Terms of Service
Last Updated: June 11, 2026
By accessing or using OurCityOurSay.com (the “Site”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using this Site, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site.
If you are using this Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Permitted Use
You may use this Site only for lawful purposes.
You agree not to:
- Violate any law or regulation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site
- Interfere with Site operations
- Upload malicious software or code
- Harvest or collect information about other users
- Use automated systems to scrape Site content
- Impersonate another person or organization
- Submit false information
- Use the Site to harass, threaten, intimidate, or abuse others
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.
4. Advocacy and Political Activity
Our City Our Say is an advocacy organization.
The information provided on this Site is intended for educational, advocacy, community engagement, and public awareness purposes.
Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or professional advice.
Opinions expressed on the Site represent the views of Our City Our Say unless otherwise noted.
5. Petitions, Surveys, and Public Participation
The Site may allow users to:
- Sign petitions
- Submit comments
- Participate in surveys
- Share stories or experiences
- Volunteer for advocacy efforts
By submitting information through these features, you acknowledge that some submissions may become public or may be shared with officials, government agencies, media organizations, advocacy partners, or the public.
We will notify users whenever specific information is intended to be publicly displayed.
6. User Content
You retain ownership of content you submit to the Site.
However, by submitting content, including comments, stories, testimonials, survey responses, photos, videos, or other materials, you grant Our City Our Say a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, and promote that content in connection with our advocacy, educational, and organizational activities.
You represent that:
- You own the content you submit or have permission to submit it.
- Your content does not violate the rights of any third party.
- Your content is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
7. Prohibited Content
You may not submit content that:
- Is unlawful
- Is defamatory or knowingly false
- Contains threats or harassment
- Promotes violence
- Violates another person’s privacy rights
- Infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights
- Contains malicious software
- Is fraudulent or deceptive
We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, designs, videos, images, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Our City Our Say.
You may view, download, and print materials for personal, non-commercial use.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit Site content without prior written permission.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms.
We do not control third-party services and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.
Your use of third-party services is subject to their own terms and policies.
10. Donations
If donations are accepted through the Site, payment processing may be handled by third-party providers.
We do not store full payment card information on our servers.
All donations are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Unless otherwise stated, donations are non-refundable.
11. SMS and Electronic Communications
By providing your email address or phone number, you consent to receive communications from Our City Our Say, including:
- Newsletters
- Advocacy alerts
- Event reminders
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community updates
- Fundraising communications
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You may unsubscribe from emails using the unsubscribe link in our messages.
You may stop receiving text messages by replying STOP.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.
12. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how information is collected, used, and shared.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.”
We make no guarantees regarding:
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Reliability
- Availability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Our City Our Say, its officers, volunteers, directors, members, affiliates, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your inability to use the Site
- Any content posted on the Site
- Any actions taken based on information obtained from the Site
Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
15. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Our City Our Say and its officers, volunteers, directors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Site
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights
- Content you submit to the Site
16. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the organization or its users.
17. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any legal dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Ohio.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Our City Our Say regarding your use of the Site.
20. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms may be directed to:
Our City Our Say
Email: info@ourcityoursay.com
Website: https://www.ourcityoursay.com