Terms & Conditions

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of akbik.ca ("Website") operated by the Akbik for Mayor Campaign ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Website.

1. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.

You agree not to:

• Engage in any conduct that violates applicable local, provincial, or federal laws or regulations
• Upload, post, or transmit any harmful, unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, servers, or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation

2. Campaign Contributions (Donations)

By making a financial contribution (donation) to the Akbik for Mayor Campaign through our Website, you represent, warrant, and agree that:

• You are an **individual resident of Ontario, Canada**.
• You are making this contribution from your own personal funds and not on behalf of a corporation, trade union, or other entity. **Corporations and trade unions are legally prohibited** from contributing to municipal election campaigns in Ontario under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
• Your total contribution to this campaign does not exceed the legal limit of **$1,200** per individual to a single candidate.
• You agree to provide your **full legal name and residential address** as required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Anonymous contributions cannot be accepted. You explicitly acknowledge and agree that your legal name, residential address, and contribution amount will be provided to the Clerk of the Town of Milton for legal compliance audits, and that these records will become a matter of public record.
• You acknowledge that political contributions to municipal campaigns in Ontario are not tax-deductible for federal or provincial income tax purposes. However, they may be eligible for municipal contribution rebate programs depending on the bylaws of the Town of Milton.

3. Volunteer & Canvassing Code of Conduct

If you register as a volunteer on our Website, you agree to represent the campaign in a professional, honest, and respectful manner. When interacting with voters or members of the public on behalf of the campaign, you agree to:

• Be respectful of diverse viewpoints and maintain courtesy at all times
• Respect the privacy and property of residents (e.g., complying with "No Trespassing" or "No Soliciting" signs where legally required, and leaving properties immediately if requested)
• Not engage in abusive, harassing, or discriminatory behavior, or distribute false or misleading information
• Report any issues or conflicts to campaign coordinators immediately

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, logos, and design elements, is owned by the Akbik for Mayor Campaign or licensed to us, and is protected by Canadian copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or modify any Website content without our prior written consent

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit or post content to the Website (e.g., comments, messages, uploads), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, and transferable license to use, display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with operating and promoting the Website.

You are solely responsible for the content you provide and must ensure it does not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of others.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., Stripe, Web3Forms, social media channels). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these third parties. Accessing such links is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or completeness of information

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available without interruption or error, or that it will be free from viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Akbik for Mayor Campaign and its representatives will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Any content on the Website
• Any third-party links or services accessed through the Website

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Akbik for Mayor Campaign, its candidate, representatives, and volunteers from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

10. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: