Terms

Terms of Service for using TownHallUS.com.

These Terms explain the rules for using our Services, posting Content, maintaining an account, resolving disputes, and respecting the rights of Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc. and other users.

Overview

What This Agreement Covers

These Terms of Service explain the rules for using our Services. They are a legal agreement between you and Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc., the organization that provides the Services.

When we say "we," "us," or "our," we mean Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc. at 8 The Green STE A, Dover, DE 19901. When we say "you" or "your," we mean the person accepting this agreement, or the minor or group that person represents.

Services

The Services include our websites, text messages, APIs, email notifications, apps, buttons, widgets, ads, online store features, and anything else that mentions these Terms.

Content

Content includes text, links, images, videos, audio, and other materials you see or share through the Services.

Agreement

By using the Services, you agree to follow these Terms and any rules or policies that are part of them.

Section 1

Eligibility to Use the Services

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    You can use our Services only if you are legally allowed to make an agreement with us and the laws in your area do not forbid it.

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    You must be a U.S. citizen, or a registered voter in the United States of America to use our web App and website.

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    If you accept these Terms for someone else, such as a minor, company, or organization, you confirm that you are allowed to make this agreement on their behalf.

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    Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc. has the right to make sure everyone follows these rules.

Section 2

Privacy Policy & Cookie

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we take care of it when you use our Services. By using our Services, you agree to the way we collect and use your information as described in the Privacy Policy & Cookie.

Section 3

Content on the Services

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    You are fully responsible for how you use the Services and for anything you share.

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    You should only post content that you are comfortable making public.

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    If you choose to trust or act on anything shared on our platform, you do so at your own risk.

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    We may check content from time to time, but we are not required to do so.

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    We have the right to remove content that breaks our rules, including copyright violations, impersonation, illegal activity, harassment, or other misuse.

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    You still own anything you post, upload, or share on our platform, including your photos, videos, and audio.

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    By posting content, you confirm that you have the rights and permission needed for us to share it.

We do not check or guarantee that everything on the platform is true or accurate, and we do not always agree with the opinions people post. Some content may be offensive, harmful, incorrect, or misleading. Whatever is shared is the responsibility of the person who posted it.

If you find someone violating our rules, please report it immediately at support@townhallus.com.

We may review and analyze what you share and do on our platform to help us improve our Services, including training better AI and machine learning systems. We may also share your content with other companies or platforms to help promote, distribute, or publish it elsewhere.

By using our Services, you give us permission to do this without expecting payment. Your content might be changed or adapted when it is shared, published, or broadcasted, for example to fit different formats or platforms.

Section 4

Using the Services

Please read our User Rules. They are part of these Terms of Service and explain what is not allowed on our platform. You must follow those rules, along with all laws and regulations, when using our Services.

If someone breaks these rules, Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc. may take action. This could include removing content, limiting access, or suspending an account.

We are always working to improve the Services. Sometimes that means changing features, adding new ones, or removing things temporarily or permanently. We may also set limits on storage or usage, remove content, limit visibility, suspend accounts, or take back usernames if needed.

By using our Services, you agree that we and our trusted partners can show ads, including next to your content or others' content.

When We May Access, Review, Save, or Share Information

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    Follow laws or respond to government requests.

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    Enforce our Terms and investigate rule-breaking.

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    Prevent fraud, fix security problems, or resolve technical problems.

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    Help with customer support.

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    Protect our company, users, or the public.

We do not share personal information that identifies you unless it is explained in our Privacy Policy & Cookie.

To use our Services, you might need to create an account. You are responsible for keeping it safe by choosing a strong password and only using it for this account. We are not responsible for problems that happen if you do not protect your account.

Our Services are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. These Terms do not give you the right to use the name "Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc.," our domain names (non-partisan.online, townhallus.com), logos, trademarks, or brand features. Everything about the Services, except content users share, belongs to us or our partners.

If you give us feedback or ideas about how we can improve, that is voluntary. We may use your suggestions in any way we choose, and we do not have to pay you for them.

Misuse Is Not Allowed

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    Try to break into areas of the platform that are not public.

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    Mess with our systems or those of our partners.

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    Try to hack, test, or get around our security.

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    Use tools or tricks to search or gather data unless we have said it is allowed.

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    Use bots or automation to crawl or scrape the platform without written permission.

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    Fake your identity or where your messages come from.

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    Send false or misleading information.

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    Break our rules about spam, manipulation, or abuse.

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    Disrupt the platform by sending malware or overwhelming it with too much activity.

Use the Services the way they are meant to be used. That keeps the platform safe and fair for everyone. You are not allowed to help others break these Terms, including sharing tools or services that encourage violations.

You can end your agreement with us anytime by deactivating your account and stopping use of the Services. For details on how to deactivate your account and how we handle your data, check our Privacy Policy & Cookie.

Account Suspension or Closure

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    You break these Terms or our Rules and Policies.

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    Your actions create legal problems for us.

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    Your account is linked to illegal activity.

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    Your account has been inactive for a long time.

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    Continuing to provide the Services is no longer possible or practical for us.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you through the email linked to your account or the next time you attempt to log in. In some cases, and to the extent allowed by law, we may terminate your account or access to the Services for any reason or without specific justification.

If your account is terminated, your license to use the Services also ends. For clarity, these Terms continue to apply even after your account is deactivated or terminated.

Section 5

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

You use the Services and any related content at your own risk. Everything is provided "as is" and "as available," with no guarantees.

When we say "Non-Partisan Alliance Inc.," we mean its service, product, domain names (non-partisan.online, townhallus.com), affiliates, employees, officers, partners, and others connected to it. To the fullest extent allowed by law, we do not make promises or guarantees about the Services, including implied promises about fitness for a particular purpose, reliability, or non-infringement.

We do not guarantee that the Services or any content will always be accurate, complete, up to date, secure, reliable, or available.

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    Your computer gets damaged.

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    You lose data.

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    Something goes wrong when you use the Services or view content.

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    Messages or content do not get saved, deleted, or delivered properly.

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    The Services do not meet your needs.

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    The Services are interrupted, insecure, or have errors.

Advice or information from us, whether written or verbal, does not create a promise or guarantee unless we clearly say so in writing. As much as the law allows, Non-Partisan Alliance Inc. and its partners are not responsible for indirect, accidental, special, or serious damages, including lost profits, lost data, lost business, or harm to your reputation.

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    Your use of the Services or inability to use them.

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    What other users or third parties do or post, even if it is illegal, offensive, or harmful.

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    Any content you get through the Services.

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    Anyone accessing your account or changing your content without permission.

If something goes wrong, the most we will ever owe you is the total amount you donated within 30 days. This limit applies no matter what kind of legal claim you make, even if we were warned something bad might happen.

If you access, view, or request over 1,000 posts, including replies, videos, images, and more, in a 24-hour period, you will owe $500 for every 1,000 posts accessed. This fee is meant to cover estimated harm and does not replace other legal actions we might take.

Non-Partisan Alliance, Inc. takes the security of user data and system resources very seriously. If you break these Terms or help someone else do it, you may be held legally and financially responsible. If violations continue, we may seek a court order to stop you, along with other legal and financial remedies.

Sections 6-7

Disputes and Arbitration

By using this website, you agree to resolve any disputes through arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) instead of in court.

This Arbitration Agreement governs the resolution of disputes that may arise in connection with the use of our Services, website, or any other matter related to Non-Partisan Alliance Inc.

Agreement to Arbitrate

All disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the use of our Services shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association.

Rules

For business-related disputes, the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules shall apply. For disputes involving individual consumers, the AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules shall apply.

Location and Method

Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted online to the fullest extent possible. If in-person proceedings are required, the preferred locations are Sacramento, California first, and San Francisco, California second.

Fees and Costs

The party initiating arbitration shall pay the applicable filing fee when submitting the claim. The Respondent shall pay any required fees based on the final determination of the arbitrator.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Response and Class Waiver

The Respondent has 30 calendar days to file a formal response. All parties waive the right to bring, join, or participate in any class action or class-wide arbitration.

Section 8

Intellectual Property Rights

Everything you see on the website, including text, images, videos, logos, and software, is owned by Non-Partisan Alliance Inc. or its partners. These items are protected by laws in the United States.

You are allowed to use the website and its content only in the ways allowed by our Terms, User Rules, and Privacy Policy & Cookie. You do not own any content or logos just by using the site.

We give you permission to use the website for your own personal, non-business use, and only for that purpose.

Section 9

Changes to This Agreement

Non-Partisan Alliance Inc. can change this agreement at any time. If we do, we will update the version posted at www.townhallus.com/terms or let you know through our Services.

We recommend checking this agreement from time to time. If you keep using our Services after changes are made, it means you accept them.

If you do not agree with this agreement or any future changes, you should stop using Non-Partisan Alliance Inc. Services right away.

This page may be updated at any time without prior notice. Please check back regularly to stay informed. Questions can be sent to support@townhallus.com.