Terms of Use
Effective Date: March 15, 2026
Our Civic Mission
AmericanVoters is a civic engagement platform developed and operated by SeniorsUnited, Inc.
Our goal is simple: help citizens understand legislation and communicate effectively with their elected representatives.
These Terms of Use exist to ensure the platform remains respectful, secure, and available to everyone who wants to participate in the democratic process.
By using AmericanVoters, you agree to follow these terms and to participate in good faith civic engagement.
Who May Use the Platform
AmericanVoters is intended for individuals 16 years of age or older who reside in the United States.
By using the platform, you confirm that:
- You are at least 16 years old
- You reside in the United States
- The information you provide is truthful and accurate
Respectful Civic Participation
AmericanVoters exists to support constructive civic engagement.
We encourage users to express their views, ask questions, and hold elected officials accountable.
Disagreement is welcome. Civic participation often includes strong opinions.
However, all communication must remain respectful and lawful.
You may not use the platform to:
- Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
- Harass, threaten, or harm others
- Send abusive, hateful, or threatening messages
- Distribute spam or malicious content
- Upload viruses or harmful code
- Interfere with the operation or security of the platform
- Use automated tools to scrape data, flood forms, or disrupt services
Users who violate these rules may have their access restricted or terminated.
Messages to Elected Officials
AmericanVoters provides tools that allow users to send messages to members of Congress and other elected officials.
When using these tools:
- You are responsible for the content of the messages you send
- Your name and address may be transmitted to congressional offices to verify constituency
- Congressional offices may store or process your message according to their own policies
AmericanVoters does not control how congressional offices store or use messages once they are delivered.
To protect access to congressional communication systems, we may limit or suspend messaging privileges if the system is abused.
Message Standards and Platform Integrity
To maintain responsible civic communication and protect our ability to deliver messages to Congress, we may review messages submitted through the platform.
We do not restrict content based on political viewpoint.
However, messages may be rejected or delayed if they include:
- Threatening or profane language
- Campaign endorsements or political advertising
- Bulk-duplicated spam messages
- Violations of congressional communication standards
Users who repeatedly abuse messaging tools may lose messaging privileges.
User Accounts
Some features of AmericanVoters require the creation of a user account.
When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information
- Maintain the security of your login credentials
- Notify us if you believe your account has been compromised
You are responsible for activity that occurs under your account.
Information You Provide
When you submit information through AmericanVoters — such as signing up for updates, following legislation, or sending messages to elected officials — you remain responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of that information.
Your information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the AmericanVoters platform — including text, graphics, design elements, logos, and digital tools — is owned or licensed by SeniorsUnited, Inc.
You may:
- Share public content for educational or civic purposes
- Link to AmericanVoters to help promote civic engagement
You may not:
- Reproduce or modify content for commercial use without permission
- Claim affiliation with SeniorsUnited or AmericanVoters without authorization
External Links
AmericanVoters may link to third-party websites or tools that help users learn more about legislation or public policy.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those external sites.
Platform Availability
We strive to keep AmericanVoters available and functioning smoothly.
However, services may occasionally be interrupted, modified, or discontinued as the platform evolves.
Disclaimer of Warranties
AmericanVoters and its services are provided "as is."
We make no guarantees that the platform will always be available, error-free, or uninterrupted.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SeniorsUnited, Inc. is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the platform.
Changes to These Terms
As AmericanVoters grows and new features are added, these Terms of Use may be updated.
When updates occur, the Effective Date at the top of this page will be revised.
Your continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.
Mail: SeniorsUnited, 254 Commercial St, Suite 245, Portland, ME 04101