Terms and Conditions

Website: https://www.kurtwedekind.com
Campaign: Friends of Kurt Wedekind
Contact: kurtwedekind@gmail.com

These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern your use of this website, kurtwedekind.com, operated by Friends of Kurt Wedekind (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, making a contribution, or signing up to receive updates, you agree to be bound by this Agreement.

1. Scope of Agreement

This website is provided to share information about Kurt Wedekind’s campaign for federal office, to facilitate lawful contributions to the Campaign, and to communicate with supporters. By using this website or making a contribution, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules.

2. Contributions and Terms

(a) Contribution Eligibility
By contributing, you confirm that:

  1. You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (green card holder);

  2. Your contribution is made from your own funds and not provided by another person or entity;

  3. You are not making this contribution on behalf of a corporation, labor organization, federal contractor, or foreign national;

  4. You are at least 18 years old;

  5. The funds are not from the treasury of any entity or organization.

(b) Contribution Limits
Federal law allows individuals to contribute up to the legally permitted amount per election cycle (currently $3,300 per election for the 2025–2026 cycle, subject to change). Contributions from corporations, labor organizations, and federal government contractors are prohibited.

(c) Payment Processing
All contributions are processed securely through our payment partners (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or WinRed). By submitting a contribution, you authorize the Campaign to charge your designated payment method.

(d) Refund Policy
Federal election law requires all contributions to be voluntary and final. Contributions are non-refundable unless made in error or not in compliance with FEC rules. If you believe an error occurred, please contact us at kurtwedekind@gmail.com within 30 days of your transaction.

3. Privacy and Data Use

We value your privacy. Information collected on this website (such as your name, address, email, phone number, and occupation/employer details required by the FEC) will be used solely for lawful campaign purposes, such as processing contributions, complying with reporting requirements, and communicating with supporters.

We will never sell or rent your personal information. Data may be shared with service providers assisting in campaign operations (such as email distribution or contribution processing), all of whom are required to keep your information confidential.

4. Communications

By submitting your email or phone number, you consent to receive campaign updates, news, and donation requests from Friends of Kurt Wedekind. You may opt out at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails or replying “STOP” to text messages.

5. Intellectual Property

All materials on this site—including text, images, logos, and campaign branding—are the property of Friends of Kurt Wedekind and are protected by copyright law. You may share campaign materials for personal, non-commercial use to support the campaign.

6. Limitation of Liability

This site and its contents are provided “as is.” Friends of Kurt Wedekind does not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Campaign is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this site or reliance on its information.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. These are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites.

8. Indemnification

By using this site, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Friends of Kurt Wedekind, its officers, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website or violation of these Terms.

9. Compliance with Law

You agree to use this website only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including FEC rules governing political contributions and campaign communications.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of [Insert State], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved in courts located in that state.

11. Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Privacy Policy

Friends of Kurt Wedekind respects your privacy and handles all personal information in compliance with FEC regulations.

  • We collect information voluntarily submitted through donation forms, email sign-ups, and event registrations.

  • Personal data is used solely for lawful campaign activities.

  • We employ industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect all data.

  • You may request to review or delete your data by contacting kurtwedekind@gmail.com.

FEC Compliance & Legal Disclaimers

Federal Election Law Disclosure
Contributions to Friends of Kurt Wedekind are subject to the limits and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act.

  • Contributions are not tax-deductible.

  • Contributions from corporations, labor organizations, federal contractors, and foreign nationals (non–green card holders) are prohibited.

  • Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, address, occupation, and employer of each individual who contributes more than $200 in an election cycle.

Official Campaign Disclaimer (required by law):

Paid for by Friends of Kurt Wedekind and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
Friends of Kurt Wedekind • https://www.kurtwedekind.com • kurtwedekind@gmail.com

Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability

The information on this site is provided for informational and campaign purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, Friends of Kurt Wedekind makes no guarantees as to completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of content. Use of this site and participation in campaign activities are at your own risk.