Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to Progressive Maryland ("Progressive Maryland," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, programs, events, online platforms, communications, and related offerings available through ProgressiveMaryland.org and affiliated digital properties.

By accessing or using our website, signing up for communications, making a donation, registering for an event, purchasing merchandise, volunteering, or otherwise engaging with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

1. About Progressive Maryland

Progressive Maryland is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to advancing social, economic, racial, and environmental justice throughout Maryland through community organizing, public education, advocacy, and civic engagement.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old or have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to use our website and participate in activities requiring registration or personal information.

By using our website, you represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Website Use

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

Violate any applicable law or regulation;
Infringe upon the rights of others;
Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful code;
Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website or related systems;
Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate others.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to users who violate these Terms.

4. Donations

Donations made through our website are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law.

By making a donation, you represent that:

You are authorized to use the payment method provided;
The information submitted is accurate and complete;
The donation complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Progressive Maryland uses third-party payment processors to securely process donations. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

5. Merchandise Purchases

If merchandise is offered through our website, all purchases are subject to product availability.

We reserve the right to:

Modify pricing;
Correct errors in product descriptions;
Refuse or cancel orders when necessary.

Shipping timelines are estimates and may vary.

6. Events and Volunteer Participation

Registration for events, trainings, meetings, canvasses, phone banks, or volunteer activities may require submission of personal information.

By participating, you acknowledge that:

Attendance is voluntary;
You are responsible for your own conduct and safety;
Progressive Maryland may remove participants whose behavior is disruptive, discriminatory, unlawful, or inconsistent with our values.

Certain events may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or otherwise documented.

7. Media Release

By attending a Progressive Maryland event, program, training, rally, meeting, or public gathering, you grant Progressive Maryland permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and other media in which you may appear for educational, advocacy, promotional, fundraising, or organizational purposes.

If you wish to opt out of photography or recording at a specific event, please notify event organizers whenever feasible.

8. User Content

You may submit comments, testimonials, feedback, stories, photographs, or other content through our website or communications channels.

By submitting content, you grant Progressive Maryland a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, modify, and distribute that content for organizational purposes.

You represent that:

You own or have permission to submit the content;
The content does not violate any law or third-party rights.

We reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, graphics, logos, designs, images, videos, documents, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Progressive Maryland and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use unless otherwise prohibited.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit website content without prior written permission.

10. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, donation processors, social media platforms, or service providers.

We are not responsible for:

Third-party content;
Privacy practices;
Security policies;
Products or services offered by third parties.

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

11. Privacy

Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and understand our Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information described therein.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Progressive Maryland disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of:

Merchantability;
Fitness for a particular purpose;
Non-infringement;
Accuracy or reliability of information.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Progressive Maryland, its officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

Website use;
Inability to access the website;
Participation in events or programs;
Reliance on website information;
Third-party services.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount, if any, paid by you to Progressive Maryland during the twelve months preceding the claim.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Progressive Maryland, its officers, employees, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms;
Your misuse of the website;
Your violation of applicable law;
Content submitted by you.

15. Accessibility

Progressive Maryland is committed to making its website accessible to all users. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us so we can work to address them.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

Any changes become effective when posted on this page. Continued use of our website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Governing Law

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

18. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Progressive Maryland
35 E University Blvd
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: (301) 541-3886
Email: [email protected]

SMS Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 2026

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into text messages from Progressive Maryland, you agree to receive recurring automated informational, advocacy, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, voter engagement, event, and organizational text messages.

Consent

By opting in, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Progressive Maryland at the phone number provided.

Consent is not a condition of making a donation, purchasing merchandise, participating in an event, or receiving services.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with Progressive Maryland, current campaigns, events, advocacy efforts, volunteer opportunities, and organizational communications.

Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier plan.

Help

For assistance, reply HELP to any text message or contact us at:

[email protected]

(301) 541-3886

Opt-Out

You may opt out at any time by replying:

STOP

After opting out, you may receive one final confirmation message confirming your removal from future text communications.

Mobile Carrier Disclaimer

Mobile carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Delivery depends on your carrier's network and factors beyond our control.

Privacy

We respect your privacy.

No mobile phone number information will be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

Information collected through our SMS program is governed by our Privacy Policy.

Changes to SMS Terms

We may update these SMS Terms and Conditions periodically. Changes become effective when posted on our website.

Contact

Questions regarding our SMS program may be directed to: