{"id":377,"date":"2026-07-15T21:29:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanjosecan.org\/?page_id=377"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:29:03","slug":"terms-of-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sanjosecan.org\/?page_id=377","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms of Use<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Updated:<\/strong>\u00a0July 15, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the San Jose CAN Indivisible website (&#8220;Website&#8221;). These Terms of Use (&#8220;Terms&#8221;) govern your access to and use of this Website and any services, content, communications, or materials made available through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use this Website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Organization<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Jose CAN Indivisible (&#8220;San Jose CAN,&#8221; &#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;our,&#8221; or &#8220;us&#8221;) is an independent grassroots civic organization located in San Jose, California, serving Santa Clara County. San Jose CAN is affiliated with the national Indivisible movement but operates as an independent local chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing on this Website creates a partnership, joint venture, agency relationship, employment relationship, or legal representation between you and San Jose CAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Purpose of This Website<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Website exists to educate, organize, inform, and encourage civic participation regarding public policy, local government, elections, community issues, and other matters affecting residents of San Jose and Santa Clara County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information provided is intended solely for educational and informational purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, engineering advice, environmental consulting, medical advice, or professional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Eligibility<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are under 18 years of age, you may use this Website only with permission from a parent or legal guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using this Website, you represent that you satisfy these eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lawful Use<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You agree not to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Violate any federal, California, or local law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interfere with Website operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt unauthorized access to servers or systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload malicious software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in harassment, threats, intimidation, or abuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post defamatory, obscene, unlawful, or discriminatory content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violate another person&#8217;s intellectual property rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impersonate another individual or organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use automated software to scrape or harvest Website content without written permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt to disrupt events, volunteer activities, or communications conducted through this Website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any violation of these Terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. User Conduct<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Jose CAN supports civil discourse, civic engagement, and respectful participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users may not submit content that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourages violence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes illegal conduct;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contains hate speech;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes personal attacks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutes harassment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invades another person&#8217;s privacy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes knowingly false statements presented as fact;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violates applicable law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to remove content at our sole discretion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. User Submissions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you submit comments, photographs, videos, testimonials, event information, volunteer materials, or other content, you represent that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You own the content or have permission to submit it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission does not violate another person&#8217;s rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission complies with applicable law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By submitting content, you grant San Jose CAN a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and archive the content for organizational, educational, historical, advocacy, promotional, or fundraising purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You retain ownership of your original content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Accuracy of Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We strive to publish accurate and current information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, laws, regulations, government actions, meeting schedules, elections, environmental reports, and public records may change without notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We make no guarantee that Website content is complete, current, or error-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users remain responsible for independently verifying official government information before relying upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Advocacy and Opinions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Website may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opinion articles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial commentary;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy positions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legislative analysis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calls to action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These materials represent the views of San Jose CAN or identified authors and should not be interpreted as statements of governmental agencies or official public policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. External Links<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Website may contain links to third-party websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not control those websites and are not responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their accuracy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their privacy practices;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their security;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their availability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Intellectual Property<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless otherwise indicated, all Website content is owned by or licensed to San Jose CAN, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original written materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View Website content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print individual pages for personal, educational, or noncommercial use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share links to Website pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy substantial portions of Website content;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reproduce Website materials;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modify or create derivative works;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sell Website content;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Republish Website materials without written permission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Copyright Complaints<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe copyrighted material appears on this Website without authorization, please contact us with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification of the copyrighted work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of the material claimed to infringe;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your contact information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will investigate and respond as appropriate under applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Privacy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Donations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If donations are accepted through this Website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donations are voluntary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donations generally are non-refundable unless required by law or approved by San Jose CAN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment processing may be handled by independent third-party providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">San Jose CAN does not store complete payment card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Volunteer Participation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in meetings, canvassing, public events, demonstrations, educational programs, or volunteer activities is voluntary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants remain responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their own conduct;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with applicable laws;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their own health and safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following instructions provided during organized events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is undertaken at the participant&#8217;s own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. No Warranties<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Website is provided on an &#8220;as is&#8221; and &#8220;as available&#8221; basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the fullest extent permitted by California law, San Jose CAN disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Merchantability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitness for a particular purpose;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-infringement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not guarantee uninterrupted operation or that the Website will always remain available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Limitation of Liability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the fullest extent permitted by California law, San Jose CAN, its officers, volunteers, directors, organizers, members, contributors, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages arising from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of this Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability to use this Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliance upon Website information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party content;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical interruptions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security incidents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under California law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Indemnification<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless San Jose CAN, its volunteers, officers, directors, organizers, members, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees arising from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your violation of these Terms;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your unlawful conduct;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your misuse of this Website;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your infringement of another person&#8217;s rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. California Law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any dispute arising from these Terms or the use of this Website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Santa Clara County, California, unless applicable law requires otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Severability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Waiver<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure by San Jose CAN to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Changes to These Terms<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may revise these Terms at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes become effective upon posting on this Website unless otherwise stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. 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