Terms of Service
Effective Date: June 14, 2025
Welcome to RateYourGov. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.
1. Eligibility
By using RateYourGov, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under the age of 18, you must have the consent of a parent or guardian to use the platform.
2. Use of the Platform
You may use RateYourGov for personal, non-commercial purposes to view leader ratings, provide feedback, and explore civic insights. You must provide accurate information when submitting ratings.
3. User Contributions
By submitting ratings, feedback, or forms (such as the Insider Form or Join Waitlist), you grant RateYourGov a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content (in anonymized or aggregate form) to improve the platform and inform users. You agree not to submit content that is false, harmful, abusive, or misleading.
4. Feedback and Government Action
RateYourGov provides tools for expressing civic feedback, but we do not guarantee that elected officials will respond to, review, or act upon the feedback or ratings submitted through the platform.
5. Data and Privacy
Our use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the platform, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described.
6. Donations and Support
You may make voluntary donations to support the development of RateYourGov. Donations are not payments for goods or services and do not guarantee access to future features. All donations are final and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.
7. Account Verification
If you choose to verify your identity or return as a user, you agree to provide accurate information and keep your login credentials (if applicable) secure.
8. Platform Availability and Disclaimer
The platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or uninterrupted service.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RateYourGov shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the platform.
10. Intellectual Property
All content, logos, design elements, proprietary data models, and the underlying methodology of the RateYourGov platform are the exclusive property of RateYourGov and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. They may not be copied, reproduced, or reused without express written permission.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the platform for users who violate these terms or engage in abuse.
12. Disclaimer
The platform provides information and user feedback "as is" and does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or uninterrupted availability. The grades/ratings are provided for informational purposes and should not be considered legal, financial, or professional advice.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, RateYourGov shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use or inability to use the platform.
14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of RateYourGov shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting support@rateyourgov.us. If a resolution is not reached, the dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Laramie County, Wyoming, or in small claims court if applicable.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, email support@rateyourgov.us.
17. Refund Policy
All donations are final and non-refundable. If you believe a donation was submitted in error, please reach out to us at support@rateyourgov.us.