Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 22, 2024

Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to the official website of Mike Sacks for Congress. By accessing or using our website at mikesacksforcongress.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Mike Sacks for Congress (the "Campaign," "we," "us," or "our"), a federal political campaign committee registered with the Federal Election Commission.

FEC Disclaimer

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Contributions to Mike Sacks for Congress are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Best Efforts Disclosure: Federal law requires political committees to use their "best efforts" to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. Mike Sacks for Congress is committed to fulfilling this obligation. If you make a contribution over $200, we will request this information from you, and we may follow up if you do not initially provide it. This information is publicly available on the Federal Election Commission (FEC) website at fec.gov.

Contribution Terms

By making a contribution to Mike Sacks for Congress, you certify that:

  • You are a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident (green card holder).
  • You are making this contribution with your own personal funds and not with funds provided by another person or entity.
  • You are not a federal contractor.
  • You are at least 18 years old, or if younger, you are making this contribution from your own funds and doing so knowingly and voluntarily.
  • You are not making this contribution in the name of another person or entity.

Contribution Limits

Federal law limits individual contributions to $3,300 per election (primary and general elections are considered separate elections). Contributions from corporations, labor unions, foreign nationals (except permanent residents), and federal contractors are prohibited.

Refund Policy

Contributions are generally non-refundable. However, we may issue refunds in cases of duplicate transactions, contributions that exceed legal limits, or contributions that cannot be legally accepted. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at info@mikesacksforcongress.com.

Handling of Impermissible Contributions

If Mike Sacks for Congress determines that a contribution is impermissible under federal law (such as a contribution from a prohibited source, an excessive contribution, or a contribution made in the name of another), we will take prompt remedial action as required by FEC regulations. This may include: (1) refunding the impermissible portion of the contribution to the contributor, (2) reattributing or redesignating the contribution if legally permissible and with proper authorization, or (3) disgorging the funds to the U.S. Treasury if the contributor cannot be located or the contribution cannot be lawfully returned. We maintain records of all such actions as required by federal law.

Use of the Website

Permitted Use

You may use our Website for lawful purposes consistent with supporting our political campaign, including:

  • Viewing campaign information, policy positions, and news updates
  • Making contributions to the Campaign (subject to FEC regulations)
  • Signing up to volunteer or receive campaign communications
  • Sharing campaign content on social media
  • Contacting the Campaign with questions or feedback

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to it
  • Use any automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Website or collect information from it without our express written permission
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to it
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity
  • Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of the Campaign or any third party
  • Attempt to circumvent any security measures or content-filtering technologies
  • Use the Website to transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code

Intellectual Property

Campaign Content

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software, is the property of Mike Sacks for Congress or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The Campaign name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Mike Sacks for Congress. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

Limited License to Share

We encourage supporters to share our campaign content on social media and other platforms to help spread our message. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to share campaign materials for non-commercial purposes, provided you do not modify the content and you clearly attribute it to Mike Sacks for Congress. This license does not extend to any third-party content that may appear on our Website.

User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to us (such as comments, testimonials, photos, or videos), you grant Mike Sacks for Congress a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media for campaign purposes.

You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that the content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including:

  • ActBlue: Our donation processing platform
  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and other platforms where we maintain a presence
  • News Sources: Links to news articles and external content

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk, and you should review their terms and privacy policies before using them.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MIKE SACKS FOR CONGRESS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Website or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MIKE SACKS FOR CONGRESS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND VOLUNTEERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
  • Any content obtained from the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mike Sacks for Congress and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Website; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of another party; or (d) your conduct in connection with the Website.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Federal law, including the Federal Election Campaign Act, shall govern all matters related to campaign contributions and political activity.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Westchester County, New York, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Mike Sacks for Congress regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings.

Contact Information

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

Mike Sacks for Congress

Email: info@mikesacksforcongress.com

Website: www.mikesacksforcongress.com

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