Legal Entity Name: BILL RHYNE FOR SHERIFF

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 864-441-9212

Governing State: South Carolina

Website: billrhyneforsheriff.com

By using the website, SMS programs, donation pages, or other digital services operated by the above-mentioned candidate or committee (“we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.

1. Acceptance of Terms

• By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions.
• If you do not agree, do not use our services.
• These Terms apply to all visitors, supporters, donors, and volunteers who interact with our digital content or services.

2. Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian, to use our services.
• Contributions must be made by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents using personal funds.

3. Scope of Services

• Our services include:
  • Access to campaign content and resources
  • Email and SMS communications
  • Donation processing and receipts
  • Event signups and volunteer forms
  • Informational blog posts, media, and video content
• We operate in accordance with applicable federal election law and state regulations.

4. SMS / Text Messaging Terms

• Consent to Text: By submitting your mobile number, you authorize us to send recurring automated political calls and texts.
• Message Types: Event invitations, campaign updates, donation appeals, volunteer alerts, voting reminders.
• Frequency: Message frequency varies by campaign phase and user interaction.
• Charges: Message and data rates may apply per your mobile carrier.
• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to cancel anytime.
• Help: Reply HELP for assistance.
• Recordkeeping: We log consent, opt-outs, and responses for compliance.
• No Sale of Numbers: We do not share or sell your number for third-party marketing.

5. Contribution Rules

By donating, you affirm that:

• You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• You are donating your own funds, not on behalf of another entity.
• You are not a federal contractor or foreign national.
• You are not using corporate or union funds.
• You understand contributions are not tax-deductible.

6. Recurring Donation Terms

• If you opt into a recurring donation, your card will be charged at the selected frequency until you cancel.
• You may cancel a recurring donation at any time by:
  • Contacting us at the email or phone number listed above
  • Following the cancellation link provided in your receipt or confirmation

7. Refund Policy

• Contributions are considered final.
• If a donation was made in error or fraudulently, contact us within 15 days using the contact info above to request a refund.
• We reserve the right to decline refund requests made outside of this time window.
  
  

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws while using our services
• Attempt to hack, disable, or disrupt our website or SMS platforms
• Post unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or abusive content
• Impersonate campaign staff, donors, or volunteers
• Use bots, scrapers, or automation to mine or misuse our data
• Upload viruses, malware, or harmful code

9. User-Generated Content

If our site permits comments, uploads, or submissions:

• You retain ownership of your content, but grant us a royalty-free license to use it for campaign purposes.
• We reserve the right to remove any content we deem offensive, irrelevant, or in violation of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links

• Our website may link to third-party websites, tools, or services.
• We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.
• Visiting third-party sites is at your own risk.

11. Accessibility Statement

• We strive to make our digital services accessible and usable in accordance with WCAG 2.1 and ADA guidelines.
• If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us using the details listed above.

12. Intellectual Property

• All content, including text, images, logos, and videos, is owned by or licensed to the candidate or committee.
• You may not copy, modify, or distribute any content without written permission.

13. DMCA / Copyright Complaints

• If you believe content on our website violates your copyright, notify us with the following:
  
  
  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • The URL or location of the infringing content
  • Your contact info and a sworn statement under penalty of perjury

14. Termination

• We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to our services at any time for violation of these Terms.

15. Indemnification

• You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the candidate or committee from any claims or damages resulting from your use of the website, services, or content.

16. Limitation of Liability

• We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use—or inability to use—our services.
• All services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

17. Force Majeure

• We are not responsible for delays or failures caused by events beyond our control, including natural disasters, internet outages, or acts of government.

18. Severability

• If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining terms remain in full effect.

19. Waiver

• Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our rights.

20. Entire Agreement

• These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of our digital services.

21. Governing Law and Venue

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the state in which the candidate or committee is filed
• Any legal disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of that state.

22. Updates to Terms

• We may revise these Terms from time to time.
• Updates take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

23. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, refunds, donation changes, or accessibility: Use the contact info provided at the top of this page.