TERMS & CONDITIONS
Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026
FPPC #1482190
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the website at https://jamesbecerra.com (the "Website"), submitting any form, making a donation, signing up for communications, or otherwise interacting with Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026 ("the Campaign," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website or services.
2. Use of Website
This Website is operated for the purpose of providing information about the Campaign, facilitating volunteer sign-ups, accepting donations, and communicating with supporters. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms & Conditions.
You agree not to:
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Use the Website in any way that violates applicable local, state, or federal law
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or its systems
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Use the Website to transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable material
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Interfere with or disrupt the Website or its servers and networks
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Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
3. SMS Terms of Service
The following terms apply to the James Becerra for Whittier Mayor SMS/MMS text messaging program. By opting in to our text messaging service, you agree to these SMS Terms of Service.
3.1 Program Description and Signup Confirmation
When you opt in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup. By opting into this service, you can expect to receive campaign updates, voter outreach messages, event notifications, volunteer coordination messages, and donation solicitation messages from James Becerra for Whittier Mayor. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.
3.2 Cancellation / Opt-Out
You can cancel this service at any time by texting STOP. After you send STOP, we will reply to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive messages unless you opt in again.
3.3 Help and Support
Text HELP for information about how to use the service and how to unsubscribe.
You may also contact us directly for support at james@jamesbecerra.com or by mail at 9826 Painter Avenue, Ste. M, Whittier, CA 90605.
3.4 Carrier Liability
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
3.5 Message Frequency and Rates
You can expect to receive no more than 7 messages per week from the Campaign. Message frequency may vary based on campaign activity and events. Message and data rates may apply based on your wireless carrier and plan. Please contact your wireless provider for details about your messaging plan.
3.6 Consent
By opting in to our SMS program, you provide your express written consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the Campaign at the mobile number you provided. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of any purchase, donation, or volunteer service.
3.7 Donation Solicitation
Donations will be solicited via text message. By opting in to our SMS program, you acknowledge that you may receive messages requesting financial contributions to the Campaign. All donations are subject to applicable campaign finance laws and reporting requirements.
3.8 Supported Carriers
Our SMS program is designed to work with major U.S. carriers including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and others. However, service availability may vary depending on your carrier, plan, and device.
3.9 Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy at https://jamesbecerra.com/privacy-policy for complete details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Key commitments regarding our SMS program:
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Personally Identifiable Information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
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We do not share consumer opt-in consent with any third parties.
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Mobile data consent will not be shared with any third parties through this SMS channel.
4. Email Communications
By providing your email address through our Website or other Campaign contact points, you may receive email communications from the Campaign, including campaign news, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, and donation requests. Each email will include accurate sender identification and a clear unsubscribe mechanism. You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
5. Donations
All donations to the Campaign are subject to applicable federal and California campaign finance laws. By making a donation, you represent and warrant that:
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You are a United States citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident
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The donation is made from your own personal funds and not from the funds of any corporation, labor organization, national bank, or foreign national
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You are making this donation voluntarily and not on behalf of another person or entity
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You are at least 18 years of age
Donation information, including your name, address, occupation, and employer, may be required to be publicly reported to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in accordance with campaign finance disclosure laws.
All donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. The Campaign does not store credit card numbers or full payment account details. Donations are generally non-refundable. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us promptly.
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other material, is the property of the Campaign or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use related to supporting the Campaign (such as sharing Campaign materials on social media).
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and all services provided by the Campaign are offered on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The Campaign does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. The Campaign disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, James Becerra for Whittier Mayor, its officers, volunteers, agents, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, SMS services, email communications, or any other services provided by the Campaign. This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from delays, failures in delivery, or any other issues related to the transmission or receipt of text messages.
Delivery of text messages is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed by James Becerra for Whittier Mayor. By subscribing to our SMS services, you acknowledge and agree that the Campaign will not be liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from or related to the use or failure to receive any text messages.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless James Becerra for Whittier Mayor, its officers, volunteers, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or services, your violation of these Terms & Conditions, or your violation of any applicable law or regulation.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation processing platforms, voter registration portals, social media platforms, and other external resources. The Campaign does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of those websites.
Our Website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Your use of the Website is also subject to Wix.com’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
11. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms & Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Changes to These Terms & Conditions
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or campaign needs. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms & Conditions periodically. Your continued use of the Website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms & Conditions.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us:
Becerra for Whittier Mayor 2026
FPPC #1482190
9826 Painter Avenue, Ste. M, Whittier, CA 90605
Email: james@jamesbecerra.com
Website: https://jamesbecerra.com