Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the official website and digital platforms of Timothy Brown for Lamar County Sheriff (“the Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, forms, digital content, and related campaign services (collectively, the “Services”).
By visiting, interacting with, or contributing to the Campaign through these Services, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
Political campaigns in Georgia operate under specific legal and ethical requirements. These Terms outline expectations and responsibilities for all visitors, volunteers, supporters, and contributors to ensure transparency and compliance with Georgia law.
Last Updated: December 2025
1. Use of Campaign Website & Services
By accessing our Services, you agree to:
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Use the website only for lawful, informational, and political engagement purposes.
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Refrain from attempting to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to our systems.
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Avoid impersonating campaign staff or misrepresenting your relationship with the Campaign.
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Not submit or distribute harmful, harassing, fraudulent, or unlawful content.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any misuse of the Services.
2. Volunteer Engagement
By signing up as a volunteer:
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You confirm all information you provide is accurate.
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You understand all volunteer work is unpaid and voluntary.
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You agree to uphold the values of professionalism, respect, and lawful conduct when representing the Campaign.
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You consent to receiving communication via email, phone, or SMS regarding campaign updates and volunteer opportunities.
The Campaign is not liable for injuries, damages, or losses that occur during volunteer participation.
3. Donations & Financial Contributions (Georgia-Specific Compliance)
By contributing to Timothy Brown for Lamar County Sheriff, you affirm that:
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You are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
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You are donating your own personal funds.
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You are NOT contributing on behalf of a corporation, business, or another individual unless permitted by Georgia law.
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You are not a foreign national prohibited from contributing.
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Your contribution is voluntary and not exchanged for political favors.
All contributions are final and non-refundable unless required by Georgia campaign finance law.
Georgia campaign finance rules require public disclosure of certain donor information, including name, address, occupation, and employer for contributions above statutory thresholds.
4. User Content & Communications
When you submit messages, form entries, emails, or other content:
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You grant the Campaign the right to use that content for campaign-related purposes.
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You agree not to submit unlawful, defamatory, or misleading content.
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You acknowledge that your communications may be stored for operational or compliance purposes.
5. Data Usage & Privacy
All collected data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We may collect and use information for:
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Email and SMS communications
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Volunteer coordination
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Donation processing and required reporting
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Website analytics and improvement
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Compliance with Georgia campaign finance regulations
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
All website content, including graphics, logos, photos, videos, text, branding, and design, is the property of Timothy Brown for Lamar County Sheriff unless otherwise stated.
You may NOT:
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Copy, distribute, or modify content without written permission
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Use campaign branding for unauthorized political or commercial purposes
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Services may include links to third-party websites such as donation processors, volunteer systems, or social media platforms.
The Campaign is not responsible for:
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The content of third-party websites
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Their privacy or data practices
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Their availability or functionality
Your use of third-party services is at your own discretion.
8. Compliance With Georgia Election Laws
All visitors, supporters, volunteers, and contributors agree to comply with:
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Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (GGTCFC) regulations
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Local contribution limits
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Reporting requirements
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Anti-fraud and anti-interference laws
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Disclaimer and advertising rules
Suspicious or unlawful activity may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
9. Warranties & Disclaimers
Our Services are provided “as-is” and “as-available.”
We do not guarantee:
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That the site will be error-free or uninterrupted
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That information is complete, accurate, or current
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That digital services will always be secure
Use of the Services is at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Campaign is not liable for:
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Indirect or consequential damages
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Data loss or unauthorized data access
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Third-party actions or service failures
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Volunteer-related incidents
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Errors or interruptions in website functionality
11. Changes to These Terms
The Campaign may update or revise these Terms at any time.
By continuing to use the Services after changes are posted, you accept the updated Terms.