Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

CivicSwipe provides a platform for civic engagement that allows users to:

• Browse and review pending federal legislation.
• Express support or opposition ("swipe") on bills.
• View voting records of elected representatives.
• Generate and send emails to elected representatives expressing your position on legislation.
• View aggregated demographic data about civic engagement trends.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information.
• Keep your account credentials confidential.
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Send threatening, abusive, or harassing emails through the Service.
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure.
• Use automated systems (bots, scripts) to access the Service without authorization.
• Create multiple accounts for the purpose of manipulating voting or demographic data.

5. Email Communications to Representatives

When you use CivicSwipe to send an email to an elected representative:

• You acknowledge that the email content is generated based on your input and may be assisted by AI.
• You are solely responsible for the content of emails sent through the Service.
• Your name and address may be included in the correspondence as required by representative offices.
• CivicSwipe does not guarantee delivery or response from any representative's office.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-generated content and publicly available legislative data) are the property of CivicSwipe. Legislative data is sourced from Congress.gov and is public domain.

7. Disclaimers

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, timely, secure, or error-free.
• The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable.
• Any errors in the Service will be corrected.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CivicSwipe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CivicSwipe from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the jurisdiction in which CivicSwipe operates.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

CivicSwipe
Email: [email protected]