TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

Last Updated: June 1, 2026
 

Welcome to The Ludington Experiment, operated by the Committee to Elect Marco Iafrate for 4th Ward City Councilman.
 

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
 

1. Website Purpose

The Ludington Experiment is maintained to provide information regarding public policy issues, community engagement, campaign activities, election-related information, and other matters relevant to the City of Ludington and the State of Michigan.

All information presented on this Website is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
 

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Website, you represent that:

• You are at least 13 years of age;

• You will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws;

• You will not use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.
   

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website, including text, articles, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, campaign materials, and design elements, is owned by or licensed to the Committee to Elect Marco Iafrate and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
 

You may:

• View Website content;

• Download content for personal, non-commercial use;

• Share links to publicly available Website content.
   

You may not:

• Reproduce Website content for commercial purposes;

• Modify or create derivative works from Website content;

• Use Website materials in a manner suggesting endorsement by the Campaign;

• Remove copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.
   

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any law or regulation;

• Interfere with Website operations;

• Attempt unauthorized access to Website systems;

• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;

• Use automated tools to scrape Website data;

• Impersonate another person or entity;

• Submit false, misleading, defamatory, threatening, or harassing communications.

The Campaign reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to any individual who violates these Terms.

Furthermore, comments, emails, and messages sent to the campaign may be retained and may become subject to disclosure if required by law, subpoena, or campaign finance reporting requirements.
 

5. Communications Submitted to the Campaign

If you submit messages, comments, suggestions, volunteer information, or other communications through the Website, email, or social media:

• You grant the Campaign permission to review and retain such communications;

• You represent that your submission does not violate the rights of any third party;

• You acknowledge that submissions may not be treated as confidential.

The Campaign is under no obligation to respond to, publish, or retain submitted materials.
 

6. Political Speech and Opinions

This Website contains political commentary, opinions, campaign positions, and statements regarding public issues.

Statements published on the Website represent the views of the Campaign at the time of publication and may change without notice.

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.
 

7. Election and Campaign Finance Compliance

The Campaign intends to comply with applicable provisions of the:

• Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCL 169.201 et seq.);

• Applicable Michigan Secretary of State regulations;

• Applicable federal laws governing political communications.

Nothing on this Website shall be interpreted as creating any rights beyond those established under applicable law.

If the Website accepts campaign contributions, contributors are responsible for ensuring that contributions comply with applicable campaign finance laws.
 

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, news articles, government agencies, or other third-party resources.

The Campaign:

• Does not control third-party content;

• Does not guarantee the accuracy of third-party information;

• Is not responsible for third-party privacy practices, terms, or content.

Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.
 

9. No Warranty

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE CAMPAIGN DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF:

• MERCHANTABILITY;

• FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;

• NON-INFRINGEMENT;

• ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF INFORMATION.

The Campaign does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website.
 

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER MICHIGAN LAW, THE CAMPAIGN, ITS OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM:
 

• Use of the Website;

• Inability to access the Website;

• Reliance upon Website content;

• Security breaches beyond the Campaign's reasonable control;

• Technical failures or interruptions.
   

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website is to discontinue use.
 

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Committee to Elect Marco Iafrate and its officers, volunteers, representatives, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of:

• Your violation of these Terms;

• Your misuse of the Website;

• Your violation of any law or third-party rights.
   

12. Privacy

Use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
 

13. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in a state or federal court located within Michigan, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.
 

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
 

15. Changes to These Terms

The Campaign reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
 

-The Ludington Experiment