Terms of Service

Last updated: December 16, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Campaign Reference ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Campaign Reference is a campaign finance data visualization platform that displays publicly available data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The Service allows users to browse, search, and track campaign finance information for federal candidates and committees.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may need to create an account using Google authentication. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems to access the Service in a manner that exceeds reasonable use
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

5. Data and Content

The campaign finance data displayed on Campaign Reference is sourced from the Federal Election Commission and is in the public domain. We strive to keep this data accurate and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its completeness or accuracy.

The Service is provided for informational purposes only. Users should verify information with official FEC sources before relying on it for any official purpose.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service's design, features, and original content (excluding public FEC data) are owned by Campaign Reference and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content without permission.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CAMPAIGN REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

9. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Contact

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

Email: admin@campaign-reference.com