Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Democracy Unyielding. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website democracyunyielding.org and all related services, including the Resolution Wall, Civic Action Plan, newsletter, and accountability partner matching (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our Services may require you to create an account or provide personal information. When you create an account or submit information, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your information to keep it accurate
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

Resolution Wall: Public Submissions

Content You Submit

When you submit a civic resolution to our Resolution Wall, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your submission will be publicly displayed on our website, including your name, city, state, generation, and resolution text
• Your submission may be shared on social media, in promotional materials, and in media coverage
• Your submission may be included in the Times Square New Year's Eve confetti drop if you opt in
• All submissions are subject to moderation and approval before being published
• We reserve the right to reject or remove any submission that violates these Terms

Content Standards

You agree that your resolution submissions will:

• Be truthful and not contain false or misleading information
• Not violate any laws or regulations
• Not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Not contain hate speech, threats, harassment, or discriminatory content
• Not contain obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit content
• Not promote violence or illegal activities
• Not contain spam, advertising, or commercial solicitations
• Not impersonate any person or entity

License to Your Content

By submitting content to our Resolution Wall, you grant Democracy Unyielding a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in any media format for the purpose of operating and promoting the Democracy Unyielding campaign. You retain ownership of your content, but you grant us the right to use it as described above.

Accountability Partner Matching

Our Civic Action Plan includes an accountability partner matching service. By participating, you agree that:

• You consent to sharing your contact information with your matched partner
• You will communicate respectfully and professionally with your partner
• You understand that we do not conduct background checks on participants
• You are responsible for your own safety and interactions with your partner
• We are not liable for any disputes, harm, or issues arising from partner relationships
• You can request to be unmatched at any time by contacting us

The accountability partner program is designed to support civic engagement, not to provide professional counseling, therapy, or legal advice. If you need professional support, please seek appropriate licensed professionals.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Violating any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfering with or disrupting our Services
• Scraping, crawling, or harvesting data from our website
• Using automated systems (bots) to access our Services
• Impersonating others or providing false information
• Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
• Using our Services for commercial purposes without permission
• Submitting spam or unsolicited communications

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and design elements (the "Content"), is the property of Democracy Unyielding or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Content without permission
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written authorization
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

You may share links to our website and quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for non-commercial, educational, or news purposes.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services (such as USA.gov, Vote.org, social media platforms, and payment processors). These links are provided for your convenience, but we do not endorse or control these external sites.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party websites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and policies.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranties

OUR SERVICES 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• Our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The information provided through our Services is accurate or complete
• Any defects or errors will be corrected
• Our Services will meet your specific requirements

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DEMOCRACY UNYIELDING AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) our Services
• Any conduct or content of any third party on our Services
• Any content obtained from our Services
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content or data

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO OUR SERVICES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Democracy Unyielding and its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Content you submit to our Services

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason including:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Requests by law enforcement or government agencies
• Discontinuation or material modification of our Services

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) will remain in effect.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Governing Law

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

Dispute Resolution

If you have a dispute with us, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally by sending a written notice describing the nature and basis of the claim to [email protected].

If we cannot resolve the dispute within 30 days, either party may pursue formal legal action. You agree that any legal action must be brought in the federal or state courts located in the jurisdiction where Democracy Unyielding is headquartered, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Democracy Unyielding regarding our Services and supersede any prior agreements.

Severability

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

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created between you and Democracy Unyielding as a result of these Terms or your use of our Services.

Contact Information

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