you agree that:

You will not submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or misleading
You grant the Project a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display submitted content in connection with operating the Site
You are solely responsible for the content you submit

We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including official government and election resources, for your convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites. Links do not imply endorsement.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE VOTER EDUCATION PROJECT AND ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SITE — INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED, MISSED VOTING DEADLINES, OR ERRORS IN CONTENT.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Voter Education Project and its affiliates, officers, employees, and volunteers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

12. Modifications to the Site and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Site, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. We may also revise these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to the Site, other users, or the Project.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the District of Columbia.

15. Severability

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

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Voter Education Project: 2 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 75273, Washington, DC 20013 team@thevotereducationproject.com