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Terms and conditions governing your use of our website.

Last updated: March 13, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Politics Long Island ("politicslongisland.com") and its affiliated network sites, including republicanslongisland.com, democratslongisland.com, conservativeslongisland.com, independentslongisland.com, and progressiveslongisland.com (collectively, the "Sites"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Sites.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Sites following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

Description of Service

Politics Long Island is a non-partisan informational resource that provides comprehensive data about elected officials, government bodies, elections, and political activity across Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, New York. Our services include:

  • A directory of elected officials at all levels of government serving Long Island
  • Information about upcoming elections, candidates, and voting resources
  • Political news coverage and analysis
  • Newsletter subscriptions for political updates
  • Address-based representative lookup tools

The Sites are provided free of charge and are supported by advertising revenue, including advertisements served through Google AdSense.

User Conduct

When using our Sites, you agree not to:

  • Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar tools to extract data from the Sites without our prior written consent
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or resell any portion of the Sites or its content for commercial purposes without authorization
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Sites, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Sites
  • Use the Sites in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the server or interfere with any other party's use of the Sites
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code through the Sites
  • Use the Sites for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization when interacting with the Sites

Intellectual Property

The Sites and their original content (excluding publicly available government data), features, functionality, design, and compilation are owned by Politics Long Island and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may access, view, and print content from the Sites for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may share links to our pages and reference our content with proper attribution. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of content without our prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.

Information about elected officials published on the Sites is compiled from public government sources. While our compilation and presentation of this data is proprietary, the underlying public records remain in the public domain.

Newsletter Terms

By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails containing political news, election updates, and other content related to Long Island government and politics. You understand and agree that:

  • You are providing a valid email address that belongs to you
  • You may receive emails on a regular basis (frequency may vary)
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or by contacting us directly
  • Newsletter content may include sponsored content or advertisements, which will be clearly identified as such
  • We will not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes

Advertising and Sponsored Content

The Sites display advertisements provided by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements may be targeted based on information collected through cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Privacy Policy.

We may also feature sponsored content or political advertisements on the Sites. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such to distinguish it from our editorial content. The presence of advertisements or sponsored content on our Sites does not constitute an endorsement by Politics Long Island of any product, service, candidate, or political position.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party advertiser. Your interactions with advertisers found on the Sites are solely between you and the advertiser.

Disclaimer

The information provided on the Sites is for general informational purposes only. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Sites or the information, products, services, or related content contained on the Sites.

The Sites do not provide legal, political, or professional advice. Nothing on the Sites should be construed as legal counsel, political strategy advice, or professional guidance of any kind. For specific questions about legal matters, voting rights, or government procedures, consult a qualified professional or contact the appropriate government agency directly.

We are an independent informational resource and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any government entity, political party, political action committee, or campaign organization.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Politics Long Island shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Sites
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Sites
  • Any content obtained from the Sites
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
  • Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the information provided on the Sites
  • Any decisions made or actions taken based on information found on the Sites

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Politics Long Island has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Nassau County, New York, for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Sites.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Sites. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when these Terms were last revised. Your continued use of the Sites after any changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Us

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

Politics Long Island

Email: info@politicslongisland.com