Effective Date: March 10, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “your”) and Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2 (“Campaign,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your use of the website at votehinton2026.org (the “Website”) and participation in our SMS/MMS messaging program, Leigh Hinton Campaign Alerts (the “SMS Program”).
By accessing or using the Website, submitting any form, or opting in to the SMS Program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Website or opt in to the SMS Program.
This Website is operated by Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2, a campaign committee organized under the laws of the State of Florida for the 2026 Melbourne City Council District 2 election. The Campaign’s mailing address is:
Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2
P.O. Box 410692
Melbourne, FL 32941
Phone: (321) 220-9137
Email: leigh@votehinton2026.org
By making a contribution through this Website, you represent and confirm that:
Florida law requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $100 in an election cycle. Contribution information is reported to the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections and the Florida Division of Elections and becomes part of the public record.
Donations are processed through ActBlue, a registered political committee and licensed payment processor. ActBlue’s own terms of service and privacy policy apply to the payment processing of your contribution. We do not store your credit card or payment information on our servers.
The following SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions apply to the Leigh Hinton Campaign Alerts program operated by Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2. By opting in to the SMS Program, you agree to these terms in addition to our Privacy Policy.
The Leigh Hinton Campaign Alerts program sends recurring automated campaign-related text messages (SMS and MMS) to supporters who opt in. Messaging use cases include: campaign updates and announcements, volunteer coordination and scheduling, event invitations and reminders, calls to action, donation acknowledgments and fundraising updates, election day reminders, and general campaign news.
You may opt in to receive text messages from the Campaign by:
By opting in through any of the above methods, you expressly consent to receive recurring automated campaign-related text messages (SMS and MMS) at the mobile phone number you provided, including messages sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (autodialer) or prerecorded/artificial voice technology, as applicable. Your consent is provided to Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2.
Message frequency varies based on campaign activity. You may receive up to 10 messages per month during regular periods and up to 20 messages per month during active campaign periods leading up to the election. Message frequency is not fixed and may increase during critical campaign periods.
Message and data rates may apply. Please consult your mobile carrier for details about your text messaging and data plan. You are solely responsible for any charges from your wireless carrier related to receiving text messages from the SMS Program.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any campaign text message. You may also text STOP to our campaign phone number at any time. After opting out, you will receive a one-time confirmation message stating: “You have been unsubscribed from Leigh Hinton Campaign Alerts. You will no longer receive text messages from this campaign. Reply START to re-subscribe.” No further messages will be sent unless you opt in again by texting START or re-enrolling through one of the opt-in methods described above.
For help or information about the SMS Program, reply HELP to any campaign text message. You will receive a message with program details, contact information, and opt-out instructions. You may also contact us by:
You must be at least 18 years of age to opt in to the Leigh Hinton Campaign Alerts SMS Program. By opting in, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. If we learn that we have collected information from a person under 18 without parental consent, we will promptly delete that information and remove them from the SMS Program.
Your consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of making a donation, signing a petition, volunteering, or engaging in any other activity with this Campaign. You may participate in all Campaign activities without opting in to the SMS Program.
We will not sell, rent, lease, loan, trade, or otherwise share or disclose your mobile phone number, opt-in status, or any information collected through the SMS Program to any third party for their own marketing or promotional purposes. Your phone number and opt-in data are used solely for Campaign communications from Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2.
The SMS Program is supported on most major U.S. wireless carriers including but not limited to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Cricket, MetroPCS, and others. Service and message delivery are subject to carrier network availability and coverage. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. By participating in the SMS Program, you agree that wireless carriers, including but not limited to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and their affiliates, are not liable for any delays, failures, or errors in the transmission of text messages sent as part of this program, regardless of the cause.
The SMS Program is operated in compliance with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227, and applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations. We only send text messages to individuals who have provided their prior express consent. We maintain records of consent (including opt-in date, method, and content) for a minimum of four (4) years. If you believe you have received a message in error, please reply STOP or contact us immediately.
This SMS Program follows the CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices and the CTIA Short Code Monitoring Handbook guidelines for consumer consent, opt-out processing, and message content.
When using this Website, you agree not to:
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Website at any time if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms.
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, audio, and software, is the property of Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2, or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from this Website without our prior written permission.
THE WEBSITE AND SMS PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.
We do not warrant that the Website will be available at all times, be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that text messages will be delivered promptly or at all, as delivery is dependent on your wireless carrier.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LEIGH HINTON FOR MELBOURNE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 2, ITS OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SMS PROGRAM, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE WEBSITE, OR THE SMS PROGRAM EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO THE CAMPAIGN, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2, and its officers, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Website or SMS Program; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your submission of false or misleading information; or (d) your violation of any applicable law or the rights of any third party.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to ActBlue (donation processing), social media platforms, voter registration portals, and government resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their own terms and policies.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on the Website with an updated “Effective Date.” If we make material changes to the SMS/MMS Terms and Conditions, we will notify active SMS subscribers via text message. Your continued use of the Website or SMS Program after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Website, or the SMS Program shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution in the state or federal courts located in Brevard County, Florida.
You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Brevard County, Florida, and waive any objection to venue in such courts.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Campaign regarding your use of the Website and SMS Program, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings.
We are committed to making our Website accessible to all visitors. If you experience any difficulty accessing or using any part of the Website, please contact us at leigh@votehinton2026.org and we will work to provide the information or service you need in an accessible format.
If you have questions about these Terms, the SMS Program, or the Website, please contact us:
Leigh Hinton for Melbourne City Council, District 2
P.O. Box 410692
Melbourne, FL 32941
Phone: (321) 220-9137
Email: leigh@votehinton2026.org
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