Introduction
Welcome to Vote AK, your best source for Alaska voting and law information. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to both the voting site and the law site operated by Vote AK, and govern your access to, use of, and reliance on the resources and services available through our sites (“Services”) located at https://vote-ak.com/. By visiting, browsing or using any portion of our websites you indicate your acceptance of, and your agreement to be bound by, these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, do not visit, browse, or use our Services. Vote AK is dedicated to making democracy work for and with Alaskans by making current and relevant information concerning voter rights and the legal process accessible to all. It is our goal to provide easy, nonpartisan access to reputable information to all Alaskan voters and to anyone with an interest in Alaska’s voting process.
Acceptance of Agreement
By accessing or using the Vote AK website or any resources, you accept the Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you use our site on an organization’s behalf, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms. If we revise or update these Terms, your continued use of the platform will confirm your acceptance of the changes. We recommend that all users review this terms section from time to time to stay informed of updates.
Eligibility
Vote AK will make its resources available to individuals age 13 or older. By accessing this website, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age. If you are under 18, you may access the site only with a parent’s or legal guardian’s involvement and consent. Vote AK was created to aid Alaska residents and help those looking for information about Alaska’s voting laws; no location restriction is applied.
About Vote AK
Vote AK was launched by a group of legal scholars, public policy experts, and Alaskans with deep experience in legal advocacy and civic education. Vote AK is focused on providing free, accessible, and reliable information about elections in Alaska, election laws, and legal rights in the context of elections. It includes expert articles, guides, a rich resource library, and timely election updates to help build an educated citizenry. Vote AK is a nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative. All resources are free of charge.
Scope of Services
Vote AK is a comprehensive resource center with helpful legal guidance and authoritative information on a range of voting subjects, including:
- Articles from legal professionals on Alaska voting laws and other legal matters
- Instructions on how to register to vote, and how to vote absentee, among other things
- A library with information about how to vote, solving issues you may face as a voter, and a list of contacts to local electoral offices around the state
- Information on forthcoming elections
- Resources for new and existing voters
Vote AK provides all resources for informational purposes only. While we always strive to bring you accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or validity of this information due to the nature of this area of law.
User Obligations
As a Vote AK user, you agree to:
- Use the website and resources only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes
- Not misuse, modify, or interfere with the content of the platform or website
- Not try to gain unauthorized entry to any portion of the website, user profiles, or data
- Not use the website in a way that could harm, disable, or impair the website or its services
- Respect the intellectual property and rights of Vote AK and third parties
Your own content is your responsibility. You are responsible for the information that you submit to Vote AK, including queries and submissions.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, materials, and resources available to you through Vote AK-including articles, guides, graphics, logos, and the design of the Vote AK platform itself-are the intellectual property of Vote AK or its content providers. Such materials are protected under copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may access and use the material within Vote AK’s content for your own personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy or redistribute material originating from Vote AK’s content, modify it in any form, or use it on any other website or in ways that would violate the rights of others or for commercial purposes without our express prior written consent. If you would like to request permission to do anything with our content beyond the scope of these Terms, please email us at [email protected].
User Content
Vote AK may provide interactive elements that allow visitors and others to post content, including, but not limited to, review ratings, comments, questions, suggestions, or information (collectively, “Your Submissions”). By posting or otherwise providing Your Submissions, you grant Vote AK a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and sublicensable right and license under all rights necessary to use, reproduce, create derivative works of, modify, publish, adapt, distribute, and otherwise use such content worldwide for all media and in any form. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise have the right to your Submissions and that your content is not subject to any legal consideration that would restrict Vote AK’s rights in the foregoing.
Community Guidelines
Vote AK is dedicated to creating a respectful, informative, and inclusive community. By using any interactive area of Vote AK you agree not to:
- Post or transmit material that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
- Harass, stalk, threaten, or intimidate other users or Vote AK employees
- Post false or misleading information
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
- Violate the privacy or intellectual property rights of others
Vote AK reserves the right to moderate, delete, and/or restrict any user content in the instance that it goes against these standards and/or our policies.
Information Accuracy and Reliability
Vote AK is designed to provide accurate and timely information about voting laws and procedures within the State of Alaska. Voting and election laws constantly change, and voting processes may vary by jurisdiction. We make no guarantees, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy and completeness of any information contained on this site. Some views expressed on this site may be considered legal opinions or marketing materials. Please consult official government resources and/or an attorney for particular legal advice. Vote AK is not responsible for errors, omissions, or results resulting from the use of this information.
No Legal Advice
The services, publications, and guides that Vote AK provides are intended for informational purposes only. They are not to be considered legal advice and cannot create an attorney-client relationship. Although the materials are prepared by legal professionals, they are not a substitute for individual counsel from a professional attorney. Any questions, issues, or disputes contained in your particular matter should be addressed with a licensed attorney who can individually research and represent your interests.
Third Party Content and Links
Vote AK may contain links to third-party sites, services, or other websites that are not owned or controlled by Vote AK. Vote AK is not affiliated with third parties to which this site is linked, and has no control over those third party sites or service providers. References to third-party organizations and their services are for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement. Access to and use of third party resources is at your own risk. We encourage you to check their terms of use and privacy policies.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Vote AK follows the provisions outlined in our Privacy Policy when it comes to gathering and processing user information. Our Privacy Policy provides a description of the type of information we collect, how we use the information, where we store the information, and how we protect our information. We use your information solely as provided in our Privacy Policy and using our website indicates your acceptance of our Privacy Policy. We urge you to read our Privacy Policy from time to time to stay abreast of how your information is protected.
Account Registration and Security
Some of the Services offered by Vote AK may require you to open an account. In consideration of your use of the Services, you represent that you are of legal age to form a binding contract and you agree to: provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself during the registration process; maintain it up-to-date and promptly notify Vote AK of any changes. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Vote AK at [email protected] immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security known to you.
Prohibited Activities
You agree you will not use Vote AK for any of the following activities:
- Hacking, phishing, and/or otherwise accessing the site and user accounts without authorization
- Uploading viruses, worms, or other harmful code
- Data crawling and scraping and/or using bots or scripted access to the platform
- Posting or spreading spam, hacking, advertising, etc.
- Circumventing security measures or manipulating the site
Violating these restrictions may lead to suspension from or termination of access to Vote AK, in addition to possible reporting to law enforcement or other incident response agencies as may be appropriate.
Service Modifications and Termination
Vote AK may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website or services at any time, with or without notice. We also reserve the right to limit or terminate your access to all or part of the platform if you breach these Terms or for any reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will instantly cease.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Vote AK makes available its site, services, and content on an as is and as available basis. Vote AK makes no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, availability, applicability, fitness for a particular purpose, or outcome to be achieved by the site’s information, materials, and services. Vote AK disclaims to the fullest extent allowed by law all warranties, express, implied, or statutory in nature, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Vote AK, its founders, contributors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of or inability to use the website or any materials contained on the website or any linked sites, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation includes, but is not limited to, damages for errors or omissions in, interruptions of, or defects in the website or linked sites, computer viruses, data loss, and unauthorized disclosure of information.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Vote AK, its authors, staff, affiliates, and contributors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way resulting from your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of third parties.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use, and any dispute that may arise between you and Vote AK relating to your use of Vote AK, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any action or proceeding (other than actions for injunctive relief) arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be brought in the state or federal courts of competent jurisdiction located in Alaska and you consent to jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
Changes to the Terms of Use
Vote AK reserves the right to change, update, or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon becoming available on the website. You must review these Terms on a regular basis to keep up with these changes. By your continued use of the site, you have agreed and consented to the revised Terms.
Copyright Infringement & DMCA Policy
Vote AK respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material located on or linked to by VoteAK.com violates your copyright, please send us a notice of alleged infringement that complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title 17 U.S. Code § 512 (DMCA) to [email protected] and include in the written notification all of the following:
- A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
- A specific description of the material you claim to be infringing and where it is located on the site
- Evidence sufficient to reasonably permit VoteAK.com to verify that you are either the owner of the copyrighted work or authorized to act on such owner’s behalf
- Information sufficient to allow VoteAK.com to contact you (mailing address, telephone number, or email address)
- A statement that the foregoing information in your notice is accurate and that you are either, under penalty of perjury, the copyright owner or authorized to act on such owner’s behalf
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, the provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Waiver
None of the terms or conditions set out below may be waived by Vote AK, and no such waiver shall be deemed or constitute a further or continuing waiver of any other term or condition. A failure of Vote AK to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not be deemed to be a waiver by Vote AK of such right or provision.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by Vote AK, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vote AK with respect to the website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the site.
Contacting Us
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns relating to these Terms of Use or otherwise as they relate to Vote AK, please contact us:
| Mail: | 200 W 57th St Fl 42 New York NY 10019 |
| Phone: | (646) 507-8852 |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Website: | https://vote-ak.com/ |
We encourage questions and are committed to helping Alaska voters get the right information and assist those in need of help.
User Suggestions and Feedback
Vote AK affirms our users’ right to provide feedback and suggestions about the website, resources, or services. By sending, transmitting, uploading, or otherwise making available such information or material to Vote AK, you acknowledge that it becomes the property of Vote AK. We may use, attempt to implement, or disclose any feedback submitted by you without compensating or incurring other obligation to you. Feedback submissions enable us to constantly improve our website and services in our efforts to realize our Vision Statement of empowering every Alaskan voter.
Children’s Online Privacy
Vote AK (the “Site”) does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or a guardian of a child and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information and you wish to have such personal information deleted, please forward us a message to [email protected]. We take reasonable measures to delete such information upon request. The Site encourages parents and guardians to provide supervision of their children’s online activities and to encourage their children to help protect their privacy online.
Accessibility Statement
Vote AK is committed to providing a digital experience for all of Alaska’s citizens and residents, including people with disabilities. We aim to constantly improve the user experience and meet applicable accessibility standards. If you find any accessibility barriers or have suggestions, please email [email protected] or call (646) 507-8852. Your feedback assists us with our efforts to make our resources available to more voters.
International Use
Vote AK is hosted and managed from within the United States. Users of the site outside the United States are responsible for complying with laws of other countries. Through accessing this site, users understand their information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. Vote AK makes no representations that it is appropriate or available for use elsewhere.
Nonprofit Status and Resources Use
Vote AK is a nonprofit effort to deliver to Alaskans free, nonpartisan voting and legal information. All resources, articles, and guides are provided free of charge and may not be resold or used for commercial purposes or financial gain. No Vote AK publications may be used for fundraising, advertising, or partisan campaigning. We believe it is our duty to the public to provide meaningful information to help citizens in Alaska exercise their voting rights in an informed manner.
Donations and Funding Transparency
Vote AK accepts voluntary donations to help maintain and build out VoteAK.org and our other resources. Donations are designated for production costs, speaking or outreach costs, and nothing else. We do not take money that would make us beholden to a funding source that would interfere with our ability to cover the elections or function in a nonpartisan manner. No donation affects Vote AK’s content curation or editorial decisions. For questions on supporting us, email [email protected].
Volunteer, Vendor, and Solicitor Addendum
Individuals desiring to submit content or volunteer with Vote AK will be subject to the editorial policies and these Terms of Use. All submissions must be original work and factually accurate and non-partisan. Submitting work to Vote AK allows Vote AK to edit, publish, and disseminate that work. Vote AK requests that volunteers and those submitting work do so with regard to the organization’s mission of providing factually accurate, easily accessible information and encouraging civic engagement for the state of Alaska.
Notice to Government Agencies and Officials
Vote AK will engage in collaboration with governmental entities, election officials, and non-profit organizations to promote initiatives aimed at enhancing voter education and increasing voter turnout. Any requests pertaining to data, partnerships with election officials, booth presence, or any form of official collaboration with Vote AK must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Vote AK retains the right to evaluate and either accept or decline any such requests based on its established suitability criteria, as well as for the safeguarding of user privacy and the advancement of its mission.
Dispute Resolution
If any controversy arises between you and Vote AK with respect to these Terms of Use or the Site or its use, you are encouraged to contact us via our Customer Service team at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the matter informally. If we are unable to resolve the matter, both parties agree to engage in informal mediation before submitting the matter to the courts. Any unresolved disputes between the parties shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Alaska.
Survival
Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including, without limitation, intellectual property, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitation of liability) shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms or the continued use of the Vote AK platform by you.
Acknowledgment
By utilizing Vote AK’s website and resources, you agree that you have read, understood, and otherwise agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Your participation in supporting the work towards providing Alaskans with clear, accurate information is appreciated. Welcome to the Vote AK community.