Effective Date: August 10, 2026

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using the Vote Valerie Gaydos website. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Vote Valerie Gaydos (“we,” “our,” or “us”) governing your access to and use of the Vote Valerie Gaydos website and any related content, features, or services (collectively, the “Site”).

2. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms of Service constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

3. Use of the Site

3.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Site for lawful, personal, and informational purposes consistent with these Terms of Service. You agree to use the Site only in ways that are lawful, respectful of others, and consistent with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

3.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree that you will not:

  • Use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site.
  • Use automated means (including bots, scrapers, data-mining tools, or crawlers) to access, monitor, copy, extract, or collect data from the Site without our prior written consent.
  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
  • Use the Site to send unsolicited commercial messages, spam, or other unauthorized communications.
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site or its visual elements for commercial purposes without our express written permission.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Site.
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Site,  including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, photography, video clips, and software,  is the property of Vote Valerie Gaydos or its licensors, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including United States and international copyright laws.

4.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, download, or create derivative works based on Site content or photography, or to use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools, without our express written consent.

4.3 Trademarks

The Vote Valerie Gaydos name, logo, and all related marks may not be used without our prior written permission. All other trademarks appearing on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

5. User Submissions and Communications

If you contact us via email, submit a form, sign up for updates, or leave a comment on the Site, you agree that:

  • Any information you voluntarily submit is accurate, complete, and not misleading.
  • You will not submit sensitive personal information such as passwords, payment card numbers, or government identification numbers through our contact forms or comment sections.
  • You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display any content you submit for the purposes of operating and improving the Site and our campaign communications.
  • You will not submit content that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.
  • We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion and without notice.

6. Mobile Messaging Program Consent

By signing up for our Mobile Messaging Program, you consent to receive the following types of text messages from Vote Valerie Gaydos:

  • Polling/Voting Text Messages: Such as election reminders and opinion polls.
  • Public Service Announcement Text Messages: Including legislative updates, member updates, and voter education.

Opt-In Methods

  • Completing a sign-up form on our website and checking the text message consent box.
  • Providing explicit consent in any other manner as indicated by Vote Valerie Gaydos.

Message Terms

  • Messages may be sent using an autodialer or similar technology.
  • Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with the Program.
  • Standard message and data rates may apply.
  • Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

STOP Command

To stop receiving messages, text STOP at any time. You will receive a confirmation text confirming you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive messages from the Program unless you opt back in.

HELP Command

For help, text HELP or contact us at info@votevaleriegaydos.com or (412) 259-8040. You will receive instructions on how to use the service.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by us. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Our Site also uses certain third-party tools and services to operate and improve functionality, including analytics, form processing, spam prevention, translation, email delivery, and cookie consent management. A full list of these service providers and their applicable privacy policies is available in our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your selected cookie preferences as established through our cookie consent banner.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • Warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Site.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, Vote Valerie Gaydos AND ITS OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Vote Valerie Gaydos and its officers, volunteers, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or relating to your access to or use of the Site, your violation of these Terms of Service, or any content or information you submit to or through the Site.

12. Children’s Use of the Site

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you may not use this Site or submit any personal information through it.

13. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service or your use of the Site shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

15. Waiver and Severability

No waiver by us of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition. If any provision of these Terms of Service is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices we publish on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vote Valerie Gaydos concerning the Site and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings with respect to the Site.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Vote Valerie Gaydos Email: info@votevaleriegaydos.com 

Phone: (412) 262-3780