Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Presidential Opinion Poll website (the “Service”), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

Presidential Opinion Poll is an independent, non-partisan platform that allows users to participate in anonymous polls about U.S. presidential performance throughout American history. Our Service provides:

• Anonymous voting on presidential performance
• Real-time aggregated polling results
• Historical information about U.S. presidents
• Educational resources about American political history
• A neutral platform for civic engagement

3. User Eligibility and Conduct

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. Users under 18 should have parental guidance when participating in political discussions.

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Vote multiple times or attempt to manipulate poll results
• Use automated tools, bots, or scripts to participate in polls
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Engage in any activity that could damage or impair the Service
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users of the Service

3.3 Account Security

While we do not require user accounts, you are responsible for maintaining the security of any device you use to access our Service.

4. Voting and Poll Participation

4.1 One Vote Policy

Each user is limited to one vote per poll. We employ technical measures to prevent duplicate voting, including IP address tracking and browser fingerprinting.

4.2 Vote Integrity

We reserve the right to:

• Remove votes that appear fraudulent or automated
• Implement additional security measures to ensure poll integrity
• Temporarily restrict access from IP addresses showing suspicious activity
• Modify or reset poll results if manipulation is detected

4.3 Anonymous Participation

All votes are anonymous and cannot be traced back to individual users. We do not collect personally identifiable information as part of the voting process.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Website Content

The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to the Service are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights.

5.2 Presidential Images and Information

Presidential photographs and biographical information are sourced from public domain materials, primarily from Wikipedia, the Library of Congress, and other government sources.

5.3 User-Generated Content

Any feedback, suggestions, or other communications you provide to us may be used by us without restriction for any purpose.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection and use practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 Educational Purpose

This Service is provided for educational and civic engagement purposes. Poll results represent user opinions and should not be considered scientific polling data or professional political analysis.

7.2 Non-Partisan Nature

We maintain strict political neutrality and do not endorse any political party, candidate, or viewpoint. The Service is designed to facilitate democratic discourse, not influence political opinions.

7.3 Historical Context

Presidential evaluations should consider the historical context of each administration, including the challenges and circumstances of their respective eras.

7.4 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Presidential Opinion Poll shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Presidential Opinion Poll and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.

14. Contact Information

15. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until modified or terminated in accordance with these terms.