TERMS OF USE

Effective Date: Oct 1, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your use of the SO VOTE website, a project of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (“CBCI”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms.
 

Purpose of the Website

SO VOTE provides civic engagement, voter education, election information, and related resources.

Information provided through SO VOTE is for general informational purposes. Users should confirm election dates, deadlines, eligibility requirements, polling locations, identification requirements, and other official voting information with the appropriate state or local election authority.
 

Third-Party Services

SO VOTE may provide links to third-party websites, resources, and voting tools, including services provided by When We All Vote.

CBCI and SO VOTE do not control third-party websites or services and are not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices. Your use of a third-party service is governed by that organization's own terms and privacy policies.
 

Accuracy of Election Information

SO VOTE makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. Election laws, procedures, deadlines, polling locations, and other requirements may change.

SO VOTE does not replace information provided by official state or local election authorities.
 

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, content created for the SO VOTE website, including text, graphics, logos, designs, photographs, videos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to CBCI and is protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Content may not be reproduced, distributed, modified, or commercially exploited without permission except as permitted by law.
 

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation or security, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, collect information through unauthorized automated means, or use the website for unlawful purposes.
 

Disclaimer

The website and its content are provided for informational purposes. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SO VOTE and CBCI make no warranties regarding the availability, accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the website or third-party services linked from it.
 

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CBCI and SO VOTE will not be liable for damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or third-party services linked from it.
 

Changes to These Terms

CBCI may modify these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.
 

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:

Congressional Black Caucus Institute

email: info@cbcinstitute.org 

Address: 413 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

 

WEBSITE SIGN-UP CONSENT

Email Only

By signing up, you agree to receive email updates from SO VOTE, a project of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI), and its partners. You agree that the information you provide may be collected, used, and shared as described in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Email + Text

By providing your email address and/or mobile number, you agree to receive emails and text messages from SO VOTE, a project of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI), and its partners. You agree that the information you provide may be collected, used, and shared as described in our Privacy Policy. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages or HELP for help. Email recipients may unsubscribe at any time. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase.

THIRD-PARTY VOTING TOOL NOTICE

Place near links or buttons that send users to When We All Vote or another voting tool:

Voter registration and related voting tools are provided by third-party organizations, including When We All Vote. Information you provide through those services is subject to the third party's privacy policy and terms.
 

COOKIE / GOOGLE ANALYTICS NOTICE

For a short website notice, if counsel determines one should be displayed:

We use Google Analytics and cookies to understand how visitors use this website and improve your experience. We do not currently use this information for targeted advertising or remarketing. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

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