Terms of Service

Last updated: Aug. 1, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using KnowMyRep (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the service.

About Our Service

Educational Mission

[Your Website Name] is an educational platform designed to help young voters learn about:

  • Civic processes and voting procedures

  • How to find and contact their elected representatives

  • Understanding government structure and functions

  • Election dates, deadlines, and requirements

What We Are NOT

  • We are not a government agency or official voting resource

  • We do not endorse or oppose any political candidates or parties

  • We do not provide official voting guidance or legal advice

  • We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party information

User Eligibility

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use this website

  • If you are under 18, you should have parental permission to provide your email address

  • You must provide accurate information when signing up for our newsletter

  • You must be eligible to vote or preparing to become eligible to vote in the United States

Acceptable Use

You MAY:

  • Use our educational content for personal learning about civics

  • Share our content for educational purposes (with proper attribution)

  • Sign up for our newsletter to receive civic information

  • Contact us with questions or feedback about our content

You MAY NOT:

  • Use our site for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity

  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our team

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user data

  • Use automated tools to scrape or download our content

  • Distribute false or misleading information through our platform

  • Use our platform to promote specific candidates or political parties

  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

Content and Information

Our Content

  • All information is provided for educational purposes only

  • Content may become outdated as laws, representatives, and procedures change

  • We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current or complete

  • Users should always verify information with official government sources

Information Sources

  • We compile information from publicly available government sources

  • Representative contact information comes from official government websites

  • Voting procedures are sourced from official election authorities

  • We clearly cite sources when possible

Updates and Changes

  • Information may be updated without notice

  • We encourage users to check official sources for the most current information

  • Past newsletter content may not reflect current information

Email Newsletter

Subscription Terms

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree that:

  • You want to receive educational civic information via email

  • You understand you can unsubscribe at any time

  • You will not mark our emails as spam if you voluntarily subscribed

  • You will use the unsubscribe link if you no longer want to receive emails

Content and Frequency

  • Newsletters contain educational civic information only

  • We typically send emails [specify frequency]

  • Content may include voting deadlines, representative updates, and civic education

  • We do not send political advertisements or candidate endorsements

Unsubscribing

  • Every email includes an easy unsubscribe link

  • You can also contact us directly to unsubscribe

  • We will process unsubscribe requests within 10 business days

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • We own or have permission to use all content on this site

  • Our original educational materials are protected by copyright

  • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

  • Our name, logo, and branding are our property

Your Rights

  • You may share our content for educational purposes with proper attribution

  • You retain rights to any feedback or suggestions you provide to us

  • You may print materials for personal educational use

Third-Party Content

  • Some content may be sourced from government agencies (public domain)

  • Third-party content remains the property of its original owners

  • We respect the intellectual property rights of others

Disclaimers and Limitations

Educational Nature

  • This website provides general educational information only

  • Information should not be considered official voting guidance

  • We are not responsible for voting errors or missed deadlines

  • Always consult official sources for authoritative information

No Warranties

  • We provide this service "as is" without warranties of any kind

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information

  • We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted or error-free

  • Use of this website is at your own risk

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for any voting decisions you make based on our information

  • We are not responsible for any damages arising from use of our website

  • Our liability is limited to the amount you paid us (which is $0 for our free service)

  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for:

  • The content or accuracy of external websites

  • The privacy practices of third-party sites

  • Any damages resulting from your use of external links

We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Termination

Your Rights

  • You may stop using our service at any time

  • You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time

  • You may request deletion of your personal information

Our Rights

We may terminate or suspend your access if you:

  • Violate these terms of service

  • Use our service for unlawful purposes

  • Engage in abusive or harmful behavior

  • Attempt to disrupt our service

Changes to Terms

  • We may update these terms from time to time

  • Material changes will be posted on this page

  • Newsletter subscribers will be notified of significant changes

  • Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of updated terms

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

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

Email: [your-email@website.com]
Address: [Your Address, Maryland]
Website: [Your Website URL]

Acknowledgment

By using [Your Website Name], you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms of Service

  • You agree to be bound by these terms

  • You understand this is an educational resource, not official voting guidance

  • You will verify all information with official government sources