Terms of Service

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ReadTheDonation ("the Site"), operated by OpenDataHQ ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Site. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time.

2. Description of Service

ReadTheDonation is a free, ad-supported campaign finance intelligence platform. We provide AI-generated analysis and data visualization of Federal Election Commission (FEC) public records for informational and educational purposes only. The Site is funded through advertising served by Google AdSense.

3. No Political Endorsement

ReadTheDonation does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate, political party, or policy position. All content is purely informational and data-driven. The presentation of campaign finance data does not imply any judgment about candidates, donors, or their campaigns.

4. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

Analysis and summaries marked as AI-generated are produced by artificial intelligence and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information. AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or political advice. Users should verify important information with official FEC records at fec.gov.

5. Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, campaign finance data is complex and frequently updated by the FEC. There may be delays between FEC filings and their appearance on our platform. We make no warranty that data displayed on the Site is complete, current, or error-free.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: use the Site for any unlawful purpose; scrape or use automated tools to extract data in bulk without permission; interfere with the Site's infrastructure; attempt to gain unauthorized access; use the Site to harass or harm any individual; or reproduce proprietary content without permission.

7. Advertising

The Site displays third-party advertisements served by Google AdSense. By using the Site, you acknowledge that ads may appear alongside content. We do not control the content of third-party advertisements. Ad content does not represent endorsement by ReadTheDonation or OpenDataHQ.

8. Intellectual Property

The Site's design, branding, code, and AI-generated analysis are the proprietary property of OpenDataHQ. Public campaign finance data sourced from the FEC is not copyrightable and remains in the public domain.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party sites.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

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12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenDataHQ and its officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

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Data sourced from the Federal Election Commission. This is informational only, not endorsement of any candidate. AI-generated analysis for educational purposes.