Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 07, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using PollingSource ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.
2. Description of Service
PollingSource provides free, non-partisan election polling data and electoral analysis. Our services include:
- Aggregated polling data from public sources
- Electoral vote projections and maps
- State-by-state election analysis
- Historical election results
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website at any time without notice.
3. Use of Website
3.1 Permitted Use
You may use the Website for lawful purposes only, including:
- Viewing and analyzing polling data for personal, educational, or research purposes
- Sharing links to our content on social media or other platforms
- Referencing our data with proper attribution
3.2 Prohibited Use
You agree NOT to:
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the Website using automated means without permission
- Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or related systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation
- Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Content
All content on the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, data compilations, software, and the overall design, is owned by Innovative Research and Data Solutions, LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Attribution Requirements
When using or referencing polling data from PollingSource, please provide attribution in the following format:
"Data from PollingSource (www.pollingsource.com)"
4.3 Source Data
Our polling data is aggregated from publicly available sources. Original polling data remains the intellectual property of the respective polling organizations.
5. Disclaimers and Limitations
5.1 Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date polling data, we make no warranties or representations about:
- The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any polling data
- The suitability of the data for any particular purpose
- The timeliness or currentness of the information
All data is provided "AS IS" without any warranty of any kind.
5.2 No Election Predictions
PollingSource provides polling data and analysis for informational purposes only. We do not make official election predictions, and our data should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any decision-making, including but not limited to voting, political strategy, or wagering.
5.3 Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- Innovative Research and Data Solutions, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website
- Our total liability for any claims related to the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the six months preceding the claim
- We are not liable for any damages caused by errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in the polling data
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Innovative Research and Data Solutions, LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
8. Donations
Donations to PollingSource are processed through PayPal and are not tax-deductible. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable. By making a donation, you acknowledge that:
- You are not receiving any goods or services in exchange
- Donations do not grant any special access, features, or privileges
- We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation
9. Affiliate Disclosure
PollingSource is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on our site. This does not affect the price you pay.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the courts of competent jurisdiction in the United States.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Innovative Research and Data Solutions, LLC regarding the use of the Website.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Innovative Research and Data Solutions, LLC
Website: www.innovativedata.us