Civic Terms of Use
Article I — Civic Participation, Website Use, and User Responsibilities Notice
Whereas, Civic Congress LLC™, operating as CivicCongress.US, establishes these Civic Terms of Use to provide transparency, clarity, and accountability regarding access to and use of its website, digital platforms, educational resources, memberships, communications, events, and other civic engagement materials; and whereas Civic Congress LLC recognizes that meaningful civic participation requires a respectful environment where individuals may access information, exchange ideas, and engage in lawful expression consistent with the principles of free speech, peaceful assembly, association, and responsible participation; and whereas these Terms of Use are intended to define the relationship between Civic Congress LLC and visitors, members, participants, contributors, and users of CivicCongress.US while preserving the voluntary, educational, and expressive nature of the Civic Congress initiative;
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By accessing, browsing, registering with, contributing to, or otherwise using CivicCongress.US and its related services, visitors, members, and participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and agree to comply with these Civic Terms of Use, applicable policies, and all applicable federal, state, Tribal, territorial, and local laws.
Civic Congress LLC reserves the right to update, modify, or revise these Civic Terms of Use as necessary to reflect changes in its services, website features, educational resources, operational practices, or legal obligations. Continued use of CivicCongress.US following publication of updated Terms constitutes acknowledgment of the revised provisions.
For purposes of this Civic Terms of Use Notice, the terms “Civic Congress,” “CivicCongress.US,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer collectively to Civic Congress LLC and its affiliated citizen-led Civic Congress initiative unless otherwise stated.
Article II — Agreement to Terms and Definitions
Whereas, clarity of assent is necessary for orderly and lawful civic participation:
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By accessing or using the Site—including any associated website, application, or communication channel—you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately discontinue use. The term “User” refers to any individual who visits, accesses, or interacts with the Site, CivicCongress.US, or any related link, including but not limited to affiliated social media accounts or platforms (e.g., @CivicCongress). “Content” includes all text, designs, media, data, code, and other materials hosted, published, or displayed on the Site. All activities conducted by or in association with the Civic Congress—including, but not limited to, virtual or in-person sessions, digital platforms, social media engagement, Liberty Tree gatherings, merchandise, and any other Civic Congress-related events, communications, or materials—must adhere to and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the Accessibility, Civic Terms of Use, Codes of Conduct, Contact Us, External Links Disclaimer, Legal, Privacy Policy and any other duly published policies of the Civic Congress and Civic Congress LLC™.
Article III — Purpose of the Site
Whereas, the public benefit is served by a clear statement of aims:
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CivicCongress.US is a resource supporting civic engagement, citizen deliberation, and the advancement of Direct Democracy. The site is organized around Past, Present, and Future:
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Not in Session / In Session – Current Zoom meeting status.
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History – Documents the origins of Civic Congress LLC™ and initiative context.
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Civic Congress – Highlights current activities and civic engagement opportunities.
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Declaration 2026 – Primary call to action for Individual Civic Expression.
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250 – Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America and future celebrations of Representative and Direct Democracy.
Past and Present content remain fixed; Future content may evolve as the Civic Congress agenda develops. This description provides a framework of the site without detailing individual pages, headers, or footer links.
Article IV — User Eligibility
Whereas, civic responsibility presumes legal capacity:
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Users under 18 are prohibited from accessing or submitting information via this platform. Use of the website and associated social media is reserved for participants eighteen (18) years of age or older under U.S. law. By using the Site, you affirm that you meet this age requirement and possess the legal capacity to engage independently in lawful civic participation. Participation in any direct democracy activities—including initiatives, referenda, or related civic engagement—is subject solely to applicable federal, state, territorial, and tribal laws. The number of U.S. states and the District of Columbia currently providing lawful citizen-initiated ballot measures may vary (commonly 19–26, depending on the source), and all participants remain individually responsible for compliance with their respective jurisdiction’s requirements. Civic Congress LLC™ and CivicCongress.US serve as informational and organizational resources only; they do not act on behalf of participants or assume responsibility for individual actions.
Article V — Acceptable Use
Whereas, decorum, safety, and lawful conduct preserve the public forum:
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Users shall act lawfully under local, state, federal, tribal and international law. Users shall not upload or transmit malicious software, engage in unauthorized data collection, misrepresent identity, or disrupt the integrity, accessibility, or security of the Site. Civic Congress LLC™ shall moderate participation and content consistent with the mission to facilitate direct democracy and civic engagement.
Article VI — Intellectual Property Rights
Whereas, original works deserve protection and orderly use:
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All content, designs, text, media, and platform architecture are the property of Civic Congress LLC™, its authors, or contributing partners, unless otherwise stated. No copying or distribution shall occur without permission, except as expressly licensed for lawful civic, educational, or archival purposes.
Article VII — User Submissions
Whereas, contributions sustain civic dialogue and citizen-led initiatives:
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By submitting comments, forms, messages, or other content, you grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute such content for civic, educational, and direct democracy purposes. You represent that you lawfully own or control the rights in your submissions.
Article VIII — Disclaimer of Warranties
Whereas, no guarantee can be given as to completeness or continuity:
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The website, social media and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. Users acknowledge that participation in civic engagement and direct democracy is voluntary and inherently subject to individual responsibility.
Article IX — Limitation of Liability
Whereas, participation is voluntary and at one’s own discretion:
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, Civic Congress LLC™ and CivicCongress.US disclaim all liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this website or associated social media platforms, including @CivicCongress. Users engage in civic participation, direct democracy activities, and related initiatives entirely at their own risk. The sole remedy available to users is to discontinue use of the Site and associated services, to the extent permitted by law.
Article X — External Links
Whereas, third-party resources may be referenced for convenience:
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To the fullest extent permitted by law, Civic Congress LLC™ and CivicCongress.US disclaim all liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this website or associated social media platforms, including @CivicCongress. All official Civic Congress social media channels operate under the handle @CivicCongress, unless otherwise indicated through our preferred social media hub, LinkTree—our modern “Liberty Tree.” This social media handle hub continues the historic tradition of the original Liberty Trees by connecting our civic community across various internet platforms. Any or all external links are provided solely for informational purposes; CivicCongress.US does not imply endorsement of third-party content. Use of such links is at your own risk, and by accessing them, you agree to abide by both the terms of our site and the respective platform. Third-party websites, platforms, organizations, and authors are fully independent of the citizen-led Civic Congress LLC™ — styled the Civic Congress — which exercises no control over their content, policies, or operations.
Article XI — Termination
Whereas, order requires the ability to remove misuse:
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We may suspend or terminate access at any time, without notice, for violation of these Civic Terms Of Use or conduct inconsistent with the peaceful, lawful, and civic nature of this assembly.
Article XII — Amendments, Publication, and Historical Dating
Whereas, record-keeping strengthens public trust:
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The Civic Congress may amend or update these Civic Terms Of Use to reflect evolving civic practice and direct democracy initiatives. Dates of adoption, amendment, origin, publication, and scheduled events shall be clearly noted, without implying governmental authority.
Article XIII — Governing Law
Whereas, the rule of law orders civic life:
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These Civic Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States of America. Any disputes arising under these Terms, upon lawful notice and subject to standing requirements, shall be brought in courts located within the United States of America, in accordance with applicable jurisdictional rules and the right of appeal. Where permitted by law, disputes may alternatively be resolved through out-of-court settlement or dismissed for lack of standing.