TERMS OF SERVICE & PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated 8/12/25

AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS

We are Jim Petras for Cleveland Heights ("Campaign," "we," "us," "our"), a political campaign committee registered in Ohio, United States at PO Box 18150, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.

We operate the website www.jim4ch.com (the "Site"), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the "Legal Terms") (collectively, the "Services").

You can contact us by phone at 216-354-0284, email at getinvolved@jim4ch.org, or by mail to PO Box 18150, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.

These Legal Terms constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Jim Petras for Cleveland Heights, concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

We will provide you with prior notice of any scheduled changes to the Services you are using. The modified Legal Terms will become effective upon posting or notifying you by getinvolved@jim4ch.org. By continuing to use the Services after the effective date of any changes, you agree to be bound by the modified terms.

The Services are intended for users who are at least 13 years old, with parental consent required for users under 18.

We recommend that you print a copy of these Legal Terms for your records.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. OUR SERVICES

  2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

  3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

  4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

  5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

  6. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

  7. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

  8. PRIVACY POLICY

  9. POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE

  10. SMS TEXT MESSAGING & 10DLC COMPLIANCE

  11. TERM AND TERMINATION

  12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

  13. GOVERNING LAW

  14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  15. DISCLAIMER

  16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

  17. INDEMNIFICATION

  18. USER DATA

  19. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

  20. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

  21. MISCELLANEOUS

  22. CONTACT US


1. OUR SERVICES

Our Services provide information about Jim Petras' campaign for Cleveland Heights Mayor, allow supporters to volunteer, donate, and stay informed about campaign activities. The information provided is intended for lawful political activities and civic engagement.

The Services are not tailored to comply with industry-specific regulations beyond political campaign compliance requirements. Users are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.


2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Our intellectual property

We are the owner or licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the "Content"), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the "Marks").

Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws and treaties in the United States and around the world.

Your use of our Services

Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access the Services and download or print portions of the Content for your personal, non-commercial use in support of Jim Petras' campaign.

Your submissions

By sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services ("Submissions"), you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submission for use in furtherance of the campaign's political objectives.


3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have the legal capacity to agree to these Legal Terms; (2) you are at least 13 years old; (3) you will not access the Services through automated means without permission; (4) you will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (5) your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.


4. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than legitimate political engagement. As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

  • Systematically retrieve data without written permission

  • Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users

  • Circumvent security-related features

  • Disparage, tarnish, or otherwise harm the campaign

  • Use information to harass, abuse, or harm another person

  • Submit false reports or misuse support services

  • Use the Services inconsistently with applicable laws

  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or disruptive content

  • Engage in automated use without authorization

  • Impersonate another user or person

  • Use the Services for commercial purposes unrelated to the campaign

  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services


5. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

When you create or make available any content through our Services ("Contributions"), you represent and warrant that:

  • Your Contributions do not infringe third-party rights

  • You have necessary licenses and permissions

  • Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading

  • Your Contributions comply with all applicable laws

  • Your Contributions do not contain offensive, harassing, or threatening content

  • Your Contributions do not violate privacy rights or contain inappropriate content involving minors


6. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

By submitting content, you grant us the right to use such content for campaign purposes. We do not assert ownership over your Contributions, but you grant us a license to use them in furtherance of our campaign objectives.


7. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We reserve the right to monitor the Services, take legal action against violators, restrict access to Contributions, remove excessive content, and manage the Services to protect our rights and facilitate proper functioning.


8. PRIVACY POLICY

Information Collection We collect information through:

  • Website forms and volunteer sign-ups

  • Email subscriptions and communications

  • Text message opt-ins

  • Donation processing

  • Event registrations

  • Surveys and polls

Types of Information Collected:

  • Contact information (name, address, email, phone)

  • Donation information as required by law

  • Volunteer preferences and availability

  • Communication preferences

Use of Information Collected information is used for:

  • Campaign communications and updates

  • Volunteer coordination

  • Donation processing and compliance reporting

  • Event planning and invitations

  • Voter outreach and engagement

  • Required political disclosures

We Do Not Sell Your Information We will never sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. Your information is collected solely to support Jim Petras' campaign and related political activities.

Data Sharing We may share information only with:

  • Required regulatory authorities for campaign finance reporting

  • Authorized campaign staff and volunteers

  • Third-party service providers bound by confidentiality agreements (e.g., email platforms, payment processors)

  • Other political organizations or candidates only with your explicit written consent

We will never share your information with commercial entities for marketing purposes unrelated to this campaign.

Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Opt-out of communications

  • Withdraw consent where applicable


9. POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE

All communications sent through our Services comply with applicable political communication laws, including:

  • Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)

  • State campaign finance laws

  • CAN-SPAM Act requirements

  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

Required Disclosures: Political communications will include required "Paid for by" disclosures as mandated by law.

10. SMS TEXT MESSAGING & 10DLC COMPLIANCE

Program Description By opting into Jim Petras for Cleveland Heights text messaging, you expressly consent to receive political text messages (SMS) to your mobile number. Messages may include:

  • Campaign updates and announcements

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Event invitations

  • Donation requests

  • Get-out-the-vote messages

  • Polling location information

Consent and Opt-In

  • Consent is not required for participation

  • Standard message and data rates apply

  • Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages


Opt-Out Instructions Reply STOP to any message to opt-out. You may receive a confirmation message. To rejoin, text START. For help, text HELP or contact getinvolved@jim4ch.org.

Message Content All messages are political in nature and related to Jim Petras' campaign for Cleveland Heights Mayor. We do not send spam or commercial advertisements unrelated to the campaign.


11. TERM AND TERMINATION

These Legal Terms remain effective while you use the Services. We may terminate access for any reason, including breach of these terms. The campaign's messaging services will conclude after 9/9/25 and 11/4/25 or campaign conclusion.


12. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue Services without notice, including during the active campaign period. We are not liable for any modifications or interruptions.


13. GOVERNING LAW

These Legal Terms are governed by the laws of Ohio without regard to conflict of law principles.


14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Informal Resolution Before formal proceedings, parties will attempt good-faith informal resolution for 30 days.

Binding Arbitration Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules, conducted in Cuyahoga, Ohio. Class actions are prohibited.

Exceptions Intellectual property disputes and requests for injunctive relief are excluded from arbitration.


15. DISCLAIMER

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES ABOUT ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR AVAILABILITY OF CONTENT.


16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR LIABILITY EXCEED $100.00 USD FOR ANY CLAIM.


17. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend and indemnify us from claims arising from your use of Services, breach of these terms, or violation of third-party rights.


18. USER DATA

You are solely responsible for data you transmit. We perform routine backups but are not liable for data loss or corruption.


19. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

You consent to receive electronic communications and agree that electronic records satisfy legal requirements for written communications.


20. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

This campaign and its work is based solely in Ohio and complies will all applicable state laws and regulations.  However, California residents may contact the Department of Consumer Affairs Complaint Assistance Unit at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834 or (800) 952-5210.


21. MISCELLANEOUS

These Legal Terms constitute the entire agreement between parties. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. No joint venture or partnership is created.


22. CONTACT US

For questions about these Legal Terms or our Services:

Jim Petras for Cleveland Heights

PO Box 18150, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Phone: 216-354-0284
Email: getinvolved@jim4ch.org
Website: www.jim4ch.com

For SMS/Text Message Support:

  • Reply STOP to opt-out

  • Reply HELP for assistance

  • Email: getinvolved@jim4ch.org

  • Phone: 216-354-0284