Effective Date: October 5, 2025
Organization: Civic Lightworks
FPPC ID#: 1483541
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, content, and services operated by Civic Lightworks, a California General Purpose Recipient Committee. By using our website (www.civiclightworks.org), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. Please read them carefully.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use this website.
1. About Civic Lightworks
Civic Lightworks is a nonpartisan political advocacy organization founded in September 2025 by Mary Ann Kirby, committed to advancing freedom, justice, and democracy through civic engagement, educational content, and grassroots organizing.
Civic Lightworks is registered as a California General Purpose Recipient Committee (FPPC ID# 1483541) and operates in accordance with California campaign finance laws.
2. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Content Creation
To improve efficiency, clarity, and editorial quality, many of the articles and educational resources published on our Site are created or enhanced with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools support content drafting, research, language refinement, and formatting.
While every effort is made to ensure the credibility and relevance of the content presented, AI-assisted materials may occasionally contain errors, outdated information, or lack nuanced interpretation. Civic Lightworks does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of any content.
All information on this Site is provided for educational, civic, and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice, financial advice, or professional guidance of any kind. You are solely responsible for verifying the information with a licensed attorney, financial advisor, or qualified professional before acting on it.
3. Donations and Contributions
Civic Lightworks is a political committee. As such, all donations made through this Site or via other channels are:
- Final and non-refundable,
- Not tax-deductible under federal or state law.
By making a contribution, you certify that:
- You are a United States citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident,
- You are donating your own funds, not those of another person or entity,
- You are not a federal government contractor,
- You are not making this contribution on behalf of any other person or entity.
Contributions may be disclosed publicly in accordance with applicable campaign finance laws.
4. Permitted Use of Website
You may use this Site only for lawful and non-commercial purposes that align with the mission of Civic Lightworks.
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
- Interfere with the functionality or security of the Site;
- Use bots, crawlers, or other automated means to access or extract data;
- Reproduce or redistribute content without express written consent;
- Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity, including Civic Lightworks.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
All content, including text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and other materials on the Site, is the property of Civic Lightworks or its licensors and is protected under U.S. copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Except as expressly permitted under these Terms, you may not reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any portion of the Site without prior written permission.
6. User Submissions and Communications
If you submit any content to Civic Lightworks—whether via forms, emails, or other channels—you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, adapt, and display that content in any form, including for promotional or editorial purposes.
You are solely responsible for the content you submit and agree not to transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.
7. External Links and Third-Party Content
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or content. Civic Lightworks is not responsible for the availability, content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Inclusion of such links does not constitute endorsement.
Use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and policies.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. Civic Lightworks disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content;
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose;
- Non-infringement or freedom from viruses or malware;
- Continuous or error-free access to the Site.
We make no guarantees that the Site will meet your expectations or achieve any intended result.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Civic Lightworks, its directors, officers, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from or relating to:
- Your use of, or inability to use, the Site;
- Any content you rely upon;
- Errors, omissions, or delays in the Site’s operation or content.
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of the Site shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Venue for all legal proceedings shall lie exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Sacramento County, California. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
11. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about these Terms, please contact us:
Civic Lightworks
1401 21st Street, Suite 12232
Sacramento, CA 95811
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