Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2025
# Terms of Service
**Effective Date:** January 2025
## Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using GRIFTR (griftr.us), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.
## Description of Service
GRIFTR is a civic engagement platform that allows users to:
- View information about their political representatives
- Vote on representatives to express approval or disapproval
- Access representative approval ratings and data
- Access campaign contribution data and financial transparency information
## Age Requirements and Eligibility
### Minimum Age Requirement
- **You must be at least 18 years old to use this service**
- By using GRIFTR, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older
- If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using or accessing this service
### Age Verification
- We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time
- Accounts found to belong to users under 18 will be immediately terminated
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18
### Why 18+?
Given the political nature of our platform and the importance of informed civic engagement, we require users to be of legal voting age to participate in our community.
## User Responsibilities
### Eligible Use
- You must be at least 18 years old to use this service
- You agree to provide accurate information, including truthful age verification
- You will not use the service for any unlawful purpose
- You will not create accounts on behalf of minors
### Prohibited Activities
- Attempting to manipulate voting results
- Harassing or threatening other users
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
- Interfering with the proper functioning of the platform
- Creating accounts if you are under 18 years of age
- Providing false age information
## Voting and Ratings
- Votes cast on GRIFTR represent user sentiment and are not official political votes
- Approval ratings are calculated based on user votes and do not represent official polling data
- We reserve the right to remove votes that appear fraudulent or manipulative
- Only users 18+ may participate in voting and rating activities
## Campaign Finance Data
- Campaign contribution data is sourced from public records and third-party providers
- We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee the completeness of financial data
- Users should verify important financial information through official sources
## Intellectual Property
The content, features, and functionality of GRIFTR are owned by us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
## Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service.
## Disclaimers
- GRIFTR is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of representative information or campaign finance data
- Approval ratings are based on user votes and may not reflect broader public opinion
- Political and financial information should be independently verified for important decisions
## Limitation of Liability
In no event shall GRIFTR be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
## Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service at our sole discretion, without prior notice, including for:
- Violation of age requirements
- Providing false information
- Engaging in prohibited activities
## Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting.
## Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.
## Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:
- Email: legal@griftr.us
- Website: griftr.us