Terms and Conditions
Friends of Wesam Shahed
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any services provided by Friends of Wesam Shahed, including but not limited to our website, SMS messaging program, email communications, and volunteer activities, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.
2. SMS Messaging Program Disclosure
2.1 Program Description
By opting into the Friends of Wesam Shahed SMS messaging program, you consent to receive text messages from our campaign regarding:
Campaign updates and announcements
Event invitations and reminders
Volunteer opportunities
Donation requests
Get-out-the-vote reminders
Election day information
Other campaign-related communications
2.2 Message Frequency
Message frequency varies based on campaign activity. You may receive up to 10 messages per week during peak campaign periods, with lower frequency during non-peak times. Message frequency may increase as Election Day approaches.
2.3 Opt-In Consent
By providing your mobile phone number through any of our opt-in forms (including votewesam.com/#sign-up or in-person sign-up sheets), you expressly consent to receive recurring automated marketing text messages from Friends of Wesam Shahed at the phone number provided. Consent is not a condition of any purchase or service.
2.4 Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by:
Replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to any message you receive from us
Contacting us at team@votewesam.com
Texting HELP to receive assistance
After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-subscribe.
2.5 Help Information
For assistance, text HELP to our messaging number or contact us at team@votewesam.com.
2.6 Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile service provider's plan. Standard messaging rates from your carrier will apply to all SMS messages sent and received. Please consult your mobile service provider for details about your specific plan.
2.7 Supported Carriers
Our SMS program is supported by major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, Boost, U.S. Cellular, and others.
2.8 Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. No mobile opt-in information will be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Accurate Information
You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering for our services or opting into communications.
3.2 Account Security
If you create an account on our website or platforms, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
3.3 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use our services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our operations.
4. Donations and Financial Contributions
4.1 Contribution Limits
All donations are subject to federal election law contribution limits and restrictions. By making a donation, you certify that:
You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident
The funds are your own and not provided by another person for the purpose of making this contribution
You are at least eighteen years old
You are not a federal contractor
4.2 Refund Policy
Contribution refund requests should be directed to team@votewesam.com. Refunds, if approved, will be processed within 60 business days.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on our website and communications, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Friends of Wesam Shahed or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
6.1 Service Availability
We strive to provide uninterrupted access to our services but do not guarantee that our website, SMS program, or other services will be available at all times or free from errors.
6.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Friends of Wesam Shahed shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
8. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Friends of Wesam Shahed
PO Box 1501
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Email: team@votewesam.com
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Entire Agreement
These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Friends of Wesam Shahed regarding the use of our services.
By opting into our SMS program or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.