Terms of Use

Effective Date: January 16, 2026
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to Keep Oregon’s Border. By accessing or using our website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Use of This Website

Permitted Use

You may use this Site for lawful purposes only, including:

  • Learning about the Keep Oregon’s Border campaign
  • Accessing factual information about the Greater Idaho movement
  • Signing up for email updates
  • Making contributions to our organization
  • Contacting us with questions or comments
  • Sharing our content on social media

Prohibited Use

You may NOT use this Site to:

  • Violate any local, state, federal, or international law
  • Transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functionality
  • Harvest or collect information about users without consent
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Post or transmit defamatory, obscene, or offensive content
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our permission
  • Make fraudulent contributions or provide false information

Contributions and Donations

Contribution Requirements

By making a contribution to Keep Oregon’s Border, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • The contribution is made from your own funds and not from funds provided by another person for the purpose of making the contribution
  • The contribution is not made from the treasury of a corporation or labor organization
  • All information provided is accurate and truthful

Contribution Limits

Contributions are subject to Oregon campaign finance limits. As of 2026, individual contribution limits may apply depending on the type of election and committee structure. We will reject and refund any contributions that exceed applicable limits.

Public Disclosure

As stated in our Privacy Policy, contributions over $100 in a calendar year are subject to public disclosure under Oregon law. Your name, address, occupation, and employer will be reported to the Oregon Secretary of State.

Refund Policy

  • All contributions are final unless prohibited by law
  • We will refund contributions that:
    • Exceed legal limits
    • Are from prohibited sources (corporations, foreign nationals, etc.)
    • Are made by individuals under 18
    • Were processed in error
  • Refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email/address]

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of Keep Oregon’s Border or its content suppliers and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

  • Access and view Site content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share our content on social media with proper attribution
  • Print or download materials for personal advocacy purposes

Restrictions

You may NOT:

  • Modify, reproduce, or create derivative works from our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without written permission
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices from materials
  • Use our name, logo, or trademarks without authorization

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (comments, testimonials, photos, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for campaign purposes. You represent that you own or have permission to share any content you submit.

Third-Party Links and Content

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • News articles and media coverage
  • Government websites (Oregon Secretary of State, etc.)
  • Social media platforms
  • Research and data sources

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. Links do not constitute endorsement unless explicitly stated. You access third-party sites at your own risk.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any defects will be corrected
  • The Site is free from viruses or harmful components

Political Information Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy, political information changes rapidly. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current but cannot guarantee all content is up-to-date. You should verify important information independently.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KEEP OREGON’S BORDER AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Site
  • Any damages resulting from reliance on Site content
  • Any damages from unauthorized access to your information

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months prior to the claim, or $100, whichever is less.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Keep Oregon’s Border and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
  • Any content you submit to the Site

Political Speech and Fair Use

First Amendment Protected Activity

This Site contains political speech and advocacy protected by the First Amendment. Our criticism of the Greater Idaho movement constitutes fair comment on matters of public concern.

Fair Use

We may reference publicly available information about the Greater Idaho movement, including quotes, statistics, and positions, under the fair use doctrine for purposes of criticism, commentary, and political advocacy.

No Defamation Intended

All statements on this Site represent our good-faith opinions and interpretations of publicly available information. We welcome correction of any factual errors.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Jurisdiction: You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wallowa County, Oregon (or the appropriate venue under Oregon law).

Arbitration: We may, at our sole discretion, require arbitration of disputes in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Oregon Campaign Finance Law

This Site and Keep Oregon’s Border are subject to Oregon campaign finance law (ORS Chapter 260). All contributions and expenditures are reported to the Oregon Secretary of State as required by law.

Committee Information:
Committee Name: Keep Oregon’s Border
Committee ID: 24673
Treasurer: Elaine Matteson

Public records regarding our financial activity are available at https://secure.sos.state.or.us/orestar/sooDetail.do?sooRsn=104841&OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=PDVR-07DE-HIU8-Z0AV-2V6G-AR02-9IFX-WCOK.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Keep Oregon’s Border regarding use of the Site.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Contact Information

Questions about these Terms should be directed to:

Keep Oregon’s Border
Email: keeporegonsborder@gmail.com
Address: 59691 Wallowa Lake Highway, Joseph, OR 97846

Acknowledgment

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

Paid for by Keep Oregon’s Border
Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

These Terms of Use were last updated on January 16, 2026.

Note: These Terms of Use should be reviewed by an attorney licensed in Oregon to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, particularly Oregon campaign finance regulations and general website terms requirements.