Version 1.1 (Last updated: May 08, 2019)
Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the Voatz Audit Suite application (the "Service") operated by Voatz ("us", "we", or "our").
Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who wish to access or use the Service.
By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you do not have permission to access the Service.
The purpose of this Service is to help facilitate a post election audit of the mobile ballots submitted as part of the various elections being conducted across the country using the Voatz platform and to help establish uniform procedures for conducting a future post-election audit of mobile voting platforms and similar remote accessible ballot marking systems.
When you sign up for an auditor account with us, you guarantee that you are a US citizen or US resident above the age of 18, and that the information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in the immediate termination of your account on the Service.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, including but not limited to the restriction of access via your whitelisted IP address. You agree to accept responsibility for any and all activities or actions that occur under your account and/or password. You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.
The auditor shall conduct an audit of the mobile voting pilot by comparing the voter verified digital receipts (VVDRs) to the corresponding paper ballot images and cast vote record data provided by the jurisdiction. Similarly, the auditor may compare the VVDRs with the data recorded on the blockchain by utilizing the tools provided as part of the Service.
While auditing, we ask you to refrain from (1)Any activity that could lead to the disruption of our service (DoS), (2)Spamming, (3)Social engineering (including phishing) of Voatz staff or contractors, (4)Any physical attempts against Voatz property or data centers, (5)Sharing any receipts or images from the audit tool on a public forum without the prior written permission of the jurisdiction.
The auditor shall report the results to the audit administrator (NCC - National Cybersecurity Center) only who will then consolidate the results for further reporting.
The Service and its original content, features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Voatz and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Voatz.
Our Service may contain links to third party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by Voatz.
Voatz has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. We do not warrant the offerings of any of these entities/individuals or their websites.
You acknowledge and agree that Voatz shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such third party web sites or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third party web sites or services that you visit.
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.
If you wish to terminate your account, you may inform your account administrator and simply discontinue using the Service.
All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Voatz and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, by you or any person using your account and password, or b) a breach of these Terms.
In no event shall Voatz, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Service; (iii) any content obtained from the Service; and (iv) unauthorized access, use or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or course of performance.
Voatz its subsidiaries, affiliates, and its licensors do not warrant that a) the Service will function uninterrupted or available at any particular time or location; b) errors or defects free; or c) the results of using the Service will meet your requirements.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the limitations above may not apply to you.
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Colorado, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us - info dot denver at voatz.com.