Terms of Service

Welcome to the Civic Defense Project website. By accessing, browsing, or using this website and any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time, and your continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

The Civic Defense Project is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization dedicated to strengthening our democracy through civic engagement and voter empowerment. We are nonpartisan and operate independently, focusing on voter registration, voter protections, civic education, and building tools that connect citizens to their elected representatives.

Our work is guided by a commitment to democracy, equal representation, and the principle that informed, engaged citizens are the foundation of a healthy republic. We welcome participation from all Americans regardless of political affiliation.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment. Prohibited behavior includes: harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person, transmitting obscene or offensive content, disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within our community, and intentionally misrepresenting your affiliation with the Civic Defense Project.

You may not use our website to promote partisan political campaigns, candidates, or parties, nor may you represent yourself as an official representative or member of the Civic Defense Project without authorization. Any unauthorized use, including automated access or scraping of content, is prohibited without our express written consent.

The Civic Defense Project is developing Platform50, an upcoming civic engagement application designed to connect citizens directly with their elected representatives at local, state, and federal levels. Platform50 will be subject to its own separate terms of service upon launch, which will govern your use of the app and your interactions with the service.

By using the Civic Defense Project website, you acknowledge that Platform50 is under development and may be modified or updated prior to public release. We will notify users of any changes to Platform50's terms when the service becomes available. Early access participants will be required to review and accept the app-specific terms before using the service.

We welcome volunteers who share our commitment to civic engagement and democracy. Volunteers are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and respectful conduct. This includes representing the Civic Defense Project accurately and acting in accordance with our nonpartisan mission at all times.

All volunteers agree to conduct themselves in a manner that maintains our nonpartisan character. You may not use your volunteer position to advance partisan political causes, endorse specific candidates or parties, or misrepresent the Project's mission or positions. Any volunteer found to be violating these standards may be asked to step down from their position.

Volunteers who provide personal information through our volunteer signup forms consent to receiving communications about volunteer opportunities, training, and project updates. Detailed volunteer agreements and codes of conduct will be provided separately to all accepted volunteers.

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Civic Defense Project or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation and organization of all content on this website is also the exclusive property of the Civic Defense Project and is protected by U.S. copyright laws.

You may view and print pages from this website for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and other proprietary notices intact. You may not modify, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any content without our express written permission. Unauthorized copying, modification, use, or distribution of any content is strictly prohibited.

The Civic Defense Project name, logo, and marks are trademarks of the Civic Defense Project. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. Educational and civic organizations may request permission to use our materials for noncommercial educational purposes by contacting us directly.

When you submit information through our website—including contact forms, volunteer signup forms, mailing list signups, feedback, or messages—you grant the Civic Defense Project the right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute that content for legitimate organizational purposes, including but not limited to improving our services, communicating with you, and advancing our mission.

We will handle all personal information you submit in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent, except as required by law. We take your privacy seriously and protect submitted information using industry-standard security measures.

By submitting content to us, you represent that you own or have the necessary rights to that content and that it does not violate any laws or the rights of others. You also certify that any information you provide is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.

This website and all information, content, and services provided are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. The Civic Defense Project disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that this website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, or that defects will be corrected. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, timely information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on this website. Civic engagement advice and educational resources are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.

Users should independently verify any information critical to their decision-making, especially regarding voter registration, voting procedures, and legislative contacts, which may vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. For legal concerns, please consult with a qualified attorney.

In no event shall the Civic Defense Project, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or suppliers be liable for any damages (including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages) resulting from your use of or inability to use the website or services, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, or business interruption, even if the Civic Defense Project has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

This limitation applies even if the damages arise from your reliance on information contained on this website. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability, so some of these restrictions may not apply to you.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including reading list recommendations to bookshop.org and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. The Civic Defense Project is not responsible for the content, accuracy, practices, or policies of any third-party websites, and inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

When you click on external links, you are leaving our website and entering websites operated by others. We encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or making purchases. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their terms and policies, not by these Terms of Service.

The Civic Defense Project reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the website and services following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We recommend that you review these terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

If you do not agree with any modifications to these terms, you should discontinue your use of the website and services immediately. We will make a good-faith effort to notify registered users of significant changes via email to the address provided in our records.

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising under or relating to these terms shall be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in the District of Columbia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The failure of the Civic Defense Project to enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, our practices, or your dealings with the Civic Defense Project, please contact us: