Terms of Use
Last updated: September 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of benndems.org and related online services operated by the Bennington County Democratic Committee, also known as the Bennington County Democrats or “BennDems” (“BennDems,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using this website or our online services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the website or services.
Our Website and Services
BennDems provides information and services relating to elections, Democratic candidates, political organizing, events, volunteering, civic participation, fundraising, voter engagement, and the activities of the Bennington County Democratic Committee.
We may modify, suspend, discontinue, or update any portion of the website or services at any time.
We do not guarantee that all content will always be available, complete, current, or error-free.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the website or services:
In violation of applicable law;
To interfere with the operation or security of the website;
To gain unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or information;
To distribute malicious software or harmful code;
To impersonate another person or organization;
To submit knowingly false or misleading information; or
In any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our systems or services.
SMS Messaging Terms
By affirmatively opting in to receive text messages from the Bennington County Democratic Committee (“BennDems”), you consent to receive recurring SMS or MMS messages from BennDems at the mobile telephone number you provide.
Messages may include committee meeting reminders, volunteer activity and shift reminders, event information, scheduling changes, organizational announcements, election and candidate information, voter-engagement communications, campaign updates, fundraising communications, and other BennDems-related information.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not a condition of making a contribution, becoming or remaining a committee member, volunteering, attending an event, purchasing anything, or otherwise participating in BennDems activities.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any BennDems text message. After opting out, you may receive a confirmation message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact info@benndems.org.
BennDems does not share, sell, rent, transfer, or provide your mobile telephone number, SMS opt-in information, or messaging consent data to third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Your mobile telephone number, opt-in information, and messaging consent data are handled in accordance with the BennDems Privacy Policy.
Wireless carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.Political Contributions
Political contributions made through links or services associated with BennDems may be subject to federal or state campaign-finance laws, contribution limits, eligibility requirements, reporting requirements, and disclosure obligations.
By making a contribution, you are responsible for providing accurate information and confirming that your contribution complies with applicable law.
Certain contributor information may be reported to government agencies and become part of the public record as required by law.
Third-party payment processors may have additional terms and privacy policies governing payment transactions.
Event Registrations and Volunteer Activities
Registration for an event, volunteer activity, training, or other BennDems program may be subject to additional instructions or requirements provided at the time of registration.
Schedules, locations, speakers, activities, and other event details may change.
BennDems reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify, or limit participation in events or activities when reasonably necessary.
User Submissions
If you submit information, comments, photographs, responses, petitions, endorsements, survey responses, or other materials through the website, you represent that you have the right to provide that material.
For petitions, endorsements, public statements, or similar activities, information identified as public may be disclosed or published as described at the time of submission and in our Privacy Policy.
Submission of personal information is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the text, graphics, logos, designs, website content, and other original materials published by BennDems are owned by or licensed to the Bennington County Democratic Committee and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view, download, or share website materials for personal, informational, civic, or political purposes consistent with applicable law.
You may not falsely imply that BennDems endorses, sponsors, or created material that it did not authorize.
Third-party names, logos, photographs, trademarks, and other content remain the property of their respective owners.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites, services, donation processors, event platforms, social-media sites, government resources, candidate websites, or other services operated by third parties.
BennDems does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, security, terms, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Your use of third-party services is governed by the terms and privacy policies of those providers.
Privacy
Your use of our website and services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.
The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Disclaimer
The website and services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis to the fullest extent permitted by law.
BennDems does not warrant that the website will operate without interruption, that all information will be error-free, or that the website or its servers will always be free of harmful components.
Information provided through the website is intended for general informational and political-organizing purposes and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or other professional advice.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BennDems and its officers, committee members, volunteers, employees, agents, contractors, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the website or services.
Nothing in these Terms limits any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BennDems and its officers, committee members, volunteers, employees, agents, and service providers from claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your unlawful misuse of the website or material breach of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and your use of the website are governed by the laws of the State of Vermont, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where federal law applies.
Resolving Concerns
If you have a concern or dispute regarding the website or services, we encourage you to contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve the matter informally.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
No Waiver
Failure by BennDems to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other right.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after revised Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those revised Terms.
Contact Us
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Bennington County Democratic Committee
P.O. Box 1861
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 440-0220
Email: info@benndems.org