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Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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Welcome to the official campaign website for Friends of Raymond A Lopez (accessible via raymondalopez.com). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, digital platforms, subscription services, and communication channels.

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By accessing this website, signing up for updates, or interacting with our content, you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our platform.

 

1. Political Contributions & Compliance

  • Eligibility Rules: By making a campaign contribution through this website, you affirm that you are a U.S. citizen or legally admitted permanent resident (green card holder) and that you are using your own personal funds.

  • Reporting Regulations: All political donations are subject to the regulations of the Illinois State Board of Elections. Contribution limits, donor names, employers, and addresses may be publicly reported as mandated by state law.

  • Refund Policy: Campaign contributions made to Friends of Raymond A Lopez are final and non-refundable.

 

2. Digital Messaging & Subscriptions

  • Opt-In Express Consent: By providing your email address or phone number to sign up for campaign updates, you grant explicit consent to receive informational emails, telephonic updates, and automated text messages from this campaign.

  • Message and Data Rates: Standard text messaging rates from your wireless carrier may apply to mobile alerts.

  • Opt-Out Control: You can stop receiving emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any footer. You can opt-out of text alerts at any time by replying STOP to any mobile message.

  • By providing your phone number and clicking 'Submit,' you agree to receive SMS updates from Friends of Raymond A. Lopez. Message frequency may vary. Standard Message and Data Rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Donations may be solicited. Your mobile information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

 

3. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Campaign Content ownership: All site logos, text, graphics, campaign photography, and video content are owned by Friends of Raymond A Lopez or utilized with permission.

  • Limited Personal License: You are granted a temporary, non-transferable license to view, download, or share materials strictly for non-commercial, personal, and voter-education purposes.

  • Prohibited Modifications: You may not alter campaign graphics, remove copyright notices, or reuse campaign assets to misrepresent the candidate, platform, or organization.

 

4. Prohibited User Conduct

When interacting with our campaign website, comment sections, or official communication portals, you strictly agree not to:

  • Submit False Data: Provide inaccurate names, unauthorized credit card details, or fraudulent contact information.

  • Deploy Malicious Tech: Introduce viruses, malware, logic bombs, or engage in denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against our digital infrastructure.

  • Engage in Harassment: Post defamatory, abusive, or explicitly hostile remarks targeting campaign volunteers, staff, or online community members.

 

5. Limitation of Liability

  • As-Is Platform Delivery: This website and its contents are provided on an "as-is" basis without implied or explicit warranties of any kind.

  • No Damage Accountability: In no event shall Friends of Raymond A Lopez, its treasurer, campaign staff, or volunteers be liable for any digital interruptions, system errors, data loss, or indirect financial damages arising from your use of this website.

 

6. Governing Law

  • Jurisdictional Boundary: These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal disputes or compliance challenges related to this site must be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within Cook County, Illinois.

 

7. Changes to These Terms

  • Right to Update: The campaign reserves the right to modify these rules at any time to reflect changing electoral laws or technical adjustments. Your continued use of the website following an online update constitutes formal acceptance of those changes.

 

8. Campaign Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, compliance procedures, or donation processing, please contact the committee via:

  • Mailing Address: Friends of Raymond A Lopez, 2650 W. 51st Street (Rear), Chicago, IL 60632

  • Campaign Email: website@raymondalopez.com

  • Campaign Phone: (773) 306-1975

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