Welcome to HillClimbers LLC ("we," "our," "us"). HillClimbers provides data-driven insights into legislative staff roles and salaries via our website, https://hillclimbers.org ("Website"). Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
We may collect the following personal information when you register, purchase a membership, or interact with our services:
Name | Email address | Payment details (processed securely via Stripe) | Memberstack account details
When you visit our Website, we may collect:
IP address | Browser type and operating system | Referring and exit pages | Cookies and similar technologies
We use your information to:
Process memberships and payments | Provide personalized services and insights | Communicate updates, newsletters, or transactional emails | Improve our Website through analytics
We may share your information with:
Memberstack: For membership management | Stripe: For payment processing | Legal authorities, if required by law (e.g., fraud prevention or court orders)
Cookies help us improve your experience on our Website. We use cookies to:
Remember your login details | Track website usage via analytics tools | Enhance website functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may limit your ability to use certain features.
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal data | Withdraw consent for data processing | Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@hillclimbers.org
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of HillClimbers LLC’s Website and services. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to these Terms.
You may use our Website if you:
-Are 18 years or older
-Agree not to misuse the Website, including but not limited to:
Hacking or attempting to gain unauthorized access | Scraping or extracting data without prior written consent | Distributing malicious or harmful content
-Agree not to reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content, data, or materials from our Website without prior written consent.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or exploit any content on the Website without explicit written permission from HillClimbers LLC. Prohibited activities include scraping, reverse engineering, data mining, and creating derivative works from the Website's content. Unauthorized use may result in the suspension of access and potential legal action.
-Competitors may not use, copy, or repurpose data or content from our Website for commercial purposes without explicit written authorization from HillClimbers LLC. To enforce this policy, HillClimbers LLC actively monitors for unauthorized use and may take legal action against violators, including pursuing damages and seeking injunctions to prevent further misuse. All approved use must prominently credit HillClimbers LLC as the source, with a direct link to our Website.
-If we grant permission for data use (e.g., to journalists or publishers), you must prominently credit HillClimbers LLC as the source and include a direct link to our Website. Unauthorized reproduction or use may result in legal action.
Subscriptions:
By purchasing a membership, you agree to recurring payments managed by Memberstack and Stripe.
Refunds:
We do not offer refunds once a membership has been activated.
Cancellations:
You can cancel your membership at any time through Memberstack.
All content, data, graphics, and materials on the Website are the exclusive property of HillClimbers LLC, except for external content explicitly credited to third-party sources. This includes all designs, structures, and features of the Website, protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our content is prohibited. HillClimbers LLC actively monitors for unauthorized use and reserves the right to issue takedown requests, pursue legal action, and seek damages or injunctive relief against violators. This includes improper use of data or content by competitors or publishers without explicit authorization. All approved use must prominently credit HillClimbers LLC as the source, including a direct link to our Website.
HillClimbers LLC reserves the right to:
-Monitor for unauthorized use of our content and dataIssue takedown requests to remove infringing content
-Pursue legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief, against violators
HillClimbers LLC is not responsible for third-party services (e.g., Memberstack, Stripe) or external links.
While HillClimbers endeavors to provide accurate and reliable data, HillClimbers LLC provides the data and insights on this Website "as-is." without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. While we strive for accuracy, we rely on external sources such as the House of Representatives Statement of Disbursements, which may contain errors, inconsistencies, or outdated information. Additionally:
-Position classifications may involve interpretation based on truncated or incomplete titles (e.g., "Legislative A" classified as "Legislative Assistant"). These classifications are made using best judgment and may not reflect the exact intent of the original entry.
-HillClimbers LLC does not correct errors in the source data (e.g., misreported dates or salary amounts) to preserve the authenticity of the original records.
-Users should independently verify information before reliance or making decisions based on it, and HillClimbers LLC is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or consequences resulting from the use of this data.
The HillClimbers name, logo, and associated graphics are trademarks of HillClimbers LLC. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
HillClimbers LLC reserves the right to modify the Website, its content, or these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Website, and continued use of the Website signifies acceptance of the revised terms.
The Website may include links to third-party websites for informational purposes. HillClimbers LLC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external websites. Linking to such sites is done at your own risk, and HillClimbers LLC does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of information provided on third-party platforms.
By using this Website, you agree to indemnify and hold HillClimbers LLC, its employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, including but not limited to misuse, violation of these terms, or infringement of third-party rights.
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to resolve through mediation. If mediation fails, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Virginia.
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@hillclimbers.org
HillClimbers LLC is committed to ensuring accessibility for all users, regardless of ability. If you encounter any issues accessing our content, please contact us at support@hillclimbers.org
HillClimbers LLC employs industry-standard encryption and security practices to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.
If you are a California resident or reside in the European Union, you have additional rights under the CCPA and GDPR, respectively, including the right to access, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information. For more details, contact support@hillclimbers.org.
Users may not post content that is defamatory, obscene, or violates any applicable laws. HillClimbers LLC reserves the right to remove any content that violates these guidelines.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy or as required by law. For membership data, we retain information as long as your account is active.
We welcome feedback to improve our services. By submitting suggestions, you grant HillClimbers LLC the right to use them without compensation or restriction.
For questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, contact us at support@hillclimbers.org
