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Terms & Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the Independent Voter Project website.

Last updated: March 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (ivp.org), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

Use of Website

This website is operated by the Independent Voter Project (IVP), a 501(c)(4) nonpartisan organization. The content provided is for general informational purposes only. You may browse, download, and print content from this site for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, data compilations, and software — is the property of the Independent Voter Project or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The IVP logo and other marks are trademarks of IVP and may not be used without written permission.

User Submissions

When you submit information through forms on this website (such as petition signatures, newsletter signups, or contact forms), you grant IVP permission to use that information for the purposes described at the point of collection. We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. IVP does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Voter registration data, election statistics, and other factual content are compiled from publicly available government sources and are provided for informational purposes only.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall IVP, its officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including Independent Voter News (IVN), the Foundation for Independent Voter Education (FIVE), and other partner organizations. These links are provided for convenience only. IVP does not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party sites.

Changes to Terms

IVP reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Diego County, California.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact us at info@ivp.org.