Terms & Conditions - Friends to Elect Bethany Miller

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Introduction

These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of websites operated by Friends to Elect Bethany Miller (referred to as "we," "us," or "our campaign").

By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

We can change these terms anytime. We'll post updates here with a new date at the top. Continuing to use the site after changes means you accept them.

Questions? Contact us at info@repbethanymiller.com

2. What You Can (and Can't) Do With Our Content

What's Protected

Everything on this website is protected by copyright law, including:

• Our logo and campaign materials

• Text, photos, and graphics

• Videos and audio files

• Website design and layout

• Software that runs the site

What You CAN Do

• View and browse the website for personal use

• Share our content on social media using share buttons

• Print pages for your own reference

• Link to our website from your personal blog or social media

What You CANNOT Do

• Copy our content and use it commercially

• Republish our materials on other websites without permission

• Modify or create derivatives of our content

• Use automated tools to scrape or download content

• Claim our content as your own

• Remove copyright notices or attribution

Need permission for something? Email info@repbethanymiller.com

Our Trademarks

"Friends to Elect Bethany Miller," our logo, and campaign slogans are our trademarks. You cannot:

• Use our logo without written permission

• Use our name in misleading ways

• Create fake campaign materials

• Use our trademarks for commercial purposes

3. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website links to other sites and uses third-party services like:

• ActBlue or other donation platforms

• Eventbrite or similar event registration tools

• Social media platforms

• Mapping services for finding events

We don't control these sites. They have their own terms and privacy policies. We're not responsible for:

• Their content or accuracy

• How they handle your information

• Their reliability or security

• Any problems you have with them

Use third-party services at your own risk. Review their policies before providing information.

4. Communication Consent

Email, Text, and Mobile Messages

By signing up, you consent to receive:

• Campaign updates and newsletters

• Event invitations

• Donation requests

• Volunteer opportunities

• Text messages (SMS)

Your carrier's messaging rates apply. We don't pay for your data or text charges.

Text Message Programs

If you sign up for text alerts:

• You'll receive periodic campaign updates

• Message frequency varies

• To stop: Text STOP to any message

• For help: Text HELP or email info@repbethanymiller.com

• We can't guarantee message delivery

• We may end the program anytime

You can unsubscribe anytime using the links in emails or by texting STOP.

5. Rules for Using This Website

Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

• Impersonate anyone or lie about who you are

• Scrape or harvest user data without permission

• Overload our servers with excessive requests

• Hack, probe, or test our security systems

• Upload viruses or malicious code

• Reverse-engineer our website software

• Send spam or unauthorized advertising

• Harass other users or interfere with their experience

• Use the site illegally or encourage illegal activity

Violating these rules may result in:

• Immediate account termination

• Being banned from the site

• Legal action

• Cooperation with law enforcement

6. User-Generated Content

Interactive Features

Our website may include areas where you can:

• Post comments

• Share your story

• Upload photos or videos

• Participate in forums or discussions

Your Responsibilities

When posting content, you agree:

• You own what you post or have permission to share it

• Your content is truthful and accurate

• You won't post anything illegal, harmful, or offensive

You may NOT post:

• Illegal, threatening, or harassing content

• False, defamatory, or misleading information

• Obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit material

• Content that violates others' copyrights or trademarks

• Private information about others without consent

• Spam, advertising, or commercial promotions

• Impersonations or fake accounts

What We Can Do With Your Content

By posting on our site, you grant us:

• Ownership rights to use your content however we want

• Perpetual license (forever, no expiration)

• Right to modify or edit your content

• Right to use in ads, fundraising, and campaigns

• No compensation owed to you

• No attribution required (we don't have to credit you)

• Right to sublicense to allied campaigns and organizations

Example: If you share your personal story about why you support Bethany, we can:

• Feature it in campaign ads

• Include it in fundraising emails

• Share it with partner organizations

• Modify it for length or clarity

• Use it indefinitely, even after the campaign ends

You retain ownership of what you post, but we get an unlimited license to use it.

Content Moderation

We have NO obligation to monitor content, but we reserve the right to:

• Remove any content for any reason

• Edit or modify content

• Screen content before publication

• Block users who violate these terms

We're not responsible for user content. You use interactive features at your own risk.

7. Copyright Infringement

If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright:

Contact us at: info@repbethanymiller.com

Include:

• Description of the copyrighted work

• Location of the infringing content (URL)

• Your contact information

• Statement that you believe the use is unauthorized

• Statement that your claim is accurate and made under penalty of perjury

Repeat offenders: We may terminate accounts of users who repeatedly infringe copyrights.

8. Privacy

Your privacy matters to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand:

• What information we collect

• How we use your data

• Who we share it with

• Your privacy rights

By using this site, you consent to:

• Electronic communications from us

• Data collection as described in our Privacy Policy

• Sharing information as outlined in our Privacy Policy

Don't provide others' personal information unless you have their permission and have shared our Privacy Policy with them.

9. Disclaimers - Use at Your Own Risk

"As Is" Basis

WE PROVIDE THIS WEBSITE "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEES.

We make NO WARRANTIES about:

• Accuracy or completeness of information

• Reliability or availability of the site

• Freedom from errors or viruses

• Uninterrupted service

• Fitness for any particular purpose

Third-Party Content

We're not responsible for:

• Accuracy of linked websites

• Third-party event information

• Products or services from other organizations

• Content from advertisers or sponsors

Technical Issues

We don't guarantee:

• The site will always work

• Downloads are virus-free

• Data won't be lost

• Security breaches won't occur

Protect yourself: Use antivirus software and back up important data.

10. Limitation of Liability - Our Maximum Responsibility

Limited Damages

WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:

• Lost profits or revenue

• Lost data or information

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Interruption of service

• Errors or omissions in content

• Viruses or security breaches

• Third-party actions or content

EVEN IF WE KNEW damages were possible, our liability is limited.

Maximum Amount

Our total liability to you is limited to the GREATER of:

• $100, OR

• The amount you paid to use the site (which is $0 for most users)

Translation: You can't sue us for more than $100, no matter what happens.

State Law Variations

Some states don't allow these limitations. You may have additional rights under your state's consumer protection laws.

11. Your Legal Responsibilities

You Agree to Defend Us

You must defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the website

• Content you post

• Your violation of these terms

• Your violation of others' rights

• Your negligence or misconduct

This means: If someone sues us because of something you did, you're responsible for legal costs and damages.

Example: If you post someone's copyrighted photo without permission and they sue us, you pay all legal fees and damages.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

Tennessee Law Applies

These terms are governed by Tennessee state law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Where Lawsuits Must Be Filed

Any legal action must be filed in Tennessee courts:

• State courts in Tennessee

• Federal courts in Tennessee

You agree to Tennessee jurisdiction and waive objections to venue there.

Why Tennessee? Because our campaign is based here.

13. Termination

We Can Terminate Your Access

We reserve the right to:

• Block your access to the site

• Delete your account

• Remove your content

• Ban you permanently

We can do this:

• At any time

• Without notice

• For any reason or no reason

• At our sole discretion

Common reasons for termination:

• Violating these terms

• Harassing other users

• Posting illegal content

• Attempting to hack the site

• Spamming or commercial use

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of this website.

Changes to Terms

We can modify these terms anytime without notice. Changes take effect immediately when posted.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the rest of the terms remain in effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any term doesn't waive our right to enforce it later.

No Partnership

Using this site doesn't create any partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and us.

Assignment

We can assign these terms to another organization. You cannot assign your rights or obligations.

15. Contact Us

Questions about these Terms?

Email: info@repbethanymiller.com

Mail:
Friends to Elect Bethany Miller
P.O. Box 2
Bolivar, Tn 38008

Website: www.repbethanymiller.com

Plain Language Summary

Here's what all of this really means:

1. You can use our site for free, but we own all the content

2. Anything you post becomes ours to use in the campaign

3. Don't break the law or harass people

4. We're not responsible if the site breaks or has wrong information

5. You can't sue us for much - maximum $100

6. We can kick you off anytime for any reason

7. Tennessee law applies to any disputes

8. We can change these rules whenever we want

Bottom line: Be respectful, don't steal our stuff, and don't hold us liable if something goes wrong. By using the site, you agree to these terms.

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These terms apply to www.repbethanymiller.com and related campaign websites and mobile apps.