Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to the official campaign website for Doug Charles for Prosper Town Council ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using this website at dougcharles.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this Site.

Nature of This Website

This is a private campaign communication platform, not a government public forum. This Site is operated by the Doug Charles for Prosper Town Council campaign as a private entity for the purpose of political speech and campaign activities. The Campaign reserves all rights afforded to private speakers under the First Amendment.

Nothing on this Site constitutes official government communication. Any views, positions, or statements expressed are those of the Campaign and do not represent the Town of Prosper or any government entity.

Comment and Content Moderation Policy

This Site may include features that allow users to submit content, including but not limited to endorsements, questions, ideas, and comments. By submitting content, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Campaign reserves the sole and absolute right to approve, edit, decline, or remove any user-submitted content at our discretion.
• Submission of content does not guarantee publication or display on the Site.
• The Campaign may moderate content based on any criteria we deem appropriate, including but not limited to relevance, tone, and alignment with campaign messaging.

Content that may be removed includes, but is not limited to:

• Spam, commercial advertising, or promotional content
• Obscene, vulgar, or profane language
• Threats, harassment, or personal attacks
• Content that is defamatory, libelous, or infringes on others' rights
• Off-topic or irrelevant material
• Misinformation or content we believe to be false or misleading
• Any content that violates applicable law

Important: As a private campaign forum, we are not required to publish content critical of the Campaign or its positions. Content moderation decisions are within our sole discretion and are not subject to appeal.

User Submissions

By submitting any content to this Site (including endorsements, questions, ideas, or other materials), you:

• Grant the Campaign a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your submission in connection with campaign activities
• Represent that your submission is original, accurate, and does not violate any third-party rights
• Consent to the public display of your name in connection with approved endorsements or other published content
• Acknowledge that you will not receive compensation for your submission

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the Campaign or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission.

You may share links to this Site and its pages for non-commercial purposes.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Campaign does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

The Campaign makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site, including user-submitted content.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Campaign, its officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Site.

Political Contributions

Any contributions made through this Site are subject to applicable Texas campaign finance laws. By making a contribution, you represent that:

• You are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• The contribution is from your own personal funds and not from a corporation, labor organization, or other prohibited source
• You are at least 18 years old
• You understand that contributions are not tax-deductible

Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. The Campaign does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the courts of Collin County, Texas.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Doug Charles for Prosper Town Council
Email: doug@dougcharles.com
Website: dougcharles.com