Software License Agreement
Voter.Vote Software License Agreement
Last Updated: February 15, 2026
This Software License Agreement (the “Agreement”) applies to those who license data from voter.vote or use our services. By purchasing data or using our services, you agree to this Agreement. If you do not agree, do not purchase data or use our services.
1. Definitions
The following terminology applies to this Agreement and all related agreements: “Client,” “You,” “Your,” and “Licensee” refer to you, the person or entity that accesses the Services and is compliant with the Company’s terms and conditions. “The Company,” “Ourselves,” “We,” “Our,” and “Us” refer to Voter.Vote, Inc. “Party,” “Parties,” or “Us” refer to both you and us. Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa, and references to gender are treated as interchangeable and inclusive.
2. Parties; Effective Date
This Agreement is entered into by and between Voter.Vote Inc., a California corporation with its principal place of business located at 1259 El Camino Real #500, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (“Licensor”), and the Licensee (“Licensee”) (collectively, the “Parties”).
Effective Date: the date on which you (a) license data from Voter.Vote, or (b) commence use of our services, whichever occurs first.
3. License Grant
Licensor grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Voter.Vote software and voter data solely for Licensee’s campaign activities, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
4. Confidentiality; Security
Licensee shall restrict disclosure of voter data (“Voter Data”) to individuals who are directly involved in the current campaign and shall not share, disclose, or transfer the licensed data to any third party, including without limitation any other campaign. Licensee will implement adequate security measures to prevent unauthorized access to or disclosure of Voter Data.
5. Venue and Choice of Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement will be venued in Santa Clara County, California.
6. Use Restrictions
You agree not to use Voter.Vote services, including licensed data, media outreach services, and similar offerings, in any manner that:
- Is illegal or promotes illegal activities.
- Infringes the rights of others, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or rights of publicity.
- Is intended to harass, threaten, defame, disparage, vilify, or intimidate individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic, or otherwise promotes hatred, discrimination, violence, or intolerance.
- Is harmful to minors in any way.
6.1 Termination for Unacceptable Use
Voter.Vote reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your license and access to licensed data, media outreach services, and similar offerings if it determines that you have engaged in unacceptable use as outlined above or have violated any other term of this Agreement.
6.2 Reporting and Enforcement
Users are encouraged to report content or activities believed to violate this Agreement. Voter.Vote will review such reports and take appropriate action, which may include removing content, suspending accounts, or terminating licenses, consistent with its policies and applicable law.
6.3 Right to Refuse Service
Voter.Vote reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to refuse service, suspend accounts, or terminate relationships with any customer at any time and for any reason. This includes, without limitation, individuals or organizations engaged in extremist activities, promoting violence or hate, or otherwise acting in a manner that Voter.Vote determines to be harmful, unlawful, disruptive, or inconsistent with our values, policies, or business interests. Our decision to deny or discontinue service shall be final and not subject to appeal.
7. Personal and Joint Liability; Liquidated Damages
The Parties acknowledge that the data provided under this Agreement is proprietary and confidential. Unauthorized duplication, reuse, sharing, or disclosure of this data materially harms Voter.Vote by damaging its business reputation, diverting revenue, and exposing it to potential legal action by the California Secretary of State or by individual county Registrars of Voters.
Accordingly, in the event of a breach of this Agreement:
- Personal Liability. The candidate shall be held personally liable for any violation of this Agreement. In addition, any campaign staff member or agent who participates in or facilitates a breach shall be held jointly liable with the candidate.
- Unauthorized Sharing. If the licensed data is disclosed, shared with, or transferred to individuals or entities not directly involved in the Licensee’s current campaign—including but not limited to any other campaign, political organization, individual, or third-party vendor—the Licensee agrees to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $250,000 per instance. This amount is agreed upon as a genuine pre-estimate of damages and not as a penalty.
- Third-Party Access. No part of the licensed data may be transferred, resold, sublicensed, or otherwise conveyed to any external party without the express written permission of Voter.Vote. Any such action constitutes a breach under this section.
8. Data Use and Deletion
8.1 Lawful Access and Permitted Use
As a Licensee accessing California voter data provided by the California Secretary of State or a County Registrar of Voters, you represent and warrant that you are authorized by law to access this data. Access to voter information is governed by strict legal requirements under California law, including provisions within the Elections Code and related regulations. By utilizing this service, you affirm that your use of voter data complies with all applicable laws, including restrictions on how the data may be used, shared, or disseminated.
You further warrant that you are accessing this information solely for purposes permitted by law, such as election-related activities, voter outreach, or research, and that you will not use the data for any unauthorized or prohibited purposes, including commercial solicitation.
By agreeing to these terms, you acknowledge your responsibility to safeguard the integrity of voter information, protect its confidentiality, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Any unauthorized use of voter data may result in legal consequences, including penalties under state law.
8.2 Deletion After Campaign
Licensees agree to delete the data obtained through the Voter.Vote software promptly following the conclusion of the campaign season (plus ten (10) days) for which they purchased the data. For example, if the data was purchased before a primary election and the primary election is over, this license is terminated ten (10) days after the primary election date and all the data must be deleted. If the data was purchased before a general election and the general election is over, the license is terminated ten (10) days after the general election date.
9. Authorization for Voter.Vote to Request ROV/SOS Data
By using the services provided by Voter.Vote, you expressly authorize us to request, obtain, and access voter registration data, voter files, and related election information on your behalf from the appropriate governmental agencies, including but not limited to County Registrars of Voters and the California Secretary of State. This authorization includes submitting any required documentation, certifications, or applications in your name as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations governing the access and use of such data.
You acknowledge that such data may be subject to specific use restrictions, and you agree to use the information only for lawful purposes in accordance with relevant election laws and agency guidelines.
10. Restrictions on Software and Data
Licensee shall not:
- Sublicense, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of the Voter.Vote software or Voter Data;
- Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Voter.Vote software or Voter Data; or
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Voter.Vote software.
11. Compliance with Communications and Data Privacy Laws; Indemnification for Political Campaign Use
11.1 User Responsibility for Legal Compliance
If you are using the Voter.Vote platform for or on behalf of a political campaign, political committee, candidate, or any political advocacy organization (collectively, “Campaign User”), you expressly acknowledge and agree that you are solely and fully responsible for ensuring that all communications and data-handling practices made using the platform comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, the Truth in Caller ID Act, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), state-specific telemarketing and robocall laws, and all federal and state Do Not Call (DNC) regulations.
11.2 Campaign User Obligations
You agree not to use the Voter.Vote platform to send communications using autodialers, prerecorded or artificial voice messages, or text messages unless such communications are fully compliant with all applicable legal requirements, including prior express consent or prior express written consent where required. You further agree to handle all personal data and consumer information in accordance with the CPRA and any other applicable privacy laws, including providing proper notice, obtaining any necessary consents, respecting opt-out requests, and implementing reasonable security safeguards.
11.3 Data Privacy and Consumer Rights
To the extent the CPRA applies, you are solely responsible for fulfilling all consumer privacy rights obligations, including but not limited to the rights of access, deletion, correction, and restriction of data use. You must provide appropriate disclosures to California residents and honor their rights under the CPRA and similar state or federal laws. Voter.Vote does not monitor your compliance with privacy regulations and disclaims any responsibility or liability arising therefrom.
11.4 No Legal Advice Provided
Voter.Vote does not and shall not provide legal advice regarding compliance with election, communications, or privacy laws. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to consult with your own legal counsel to ensure your campaign’s full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations before using the platform.
11.5 Indemnification
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Voter.Vote, its parent entities, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, licensors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, investigations, regulatory actions, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:
- Any communication, outreach, or data-handling conducted by or on behalf of you or your campaign using the Voter.Vote platform;
- Your campaign’s violation of any applicable local, state, or federal law or regulation, including but not limited to TCPA, DNC regulations, CPRA, and other consumer data privacy laws;
- Your breach of this Agreement; or
- Your failure to obtain appropriate consent or authorization required to contact individuals or process personal data.
11.6 Campaign Certification
By using the Voter.Vote platform, you certify that your campaign has implemented appropriate legal, operational, and technical procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, and that all campaign staff, volunteers, and vendors accessing the platform on your behalf have been properly trained on relevant communications and data privacy laws.
12. Affiliate Relationships and Third-Party Compensation
Voter.Vote may engage in affiliate marketing, referral arrangements, or strategic partnerships with third parties, including but not limited to polling firms, political consultants, data providers, and technology vendors. The Company may receive compensation, commissions, or other forms of consideration in connection with such relationships. These arrangements may influence the presentation, prioritization, or inclusion of third-party services, products, or content on the Company’s platform or communications.
The Company disclaims any responsibility for the performance, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services unless expressly stated otherwise. Users are encouraged to perform their own due diligence before engaging with any third-party services linked through or referenced by the Company.
13. Term and Termination
This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party materially breaches any term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice.
14. Election-Specific License Term
The data license is for the election for which it was purchased and terminates on the date of that election. If you license the data for the primary, you must purchase a separate license for the general election. The same is true if there is a runoff. The license is only valid for the election specified in the purchase, not for any subsequent election or runoff.
15. Refunds
15.1 Data Products
Due to the nature of our data products, which are downloadable and accessible immediately upon purchase, we do not offer refunds for any data product purchases. Once data has been downloaded, it is considered delivered and non-refundable. We encourage customers to review product details carefully before making a purchase to ensure it meets their needs.
15.2 Other Services (e.g., Emailing, Texting)
For other services, such as emailing, texting, and similar offerings, refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Setup costs and third-party costs will not be refundable. If you experience any issues or are dissatisfied with these services, please contact us with your concern. Our team will evaluate the request and respond accordingly.
15.3 Refund Questions
If you have any questions regarding this refund policy or need assistance, please contact info@voter.vote.
16. Additional Support
You agree that any support on outreach over one (1) hour is billable at the price listed on our budget page under the heading “Additional Hourly Data and Outreach Consulting from Voter.Vote (Beyond Free Hour).”
17. Miscellaneous
Amendments. This Agreement may only be amended when agreed to in writing by both Parties.