Terms of Use

1. About The People's Initiative

The People's Initiative is a civic organization based in California dedicated to ballot initiative education, petition circulation, and community outreach. Our website provides information about active California ballot initiatives, volunteer and employment opportunities, and civic engagement resources. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, or political advice.

2. Use of the Site

• You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• You may not use this Site to transmit any harmful, offensive, or unlawful content.
• You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems.
• You may not scrape, harvest, or collect information from this Site using automated tools without our written permission.
• You agree not to impersonate The People's Initiative, its staff, or any other person or entity.

3. Forms and Submissions

When you submit information through our newsletter sign-up, job application, or volunteer forms, you agree that:

• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
• You are at least 18 years of age, or have the consent of a parent or guardian.
• Your submission may be used to contact you regarding the specific purpose for which it was submitted (e.g., newsletter, employment, volunteering).
• Submitting a form does not guarantee employment, volunteer placement, or any other outcome.

4. Intellectual Property

• All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and code — is the property of The People's Initiative or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
• You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Site without our express written permission.
• Content about California ballot initiatives is based on publicly available government records and is presented for educational purposes only.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The People's Initiative does not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
• The information on the Site is complete, accurate, or up to date.
• The Site will meet your specific requirements or expectations.

Information about ballot initiatives is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal or political advice. Always consult official California government sources for the most current and authoritative information.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The People's Initiative shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this Site or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of this Site shall not exceed $100.

7. Third-Party Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute endorsement of that site or its content by The People's Initiative.

8. Political Disclaimer

The People's Initiative presents information about California ballot initiatives in a balanced, factual manner for civic education purposes. The summaries, "Arguments For," and "Arguments Against" sections are intended to inform — not advocate. The People's Initiative does not take official positions for or against specific ballot measures unless explicitly stated. Our goal is an informed citizenry.

9. Modifications to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or related to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

• Email: support@peopleinitiative.org
• Organization: The People's Initiative
• Website: peoplesinitiative.org